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  1. duncan_m

    Being owned by things..

    hehe I enjoyed that story.. :)
  2. duncan_m

    Being owned by things..

    I have very fond memories of similar things from my childhood.. We can buy our kids the latest console, the best IPod, let them have a TV, PC and internet connection in their bedroom.. but without a doubt the most enduring memories are the sort of thing you're describing, character AND...
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    Being owned by things..

    My local supermarket has had Easter Eggs since just late Jan.. its depressing.. The rampant march of commercialism into every corner, celebration and significant date in our lives continues like a steamroller :(
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    Being owned by things..

    I watched it and really enjoyed it.. I'm looking forward to watching it again soon, I suspect it gets better the 2nd and 3rd time around? its definitely going to become an all time favourite.. I forgot to get them, we shot up to the service station later that day (after the shops had closed)...
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    Being owned by things..

    I solved the Wife problem.. (or rather had it solved for me :) ).. the kids are just 4 and 5.. I talk when ads come on TV and try to point out the insidious marketing thats taking place.. I think if I keep that up, and make my home/garden a place of fun and adventure that we can keep the...
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    Being owned by things..

    Yep its sad.. one of life simple pleasure (sitting around a fire and talking) is massively regulated.. I had to check the Council, EPA, and State Govt websites to get the answer, they all wanted their say on what I could and couldnt do.. as it turns out, provided its not a total fire ban day in...
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    Being owned by things..

    We had some friends over last night.. They brought their 3 kids.. We cooked a little BBQ in the backyard. The BBQ was an iron plate pinched from my dilapidated old wooden framed, wheeled Gas BBQ. I took the plate and with the aid of a few bricks suspended it on top of a little wood fire. I...
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