Recent content by starrysnan

It is better than 20 years ago but there is still a long way to go for all public buildings to be accessible. Some builders think that a ramp (read hill) is fine just covering some steps - no hand rail, no turning area for a wheelchair and the heaviest door that not even most older standing...

Our first phone was the brick and was quite weighty. My husband and I went to Newcastle race course and he had the brick sitting on his lap. In those days you weren't allowed to take phones on course(!) but the elderly security guard didn't stop us - I don't think he knew what it was!

He's square! That's groovy

As my husband has a power chair we use a Maxi Taxi. The drivers are happy to take the TSS card as they also receive an extra $20 per trip( this is paid for under the scheme) to cover the extra time it takes to load the wheelchair and secure it in the cab. The only time we have been refused...

My younger brother had one when we came to Australia and as it was also our first Christmas here he used the trike to go to the fridge and bring back the beers for the adults!

Drive ins were great for families and most little kids came in their pyjamas so when they got tired it was into the back seat for a nap. From memory tickets were very reasonable and it was a nice relaxing evening out.

Is this the only pharmacist you can use? Our pharmacist is very helpful and caring which as professionals they should be. He definitely should not be charging you twice for the same medication.

My Dad had one of these and repaired all our shoes in the olden days when shoes were leather and made to last.

There was plenty of notice given by Commbank that services would be affected. I still think relying totally on internet banking is still not reliable enough.

One of the best TV shows ever made. Years later it is still funny, has not aged like some shows. Thanks MASH for funny, sad, poignant moments and human frailties we can all relate to.

Please and thank you cost nothing but mean a lot. Also smile at a stranger when you are out and about - you may be the only person who interacts with them. (Sadly nowadays everyone else is staring at their phone)