What Shops Are You Missing????
Jun 16th 2005 | 6:33 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by renth
BOGOF offers - you just don't see them over here.
and Sainsburys, Boots (Natural collection), W H Smith, Waterstones, M&S (underwear).
Also miss decent toy shops - Gamleys in Brighton was superb.
And after the experiences of the last three weeks, I can honestly say Brighton & Hove Bus Co are wonderful, with their clean new buses, smooth driving, and generally cheerful drivers
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Jun 16th 2005 | 8:05 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by Bix da Boss
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
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
:scared: DJs thought that it was a salon only product so suggested calling some of the beauty salon stores? I'll keep my eye out for it & have a scout & see what I can find.
Jun 16th 2005 | 8:22 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
After my day today....anyway UK supermarket, I only want cocktail cherries for our party and none to be found!!!
miss (and always knew I would as have been away before)
M&S
Next
Boots
John Lewis (ok David Jones sort of makes up for it but the one in Perth isn't as good as the other's in Australia)
although have found a way round getting clothes, order from website and get Mum to send it out, only downside is I can't feel the quality browsing on the website
Its just they haven't got any clue on how to layout merchandise here, it all looks like a massive jumble sale
miss (and always knew I would as have been away before)
M&S
Next
Boots
John Lewis (ok David Jones sort of makes up for it but the one in Perth isn't as good as the other's in Australia)
although have found a way round getting clothes, order from website and get Mum to send it out, only downside is I can't feel the quality browsing on the website
Its just they haven't got any clue on how to layout merchandise here, it all looks like a massive jumble sale
Jun 16th 2005 | 8:59 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by hedgehog-girl
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!!!!
Jun 16th 2005 | 9:02 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by Pollyana
I miss those too.....
and Sainsburys, Boots (Natural collection), W H Smith, Waterstones, M&S (underwear).
Also miss decent toy shops - Gamleys in Brighton was superb.
And after the experiences of the last three weeks, I can honestly say Brighton & Hove Bus Co are wonderful, with their clean new buses, smooth driving, and generally cheerful drivers
and Sainsburys, Boots (Natural collection), W H Smith, Waterstones, M&S (underwear).
Also miss decent toy shops - Gamleys in Brighton was superb.
And after the experiences of the last three weeks, I can honestly say Brighton & Hove Bus Co are wonderful, with their clean new buses, smooth driving, and generally cheerful drivers
Yup polly, you're right with M and S underwear....!!
Jun 16th 2005 | 9:03 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by shecha
I totally miss Next too - especially for my little un's clothes. I used to buy alot of his clothes there and not found anywhere that compares to that yet for quality and price. Next clothes just wash and wash and wash and still look fab!!!
I also miss H&M, New Look & Primark - all for their great cheap & chearful stuff, and River Island (God I love that shop), Morgan, Ravel shoes & Monsoon for not so cheapy stuff.
But although I miss these shops alot, I still wouldn't trade my life here - I love it!!!!!!!!!!
I also miss H&M, New Look & Primark - all for their great cheap & chearful stuff, and River Island (God I love that shop), Morgan, Ravel shoes & Monsoon for not so cheapy stuff.
But although I miss these shops alot, I still wouldn't trade my life here - I love it!!!!!!!!!!
I totally miss New Look too, soooo many bargains in that place
Jun 16th 2005 | 9:15 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by logan
You didn't do much shopping did ya Shecha???!!!!
I totally miss New Look too, soooo many bargains in that place
I totally miss New Look too, soooo many bargains in that place
Who me........ Nooooo, I never did any shopping!!!
Ok, Ok, Ok, I did loads!!!
Should save me some money now I can't shop in all those places now eh!!!
Jun 16th 2005 | 9:17 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by shecha
Who me........ Nooooo, I never did any shopping!!!
Ok, Ok, Ok, I did loads!!!
Should save me some money now I can't shop in all those places now eh!!!
Ok, Ok, Ok, I did loads!!!
Should save me some money now I can't shop in all those places now eh!!!
Jun 16th 2005 | 9:21 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by renth
M&S
Sainsburys
Boots
BOGOF offers - you just don't see them over here.
Sainsburys
Boots
BOGOF offers - you just don't see them over here.
Have a look at this article in Sydney Morning Herald - When does free mean Free
One comment
Buy One, Get One Free: That buy one shirt (or CD, book, lampshade), get one free seemed like a good idea. But if you have second thoughts, try returning the one you paid for and keeping the free one.
“You can’t have something that’s a bit free,� ACCC spokeswoman Jennifer McNeill says. “It is or it isn’t.�
Jun 16th 2005 | 10:05 pm
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
My daughter misses Top Shop Tall section and Long Tall Sally...........not found a shop here yet that sells jeans long enough.
Jun 17th 2005 | 2:02 am
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Don't want to make you all jealous, but, I've just come back from the UK, and stocked up on M&S bras and knickers. Been here 2 years and been relying on mum and sis to send me these for birthdays and Christmas. Hubby stocked up on Next boxers though he does buy his from Target. Been to Next and got some work clothes, great quality, not bad prices, which fit and I know will last. Also got lots of Summer things from Next, and Matalan - trouble is it's too bloody cold to wear any of them now in Perth.
As for M&S food - hadn't even got to my families and I'd already had a duck wrap - some of the services on the M4 have M&S food shops, I got so excited I passed the first one, and had to wait another 40 miles before I got to the next one. Also had my fill of prawn mayo sarnies. And most importantly had a decent bit of BACON! MMMMMMMmmmmm! Not sure how long I'll have to wait until my next visit - around 5 years I reckon!!! but parents are coming out in March and I reckon I can last until then. If only Next knew what a killing they would make if they delivered overseas.
As for M&S food - hadn't even got to my families and I'd already had a duck wrap - some of the services on the M4 have M&S food shops, I got so excited I passed the first one, and had to wait another 40 miles before I got to the next one. Also had my fill of prawn mayo sarnies. And most importantly had a decent bit of BACON! MMMMMMMmmmmm! Not sure how long I'll have to wait until my next visit - around 5 years I reckon!!! but parents are coming out in March and I reckon I can last until then. If only Next knew what a killing they would make if they delivered overseas.
Jun 17th 2005 | 2:22 am
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by Bix da Boss
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
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
Jun 17th 2005 | 10:13 am
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by TopCat3
Mrs Bix - some years ago Yves Rocher was available here but not in the shops, only through agents - a bit like Avon or Neways (MLM I think, not sure) anyway I don't know about now, I only know cos my then hairdresser's assistant was into it. You could try doing a Google search for the tel number from memory I think their Head office was in Sydney. If no luck let me know and I'll see if I can find out as I live in Sydney.
. (I had about 5 of them all discussing it with me, must have been a slow afternoon haha)
Jun 17th 2005 | 10:42 am
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
[QUOTE=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.
QUOTE]
Have you tried Ebay? I've just done a quick search:-
http://search.ebay.com.au/sanctuary_...1QQsacatZ26395
Worth a try!
. It's just such a heavy tub, I feel I can't ask anyone to bring it over. QUOTE]
Have you tried Ebay? I've just done a quick search:-
http://search.ebay.com.au/sanctuary_...1QQsacatZ26395
Worth a try!
Jun 17th 2005 | 10:49 am
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Re: What Shops Are You Missing????
Originally Posted by logan
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:
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:
