What shops/services are you surprised Australia doesn't seem to have much of ??....
Nov 26th 2008, 8:37 pm
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Re: What shops/services are you surprised Australia doesn't seem to have much of ??..
Don`t.We did that having arrived two days before school year started and went to first shop we found selling school shoes. For three active boys Grosby school shoes and sports shoes were naturally expensive but all had defects and wore out within a couple of months..Since then I only buy at the small Clarkes outlet nearby or in Myers.Betts shoes is also good .
Nov 26th 2008, 9:36 pm
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I was surprised at the distinct lack of shops selling scrapbooking supplies. 
Nov 26th 2008, 9:41 pm
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I must admit I hadn't noticed the hotels not being good for kids. Maybe next time I shouldn't spend so much time in the Games, Video and Play rooms. I just thought it was great that these places have somewhere where a bloke could get away from the wife screaming at the kids whilst waiting for the food to turn up. Now, if only hotels sold beer too, they would be perfect. 
Nov 27th 2008, 12:38 am
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Don`t.We did that having arrived two days before school year started and went to first shop we found selling school shoes. For three active boys Grosby school shoes and sports shoes were naturally expensive but all had defects and wore out within a couple of months..Since then I only buy at the small Clarkes outlet nearby or in Myers.Betts shoes is also good .
Nov 27th 2008, 12:40 am
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Nov 27th 2008, 3:50 am
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Nov 27th 2008, 6:15 am
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Nov 27th 2008, 6:25 am
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I did find that shop, but you obviously didn't find your local branch did you
Nov 27th 2008, 6:26 am
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sunbed shops.how are you me darling..marcus.
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Nov 27th 2008, 9:48 am
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Nov 27th 2008, 10:31 am
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Spud U Like is brilliant! There's one in Bromley and I can be eating a yummy spud covered with cheese for less than £3 in about 20 seconds flat. Perfect for veggies and fast food which isn't 99% crap. 
Nov 27th 2008, 10:42 am
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Does anyone know if there is in Oz a equilivant to UK's Comet or Currys?