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Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 2:27 pm
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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?

 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 2:30 pm
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Anthisan - insect bite cream
Certain shampoos, body washes.
After Eights.

I'm a simple person with simple wants!
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 2:51 pm
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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?

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.

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Winning lottery ticket.
 
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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 :-)
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 3:04 pm
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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!
 
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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 )

For the itching, try one of those zapper things. They are fantastic and work immediately
 
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Originally Posted by GD1
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?

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A bacon and cheese roll from the cafe opposite my old flat. Nothing hits the hangover spot quite like it.
 
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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!).
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 5:31 pm
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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.
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 5:34 pm
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decent pint of Guinness.
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 5:38 pm
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decent pint of Guinness.
Actually this is another food group that I miss.
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 7:18 pm
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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?
 
Old Nov 3rd 2010 | 7:21 pm
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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?
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