THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)

[Katj]

Troupie, some of the newsagents around here are stocking them.

[CreamPuff63]

The BHG one is $10. I have the "Enchanted Forest" by Johanna Basford which has been keeping me relaxed and busy. I've got quite a collection of colored pencils, gel pencils, textas and watercolour pencils, plus a few  more colouring in books. I'm mad about it. Have pre-ordered her next book "Lost Oceans" which is due out at the beginning of November. I try and colour for at least an hour every day after lunch when the light is good, as at night time the lights above the dining table are not so bright. Thought I would keep it quiet, but seeing as you've come out cookie I thought I would too 

[cookie1]

We've come out together CP.

[Katiej]

I bought Secret Garden, but as soon as I bought it I realised it was a silly idea for me - I literally have no time to do anything as it is and I have terrible carpal tunnel in both wrists (so bad I'm booked to have surgery on 10th Sept on my right hand). I need to be resting, not colouring!

I do have an app on my iPad called colorfy, it's fun and you can't colour outside the lines (and if you make a mistake, you just undo it!)

I do like the idea of the books though, it sounds very relaxing. Looking to give The Secret Garden book away if anyone wants it?

[EmeraldSue]

I'm afraid that I'd rather read a book than colour one in, or do a jigsaw.
I went to Costco for the first time ever. It was a bit overwhelming and I still had to go to the supermarket afterwards as either I couldn't find what I was looking for, or I didn't want to buy so much of it. However, I bought 48 double rolls of loo paper ( that should last us  a while), paper towel, organic vanilla paste, bread and ordinary flour, a hoodie, yoghurt, an extra large bag of Menz choc coated honeycomb ( which DH found and is no more) and a few other things beside. I'm not sure it was worth the $60 joining fee, but I sure had a lot of fun.

[cookie1]

How long does the $60 joining fee last for ES?  Perhaps you will buy more next time you go.

[EmeraldSue]

Cookie, it lasts for  12 months. Next time I'll take my parents S you are allowed to take 2 guests. I also bought 1kg of organic quinoa for $10 and 1.36 kg of cranberries. They also have cheap petrol, but I didn't fill up as I had 3/4 tank already.

[troupie]

Bought one of those colouring in books at ABC shop for GD; the one with animals in it and will get the secret garden next time. She will love it and it will be a bit of respite from all the maths she is struggling to learn.

[achookwoman]

Bought a house near Ballarat. The 25 acres at Cherokee are getting a bit much for us.  This new one is near our daughter and has 5 acres and the basis of a good veggie garden. It is 10 minutes from the Center of Ballarat.
Could be at Cherokee for a while as we have 6 months settlement.  We are meeting with the Agent today to sign papers to put Cherokee on the market. Photo to follow.

[achookwoman]

[judydawn]

Magnificent house Chookie, good luck with the sale of your beautiful Cherokee house.  GKs will love having you so close.

[cookie1]

What a beautiful house Chookie. It will be lovely having the smaller property and being closer to the GC. ( as Judy has already said!).
You will be busy baking for them as I'm sure they will be popping over frequently. A big upheaval but I'm sure it will be for the best.

[thermilover]

Looks beautiful Chookie!!

[gertbysea]

Love your idea of "downsizing" chookie.. ROFLMAO! My downsizing unit would fit nicely in your kitchen!!! I must post a pic of my veggie garden.

Love it to bits.

Gert

[gertbysea]

Old back yard.

New back yard.

Veggie patch.