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    What's the weirdest compliment you've ever received?

    An Australian boss "but you are not a woman"🙄.Laughing I replied...this morning looking in the mirror I suspiciously looked like one🤣 .What prompted his remark? Discussing a female staff promotion, his argument against was the usual, marriage, kids and me saying but "I am married with kids"😉
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    Make This Christmas Memorable with Harris Farm Markets

    Until last year I had to buy and bring all those "Aldi" Marzipan goodies to Townsville from Sydney ...when they finally opened a store up there:D
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    Make This Christmas Memorable with Harris Farm Markets

    Funny snipet.. Just back from overseas was in Brisbane recently saw Harris Farm outlet decided to browse for my Odensee mazipan paste (usually order online) and asked a staff member...who to my amazement promptly answered ...in perfect French...(no one can miss my accent...) what chance... (so...
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    Christmas shopping in the city

    My first Christmas in Australia, working in the city was amazed to be given ( as were all the other employees male or female) an afternoon off by my employer to do my Xmas shopping :D
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    Heads up! Ignoring this major road rule could cost you $600

    as much distraction, phone or sat nav etc. require you to look at them to interact with them and keep your mind off driving...in the old days people changing tapes, cd etc...were just as distracted
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    Travelling Across the World By Sea: The Tech Guy – Dr Al

    had my first cruise on a iiner as a 5years old on our way to French Congo amd have never stopped at 83,( though last month trip to France was by plane). My main souvenir as a 5years was to be flung out of my chair in the dining room, when in the Golfe de Gascogne (Bay of Biscaye). My trip to...
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    Find out why you’re fueling rise in phone and internet issues

    I am currently in Queensland for only a few days, in a lost little place out of nowhere called... Brisbane CBD...could only get internet in my hotel with the WiFi...not very good when about town to try and find my way to restaurants, venues, or my way back to the hôtel...yes I love to walk🤣
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    Five Shocking Kitchen Design Mistakes Even Architects Avoid – Are You Making Them Too?

    My kitchen is all wrong by those standards...and I love it. The way the experts wanted it i told them I'll need roller skates to go from one area to another. I send the whole lot packing until one listen to me and even changed my mind about one set of cupboards opening which then allowed for a...
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    This Beloved Aussie Slang is Now Taboo – Find Out Which Phrase is Off-Limits!

    However don't tell anyone...this quintessential Australian word has French origin... it was "matelot", used on British ships in lieu of sailor🙂 Fascinating to peruse old ships manifests to see matelot abbreviated to mate for ordinary sailors, then a bit later 1st and second matelot also...
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    Discover the Secret Tactics of Australia's Latest Airline to Win You Over!

    If the federal government ensure that the 2 airlines policy is out of the window may be we hope a hope of real competition🙂
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    Sealing the deal: ALDI's newest kitchen tool is the bargain that keeps on giving!

    I have owned one for a few years now, love it and still working perfectly. I buy 2 spare rolls when they are available and have been fine with that😊
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    Say Goodbye to Messy Cleanup with This Genius Toastie Trick – You'll Wish You Knew It Sooner!

    I have done that for years. I suspect that using it in airfryers may have given some the idea to do it with a toaster🙂
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    Say Goodbye to Your Favorite In-Flight Treat: The Surprising Danger That's Banning It from Airplanes!

    I am sure there is a solution, but taking it away from cattle class is the easy way out😉
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    Shocking Act at the Water's Edge Sparks Public Fury: Are People Losing Their Minds?

    Notwithstanding it is bad for the tourist trade when a tourist disappear between their jaws😉
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    Westpac, St George and Bank SA customers hit by outage

    A lot of people don't realise their smaller bank is actually part of one of the big four and diversification means to make sure it is really a separate entity
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