The totally off-topic thread

[Simo]

Now add Origin Energy to my do not like list.We have a holiday unit.Highest electricity bill ever for a quarter was $167 for June this year.September quarters bill is $1023.

There has to be a misread.

I have heard that due to the carbon tax we are going to see increases but I don't want to see that type of increase.

 

[JohnK]

Are shoes really that important?

All I can think of is that you're in Thailand... and there is lady boys there :mrgreen:

You would think I would know the difference by now. So not quite correct.

 

[Katie]

Are shoes really that important?

When you need to change shoes at least daily & cannot wear the same ones day in, day out, YES!!!

 

[JohnK]

When you need to change shoes at least daily & cannot wear the same ones day in, day out, YES!!!

So you are saying there is no need to take more than 2 pairs with you?

 

[Flashback]

When you need to change shoes at least daily & cannot wear the same ones day in, day out, YES!!!

I normally take 4 pairs... Thongs (flip flops if you ask my wife!!!), casual shoes, hiking / trail shoes, going out shoes :mrgreen:

 

[Katie]

So you are saying there is no need to take more than 2 pairs with you?

I'm saying there is always a need for more than two pairs, even if you're only away for one night.

 

[serfty]

Now add Origin Energy to my do not like list.We have a holiday unit.Highest electricity bill ever for a quarter was $167 for June this year.September quarters bill is $1023.

Are your previous readings estimates? In Victoria it's easy enough to tell from each bill.

 

[Deleted member]

Has anyone , seen , used or bought the ostrich pillow? Supposed to be the next big thing in long haul sleep comfort


It is I, Leclerc !

 

[markis10]

Has anyone , seen , used or bought the ostrich pillow? Supposed to be the next big thing in long haul sleep comfort


It is I, Leclerc !

Bit of discussion here: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....l-news/ostrich-pillow-cure-jet-lag-43528.html

 

[Deleted member]

Bit of discussion here: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....l-news/ostrich-pillow-cure-jet-lag-43528.html

Thanks Markis10


It is I, Leclerc !

 

[amaroo]

Currently enjoying a family holiday to Hong Kong & Tokyo

Yesterday was our 18th wedding anniversary:shock: & we made a last minute, spur of the moment call to do a day trip to Kyoto......Great Call:!:

Couln't have asked for a better day......Kyoto is beautiful.

The return bullet train trip was icing on the cake.......

 

[medhead]

So you'll miss out on priority boarding in ADL - oh wait a sec, they don't do it anyway!

Gotta say I've bigger issues now. Trying not to complain. But also trying to figure out how I was the only person in the first 4 or 5 rows on the A380 without an empty seat next to me. I was the only person that I observed getting the platinum greeting only after SWMBO told the guy I'd actually swapped 53B with my SiL. Only did this after she heard 53A answer to my name. Stole my shadow and my greeting. The only other possible platinum was the guy in about 57H with getting served wine from a bottle.

I hope that's 10 pairs for the famiy not just SWMBO?

I took 3 pairs in May to USA/Caribbean: One pair of Nike runners because you must have shoes you can do a lot of walking in. One pair of flip flops - comfortable ones bought from Foot Locker that were great for daytime to & from beach or hotel pool. One pair of Sandals with a medium heel for evening wear.

If all those shoes are for SWMBO I would be surprised if she wears half of them.

You (and I) hope in vain. Ended up being cut to 8 pairs. But I do know she will wear them. Each outfit includes the shoe choice.


Sent from the Throne

 

[TonyHancock]

Gotta say I've bigger issues now. Trying not to complain. But also trying to figure out how I was the only person in the first 4 or 5 rows on the A380 without an empty seat next to me. I was the only person that I observed getting the platinum greeting only after SWMBO told the guy I'd actually swapped 53B with my SiL. Only did this after she heard 53A answer to my name. Stole my shadow and my greeting. The only other possible platinum was the guy in about 57H with getting served wine from a bottle.

Platinum.....................the new Gold!!!

 

[medhead]

Platinum.....................the new Gold!!!

My even bigger confusion is whether the $100 of TRS was worth missing out 40 minutes in the first lounge. In the realm of no good deed goes unpunished. I let a young girl jump in front whose flight was going in about 30 minutes. Turns out to be a tour guide with about 20 receipts.


Sent from the Throne

 

[samh004]

I just got my Origin bill for the quarter, $490 and only just slightly higher than last year.


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[anat0l]

My even bigger confusion is whether the $100 of TRS was worth missing out 40 minutes in the first lounge. In the realm of no good deed goes unpunished. I let a young girl jump in front whose flight was going in about 30 minutes. Turns out to be a tour guide with about 20 receipts.

Depends on how long you'd have in the First Lounge (i.e. if you only have 2 hours I'd be a bit tempted to skip).

But... $100 is $100! Unless you drink two whole bottles of champagne you're not paying that back. Of course, if you were exiting the country again within the 90 days of purchase, you could always delay your claim until then.

 

[serfty]

I just got my Origin bill for the quarter, $490 and only just slightly higher than last year.


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How doews yon average daily KWH use compare?

 

[jetlagger]

Currently enjoying a family holiday to Hong Kong & Tokyo

Yesterday was our 18th wedding anniversary:shock: & we made a last minute, spur of the moment call to do a day trip to Kyoto......Great Call:!:

Couln't have asked for a better day......Kyoto is beautiful.

The return bullet train trip was icing on the cake.......

Nice to hear! ... Hope you managed to visit the gorgeous temples.. & delicious food..

 

[anat0l]

Currently enjoying a family holiday to Hong Kong & Tokyo

Yesterday was our 18th wedding anniversary:shock: & we made a last minute, spur of the moment call to do a day trip to Kyoto......Great Call:!:

Couln't have asked for a better day......Kyoto is beautiful.

The return bullet train trip was icing on the cake.......

Kyoto is a wonderful place indeed. I hope you went to the Golden Temple, Kinkakuji.

And congratulations on 18 years of marriage.

 

[Simo]

Congrats on 18 years of Marriage.