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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15705 on: April 23, 2019, 07:01:08 am »
It looks interesting Chookie. I spend hours looking through my books as I'm sure you do too.
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« Reply #15706 on: April 24, 2019, 09:20:17 am »
Got th quotes for the door handles for our new extension / renovation ... $7,000++  :o  ... needless to say, we're going to Plan B!
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« Reply #15707 on: April 24, 2019, 09:45:48 am »
Got th quotes for the door handles for our new extension / renovation ... $7,000++  :o  ... needless to say, we're going to Plan B!
Think I would also look at plan B.

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« Reply #15708 on: April 24, 2019, 10:26:32 am »
Are they gold plated Marina??!!
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« Reply #15709 on: April 24, 2019, 11:59:01 am »
Ok I am curious, how can door handles be so much , gosh if we renovate i’m In for a big shock .

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« Reply #15710 on: April 24, 2019, 05:46:31 pm »
Got th quotes for the door handles for our new extension / renovation ... $7,000++  :o  ... needless to say, we're going to Plan B!
Blimey Marina that’s an astronomical price for door handles 😲
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« Reply #15711 on: April 25, 2019, 12:12:55 am »
Wow Marina that's expensive.  Think I would also be lookinig at plan B
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« Reply #15712 on: April 25, 2019, 12:43:16 am »
To be honest, I am not too unhappy to look at Plan B ... I didn't really like these particular handles anyway, but DH really, really liked them.  They had a wood finish, but, to me they reminded me of the wooden spatulas doctors used to use to hold down your tongue to look at your throat!   :)

Today I hope to go looking for microwaves and maybe, if I am feeling really enthusiastic (which I never am when it comes to clothes shopping) I am planning on also looking for new trousers for when we go to Canada later in May ... I know now what will happen, though, I will get to the shopping centre, walk in, walk around, look in some windows and decide that that is enough shopping for me and head home feeling very frustrated and annoyed with myself!
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« Reply #15713 on: April 25, 2019, 03:08:53 am »
$7000++.  It’s either a VERY, VERY big home or wonderful door handles. Hopefully Plan B is better Marina.
I love shopping, but lately have been going in, doing what I have to and coming home. Not even checking clothes out, which is unusual for me.
I hope you find a good microwave and some perfect trousers Marina.
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« Reply #15714 on: April 25, 2019, 04:29:53 am »
Enjoy your shopping Marina.  May is just around the corner so you really need to get some clothes soon. I think you have to be in the mood to go clothes shopping, it’s the trying on of everything that I don’t like.  Some people just buy them and try them at home but that means another trip to the shops if they don’t fit so I prefer to get it all done the first time.
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15715 on: April 25, 2019, 11:58:23 am »
Marina, I did buy some very nice slacks at DJ in Melbourne.  They were Perri Cutten.  I liked them  as they had pockets.  I bought 3/4 length and didn’t have to have them taken up. They have winter and Summer fabric.  I have both.  Navy and black.

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« Reply #15716 on: April 26, 2019, 01:08:48 am »
Thanks for your comments everyone.  Chookie, I will take a look at the Perri Cutten selection.  I did get a pair from My Size but they are a little more casual that I wanted, but, what the heck, I had done what I set out to do and that is buy a pair of trousers, even though the are not exactly what I wanted so I am giving myself a gold star for effort if for nothing else!.
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« Reply #15717 on: April 26, 2019, 04:37:02 am »
At least you succeeded Marina. A gold star for superb effort.
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« Reply #15718 on: April 26, 2019, 10:11:38 pm »
Congrats Marina.  Not an easy job. 

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« Reply #15719 on: May 02, 2019, 08:26:22 am »
Picked up a set of Woll cookware today at the Home Show - a 2 ltr milk pan, a frying pan and a saute pan.  Even with the show discount they cost heaps, but well worth it and I can't wait to use them.
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