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When the nbn was installed in my area, I retained my landline (at no cost) I quote this number when I reply to certain websites where I do not want follow up emails from them e.g. share recommendations. This line is NOT connected to a telephone but has a message requesting that the caller leave...

This is why it is necessary to have accounts at more than one bank. Ditto credit cards. There is Amex; Visa; Mastercard; etc. etc. The major problem is that if you are retired, your credit score will normally be too low and they will refuse to open an account for you or let you have a new credit...

I entered my home address correctly. The Uber gps went on the blink. I then gave manual directions to the driver and got home. The gps showed that I was 800 meters from my house. I will still used them.

Reminds me of the story/joke told by a Welsh comedian (Max Boyce). The foreman phones head office "We forgot our shovels at the depot, what should we do ?" Reply "Just lean against each other until they arrive" GrumpyOldMan

I gave about 100 pints of blood while in South Africa. I am A positive. I went to the Blood Donor Clinic that used to come to Bondi beach periodically. The staff were rude and unhelpful. They said that if I wanted to give blood I had to go to some place in the centre of town as they were not...

Councils seem to regard cars as mobile ATM's. from which they do regular withdrawals Increased licence fees, exorbitant fines (speeding, seat belts, parking etc. etc. I am not saying that there should not be fines imposed, what I am saying is that they are disproportionately high And now...

If all else fails , there is an item called a "Jarkey" that works to break the airlock. Costs about $ 6

Chris Bowen must be bursting with pride and feel vindicated

So the idiot of a judge said that he "showed remorse". She then took that into account when sentencing him. The only remorse that he felt was because he was caught.

Interesting that the fines are different in each state. While safety is of course of paramount importance, differing fines does suggest that revenue raising is also a consideration by the states.

Just remember. You have the power. It's called the DELETE key

This would penalise those who have been frugal and provided for their retirement. They do not receive or apply or are eligible for a government pension or the various rebates granted eg. reduced power and license fees. They are self funding their retirement and not relying on government...

This is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hitler and their son Adolf This is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hussein and their son Saddam This is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Amin and their son Idi If only they had used Durex

With estimates varying between 3 million and 23 million, it is obvious that our beaurocrats overseeing the issue have no idea of the extent or otherwise of the problem. They should all be fired and replaced by people who could address the situation.

More red tape from beaurocrats who seem to have nothing better to do but think of ways to complicate our lives and generate more cash for their governments to spend. What was wrong with the old system apart from the fact that it did not need more government employees? Grumpyoldman

The fines are excessive. Councils and the police hide behind the comment of "Road Safety", when in reality it is largely a major source of revenue that they are protecting. $140 for an expired parking meter and $198 for "incorrect " parking in a shopping center parking lot. Their pathetic cries...

How do you get 100 little old ladies to shout " F...U" Call "BINGO"

I have 2 files. One is a lever arch file (showing my age) and another on Gmail. Both are marked as "Permanent". These are where I store all my purchases that come with guarantees. Having all in one spot makes it easy to find when needed. I periodically clear out those that have expired. grumpyoldman

when the NBN was rolled out in our area, we kept our old landline number. I use this number when I buy some things on the net. The number is NOT connected to any phone and just has a message asking the caller to leave a message. This keeps scam calls to a minimum on my mobile. As long as you...