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sonlymewalter Jun 7th 2009 12:52 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 
Brannigans beef and mustard chrisps:wub:


No big deal & certainly not enough to want to go back to get some:)

moneypenny20 Jun 7th 2009 12:56 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by sonlymewalter (Post 7642173)
Brannigans beef and mustard chrisps:wub:


No big deal & certainly not enough to want to go back to get some:)

Don't know as you'll get chrisps anywhere ;) You started putting chips didn't you, I know you did :p:lol:

sonlymewalter Jun 7th 2009 1:26 am

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Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 7642182)
Don't know as you'll get chrisps anywhere ;) You started putting chips didn't you, I know you did :p:lol:

Not any old ragamuffin chrisps missy, I'm talking beef & mustard I'll have you know:p:lol:

Jen1977ni Jun 7th 2009 2:17 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Sunbound (Post 7641886)
We could do with an Argos. I quite liked sitting down pouring through the catalogue and then being able to get several things in one go.:thumbup:

Do the aussies have anything equivalent to Argos, must admit, sad as it is, I love Argos lol

Amazulu Jun 7th 2009 2:48 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 7642322)
Do the aussies have anything equivalent to Argos, must admit, sad as it is, I love Argos lol

Thankfully, no. A more ridiculous way of shopping I have yet to see.

kevncarlz Jun 7th 2009 3:03 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 
Can you get Cow and gate baby milk in Oz?

Jen1977ni Jun 7th 2009 3:15 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 7642373)
Thankfully, no. A more ridiculous way of shopping I have yet to see.

U think Argos is ridiculous?! LOL How so? I find it very handy personally, does that make me a 'pikey' as my so lovely English OH calls it lol

Kingseat Jun 7th 2009 6:30 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 
I've not moved yet but I will miss M&S rasperry jam!

Yum!

Sunbound Jun 7th 2009 9:15 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 7642417)
U think Argos is ridiculous?! LOL How so? I find it very handy personally, does that make me a 'pikey' as my so lovely English OH calls it lol

No How can it ?? They stock all of the branded stuff that you would find in say Comet or John Lewis but then loads of other stuff.
Shopping here is quite different ,theres no sort of "one stop shops" you know like Argos, or Costco or places like M&S ,Tesco,Sainsburys etc where you can get all sorts under one roof. You tend to have to go to different places.
There are Sams warehouse etc but i find them just cheap rubbish mostly.At least theres Bunnings i guess (same as B&Q)for garden,outdoor,building,repair stuff. I found i havent missed going to a one stop shop really, its more a case of learning the best places to get certain items.

Still just miss the cheap good quality kids clothes.:thumbup:

Sunbound Jun 7th 2009 9:18 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by kevncarlz (Post 7642395)
Can you get Cow and gate baby milk in Oz?

Not used it in a while but brief glances at the baby milks... i dont think they do . I used the organic stuff in the Uk ...organic hasnt quite kicked in fully here in the supermarkets so i know i would miss that.
I'm sure someone can recommend an equivalent :thumbup:

Jen1977ni Jun 7th 2009 9:24 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Sunbound (Post 7643089)
No How can it ?? They stock all of the branded stuff that you would find in say Comet or John Lewis but then loads of other stuff.
Shopping here is quite different ,theres no sort of "one stop shops" you know like Argos, or Costco or places like M&S ,Tesco,Sainsburys etc where you can get all sorts under one roof. You tend to have to go to different places.
There are Sams warehouse etc but i find them just cheap rubbish mostly.At least theres Bunnings i guess (same as B&Q)for garden,outdoor,building,repair stuff. I found i havent missed going to a one stop shop really, its more a case of learning the best places to get certain items.

Still just miss the cheap good quality kids clothes.:thumbup:

Oh...that's useful to know, here in NI the whole Tesco/Sainsburys supermarket thingy is relatively new, as in the last decade or so, they're excellent for, as u say, everything under one roof! Aw well, I guess I'll get used to the Oz way of doing things, at least there's the guarantee of not getting soaked when ur dandering from shop to shop, for more than 3/4's of the year!!! LOL

WillBlack Jun 7th 2009 11:53 am

Re: What cant we get here?
 

Originally Posted by Jen1977ni (Post 7642322)
Do the aussies have anything equivalent to Argos, must admit, sad as it is, I love Argos lol

Would Innovations do? I think it is aimed at people who can not readily shop in person such as the elderly, mums, shift workers, remote areas, etc.

perksy Jun 7th 2009 12:02 pm

Re: What cant we get here?
 
I cant get any Reggae Reggae sauce here in Perth :frown:

Come on someone must know a stockist nearby

WillBlack Jun 7th 2009 12:34 pm

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Originally Posted by perksy (Post 7643277)
I cant get any Reggae Reggae sauce here in Perth :frown:

Come on someone must know a stockist nearby

There may be other brands of Jamaican jerk spice about. If not in major shops try "Asian" grocery specialists.

It may be composed mainly of allspice and hot chillies.

A Jamaican Jerk Sauce Recipe.

this charming man Jun 7th 2009 12:35 pm

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Try as i might i still cant find anywhere that stocks either tartan paint or a spare bubble for my spirit level,ive got both on order at Bunnings along with my sky hooks and long stand,lets see what they come up with.


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