Don't get me wrong, I'm not crying over it, and I'm totally in love with my new life...it's everything I wanted and I feel very privileged (sp?!), but every now and then, I think, "ooohhh would love to pop into a NEXT and see what they've got." Made the mistake of looking at their website..... I could get my Mum to purchase and send, but I haven't got the kinda figure that I can chuck anything on and get away with it, so there could be some too-ing and fro-ing in the mail...weeks of hassle.

My only other thing is Boots' 'The Sanctuary' body souffle (it even sounds lovely!) moisturiser. I shipped 3 tubs over, but I've almost finished my 2nd . It's just such a heavy tub, I feel I can't ask anyone to bring it over.

Mr Logan/Barina Boy, brought some Fortnum and Mason marmalade over (apparantly it's the best, ..don't know I don't eat it), and he's almost run out. :scared:

can you not get it sent from a boots nearby, say thailand (website)?

just a thought

a,l

I think it would be easier to ask what shops I am not missing...HMV because they have it here

Hi
Can't you find any alternatives in Brisbane

We're in Cairns and are lost for choice at our local stores/malls compared to where we lived in the UK!

Initially there were a few things we all missed - obviously - but soon found good alternatives - just a bit of trial and error Its sometimes fun trying different brands anyway.

I used to get all my make up / perfumes via mail order in the UK thru a French company called YVES ROCHER, really miss their fantastic day moisturising creams and perfumes but hey - they where expensive and if I go expensive over here - can get just as good !

As for fashion - if Cairns caters for every age group/style surely Brisbane does Went to the Gold Coast recently and the choice was immense! (had to keep my purse firmly SHUT)

Try new things - am sure you will find a good replacement product for your 'body souffle'

Glad you are enjoying your NEW LIFE - as are we!

Take care

Hi BdaB pretty sure you can get YR out here, have you tried Myers & DJs? Do they have DJs in Cairns, I know they have Myers as my brother & SIL are up there atm & went there. Anyway I have to head over to Myers later after lunch, I will check & see if they have any for you.

Hi Mrs D - how ya goin m8

Yeh, we have Myers not sure about DJs? Asked a couple of local 'chemists' recently, but no luck - so have just begun trying other 'brands' for easyness.

Cheers - let me know if your Myers does it and I will check ours tomorrow

Hope your brother and SIL are having a good time up here - bit misty today though - shame!

What am I doing on here anyway eh - answer that one

Gillx

Love it here but miss Next, I know what size I take and it always fits well, washes well and I can get away with wearing it the year after!
Also miss Adams for the kids, Topshop, Asda, Tescos
I'm beginning to think it's more a familiarity thing than stuff not being available here, I guess I am just lazy and don't like going into Perth if I can help it.

I totally miss Next! But apparently there is a place in Sydney that sells Boots products...when I find the name I will let you know!!!!

As well as missing Boots and Primark (I Know but the T-shirts were a bargain and last for years!) I am only 5ft 2" and I have not found another petite section like that in Next. And pleeeeeaaase don't tell me about Myers whose petite section is great if you 50+ (sorry if I offend here)...I also find that a lot of quality is just not the same as Next....Roll on November for a trip to the UK to the nearest Next!!!woohoo

They were off fishing to catch one of the famous barras yesterday, not sure when they were heading back, probably the weekend. They said they would stay in Cairns about a week (they are doing an 8 week tour of Nth Qld - hard life being retired isn't it! ) .

DJs = David Jones, large upmarket dept store like Myers, my guess is that you probably havent got one up there. If I find any in DJs I could always post it up to you .

LOL! I know where you're coming from I'm 5'3" and constantly tripping over my too long trousers because I'm too disorganized to get them all taken up!!

Marks and Spencers food!

M and S prawn mayo sarnies yum yum yum and M and S bras, not found one comfy one yet.

Well what do you expect if you shop in Harvey Norman for them?

I thought the uk had more than enough shops......but here , i just can't believe how many there are.......shopping mals coming out your ears........far to easy to spend money here.......if your a shopping addict " warning " please stay away.....

all the best plum