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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #13245 on: December 26, 2014, 07:50:51 pm »
Michele that is so very exciting. Did you end up with an expander or pop top. You will love either. We may see each other on the road.
Yes Michele please do show and tell  8) 8) 8) And yes you will love it. Caravanning is so much fun. We may have to have a Forum Vanfest ;D

We ended up with a camper trailer after all that. I can't post a photo as we don't take delivery until mid to late January we think. The factory closed on the 19th and purchased on the 24th so they couldn't even ring to find out.

This is the Jayco website if you want to take a peek.
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« Reply #13246 on: December 26, 2014, 07:57:28 pm »
This must be a "first" - this thread has been quiet for two days!

I'm off to, hopefully, buy a vacuum cleaner and toasted sandwich maker today ... if I feel strong enough to battle the sale crowds.
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« Reply #13247 on: December 26, 2014, 10:48:21 pm »
Camper trailers always appealed to me Michele.  I wanted one many, many years ago when they were only $3000 but first husband wouldn't let me buy one.  Geoff and I looked at them early into his MS but the salesman took one look at Geoff in the wheelchair and told me I had enough on my hands without taking on a campervan.  Fair enough I thought, he was probably right  ;D

Have you started planning your first holiday for when you take delivery?

I'd love to go to the sales too Marina but don't think I could cope with the crowds these days.  Online shopping with have to do for me until things quieten down out there.
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« Reply #13248 on: December 27, 2014, 02:49:48 am »
Yes we have planned and booked a long weekend on 21st February just to Forster to see how we go. We are staying at The Big Four Caravan Park with an ensuite site.


 
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« Reply #13249 on: December 27, 2014, 06:28:19 am »
I am not fond of the sales, either, Judy, but it was a case of gritting my teeth and going.  I went before 10.00 am and there were hardly any people there, it was very civilized  ... except that the shop's computer systems were down ... poor souls!  However, that didn't bother me too much, I had done my homework and knew almost exactly what I wanted.  I say that because I knew I wanted a Miele but didn't know which model the shop would have. 

Anyway I got a S8790 model and it is really quiet in operation!  I borrowed our work vac. two weeks ago and had to use ear defenders when I was using it, this new one is so quiet I wasn't even sure if it was on!  It was at Hardly Normal for $300 off, so I was happy with that.

I decided that one purchase in a day was enough for me, so I got the groceries and headed home to play with the cleaner.
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« Reply #13250 on: December 27, 2014, 06:39:19 am »
I'm sure you won't be sorry Culidih, I have a Miele and love it.  :D
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« Reply #13251 on: December 31, 2014, 07:51:43 pm »
Went shopping yesterday, as I was walking out the door DH said to remember to look at microwaves....I looked.....and brought.  :-\
I got a Whirlpool crisp n grill microwave... :D
was marked down to $399, and I asked to salesman if he could mark it down any more....I got it for $300.  ;D ;D ;D
I really dont know much about it, but the reviews were very positive. DH will put it into own place this morning, and miss5 has already ordered pizza for tea.  ;D
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #13252 on: January 01, 2015, 12:00:45 am »
Alyce Alexander has added another book to her mini series called 'Super Healthy' which arrived in the mail yesterday. Looks good.
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« Reply #13253 on: January 01, 2015, 12:05:01 am »
If you can provide us with an index CP, we can list it with all the other books.  I'm sure you'll be trying something from it soon.
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« Reply #13254 on: January 01, 2015, 07:30:03 am »
Alyce Alexander has added another book to her mini series called 'Super Healthy' which arrived in the mail yesterday. Looks good.
I look forward to hearing what you think CP :)
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« Reply #13255 on: January 01, 2015, 11:10:09 am »
I read in her newsletter about that CP. I will be interested to see what you think.
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« Reply #13256 on: January 02, 2015, 10:49:48 am »
Will be interested to hear whats in it CP

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« Reply #13257 on: January 02, 2015, 12:44:26 pm »
I used up the last of the Katie's voucher I received in Hobart yesterday. I put some $ to it and bought a couple of mid length pairs of jeans. One dark blue and one black. On me they are almost full length which is great as I don't have to take them up.
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« Reply #13258 on: January 02, 2015, 12:47:49 pm »
You did well cookie.
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« Reply #13259 on: January 03, 2015, 01:18:00 am »
Yes Judy. Thank you. I managed quite a bit with the Katie's sales.
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