Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
#16
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Well, I'm actually going to miss Tesco. My local one is an extra, open 24 hours (not that I use that but it's nice to be able to if you need to), with a wonderful selection of clothes and household, as well as food. It's extending at present and is going to include an optician and more non-food items. I like their lines, and they've always been good for us. As I practically buy everything there, I'm sad they've not reached Oz yet. Although I think they've got as far as Malaysia?
#17
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Well, I'm actually going to miss Tesco. My local one is an extra, open 24 hours (not that I use that but it's nice to be able to if you need to), with a wonderful selection of clothes and household, as well as food. It's extending at present and is going to include an optician and more non-food items. I like their lines, and they've always been good for us. As I practically buy everything there, I'm sad they've not reached Oz yet. Although I think they've got as far as Malaysia?
#18
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Been thinkin hard (yes it hurt ) But cant think of anything that i will want in aus that is here other than the odd food item but hey !
#19
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by KatieStar
Sorry I forgot to answer the queation - twiglets and dime bars I reckon. Not that I am obsessed with snack food.
Katie
Katie
If you go to Ikea they do dime bars...well they are called something different but look the same!
spalens wife
#20
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
i will bring my smiley face!!!! hope thats enough
#21
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by Stitch
I hear they don't have Argos and I do like me Argos!
WOW!!
#22
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by lucyb
Ha ha! I wonder if Boden and Mini-Boden will ship to Oz? It's my fave although hubby is disgusted with me for it!
Still the cost of UK clothes compared to Oz clothes is :scared:
#23
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by lynnbrooks
Apart from the obvious like 'Next' and M+S knickers,is there anything that the u.k. has, that is unavailable and needed in Oz?
I mean 'anything' ....from kitchen utensils and household items that are not available that you would like to see there...through to services that are normal here in the u.k. that are just missing in Oz?
We are Perth bound and interested to know what, if anything,could do with being there...?
Lynn
I mean 'anything' ....from kitchen utensils and household items that are not available that you would like to see there...through to services that are normal here in the u.k. that are just missing in Oz?
We are Perth bound and interested to know what, if anything,could do with being there...?
Lynn
#24
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
I often think about this. Would love to get hold of a product or concept thats very new in UK yet successful, and be the one to introduce it to Aus and make a fortune!
On second thoughts, i'll just buy a lottery ticket
So come on guys. What new things or ideas are happening up there?
On second thoughts, i'll just buy a lottery ticket
So come on guys. What new things or ideas are happening up there?
#25
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by lynnbrooks
Apart from the obvious like 'Next' and M+S knickers,is there anything that the u.k. has, that is unavailable and needed in Oz?
I mean 'anything' ....from kitchen utensils and household items that are not available that you would like to see there...through to services that are normal here in the u.k. that are just missing in Oz?
We are Perth bound and interested to know what, if anything,could do with being there...?
Lynn
I mean 'anything' ....from kitchen utensils and household items that are not available that you would like to see there...through to services that are normal here in the u.k. that are just missing in Oz?
We are Perth bound and interested to know what, if anything,could do with being there...?
Lynn
Only thing I can think of that is missing from Australia, is ME
God I could really do with being there, raining here and very late
#26
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
The NHS,
And decent diesel cars
And decent diesel cars
#27
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
A good Indian or Chinese takaway
Booze in the supermarket
Decent maternity care
In that order please
Booze in the supermarket
Decent maternity care
In that order please
#28
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by RReed
A good Indian or Chinese takaway
Booze in the supermarket
Decent maternity care
In that order please
Booze in the supermarket
Decent maternity care
In that order please
#29
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Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
British supermarkets. The ones in Sydney are dreadfull. I find the Supermarkets a poor relative to the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury's or Waitrose in terms of size, enviroment (some are scruffy) and bargains. Not so much of your old buy two get one free or good quality own brand names. However, there are some great independent green grocers, fish mongers and butchers.
#30
Re: Is anything missing from Oz that the u.k. could bring?
Originally Posted by dshole
I managed to find a good curry place finally in Fitzroy, Melbourne. But they still can't make anything hotter than a Vindaloo
Don't know about you guys, but the fact you rarely see an Indian working in the curry houses detracts from the experience for me. Most places i have been to in Aus or NZ have white, blonde, young girls working there.