Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Jul 23rd 2009, 4:58 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by sallyclaire

I have driven my boys to school a few times in my PJs & it did occur to me how embarassed (mortified) I would be if the car broke down on the way home but perhaps I should not worry?!

I took my OH to the train station in the car one morning. It was peeing it down & cold so I kept my PJ's on.

When I got home and got out of the car I heard a big tear - the seam down the back of my PJ bottom had split

I stood at the front door holding my arse together - only to find my dozy OH had taken the front door key off my keyring

Was I angry:curse:

Never, ever, ever, ever again

Jul 23rd 2009, 5:01 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by Kim67

Midland/Midvale is almost unrecognisable these days (compared to 10/15 years ago) - but really, it's still the same deep down.

I think you're right. Which is a shame, because the place could be quite decent if enough work was done on it. The main problem seems to be that there's no clearly defined town centre, and no unique character to the place. It's just a collection of industrial/business parks, fast food joints and chain stores with a library tacked on the side.

Jul 23rd 2009, 10:46 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by livinginreality

Well when I lived in Oz I admit I never went outside in my jammies,but I did drive with barefeet and weather permitting walked down the shops without shoes,its liberating!

Isn't driving barefoot illegal in Aus?

I remember many years ago my horrified mum chasing my Aussie cousin down the street here in the UK, him barefoot and shouting "I don't wear shoes in Australia so I'm not going to wear them here!".

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:00 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by sonlymewalter

I stood at the front door holding my arse together - only to find my dozy OH had taken the front door key off my keyring

Was I angry:curse:

Never, ever, ever, ever again

Hahaha! One of our former neighbours, a couple used to drink a lot and they kept a large beer and wine fridge in their garden shed. Anyway one night it seems that they had a row and (don't ask me why!) he was naked. As he was heading out the door to get another beer she shouted at him "I've got a good mind to throw you out!". He stupidly replied "go on then!". And she did - immediately. So there he was tapping on the back door quietly shouting "let me in" unaware that she was in the front bedroom throwing his clothes and things out of the window. All of us neighbours laughed about it for weeks.

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:14 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by paulry

Isn't driving barefoot illegal in Aus?

Nope, it is one of those stories (old wives tales) that just keeps going round, and people eventually believe it because they hear it so often.

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:31 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by jazzys

What is it with some people who think nothing of popping out to the shop (nightowls, subway, blockbuster etc) in pyjamas and slippers?

If that had happened in my old home town in the UK, the person would have been regarded as a nutter.

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Jul 23rd 2009, 11:40 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond

Nope, it is one of those stories (old wives tales) that just keeps going round, and people eventually believe it because they hear it so often.

That's good

It never really made sense to me for it to be illegal.

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:43 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by paulry

That's good

It never really made sense to me for it to be illegal.

In case anyone is wondering, I have actually seen it confirmed by Government Departments, such as:

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QLD:
The Assistant Commissioner has advised that there are no provisions in Queensland legislation that specifically prohibit driving a motor vehicle when not wearing shoes or another type of footwear.

TONY McGRADY
Minister for Police and Corrective Services

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:48 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

My son's driving instructor got him to wear just his socks for a couple of lessons - not sure why but it seemed to work.......

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:49 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by micmay3_in_oz

My son's driving instructor got him to wear just his socks for a couple of lessons - not sure why but it seemed to work.......

It was easier to pull his socks up?

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:50 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by asprilla

Complete fiction. I don't believe you. This often pops up on BE but I've never seen it in 5yrs of supermarket shopping around Brisbane....so it can't be true.

I'm convinced that people like jazzys start these threads deliberately as some kind of practical joke !

Please tell me I'm right, or post the photos to prove me wrong !!!!

Oh it does happen. I've seen it many times in Melbourne too. That's Aussies for you.

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:51 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

Got to admit I've been to the shop in my pyjamas. It was in the UK the day after my 21st so didn't give a monkey's about what I looked like just needed a drink - of pop that is

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:54 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by micmay3_in_oz

Got to admit I've been to the shop in my pyjamas. It was in the UK the day after my 21st so didn't give a monkey's about what I looked like just needed a drink - of pop that is

personally don't see the problem. no one has come up with any reason why you shouldn't do it.

Jul 23rd 2009, 11:56 am

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

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Originally Posted by kporte

personally don't see the problem. no one has come up with any reason why you shouldn't do it.

Exactly!

Jul 23rd 2009, 12:14 pm

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Re: Wearing pyjamas to go to the shops

Add into the equation some pjs cost more than what you would pay for a decent top and shorts and you can understand why some people would want to get as much wear out of them as possible

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