I just scored a free oval thermoserver cause I had a varoma demo and someone bought a machine from the demo.  Just looking on ebay and saw this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Thermomix-thermoserver-NEW-OVAL-SHAPE-2-5-L-/320961148377?pt=AU_ApplianceAccessoriesParts&hash=item4abac675d9

Thinking I might sell mine and make a bit of moolah!  Can't believe how much it's going for!

There's another one too going for a bit less at the moment http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150877114819&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

I've actually just posted this over on the official thermomix recipe community but thought I would post the link here.  I have so many slices etc that I make that call for arrowroot biscuits, I go to make it, then discover I have none in the cupboard!  So this recipe is great to have on hand for such occasions. 

http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/arrowroot-biscuits/50093

My mum might be taking up that offer.  She accidentally put her tmx down on a hotplate that she thought was turned off.  It wasn't.      The plastic base bit got quite melted 

I've never used a KA, but I much prefer doing my doughs in my breadmaker over the tmx.  I just seems to have better rise and texture.  It's also easier as I don't need to worry about rising time etc

yeah, when people in Aus think overseas holiday to Asia they tend to think Bali or Thailand.

When I was researching Malaysia I read that Penang wasn't as nice as Langkawi.  As in, the beaches weren't as nice, and was also a bit more of a bogan attracter.  But, as I haven't been there personally, I can't say whether this is true or not.  But it was the reason why we decided to go to Langkawi.

I didn't do a whole lot of shopping whilst over there, but KL is definitely the place to do it.  You'll need to head to markets though to get the rip offs.

When we went, we got cheap airfares on Air Asia.  It only cost us a total of $600 return for the two of us!  And then internal flights are also cheap too.  Air Asia can often be a bit unreliable though so make sure you allow yourself plenty of time if you're doing a transfer.

Ooh, I love planning holidays!  If you have any other questions feel free to ask

Just make sure the bad employee isn't a family member or friend of the boss' though!

But I would definitely make a complaint regarding the bad service.  Feedback is important for all business', both negative and positive.  What they choose to do with that feedback is their choice (or their downfall is they don't do anything about it), but at least you know you've made yourself heard.

if you're just looking for a relaxing beach holiday why not go the Pacific Islands?   There's often good deals to be found for there.  Or the Whitsundays or Cairns/Port Douglas?

yeah, I've made this several times and love it. 

I blitz up the apple into chunky-ish pieces before cooking.

I also use 75% juice, 25% water so it's not quite so sweet.  And yes, less sugar.  In fact, I only put sugar in when cooking the apple and that's it.