Lloyd90 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Whilst I sit at home this Xmas and do alot of work, my bird is off to Oz for a bit to visit her sister. Was just wondering if you experienced lads can think of any bargains, or worthwhile things she can bring me back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Not really! I found most of their costs about on par with ours! If not a tad higher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Unless you like opals. Lots of opal mines in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Do you drink canned lager? If so,the neoprene stubby holders are always worth a buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 A Sheila or two perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 A Sheila or two perhaps? Im scared to put that on my Xmas list. She keeps asking me what I want but that one may end up with me being gralloched lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Tell her not to go near koalas as she might bring you back chlamydia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Tell her not to go near koalas as she might bring you back chlamydia. Lol!! I'm not sure I'd be buying that one, true or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Lol!! I'm not sure I'd be buying that one, true or not! It is true. They look cute but are minging things. They sit in trees all day long eating eucalyptus leaves and when they pee they do so on the koala below them. And chlamydia is rife. I knew a zookeeper in Sydney. They loved Koalas as it drew the visitors in and they could charge a fortune for people to have their photo taken with one but they hated dealing with them. An back to the original post. I can't think of anything you would buy in Australia. It's a very expensive country. Perhaps Vegemite but Marmite is just as good. Oh Tim Tam biscuits. Bite the corners off and drink your tea through one, like a straw, before it dissolves. Yep Tim Tams that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 apart from the obvious hot sun and cold beer, perhaps a "cherry ripe" chocolate bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 An irritating whiny accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 An irritating whiny accent.Is she going to America too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Went to Australia 2 years ago, nothing cheap over there. Wife just been back over last month again to visit daughter and brought me back a tee shirt and that's about it! B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Lol!! I'm not sure I'd be buying that one, true or not! OH MY GOD! He wasn't joking: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/20/proposal-to-euthanise-koalas-with-chlamydia-divides-experts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I know I wasn't joking!! Harry styles from 1 direction blames a koala when he was reported to have had chlamydia haha. Pull the other one Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 We were out in Oz (Queensland, Brisbane area) a couple of months ago, and go every 2-3 years (my baby sis lives out there) In 2012 / 2013, the exchange rate did make it very expensive out there, when it was roughly AU$1.20 to £1. However, it is now close to AU$2 to £1, which translates to a considerable drop in prices for us brits. As a comparison, something that was AU$100 2 years ago was £83. Price now is more like £50. Good things to get ? GenuineDrizabone hats, coats (I've had my coat 12 years now, and have 3 of the hats), Tim Tams are nice, gemstones can be good value (my sis makes custom jewellery). Apart from that, hope your better half has a high tolerance to heat and humidity. It really can be unbearable out there in December / January, depending on exactly where she's going. Oh, one final thing : If you can, get her to bring back some Cairns Highland Coffee. Macadamia nut flavour. Chuffing lovely ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Boomerang. Diderydo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Full "Man from Snowy River"get up. Akubra,RM Williams boots,DrizaBone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 As been said Tim tams,drizabone also genuine Ugg boots Australian made,I'm sure they're way cheaper there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Some sunshine would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 They have some nice fishing tackle over there, stuff I've not seen here. Probably for fish we never see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 A jar of Promite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Bring the good weather back with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Didgeridoos are cheaper(proper ones),in the UK they are stupid monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Rm Williams, blunstone boots.... Both aus brands which attract a premium here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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