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  1. IanB.

    See how Emma Sleep is transforming sleep across the globe — could it help you too? Plus, exclusive discounts and freebies!

    Sorry ; I went back to a hardish old fashioned double sided mattress . Our similar 2nd last mattress lasted 30 years and the new whiz banger lasted 30 months --- but then it was not an Emma . For the past 2 months I have been using my late mother's double sided 3/4 mattress ---- I want to take...
  2. IanB.

    Bitumen scam targets homeowners, leaving many out of pocket: ‘Just the dodgiest’

    That one has been doing the rounds for years --- always shop local folks or ask the locals what they think --- never ; never book / sign up to 'anything' from a knock on the door . I cannot believe people still get conned so easily . I basically tell door knocks to bugga off ; not interested...
  3. IanB.

    Driver slammed online for hogging four spots, including disabled bay, in Bunnings carpark

    Seem the typical big 4x4 with a trailer driver (big could/does have two meanings :)) Bit like recently when I called out a very able (looking) women who parked in the disable car park ; left the elderly person in the car ; then went shopping in Bunnings , and was able to push a trolley of...
  4. IanB.

    Disgruntled shopper exposes Bunnings for not honouring Price Beat Guarantee

    It's always been a bit of a con-trick --- remember when it was 10% of the difference .. For me ; Bunnings has lost it's gloss now they have, and we have (yes me too) forced the closure of so many other locally based hardware stores . Ever tried to buy cans of spray paint at Bunning when it's...
  5. IanB.

    US Coast Guard Finds 'Presumed Human Remains’ From The Missing Titan Submersible

    @db2022 . Come on ; we are only putting respective in the Media's handling of the two incidents .. And , we need to become more understanding of death past what the media "trains" us . People who work in the death industry (morgues/funerals) don't walk around all days with their heads bowed in...
  6. IanB.

    You won't believe what this Coles shopper unintentionally reveals in the hilarious photo!

    using the Coles (store baskets) makes a lot of sense . Some sort of deposit would need to be added .. People/Australians will whinge about anything new/different like new and better (IMO) shopping baskets .. There was another recent whinge was about condoms on the check-out shelves. LOL I...
  7. IanB.

    US Coast Guard Finds 'Presumed Human Remains’ From The Missing Titan Submersible

    Strange how this was "the news" that over shadowed the drowning of hundreds of refugees off the coast of Greece . Maybe a bit of a wake-up call we all need on how the media spin the news that will make the most money . Sort of why I have gone from a bit of a news junkie to having a quick look...
  8. IanB.

    Government agency warning! Turbo-charged scammers are using AI voice clones to steal from you! Protect yourself now!

    Such spooky stuff and they have not really started when photo AI scams --- as a photographer that is so scary to what is possible .
  9. IanB.

    Groceries Coles deals of the week: Wed 14 June to Tue 20 June

    Robert Timms Coffee might on the list ; 200g 1/2 price at under $6.00 until Tuesday. Good stuff great price IMO. A jar lasts me about a month so I get 6 bottles at least Will likely pop up at WW for the same price sometime soon Now how much do they pay for their morning coffee on the way to...
  10. IanB.

    Woolworths abandons plans to produce all paper bags in Australia

    Considering how long the original WW green bags lasted I don't/didn't have any worries about them not being easy to recycle or not recyclable . I wouldn't have a problem with paying for replacements. I basically hate the plastic bags that replaced the original WW green bag And before you shoot...
  11. IanB.

    Coles now includes fresh produce in their locked price program – more savings for your weekly shop!

    'berries were once considered a bit of a "luxury" item for special occasions ;) . There is still affordable fruit available . Sorry :) Farmers need to make some money for growing what they grow. The big supermarkets have been squeezing the juice out of farmer for years so you could have cheap...
  12. IanB.

    Make cleaning your entire home easier with this $3.90 Woolworths buy

    Borax ; that's a product I swear by -- not that cleaning is too high on my agenda :) Borax, Vinegar, Morning fresh , and BAM is about it for me . BTW: do or did you wonder who actually started the 'free'' advertisement for Shine at Woolworths ;)
  13. IanB.

    Insider tips from a butcher on how to get more meat for less money!

    I save by buying mostly out of date products (meats and dairy) when 40%++ off or 1/2 price special . Left one store with $80 of chicken for under $40 . I don't like to see waste ! Tip to cook, remover breasts and hind-quarts from carcass (4 pieces) , cook in oven bag , remove meat from bones...
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