The totally off-topic thread

[Denali]

At our gate today was a kid about 3. 5yrs and already a avid plane spotter. He was having a great time, watching them taxi and land.

At some point, sitting on the carpet, eating his sandwich and pointing out the big (international) flights, noting the different paintwork on them.

Cute kid.

 

[JohnK]

That awkward moment when you leave home without an umbrella and you're at the point of no return and it starts to bucket down.

Bad move!

 

[Flashback]

That awkward moment when you leave home without an umbrella and you're at the point of no return and it starts to bucket down.

Bad move!

One thing I learnt very quickly in London is that it doesn't matter what time of year it is, always carry an umbrella..... especially in summer!

 

[drron]

Who is going to be in Times Square this NYE?Better rug up as they are predicting temp of 11F with a real feel of -10F.-23C.

 

[amaroo]

Who is going to be in Times Square this NYE?Better rug up as they are predicting temp of 11F with a real feel of -10F.-23C.

Not for NYE, but we’ll be in NYC a few days later

 

[Bindibuys]

Who is going to be in Times Square this NYE?Better rug up as they are predicting temp of 11F with a real feel of -10F.-23C.

My daughter.......

 

[cove]

Well London is cold but not that cold for NYE.

 

[Flashback]

Well London is cold but not that cold for NYE.

Warming up to 12 so not bad. Perth looks mild for this time of year.

 

[Denali]

Back to work today.... where is everyone?

 

[Flashback]

Back to work today.... where is everyone?

Last 2 days have been great in our office - been able to get lots done. Had to venture out on the tube today (I avoid that wherever possible) and it was nice and quiet even in peak hour. Bliss!

 

[love_the_life]

Back to work today.... where is everyone?

Retired so no work for me
But nowhere exciting at the present.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Retired and recovering from jet lag. I hate jet lag

 

[Bindibuys]

Back to work today.... where is everyone?

Basically home until the 8th. $2000.00 for power steering repair for my car yesterday has taken the wind out of my sails as far as any more frivolous shopping goes.
Holding out until 20 Jan for our family holiday.

 

[love_the_life]

Aged mother is in a tizz. Her phone company (Tellnet) went into liquidation late last week leaving her without phone or more importantly her Safety Link connection. She thought it was simply her phone out of order and tried at the Post Office to report it. In the end she went to the electrician next door who checked for her and gave her the news. Luckily for her they hold the Safety Link contract so arranged for a new one that doesn't need a fixed line. So that was the major thing she was worried about. My brother who lives an hour away came over and bought a simple mobile that the family can use to ring her on. When I was there I made a list of the requirements for her new phone and then yesterday she went to the reseller to see about getting a new phone company. That didn't go well. She needs 100 points of ID - fair enough, but she has to have photo ID. Drivers licence? Passport? Proof of Age card? She's 95 and has none of these. So then there were forms from the PO and Vic Roads which needed her full birth certificate and marriage certificate to be certified. She had these the other week for another transaction (which was its own drama) but now can't find them and was in a bit of a state. Also seems that she can't keep her original number which makes it very hard as she will need to contact lots of people/businesses. Also told she must have the new phone through the NBN. She decided she was not going to even think about it now till next week which is good.

Talking with my brother and we've decided he will get the account on in his name but just have the bill sent to her place. He will go over on Tuesday and sort it out. The easiest and least stressful solution by far I think. It just seems that the process has been made deliberately difficult for a situation out of the consumer's control.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Aged mother is in a tizz. Her phone company (Tellnet) went into liquidation late last week leaving her without phone or more importantly her Safety Link connection. She thought it was simply her phone out of order and tried at the Post Office to report it. In the end she went to the electrician next door who checked for her and gave her the news. Luckily for her they hold the Safety Link contract so arranged for a new one that doesn't need a fixed line. So that was the major thing she was worried about. My brother who lives an hour away came over and bought a simple mobile that the family can use to ring her on. When I was there I made a list of the requirements for her new phone and then yesterday she went to the reseller to see about getting a new phone company. That didn't go well. She needs 100 points of ID - fair enough, but she has to have photo ID. Drivers licence? Passport? Proof of Age card? She's 95 and has none of these. So then there were forms from the PO and Vic Roads which needed her full birth certificate and marriage certificate to be certified. She had these the other week for another transaction (which was it's own drama) but now can't find them and was in a bit of a state. Also seems that she can't keep her original number which makes it very hard as she will need to contact lots of people/businesses. Also told she must have the new phone through the NBN. She decided she was not going to even think about it now till next week which is good.

Talking with my brother and we've decided he will get the account on in his name but just have the bill sent to her place. He will go over on Tuesday and sort it out. The easiest and least stressful solution by far I think. It just seems that the process has been made deliberately difficult for a situation out of the consumer's control.

Sorry to hear that - very stressful for her (and you). Your solution sounds good - hope all works out.

 

[cove]

We pay for my 91 year old mother in law’s phone which is a KISA mobile. Costs about $15 a month and has the important phone numbers boldly on the front of the phone. So ambulance, police, doctor and family members /friends by pushing one button out of a choice of about 10 in bold print. Granny likes it.

 

[love_the_life]

We pay for my 91 year old mother in law’s phone which is a KISA mobile. Costs about $15 a month and has the important phone numbers boldly on the front of the phone. So ambulance, police, doctor and family members /friends by pushing one button out of a choice of about 10 in bold print. Granny likes it.

That’s a great idea for a phone - I just looked it up - though my mum has a lot more than 10 numbers she calls and many of them are not local so think she will need a landline.

 

[Denali]

Uggh, sounds sucky (mums phone line and ID drama) but glad youre sorting it out. Sometimes I read stories like this and check out our very old house and I wonder how some people with limited income/help are managing in todays world.

Good luck with the car, Bindi - $2K sucks so hopefully after that, it'll be no problems for a very long time.

My husband picked up his new car yesterday, checking it out for handover and noticed the window tint wasnt done so has to take it back next week.

 

[love_the_life]

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Good luck with the car, Bindi - $2K sucks so hopefully after that, it'll be no problems for a very long time.

My husband picked up his new car yesterday, checking it out for handover and noticed the window tint wasnt done so has to take it back next week.

Perhaps I need new glasses. When I read BB’s post I thought she said $20k

 

[JohnK]

One thing I learnt very quickly in London is that it doesn't matter what time of year it is, always carry an umbrella..... especially in summer!

Obviously Brisbane the same. Threatening to rain all day and I had thought it had blown away.