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Last post by everybump
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:28 pm
What’s in my office roof?
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Hills Mum Bec » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:05 pm
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I’m getting these soft feathery things left on my desk when I come into the office in the morning. Old building with the tile paneled ceiling that...
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Looks like a strand from a feather duster to me. Do you have cleaners that come in overnight?
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Last post by Scootaloo
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:18 pm
Real estate decisions
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NannyPlum » Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:10 am
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So everyone knows DP and I are really eager to buy..however we have come up against the old:
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I would go with Option 1.
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Last post by magic_marker
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:33 pm
Move to Brisbane?
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Gracie1978 » Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:26 pm
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Tell me what to do EB.
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I love Brisbane - DH grew up here and we moved back here (after 2 years in Canberra and 5 in Sydney) in 2005.
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Last post by Babetty
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:48 am
The most trustworthy professions
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everybump » Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:03 pm
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In Australia, Doctors are the most trustworthy profession (69%), followed by a group of four different professions: Scientists (62%), Teachers (60%),...
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I totally agreed with banker. I often wonder why they're allowed to all wear the same kind of uniform (suits) and attend conventions together but...
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Last post by pelagic
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:34 am
Poll: Did you find counselling to be a positive or negative experience?
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Mister Mum » Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:29 pm
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Sunday night poll time :)
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I did counselling for a few months several years ago and I never really clicked with my counsellor. I don't think it was completely negative as it...
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Last post by AngelSG
Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:31 am
Parenting: what wasn't as easy as you thought it would be?
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everybump » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:09 pm
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Or on the flip side - what did you find surprisingly easy when you expected it to be a challenge?
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Easier than I thought
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Last post by Mocha
Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:57 pm
OSHC and Manners
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DidiTL » Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:37 pm
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Thoughts, please.
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they had to put their hand out for food, and say ta .
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Last post by qak
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:10 pm
What can your kids cook?
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123tree » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:58 pm
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So this isn't really a food topic but more of a self sufficient or pathway to adulthood topic.
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Mostly snack type foods but we’re expanding into other things.
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Last post by TeamAwesome
Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:29 pm
Ear candles at the pharmacy?
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Mister Mum » Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:12 pm
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Recently I was waiting for my son's prescription to be filled and noticed that they had ear candles for sale. Apparently this isn't uncommon.
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Pharmacies sell all sorts of shit that are probably bullshit. Look at the aisles full of magical weight loss fixes for a start...
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Last post by lozoodle
Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:32 am
POLL: Would you support a licensing system for dog owners?
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everybump » Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:30 pm
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Would you support a licensing system for dog owners?
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Whilst I agree with the philosophy of a licence for dog owners, I voted no as it would be close to impossible to implement.
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Last post by Jerry
Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:31 am
Bullying: is the use of physical force appropriate?
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everybump » Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:40 pm
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Bullying is an undeniable reality that lots of people face both in and out of school.
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I have always told my kids 'don't throw the first punch but make sure you throw the last' and we will accept the consequences put in place by the...
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Last post by Atomac
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:35 pm
Having Kids/Not Having Kids
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Happyone89 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:36 pm
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Do you regret - either having kids, if you did, or not having kids, if you didn’t ?
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I don't regret having kids, I always wanted to, I love them and couldn't imagine life without them.
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Last post by Bucket
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:53 pm
Do you give up "too much" of yourself for your children?
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Mister Mum » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:50 pm
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Spin off from the Having Kids/Not Having Kids topic...
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All I ever wanted to do was be a mother. So probably I give a lot to my kids. Maybe too much. But I couldn't do it any other way. I do work, 3 days a...
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Last post by Bucket
Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:53 pm
How many breakfast cereals do you have on hand?
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LemonMyrtle » Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:55 am
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We have 5 at the moment, plus muesli and instant oats sachets. As well as rolled oats and instant oats in my baking ingredients section. So I guess...
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I don't eat breakfast cereals. DH does every day, the kids occasionally. We have museli (untoasted) and then some kind of Uncle Tobys Plus cereal....
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Last post by YodaTheWrinkledOne
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:45 pm
If you could change one thing about your partner's driving style...
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everybump » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:37 pm
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... what would it be? Just some examples:
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I think most people, DH included, drive too close to the vehicle infront.
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Last post by green mango
Mon Mar 01, 2021 2:14 pm
Moving and starting over?
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Mocha » Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:41 am
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Anyone moved away from all their family and friends with kids (primary school) in their 40s to start over? Permanent move not temporary.
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Thanks for the replies. Given much to think about. It’s all so much more daunting when older. Or maybe it’s just me. But after talking to DH, we are...
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Last post by Mocha
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:37 am
Eco anxiety
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Kadoodle » Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:57 pm
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This beast:
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Yes and no. I feel like I do the bare minimum and feel guilt/shame because I shut out a lot of the news etc for my own sanity but then I think about...
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Last post by Mooguru
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:42 am
Setting up a new office
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Blondie » Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:34 am
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Quite random, I know but there is so much knowledge here....
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I would keep it all cloud based, don’t go with a server, can really make working from home or remotely a pain.
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Last post by Princess Peach
Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:06 pm
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Last post by pelagic
Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:49 am
fluffy - advertising from the car dealer
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jayskette » Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:48 pm
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I have always wondered this but never thought to ask for opinions until now.
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I rip it all off. I've just paid through the nose for a car, you can stick your free advertising. Plate frames and stickers gone. I also hate it when...
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Last post by Not So Retro
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:48 pm
Content Warning: Deathbed regrets
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Mister Mum » Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:49 pm
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I come across these articles from time to time, and sit there nodding along to them, but in reality nothing really changes.
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I think there are many, many women who regret never having the opportunity to have a career. My own mother is one of them.
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Last post by Mirabelle
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:38 pm
It's the small things.....
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purpleduck » Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:01 pm
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So its only about a 10min walk to school to pick up DD, I usually try and walk it unless running very late. DD drags her feet not only up the hill on...
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Not sure it will work with younger kids but saying to an older primary/high school child
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Last post by Seayork2002
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:49 am
What other people think of you is none of your business
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Mister Mum » Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:35 pm
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What other people think of you is none of your business.
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It hit me at about 20. And thank god it did because I was such an anxious and shy kid it would have ruined my life if I hadn't found my way out of...
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Last post by Bad Cat
Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:23 am
What does it mean to "dress your age"?
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Mister Mum » Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:47 am
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I was with mates on the weekend and one of them was ribbing another about dressing like a young dandy (yeah, we're old, the word dandy was used)....
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I’m 50 and no longer feel like I look my best in short skirts or shorts. I will still wear sleeveless tops but no spaghetti straps. They’re my only...
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Last post by Sincerely
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:33 am
Women do more around the home
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nom_de_plume » Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:55 pm
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I thought of EB as soon as I saw this article on The Guardian website ...
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I do. I need organisation and everything to be done on a regular basis. He works long hours and isnt here a lot during the week.
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Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:24 am
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