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Reply #180 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:06pm

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:02pm:

Just got back from a doing a bit of shopping (NOT panic buying!!!).

The Woolworths at Belmont Forum is almost out of paper towels and toilet rolls again. Saw a couple of idiots coming out with a load of them in their trolleys as I was going in to have a look.

Didn't bother checking the Coles there because it would probably be the same. Seriously, I would be too embarrassed to walk around the shops with any amount of toilet rolls or paper towels right now. I'd need a disguise or something. Grin

Our local small IGA in Kooyong Road is also out of paper towels and toilet rolls. I was having a laugh about all this panic with the girl on the checkout and she said they won't be getting any more until next Tuesday.

I wonder if there will be people camping outside there next Monday night? Roll Eyes

I'm just about to go to WW Enex 100 again - I'll see how things are there today.

Good old Kooyong Rd shops - I haven't been there for years.

I used to get up to mischief in that area when I was a kid

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Reply #181 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:28pm

Hi, Greg.

I came across this old photo recently - might have been taken in the 1960's, not sure as it isn't dated.

I didn't know that the Kooyong Road IGA used to be a Woolworths. From memory, it was a Supa Valu before it became an IGA.

Just imagine if they still had all glass doors and windows on the place these days - they would probably be smashed nearly every night which is obviously why they were all boarded up a long time ago.

The recent picture (in my next post) was taken by me a couple of years ago.

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Reply #182 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:28pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:02pm:

Just got back from a doing a bit of shopping (NOT panic buying!!!).

The Woolworths at Belmont Forum is almost out of paper towels and toilet rolls again. Saw a couple of idiots coming out with a load of them in their trolleys as I was going in to have a look.

Didn't bother checking the Coles there because it would probably be the same. Seriously, I would be too embarrassed to walk around the shops with any amount of toilet rolls or paper towels right now. I'd need a disguise or something. Grin

Our local small IGA in Kooyong Road is also out of paper towels and toilet rolls. I was having a laugh about all this panic with the girl on the checkout and she said they won't be getting any more until next Tuesday.

I wonder if there will be people camping outside there next Monday night? Roll Eyes

I'm just about to go to WW Enex 100 again - I'll see how things are there today.

Good old Kooyong Rd shops - I haven't been there for years.

I used to get up to mischief in that area when I was a kid

Well, the idiots have cleaned out the toilet paper again.

A WW worker told me they re-stocked the shelves this morning, but when I was there only one pack was left.

I asked an elderly woman in the checkout line why she was stocking up on toilet paper and paper towels, and she told me that the woman on the TV ("the news lady") told her to do it.

Effing idiots.

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 9662 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: Hows the panic buying going? Reply #183 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:30pm I seem to be having trouble attaching 2 photos to my previous post so here's the more recent one.
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Reply #184 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:31pm

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:28pm:

Hi, Greg.

I cam across this old photo recently - might have been taken in the 1960's, not sure as it isn't dated.

I didn't know that the Kooyong Road IGA used to be a Woolworths. From memory, it was a Supa Valu before it became an IGA.

Just imagine if they still had all glass doors and windows on the place these days - they would probably be smashed nearly every night which is obviously why they were all boarded up a long time ago.

The recent picture was taken by me a couple of years ago.

Wow, that brings back some memories! Shocked

You forgot to post the recent photo, by the way.

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 107133 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Hows the panic buying going? Reply #185 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:32pm Hi Greggy, maybe the Govt will have to issue ration cards like WW2? There are just so many morons that there is no other way?
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Reply #186 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:33pm

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:30pm:

I seem to be having trouble attaching 2 photos to my previous post so here's the more recent one.

The old deli is an Indian restaurant now

I'll have to take a detour and drive down Kooyong Rd on the weekend to check it out.

I'm heading out to Ascot for a car show, so i'll do it on the way back - maybe get some Indian food for dinner

EDIT: aforementioned car show - https://www.shannons.com.au/club/events/shannons-classic-car-show-2020/

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Re: Hows the panic buying going?
Reply #187 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:34pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:31pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:28pm:

Hi, Greg.

I cam across this old photo recently - might have been taken in the 1960's, not sure as it isn't dated.

I didn't know that the Kooyong Road IGA used to be a Woolworths. From memory, it was a Supa Valu before it became an IGA.

Just imagine if they still had all glass doors and windows on the place these days - they would probably be smashed nearly every night which is obviously why they were all boarded up a long time ago.

The recent picture was taken by me a couple of years ago.

Wow, that brings back some memories! Shocked

You forgot to post the recent photo, by the way.

Yep, sorry - had to edit and then post the more recent one in another post.

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Reply #188 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:38pm

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:34pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:31pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:28pm:

Hi, Greg.

I cam across this old photo recently - might have been taken in the 1960's, not sure as it isn't dated.

I didn't know that the Kooyong Road IGA used to be a Woolworths. From memory, it was a Supa Valu before it became an IGA.

Just imagine if they still had all glass doors and windows on the place these days - they would probably be smashed nearly every night which is obviously why they were all boarded up a long time ago.

The recent picture was taken by me a couple of years ago.

Wow, that brings back some memories! Shocked

You forgot to post the recent photo, by the way.

Yep, sorry - had to edit and then post the more recent one in another post.

I bought my very first condoms from that chemist Grin

Must have been about 42 years ago.

