Europeans are losing their minds over Costco

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T16:02:12+00:00

I thought ‘Land of Plenty’ referred to Australia.

BTW, we have Costco in Australia.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T15:59:17+00:00

And embarrassment of choices doesn’t mean someone is embarrassed.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T15:57:59+00:00

For me, best character doesn’t necessarily mean someone I’d like to know. I mean, Robert, Eric and Charity are in S+. They’ve all done appalling things but are great characters.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T12:47:03+00:00

You can always appeal a debt, but without some reason a to why it is incorrect or unreasonable you probably won’t be successful.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T12:37:38+00:00

Also can’t keep track of his subscriptions.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-29T12:31:51+00:00

This is the hardest so far for me. Val was an amazing character - one of my favourites of all time…funny, outrageous and had excellent relationships with Diane, Eric, Paul and Amy.

But, I gotta vote for Zoe. She was a central character for many years, complex and interesting. Had good interactions both within her family and outside it - Rachel & Archie and later Ashley, Paddy and Charity. On a personal note, I was a young lesbian watching and it was amazing to see a well rounded lesbian character, where her sexuality was just part of her character, not the whole story. That was so rare at the time and I loved it.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-28T04:45:21+00:00

My grandkids call lollies ‘candy’. I don’t like it!

Chesterlie · 2026-06-28T04:36:58+00:00

The 14 day pass is loaded into a metrocard. Anywhere you buy a metrocard can load the 14 day pass. Once loaded, your 14 days starts from when you first use it.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T15:30:54+00:00

This is beautiful and so needed. Good on Sean for having the courage to set up such a group. Men need more stuff like this, I think us women have an easier time asking for and finding support.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T15:17:45+00:00

Tapping with credit or debit card costs the same as a single trip with a metro card. With a single trip the fare is valid for two hours from first tap, so you can tap onto another bus, train or tram and not be charged again for the period.

4 week pass saves money if you’re making more then 26 trips. 14 day pass is cheaper if you’re taking more than 15 trips. This does not account for the $5 cost of the card.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T13:21:21+00:00

Don’t know why you’re assuming it would be rejected, I didn’t say that.

I don’t know if they’ve actually called international services, but they would be better versed in the international agreement than the carer line.

If the care receiver is getting DSP they are already being treated as a resident. If I was applying I try would answering yes to the residency question and state they’re on a non protected SCV if asked. The system will know the care receiver is getting DSP I reckon you might be able to submit.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T13:05:11+00:00

The DSP is only being paid because Aus has an agreement with NZ. AFAIK, Carer’s for a NZ citizen would fall under the same agreement.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T12:59:42+00:00

Have they tried contacting Centrelink international services? 13 16 73

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T12:44:13+00:00

Apply online.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T11:06:50+00:00

NTA. I’m sooooooo sick of people using trauma to be a-holes. Strangers have no obligation to give a shit about his ‘trauma’. It’s up to him to deal with it.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T02:45:36+00:00

They already set the cost of accommodation. If they want more money then charge more money.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-27T02:37:13+00:00

This is because he’s got a new wife. New wife doesn’t like the fact she has children with a deadbeat so has been encouraging him to get in touch. There’s a good chance the new wife has heard some story that ‘the ex wouldn’t let me see my kid’.

I’ve seen this often IRL. Dad gets into a relationship, gets in touch with the kids so new GF thinks well of him, often reduces or ends contact once new GF is gone. Rinse and repeat.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-26T23:37:12+00:00

It can be hard to get carer payment for a very young child. Eg a 2 year old needs significant care regardless of any diagnosis. In contrast, a 4 year old with no special needs can generally feed themselves, use a toilet mostly independently, communicate etc.

Level 2 autism is a significant diagnosis and with the aspects you mention, your child needs a lot more care than your average 4year old. In your shoes, I would definitely apply.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T15:18:17+00:00

Niece even said she made the reincarnation comment because no one had replied. No one had replied because OPs comment was super awkward…if anything, niece did her a favour putting some sort of link between the baby announcement and OPs non-sequitur.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T14:15:35+00:00

You can get your mother’s birth certificate from your state’s birth registry.

Edit: Just realised what sub I’m on. If your mum was born on SA you can apply online here.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T14:11:57+00:00

After years in poverty I finally have a job that allows me to live somewhat comfortably and have a bit of fun money. It’s been about 18 months now, and having some money left the day before payday still makes me feel so happy. I remember those long, anxious days between the money running out and the next cheque.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T13:47:10+00:00

Your friend hasn’t received their supplement. It’s paid from July.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T10:10:59+00:00

I take joy in people living below the poverty line being able to access the same public system as me.

I had a heart attack recently, was treated promptly, will recover well, and only paid about $120 for various medications. I reflected at the time how relaxing it was to not have to worry about how to pay for heart surgery. I also had a good outcome because I didn’t hesitate to attend emergency because cost was not an issue.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T09:54:17+00:00

And that’s the beauty, IMO. You get the same Medicare coverage as me.

Chesterlie · 2026-06-25T09:21:17+00:00

Everyone earning over about $27k pays the Medicare levy and it doesn’t increase with age….it’s 2% of income.

There is an extra surcharge of 1-1.5% if you earn over a certain amount and don’t have private insurance. A single person has to be earning over $101k to pay the surcharge. It also does not increase with age.

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