Yearly Archives: 2008

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Underarm Maintenance

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I took the opportunity of a day off work/babysitting today to take the train into the heart of Melbourne with my brother (who’s currently on school holidays) and get a few errands done. I went first to the Railplus office, and bought myself an eight-day Britrail pass for just under $300AUD. The pass basically allows … Continue Reading

Baptcare vs. Salvation Army

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I almost feel guilty for saying this especially after this entry, but I almost wept when I found out that my favourite Baptcare (Baptist Community Care) opshop would be taken over by the Salvation Army in the new year. Formerly, the opshop when run by Baptcare, was staffed by old ladies who had given up … Continue Reading

Adult-Proof Child-Proof Locks?

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Being unable to open child safety locks makes me feel really, really stupid. Let’s put this in perspective – these are locks that are designed to flummox children under the age of five. I’m twenty-two, and I have trouble with them. There’s clearly either a design flaw, or a problem with my dexterity. At my … Continue Reading

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