Still got 'em, somewhere Wink

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 9662 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: Hows the panic buying going? Reply #189 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:39pm greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:33pm: The old deli is an Indian restaurant now I think it's still there, haven't really paid much attention to the other shops lately to be honest (the picture was taken on June 25th 2018).
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Grappler Deep State Feller Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 85434 Always was always will be HOME Gender:	Re: Hows the panic buying going? Reply #190 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:48pm Stoopid is as stoopid does... hoard panic buying.. And now for something completely different... It's the Greggy and Carl D Show! ... brought to you tonight courtesy of the Delhi Deli.. home of the squatting toilet and finest Indian Cuisine on the beach...
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Re: Hows the panic buying going?
Reply #191 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:56pm

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:39pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:33pm:

The old deli is an Indian restaurant now

I think it's still there, haven't really paid much attention to the other shops lately to be honest (the picture was taken on June 25th 2018).

Just did a Google search for the Punjab Restaurant, says it is closed at the moment and opens at 5pm.

(sod off, Grappler). Tongue

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Reply #192 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 2:00pm

Gordon wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 7:37am:

mothra wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 11:30pm:

rhino wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 11:24pm:

mothra wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 10:55pm:

rhino wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 10:51pm:

mothra wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 10:48pm:

rhino wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 10:35pm:

mothra wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 10:28pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 9:02pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 8:24pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 8:22pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 8:19pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 7:52pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 4^th, 2020 at 7:18pm:

And for anyone who really thinks relying on supermarket home delivery is a good idea, there are currently up to 3 - 4 day waits.

My Woolies/Coles is showing 2 days. Imagine what will happen when people start actually getting sick!

3 to 4 days?

Heaven forbid!

gordys full of sh1t .. he can't wait 3 or 4 days

A weeks wait for online delivery now.
I really hope you have no food in your house.

Who will your doberman eat first?

i can live with that.

and my doberman died 15 yrs ago.... but good try Cheesy

Same cause of death as Monks dog? Obstructed bowel? Shocked

It takes a particular kind of arsehole to taunt a man about his dearly loved, recently deceased dog.

I don't think you can stoop much lower really.

Whats your opinion on someone who taunts someone about a deceased child?

I think it's an arsehole move. And i told the person who did it so.

didnt see that post.

I wasn't around at the time and it was deleted by the time i logged on.

The comment wasnt deleted, still there as far as I am aware Quote:

You were saying you wanted it shelved.

Nope, I made no complaint and still wouldnt. Mods will vouch for that, I made public my comment regarding that. I dont work that way. i remember though, A few will vouch for that.
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I made my comments directly to the person who made the comment. He will vouch for that..

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Apparently you're not beyond trotting it out when it suits you though. Careful. That may just bite you on the arse.

Victim shaming, well done. Been raped lately?

A: The whole thread was deleted

B: Don't have to scratch you hard to see your true colours.

Reported/

Back on topic, have you stocked up on lentils and facon?
I'd hate to have to fight a hungry vegan for the last pack of facon. Grin

You’re such a hypocrite Gordon Roll Eyes

Reading where it went off topic was your comments towards members’ deceased dogs, nowt to do with panic buying thread of toilet paper.

And to Rhino, reading between the lines, if you have a deceased child I’m truly sorry to read that, and I’m certain Mothra would have gone into defence with any unfair crap others may have spurned towards you.
Any parent that loses a child would be one of the toughest journey to have to go through in life.
But it threw me back with the rape comment at Mothra?
There are hardly any females posting on this forum as it is?

I know people are hurting, using stuff like that isn’t a reason but excuse to demonstrate ones’ own pain that doesn’t feel acknowledged properly?
No one can see the tears behind a computer/phone screen of another person. And many won’t admit to that since a mistrust the info would be used against them in future for point scoring.

Maybe there is a reason to be here? Maybe many need distraction (which I find helps me) to help with healing?

I see some other sub forums relating to spirituality, and openness and I think, gee, are they not worried it will be used against them? i

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Reply #193 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 2:07pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:06pm:

Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:02pm:

Just got back from a doing a bit of shopping (NOT panic buying!!!).

The Woolworths at Belmont Forum is almost out of paper towels and toilet rolls again. Saw a couple of idiots coming out with a load of them in their trolleys as I was going in to have a look.

Didn't bother checking the Coles there because it would probably be the same. Seriously, I would be too embarrassed to walk around the shops with any amount of toilet rolls or paper towels right now. I'd need a disguise or something. Grin

Our local small IGA in Kooyong Road is also out of paper towels and toilet rolls. I was having a laugh about all this panic with the girl on the checkout and she said they won't be getting any more until next Tuesday.

I wonder if there will be people camping outside there next Monday night? Roll Eyes

I'm just about to go to WW Enex 100 again - I'll see how things are there today.

Good old Kooyong Rd shops - I haven't been there for years.

I used to get up to mischief in that area when I was a kid

I will go to Australia Fair to see what’s happening there since a beauty shop owner fell ill to the virus. I know the shop has been shut for a deep cleanse.
But will see what I find out.
Check out Coles there too, sticky nose at the loo paper aisles Grin

I’m surprised tea bags are not sold out yet!
Maybe I can fill a trolley and start a panic? That’s all it would take really Cheesy

No. I really only need a jar of coffee. Hope they are still available?
Be back later, shop, then beach. I could get used to this life up here on the Gold Coast!

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Sophia Gold Member Offline Posts: 8633	Re: Hows the panic buying going? Reply #194 - Mar 5^th, 2020 at 2:11pm Carl D wrote on Mar 5^th, 2020 at 1:30pm: I seem to be having trouble attaching 2 photos to my previous post so here's the more recent one. Great photos of before and after! Notice no red phone box anymore. Maybe Dr. Who found some use for them
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