1.   And the next thing I knew, I was here.

2.   As an alternative to undergravel filters, funds permitting, the use of a power filter is the next best thing.

3.   But the next thing she knew she was crying.

4.   He said welfare reform would be the next big thing.

5.   He slipped something in my wine and the next thing I knew was that we were on the Continent.

6.   However, if sterile or individual equipment is not available, the next best thing is to clean equipment using disinfectant.

7.   I fell asleep, and the next thing I knew, some one was waking me.

8.   I felt a bit funny and dizzy, and then the next thing I knew I was lying on the floor.