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| Topic Started: Aug 23 2010, 11:57:39 PM (5,267 Views) | |
| crapola | Aug 30 2010, 11:03:15 PM Post #41 |
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thats funny, i think the fountain drinks in the states are too sweet... |
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| AmbroseChick | Aug 31 2010, 09:18:18 AM Post #42 |
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Hell I just miss fountain drinks full stop - I remember seeing my kids' faces when they ordered a "large" drink at McDonalds... it was pretty funny. It reminded me of seeing my exchange student from Japan's face when she ordered a large drink from McDonalds - she had to take a picture of it and she couldn't stop laughing. I mostly miss fountain soda when we're travelling - the cost of drinks at service stations is CRAZY. |
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| TP** | Sep 10 2010, 08:13:44 PM Post #43 |
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I've missed a lot of things, thankfully I've recently returned from the US with booty. I missed Fritos, Hidden Valley ranch dressing, unscented solid deordorant, heel protector plates, black beans (finaly stocked up in Canberra), instant cocoa and well-made cotton chinos and polo shirts (women's). Some things are available here, but just ridiculously expensive. Check out these prices on books: Aus price: $170 US, $53 Aus: $143 US $63. I also miss some things that are not so trivial. |
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| TP** | Sep 10 2010, 08:17:44 PM Post #44 |
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Yes the prices af sodas are ridiculous, as are many things in Aus. I've been opting out of this outrageously priced economy as much as possible. My Australian husband is shocked also. We pack our own ice, drinks, and snacks for road trips. |
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| AmbroseChick | Sep 11 2010, 12:55:01 PM Post #45 |
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I miss mail service on Saturdays. |
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| mamkai | Sep 11 2010, 06:27:25 PM Post #46 |
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I miss big jars of applesauce that are affordable and not sold in the baby food section for a fortune. I find the lemon solo soda here divine as I wasn't a fan of anything at home but coke for a headache.
Edited by mamkai, Sep 11 2010, 06:29:07 PM.
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| staylor8383 | Sep 11 2010, 11:08:27 PM Post #47 |
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how much is a jar of applesauce? i never buy it. Edited by staylor8383, Sep 11 2010, 11:08:53 PM.
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| TP** | Sep 12 2010, 09:48:43 AM Post #48 |
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I miss being able to shop after 5:30 daily, Saturday afternoons, and Sundays at anyplace other than Woolworths, Coles, or Kmart. At first, I thought that it was just stupid that the shops closed when everyone gets off work. Then I realized that there are a lot of people here who don't have to work M-F, 9-5, if they do, they just take off work to go shopping and do errands. The denizens have been trained, but not me. I'm doing most of my shopping for non-consumable, non-electrical items in the US. I either shop there, or order it online, have it sent to my mother, and pick it up when I go see my family. Screw this economy. Everything is way too expensive, and they expect us to go out of our way to shop when it suits them. |
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| michaelavelli | Sep 12 2010, 12:48:14 PM Post #49 |
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Patriots games. |
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| CynicalCountess | Sep 12 2010, 02:55:36 PM Post #50 |
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Vols games. |
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| mamkai | Sep 12 2010, 07:09:04 PM Post #51 |
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I have not seen a large jar of applesauce yet, but I did find a six pack of individual servings in the baby section for 50 cents each. OK, so compared to other expenses, it isn't shocking, but my kids LOVE applesauce and I use it to make all kinds of healthy snacks for them. Buying a six pack of baby food and wasting all that plastic and money is annoying, so we've moved on  I don't have enough spare time to shred apples or make my own applesauce. Oh, and I almost forgot. My husband arrived home this morning and FORGOT THE HOT TAMALES. WHAT??? And the pumpkin. I did find a pumpkin pie at Costco and ate half before he ever made it home, so I can deal with that one, but no hot tamales?? So sad. Edited by mamkai, Sep 12 2010, 07:10:12 PM.
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| TP** | Sep 12 2010, 11:59:05 PM Post #52 |
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Deleted post.
Edited by TP**, Sep 14 2010, 08:52:51 AM.
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| CynicalCountess | Sep 13 2010, 12:49:50 AM Post #53 |
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I would cut a bitch for some Chick-fil-A right now.
Edited by CynicalCountess, Sep 13 2010, 12:51:08 AM.
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| beckagator | Sep 13 2010, 06:36:50 AM Post #54 |
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That's Ok, its Sunday here, and they are closed anyhow. I think I have a special place in my stomach for chick-fil-a, and my thighs, and my hips... |
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| AmbroseChick | Sep 13 2010, 08:34:54 AM Post #55 |
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Taco Bell... sigh... a burrito and a drink for under $2 |
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| TerritorianTori | Sep 13 2010, 09:04:37 AM Post #56 |
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I looked up "applesauce" on Coles.com.au and it actually listed 2 products... this one (375ml for $2.54) and a Coles brand (350ml for $1.88). Have you seen those? I know they're not "BIG" like the ones in the States, but probably better value than the baby food variety! Now that I think about it, I've bought the SPC one before... and it wasn't in the baby food section. It also wasn't in the canned fruit section. Maybe try condiments?  Look around... it's out there!
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| shylady | Sep 13 2010, 09:16:51 AM Post #57 |
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It really might be condiments, since it's usually eaten here with pork roast. |
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| redmoon | Sep 13 2010, 09:58:40 AM Post #58 |
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Def. Taco Bell! I miss getting a full meal for less than $5.00 ... Baja Gorditas, and Cheesy gordita crunch, and cheesy potato burritto... ok im done! Also .. shops here close so early! ... Don't they want to earn our business after normal office working hours? |
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| mrgolf | Sep 13 2010, 01:21:28 PM Post #59 |
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That might eliminated in USA in the near future |
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| mrgolf | Sep 13 2010, 01:25:36 PM Post #60 |
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Any way to get NFL games on the internet? Any sports bars in Sydney showing NFL games? I have seen ML Baseball in pubs in Sydney |
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