THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[KarenH]

Frozzie, a good friend of mine (who is a keen foodie) has just returned from a holiday to France.  She stocked up (and spent up!!)  on carbon steel knives - apparently they aren't available here at a reasonable price. 

Maybe you could bring a container-load with you, and sell them for a fine profit when you get here 

[Frozzie]

Thx karen will check it out... As for reselling in oz the aussie customs would deal with that... So would be a no go ..got to NOT love aussie taxes lol

Any other suggestions of what to buy up on would be appreciated fellow shopers...😄😄

[droverjess]

Thanks frozzie.... Better for our waists anyway not to have one!

And with DD really leaving home in sept, probably for good ( after coming and going on travels, courses and uni for the last 4.5 years) we will not need one and have managed without thus far!

[Debbiebillg]

Frozzie, I wonder whether TMX Australia will service your TMX if you have any issues here ! They're quite against providing any kind of support / service to overseas purchased ones but wonder what would happen in your case ? I've been following on the forum about your move back to Aus, all the very best for the move ! So we're getting another Queenslander yay ! Soon we may be able to arrange a QLD forum meet up lol !!

[Frozzie]

Dj yes good justification  .

DEbbie..no idea but i will ask m'y consultant here what she thinks...im sure they would in my case.. Not like i lived in oz when i bought it.. I CAN understand HO being upset about locals purchasing overseas but those that have had them for à while and moved to oz??? In any case not much i CAN do if they dont want to if thé need arises except kick up à kerfuffle lol

My parents have à thx as well.. Im sure it will be fine

Yes another qlder.. Im sûre à catchup Will be on thé cards at some stage

 

[andiesenji]

Bought an icecream machine with compressor 1.5 l with 3 extra bowls ... Yay

I'm sure you will love it.  I've had self-contained ice cream/gelatto makers for many years - so handy to always have it ready to roll.

Now, with the lovely tomatoes vine ripe - I have made several batches of tomato sorbet, also fresh cherry granita.

[Frozzie]

Yum andie 😊

I wanted the one with a compressor as didnt like the idea of th bowl in the freezer personally... Definately excited about all the possibilities.. I was waiting for summer to order it and summer never came but the move to oz changed that...will definately be useful 😊

[trudy]

Looks great Kim.  Looks like you are well on the way to summer in Queensland!!

[Frozzie]

Cant wait trudy.. The beach, sunshine.. Think the only thing ill miss re summer here is the long days ie being daylight until after 11pm... Love that oh and restaurants open late.. I remember last time we were in oz being hurried up at 7 and being told if we ont hurry the restaurant will e closed lol.. They dont open until 7.30/8 here.. Think ill have to readjust a little!

Ps hope your feeling better 😘

[trudy]

Yes Kim, much, much better.  Virus is all gone and I'm back walking without too much pain.  No stairs here!!!!  Ha! Ha! 

[Frozzie]

Ha ha.. Yes will be glad o get back to one level houses..😁

[gertbysea]

Used  in the final of MasterChef AU.

http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/Catalog/EntryInfo.aspx?ec=462787

Gert

[Jadey]

Although I'm not supposed to be spending any money  I think this is a good deal allowing me to use my high heels more. Therefore it's an investment yes? 

http://bit.ly/OCvt2c

Jadey 

[andiesenji]

Speaking of shoes.

A friend sent me a link to some "spikey" shoes - for women who want to make an "impression" when they "kick up their heels."

Or make an impression on someone's backside when the person needs a bit of discipline!

There are quite a few pages of shoes and sandals that run from the fantastic to the ridiculous but there are some that are pretty and I saw a few pair of flats that I like - I can't wear heels.

Anyway, I thought some of you might get a chuckle out of it.

[fundj&e]

  interesting shoes andi