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GD1 Nov 4th 2010 2:27 am

If only I could buy a....
 
I have been in Oz for 5 years now and although it is possible to buy certain food products in various 'lolly shops' I still get frustrated when I cannot buy certain things. Business socks from Next, Sure sports shower gel, Lynx stick deodorant, the list goes on.
What would make your life a little brighter if it was available without harrassing a family member of friend to post it?

:fingerscrossed:

goldchoccycoin Nov 4th 2010 2:30 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
Anthisan - insect bite cream
Certain shampoos, body washes.
After Eights.

I'm a simple person with simple wants!

Sherlock Holmes Nov 4th 2010 2:51 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by GD1 (Post 8960544)
I have been in Oz for 5 years now and although it is possible to buy certain food products in various 'lolly shops' I still get frustrated when I cannot buy certain things. Business socks from Next, Sure sports shower gel, Lynx stick deodorant, the list goes on.
What would make your life a little brighter if it was available without harrassing a family member of friend to post it?

:fingerscrossed:

Hi there and Welcome to B.E.:)

I only want for shoes which I have now found on the internet from the UK. I also get my socks (cotton lined wool) from the internet. I think Next either deliver or are here???

This year some decent weather would make my life brighter.

Give us a hoy if you need any help with B.E.

Enjoy. :)

Alistair.

Alfresco Nov 4th 2010 2:54 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
Winning lottery ticket. :)

DownUnderPaddy Nov 4th 2010 3:00 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by tking (Post 8960548)
Anthisan - insect bite cream
Certain shampoos, body washes.
After Eights.

I'm a simple person with simple wants!

Stingoes and Mint Slices are really much the same :-)

goldchoccycoin Nov 4th 2010 3:04 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
Sorry but Mint Slices are nothing like After Eights and Stingoes doesn't work for me although I do now like Itch Eze Plus - which really works!

Wendy Nov 4th 2010 3:11 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by tking (Post 8960587)
Sorry but Mint Slices are nothing like After Eights and Stingoes doesn't work for me although I do now like Itch Eze Plus - which really works!


Yeah, I thought that until I got bought some After Eights for Xmas last year. The only difference is that After Eights don't have as much fondant in and are a little thinner, but they taste exactly the same. (I did a blind taste test :lol:)

For the itching, try one of those zapper things. They are fantastic and work immediately :)

Amazulu Nov 4th 2010 4:24 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by GD1 (Post 8960544)
I have been in Oz for 5 years now and although it is possible to buy certain food products in various 'lolly shops' I still get frustrated when I cannot buy certain things. Business socks from Next, Sure sports shower gel, Lynx stick deodorant, the list goes on.
What would make your life a little brighter if it was available without harrassing a family member of friend to post it?

:fingerscrossed:

Screwfix

JoeBloggs80 Nov 4th 2010 4:48 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
A bacon and cheese roll from the cafe opposite my old flat. Nothing hits the hangover spot quite like it.

RainDog Nov 4th 2010 5:16 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
Liquid salted caramels (or indeed anything else) from Artisan du Chocolat.

Aussie shampoo and conditioner (how can you have a brand called Aussie that isn't sold in Australia? Deceitful swines!).

Amazulu Nov 4th 2010 5:31 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by JoeBloggs80 (Post 8960662)
A bacon and cheese roll from the cafe opposite my old flat. Nothing hits the hangover spot quite like it.

I decent bacon sandwich on soft white bread with HP sauce.

One of the only food groups I miss from the UK.

DeadVim Nov 4th 2010 5:34 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
decent pint of Guinness.

Amazulu Nov 4th 2010 5:38 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 8960712)
decent pint of Guinness.

Actually this is another food group that I miss.

GD1 Nov 4th 2010 7:18 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 
I guess most of the posts so far can be found as substitutes or watered down versions. How about anything a bit more substantial like tools or gadgets or other items?

DeadVim Nov 4th 2010 7:21 am

Re: If only I could buy a....
 

Originally Posted by GD1 (Post 8960849)
I guess most of the posts so far can be found as substitutes or watered down versions. How about anything a bit more substantial like tools or gadgets or other items?

Antonov 124


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