Reviews by selenamc

This review is for Feather And Bone, Marrickville NSW

verified email - 08 Feb 2013

I have ordered meat from here for home delivery and pick up.

This is what it says on their website so you know what they are about:
Since 2006 we've been building relationships with a network of wonderful local producers and clients committed to quality and provenance. Our restaurant customers include Rockpool on George, Rockpool Bar and Grill, Billy Kwong, Red Lantern restaurants, Pilu at Freshwater, Ormeggio on the Spit. Our Monday newsletter with the weekly list of produce available for pick up or delivery orders goes out to over 5,500 self-subscribed recipients each week. Sign up on our ‘Shop for Home' page.

They have excellent quality meat which is supplied from local producers. All the meat we have had has been good tasting with excellent quality.
It's a bit more expensive than buying from a butcher, but you will always get better quality here and know it is organic and comes from local farms.

The service here is excellent, they are so friendly. They send out an email (once you have signed up) at the beginning of the week with the produce for the week, you then email back your order and state whether you want it delivered or for pick up. There is a minimum order of $80 for delivery, but no minimum for pick up.
I definitely recommend if you want great produce which is not only tasty but much better for you.

The maple and salt cured bacon is amazing, I can't eat normal bacon due to nitrates, but I can have this bacon (yay to eating bacon again).
I have ordered the 2 person box which was great for our small family, The pork belly and pork chops taste amazing and the veal rump steaks are so tender and tasty!

This review is for Osteopathic Health Solutions, Balmain NSW

verified email - 07 Feb 2013

I have been going to Matthew Fry for a couple of years now for my neck and back.
He is the best health professional Ive been to for this problem. He is really friendly and does amazing work! He also has others working there, the guy that does massage is also amazing.
He doesn't over service either, just see's you when he needs to or when you need it. I currently go about every 6 weeks. I always look forward to going, I always feel better afterwards!

Approximate cost: $80

This review is for Glebe Dental Group, Glebe NSW

verified email - 07 Feb 2013

I have been going here for a few years (although I didn't go for a couple of years as I was slack).
They offer sleep dentistry which is originally why I chose them, as well as offering to assist with pain due to jaw clenching etc.
They have the best equipment and can do all xrays etc on site. They also offer to do a sleep study in case of sleep apnoea which could be causing issues. This is a simple watch monitor that you take home and do it yourself.
The sleep dentistry is great, no anaesthetist required, they do an intramuscular injection and if you don't like going through the pain and discomfort of a long visit you can be sedated for the whole time and wake up not remembering anything. I have done this a couple of times and loved it!

They have excellent service and are so friendly.

It costs a little more than some dentists (not your cheapest option) but well worth the cost.

This review is for Coolendel, North Nowra NSW

verified email - 29 Jan 2013

We have camped here 2 years in a row. It's one of the best camping spots I have ever been to. There are no powered sites and no generators, it's mainly campers which is what I like about it.
There is so much wildlife and you get to pick out your own campsite (there are no allocated spots). Even during their most busy times there enough space between you and the next campers that you can have some privacy.
Amenities are good and always clean. The kiosk is great, you can buy ice, milk, bread and other bits and pieces as well as firewood. Camp fires are allowed and they have plenty of wood which they sell for a small fee.
The road in is a bit of a long trip on a dirt road but it is definitely worth it.
There is a river you can swim in and float down the rapids (bring your own floatation devices) and they hire out canoes.
We saw wallabies, goana's, peacocks, wombats and even a bilby!
Highly recommended, great for the kids, take your bikes if you can as it is a long walk to the river from some campsites (plus it's a great place to ride around).
People are super friendly (other campers).

Approximate cost: $40-$60 per night for a family

This review is for Riverwood Downs Mountain Valley Resort, Monkerai NSW

verified email - 29 Jan 2013

A large group of us stayed here mid week. Some of us camped and some stayed in cabins.
For campers this place is not ideal unless you don't mind being squashed in right next to other campers (no privacy). They have allotted camp sites so you don't get to choose where you want to camp and some of the camp sites are a long way from the amenities, this meant that cars were constantly driving up and down the dirt road which is right next to each camp site along the river (up until midnight).
The good thing about it is that you can camp right next to the river, they allow camp fires (although the first night we wanted a fire they had run out of firewood).
The amenities are decent although not very clean.

