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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #14505 on: December 05, 2015, 10:22:48 am »
Nice shopping Troupie.

Cookie, I could do with one of those here. :)
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« Reply #14506 on: December 05, 2015, 10:55:42 am »
Gert it wizzes round on the tiles and picks up dust, hair and especially for us budgie feathers. It doesn't prevent you having to sweep but picks up the bits you miss.
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« Reply #14507 on: December 05, 2015, 08:32:20 pm »
What is is called cookie? Can't see the name on the box. Is is electric?

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« Reply #14508 on: December 05, 2015, 10:11:48 pm »
Well done Troupie, not often Noni B have a good sale. You hit the jackpot I'd say.
Cookie, that green machine looks great, anything to save your time and back has to be good.

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« Reply #14509 on: December 06, 2015, 01:08:59 am »
Gert you charge up the inner ball.
http://www.sabco.com.au/images/pdf_catalogue/2014RoboSweep_Web.pdf

I love it. However I did read somewhere that it is out of production and you can't buy refills. I won't be impressed if this is the case.

Even our birds watch it fascinated.
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« Reply #14510 on: December 06, 2015, 05:58:59 am »
Not exactly shopping, as I didn't buy it - but my copy of UK book The British Isles on a Plate arrived on Friday. Richard ordered it when he was in the UK and had it sent to his friends, who posted it to him. Technically it's part of my Xmas present, but I'm allowed to have it now.

It's a great book, I like how it's actually has a hard cover unlike the soft cover type books Australia HO have been producing lately.  So many great recipes I'd love to cook and eat. Looking forward to making something from it when it's not so hot here in Adelaide.

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« Reply #14511 on: December 06, 2015, 06:55:51 am »
Nice gift, Katie, I'm sure you will put it to good use.  I see CC has been busy posting quite a few reviews from that book as well.  There may be a rush of orders from Aussies with UK connections after we start reading your reviews!
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« Reply #14512 on: December 06, 2015, 07:45:37 am »
I also look forward to more reviews from this book from Aussies who have it.  Denise has done a great job.  Perhaps if everyone contacts our HO in Perth they might get it in, worth a try.
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« Reply #14513 on: December 06, 2015, 08:01:37 am »
Gert you charge up the inner ball.
http://www.sabco.com.au/images/pdf_catalogue/2014RoboSweep_Web.pdf

I love it. However I did read somewhere that it is out of production and you can't buy refills. I won't be impressed if this is the case.

Even our birds watch it fascinated.

Thanks Cookie for the link, I just bought one on ebay, they had refill on there for sale.
I also ordered a pair of mox shoe's, I better get off the computer before I find something else I need to buy. lol
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« Reply #14514 on: December 06, 2015, 09:25:23 am »
So pleased to hear you like the new UK cookbook Katie.I look forward to your review of the recipes. :D

I had a good giggle at your comment of getting off the computer before you bought anything else Jenny LOL
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« Reply #14515 on: December 06, 2015, 11:10:05 am »
Good on you Jeninwa.
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« Reply #14516 on: December 06, 2015, 11:19:22 am »
It does look like a great book!

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« Reply #14517 on: December 07, 2015, 12:20:55 am »
I had an enormous surprise this morning. I had emailed Sabco asking where was the best place to buy refills for the RoboSweep. Their reply said they would love to send me some for FREE. I am absolutely amazed. Not only amazing service but a freebie as well.
Go Sabco.
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« Reply #14518 on: December 07, 2015, 12:25:40 am »
That's great cookie, I can imagine your surprise.  The Christmas spirit is alive and well.
Judy from North Haven, South Australia

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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #14519 on: December 07, 2015, 01:13:06 am »
Aamazing Cookie. Good old fashioned service lives on!
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