THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[Bedlam]

Lovely Jen, you must let us know what you think. I have been contemplating one of them ( dish drawers).
Not really shopping but it cost, I had my oven cleaned and broken hinges replaced today, it looks fantastic.  Got caught out though, I was trying to catch up on the great British bake off I had recorded , a relaxing morning I thought in my nighty. Glanced out the window and saw the oven clean man driving in.  Hate that, anyone coming and me not dressed! I had completely forgotten all about it.

So happy with the result though.

[judydawn]

I've been caught a few times Denise, easy to slip something on in summer but not so easy in winter LOL

[Bonsai]

I have used a washer dryer combo (a washing machine that also dries clothes) in a holiday house once and found it very slow and not particularly effective. I'm sure Choice or similar consumer resources would have reviews.

[consumerate]

My experience with washer dryer combo is that the washer is fine but the drier fairly useless because it is so slow and usually takes less weight than the washer.  They also aren't very efficient.

If drier is a feature you really need I highly recommend getting a condenser heat pump drier. They put out no condensation and are very energy efficient. Big upfront cost though.

[Cuilidh]

I HATE SHOPPING 

Me too, Uni.  Did something go badly awry for you?

[stacelee]

Jen, I have one of the F&P dish drawers....I love it although it hasn't stood up too well to teenagers...they managed to break the handle on the bottom dishwasher and it's only 18 months old....the actual operation has been fine and its handy to be able to just put on one drawer....although I seem to still be the only one able to put it on!

Has anyone had any experience with the Tefal Optigrill Smart Grill.  My Delonghi grill has finally committed suicide (although DH is trying to repair it) and Myer have them on sale for $149.  They are a "clever" grill that has automatic programs for fish, chicken, steak etc....I've been really happy with the Cook4Me so I'm tempted to stick with Tefal.

[obbie]

my darling DH decided to buy a new huge TV, for the wall.

Must admit I am happy

[Emme]

I HATE SHOPPING 

Me too, Uni.  Did something go badly awry for you?

Me too, put buying things off for as long as I can.   

Obbie, sounds good although I seldom watch any TV these days. 

[obbie]

we have Foxtel, so its Lifestyle food, and Max, smooth for music.

just to have something on in the background..

[mcmich]

my darling DH decided to buy a new huge TV, for the wall.

Must admit I am happy

Obbie, I like to have some background noise when I'm cooking too. 

[cookie1]

If I am the only one home I always have the radio on, even when DH is working outside.

[Itsnotartitsdinner]

I love silence!

[Itsnotartitsdinner]

I bought up today new black guess skinny jeans 30% off at myer. I've been wanting some for a while. A new dress for DD, new jeans for DS. New pants and shirt for DH. Then we had lunch at perottas. Just me and the kids. Also bought some clothes on buyinvite the other day.

[Bedlam]

Sounds like a lovely day inaid, i hate buying clothes ( wrong shape!) always nice to find what you like.
Huge spend up yesterday. 2 Airfryers for gifts ( my DS and his GF both 25 soon,and a nieces wedding) and gifts for our ex FC twins as they are 3 on Friday.  We found the prettiest mermaid dress up.  I will post a photo when everyone gets up, my ipad is in with DH who is asleep. My DH  went shopping when i was out and bought me a new Ipad.  This one is a first generation ipad, often some of the letters dont print when typing and it hasnt the capabilities for some apps( like the ew AF app.  I mentioned this to him the day before so he bought me a new one. I feel spoilt.

[Emme]

Sounds like a great day Inaid, I am like Bedlam hate buying clothes.  Years ago there were shop assistants who helped you when you were in the change room tryng on clothes. They would bring in a different size/colour etc for you to try and really wanted you to buy something,.  These days you get undressed, try on, if it does not suit, get dressed, get something else, get undressed, try on  - forget it.

That was so nice of DH Bedlam,   

Always have the radio on