On Apr 3, 7:00*pm, "I'm back on the laptop" >
wrote:
> I could practically buy everything I need online...... apart from the fact
> I like going shopping to see what's new around, and to smell/taste new
> things.
>
> As stated in a previous thread, I just ...
>
> bought my BIL 3 cases of wine for his b'day ($129 delivered to the door!!),
> bought some more cheese making product,
> bought myself a new pair of New Balance shoes ($80 delivered),
>
> All in the space of 15mins!!
>
> also, previously bought an Asus Transformer 10 32GB Android Tablet+Keyboard
> (for just under $590 delivered)
> 2 *huge* stockpots (from Sydney, Victorias Basement, $159 delivered)
> bought several cases of bubbles for the SO
> a case of Gin for me
> a sodastream machine
> a case of tonic syrup
> an icemaking machine
> replacement gas cylinders for SS machine........
>
> also have bought t-shirts onlne.
>
> The shopping is *endless*!!!
>
> --
> Peter
> Tasmania
> Australia

Good for you but for me, I try and shop locally for everything. I'd
rather support my community and keep my dollars here and not give my
money to somebody who doesn't give a rats ass about me. I surely don't
want to wake up and find there are no businesses left in town.