They have activities you can book into such as horse riding and canoeing (which cost). They also hire out tubes to go down the river on, although there aren't much rapids (maybe there will be after a lot of rain). They also put on some extra activities for kids such as a treasure hunt and craft (these were free).

They have a cafe, kiosk and restaurant. We used the kiosk and had coffee at the cafe which was decent. The restaurant is ok, but it's a bit of hit and miss with the meals. The pork was really good but the chicken dish I had was pretty ordinary and the chicken was dry. The steak wasn't the best quality, Ive had much better just at home from the steaks at Aldi.
The service was pretty poor too the night we went, they said they were busy, but it took half an hour just to get drink orders in, by the time we got our meals the kids were over it. The kids meals were however ok and they give them an activity pack.
The standard cabins were ok. Very small and the showers don't work very well, hard to adjust the temperature. They just have a tiny TV with only analogue channels. Also the kids bunk beds are right opposite the bathroom which you have to walk past to get to the main bedroom. It's not ideal for small kids as once they are in bed it's almost impossible not to wake them up when going to the toilet and going to bed. They were however clean and equipped with most things needed.

They have other types of accommodation which may be better, if you have the money it may be worth staying in better accommodation that they offer. they also have a bunk house which has rooms of 4 with air conditioning, probably good for school/church camps.

Overall, I wouldn't go back here as it was not good being packed in like sardines, but maybe if you aren't camping and have better accommodation it would be a better experience.

This review is for Jim's Mowing, Bankstown NSW

verified email - 28 Jun 2012

The guy came to give us a quote and did the lawn that day, it cost us a bit more the first time as the lawn was overgrown but it was still less than what the last guy charged us.
He was very friendly and did a really good job and tidied up after himself.
He said he will come back in 4 weeks time and will send a message reminder the day before.

Ok so we got the text to say he was coming but the next day it was raining and nobody came and now it's been 2 weeks and still nobody has come or contacted us. In the meantime the other guy that didn't turn up came back after 3 months and mowed the lawn again. So I guess now it will be a race to see which one comes back first to mow the lawn again :)

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for Reliable Mowing Services, Greenacre NSW

verified email - 10 May 2012

Hass came and dropped his card off to our house so I decided to give him a call and he came within the hour and gave us a really reasonable quote. He was quick and did and really good job.
He is a really nice guy and also does some landscaping if you need or want any of that stuff done. He tidied up everything and put everything away etc. We have booked him in to do a regular job now as he did such a good job.

Well as I said we booked him in to do a regular job but he never came back. I guess I could have called him again but it really isn't up to me, I thought it was all taken care of and that I didn't have to worry about my lawns again but he didn't turn up ever again and it's been 6-7 weeks (he was meant to come 3 weeks later).

He didn't come back 3 weeks but came back today which is 3 months later, better late than never I guess.
He is a nice guy and he did call and bother to come back, he said he will call in 4-6 weeks and do the lawns again then so I will update again and see what happens.

Approximate cost: $40

This review is for Smooth Laser & Beauty, Punchbowl NSW

verified email - 10 May 2012

I have had a massage and laser treatment as well as waxing done.
The service here is excellent. On my first visit they were running a bit late but were very apologetic and I still got my whole hour of massage and I wasn't rushed and it was very professional and relaxing. You also get 20% off your first treatment which is awesome.
I went back to start laser hair removal and was very impressed with the service. Karen will give you a free consultation to make sure you don't have any issues with the laser treatment and talk you through the whole process and answer any questions you may have or any concerns. I felt very comfortable going back. I also just decided to get an eyebrow wax at the last minute and she accommodated me with no problems at all.

This review is for Big Axe Firewood, Box Hill NSW

verified email - 28 Apr 2012

We got a boot load of mixed firewood today for $65 and it fit easily into our Camry. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
I will def go back to Big Axe for more wood as it was a pleasant experience, no problems.
They only take cash but they are clear about this. They answer your calls and emails about the business before you go out to the place if you have any questions. It is def worth the drive.

This review is for 1001 Optical Centre, Burwood NSW

verified email - 06 Apr 2012

I had my eyes tested here and went back on a different day and picked out my glasses. the staff are so friendly, they spent ages with me making sure I was happy with my selection. They really took the time and made me feel comfortable and not pushy at all.
Ive also purchased my sunglasses here and would buy all my glasses here as it was such a pleasant experience.

Approximate cost: $100-300