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So many of us can relate to everything this lady is talking about😊
While standing at the checkout at the store, the young cashier suggested to the much older lady that she should bring her own grocery bags, because plastic bags are not good for the environment.
The woman apologised to the … View moreSo many of us can relate to everything this lady is talking about😊
While standing at the checkout at the store, the young cashier suggested to the much older lady that she should bring her own grocery bags, because plastic bags are not good for the environment.
The woman apologised to the young girl and explained, "We didn't have this 'green thing' back in my earlier days."
The young checkout operator responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
The older lady said that she was right our generation didn't have the "green thing" in its day. The older lady went on to explain.
“Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilised and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But we didn't have the "green thing" back in our day.
Grocery stores bagged our groceries in brown paper bags that we reused for numerous things. Most memorable besides household rubbish bags was the use of brown paper bags as book covers for our school books. This was to ensure that public property (the books provided for our use by the school) was not defaced by our scribblings. Then we were able to personalise our books on the brown paper bags. But, too bad we didn't do the "green thing" back then.
We walked up stairs because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go a few streets away. But she was right. We didn't have the "green thing" in our day.
Back then we washed the baby's nappies because we didn't have the throw away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts. Wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand new clothing. But that young lady is right; we didn't have the "green thing" back in our day.
Back then we had one TV, or radio, in the house not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of Auckland. In the kitchen we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us.
When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power.
We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she's right; we didn't have the "green thing" back then.
We drank from a water fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blade in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But we didn't have the "green thing" back then.
Back then, people shared a car ride or took a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mothers into a 24-hour taxi service in the family's $60,000 SUV or van, which cost what a whole house did before the "green thing."
We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerised gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 100 kilometres out in space in order to find the nearest burger joint.
But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the "green thing" back then?
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off … especially from a tattooed, multiple pierced smart ass who is incapable of working out how much change to give without the cash register telling them how much!
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View moreSatellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.
On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.
The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here
Operating since 1996 we at the Gateau House have had one mission and that, quite simply, is to produce the finest cakes and gateaux in New Zealand.
Come in store to find our Cookies & Cream Cheese Log special!
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri | 9:30am - 7pm
Sat | 10am - 10pm
Sun & Public … View moreOperating since 1996 we at the Gateau House have had one mission and that, quite simply, is to produce the finest cakes and gateaux in New Zealand.
Come in store to find our Cookies & Cream Cheese Log special!
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri | 9:30am - 7pm
Sat | 10am - 10pm
Sun & Public holiday | 11am - 7pm
Call us: (09) 274 7744
Visit us at Unit E, 7 Triton Drive, Rosedale
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View moreOver the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.
We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.
These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.
We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.
www.police.govt.nz...
Hello Technology Enthusiasts,
I have had the pleasure to own the second generation Smart watch from Pebble (now taken over by Fitbit).
I have upgraded to Samsung Galaxy watch and hence willing to give away the set of Pebble watches for highest bidder.
I am realistic with my expectation.. so offer … View moreHello Technology Enthusiasts,
I have had the pleasure to own the second generation Smart watch from Pebble (now taken over by Fitbit).
I have upgraded to Samsung Galaxy watch and hence willing to give away the set of Pebble watches for highest bidder.
I am realistic with my expectation.. so offer anything to exchange or cash.
I have a pair of Pebble Steel watches.
1x stainless steel
1x black stainless steel.
Both come with original box, a spare leather strap and the charging cable.
They are in excellent condition and the black watch hasn't been used at all but experienced few software glitches. not sure of the current state.. but for sure they work.
Come along to Whenuapai Wine & Weeds evening at Whenuapai Village Hall. Find out for the experts:
1/ Which weeds are "environmental weeds"
2/ How we can go about clearing them of our properties
And of course enjoy a glass of wine with friends and neighbours!
Hi neighbours. It has been a year since Chinese tourist Biao Zhang went missing from his tour group. Zhang first arrived in the country on June 14, 2018, as part of a tour group and was last seen at an unknown motel in Grey Lynn on June 20, 2018. Have you seen Biao Zhang? Do you have any idea where… View moreHi neighbours. It has been a year since Chinese tourist Biao Zhang went missing from his tour group. Zhang first arrived in the country on June 14, 2018, as part of a tour group and was last seen at an unknown motel in Grey Lynn on June 20, 2018. Have you seen Biao Zhang? Do you have any idea where he may be? Please put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.
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🥳🥳🥳NO DEPOSIT CHRISTMAS LAYBY SALE 🥳🥳🥳
At all 3 West Auckland Stores
***Henderson, Westgate and Lynnmall***
25 Weeks to pay we will hold your Layby until Christmas and you can pay it off in regular installments until then -
NO INTEREST and NO STORAGE FEES.
Queen size bed, absolutely clean,white innerspring with biege floral base, very comfortable.contact Lois 0220449355
I have two/three big trailer loads of fresh wood chip to be taken away for free, easy access.
You are most welcome to take away as much as you like its going to the dump otherwise.
Phone Kerry 021722 493
Between 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.
Plunket works together with families and … View moreBetween 20 June and 1 July 2019, for every regularly priced blue testpot you purchase, Resene will donate $1 to Plunket – New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five.
Plunket works together with families and communities to ensure the best start for every child. So, now’s the perfect time to try your hand at that DIY you’ve been meaning to get around to – and help support Kiwi kids in the process.
For more details, visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, NZ only.
Renovating, decluttering or downsizing? Please consider donating your excess furniture, household goods and building materials to North Shore ReStore.
We’ll pick up FREE from your home or business.
18 Link Drive, Wairau Park
09 222 1992
WINZ approved and can do furniture quotes
We … View moreRenovating, decluttering or downsizing? Please consider donating your excess furniture, household goods and building materials to North Shore ReStore.
We’ll pick up FREE from your home or business.
18 Link Drive, Wairau Park
09 222 1992
WINZ approved and can do furniture quotes
We particularly need gently loved furniture!
Sales from our ReStore charity shops directly fund Habitat for Humanity Auckland's building and Home Repair programme.
You’ll get the satisfaction of knowing your donations helped local families into healthy, affordable homes and didn’t end up in the landfill.
Vintage finds, everything DIY, gently loved furniture plus affordable treasure – New Arrivals daily.
Pop in regularly and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to ensure you’re first to find the latest on-off donations.
Have you got some time to volunteer?
We urgently need more help.
There are so many fun roles from truck driving to styling and up-cycling. Learn some new skills and make friends while you help to improve the lives and homes of low-income Kiwi families.
Sadly our microwave is about to takes its last breath after so many years.
It has been repaired once and now we know it's dying.
So we are on the hunt as to where to buy a new one and really need your help please.
We have Googled the obvious places but we aren't too happy with the … View moreSadly our microwave is about to takes its last breath after so many years.
It has been repaired once and now we know it's dying.
So we are on the hunt as to where to buy a new one and really need your help please.
We have Googled the obvious places but we aren't too happy with the exorbitant prices nor the cheap (fall apart) brands like the Warehouse are offering - Living & Co.
Kmart have the brand ANKO, a very unfamiliar Korean brand
The Noel Lemming's clearance shop only have one on offer and it's a supplier seconds.
We currently have a Panasonic one and are looking for something similar - about 30L.
Any ideas?
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