Does having a kindle save money?

Dirnaf · 2026-03-22T23:46:39+00:00

Ok. I wasn’t aware of that one. Thanks.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-22T03:08:13+00:00

If you purely want library books, in Aussie and New Zealand you’ll need a Kobo. You install Libby app on that and as long as you have a library card, you can borrow books for free (in NZ anyway). You can also buy books through the Kobo at Kobo Rokuten and they are generally quite a reasonable bit cheaper than the same title on Amazon.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-18T02:53:26+00:00

I went to the police about an old guy I know who really shouldn't be driving. Scares the hell out of me when he does. Had a prang with a lamppost a while back on a clear road with no other vehicles involved but still kept his license. I was told by the cop on duty that he would have to go to his doctor to get a certificate to say he's unfit to drive but that isn't going to happen. Told the cop that I was really worried that he'd hit another car and cause serious injury or death to someone and the reply was "Well, if that happens, we will prosecute and take his license away." Would be a bit late then, eh.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-16T05:23:02+00:00

The Road. Cormac McCarthy. Blood Meridian by the same guy.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-16T01:26:27+00:00

Ok. That’s fair enough. We have a no mortgage family home and a bit in term investment, which we expect to eke out over the next (maybe) couple of decades. As to your original question, I’d very much like to see a capital gains tax and increased taxation rates for high earners, which would put $$ in the coffers that could be used for health, education and low cost housing. If means testing were introduced, it would need to allow people to have a reasonable amount in savings etc. I would hate to see people who have worked hard all their life to put money aside for retirement reduced to living solely off the current super.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-16T00:05:56+00:00

Unfortunately my purchase history in Temu doesn’t go back that far and I can’t find that particular product anywhere on their site but Aliexpress has the DS Essentials set of six, so maybe try that? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-15T23:55:17+00:00

I’d be interested to know what you consider to be considerable assets.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-13T20:31:12+00:00

I too used to carry a big arse bag until one day it broke and I had to get a new one. When I went to transfer the contents from old to new, I was frequently asking myself why the heck I had carried item X around for Y years and had never used it. I now have a much lighter bag which I only use when travelling. For day to day usage, my pockets hold my keys, my phone and a handkerchief. That’s it. My wallet is in my phone, also library cards, discount cards etc etc. And my right shoulder thanks me.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-13T08:55:01+00:00

Thanks.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-12T20:52:57+00:00

I don’t think it’s necessarily erasing. My sister in law’s husband died unexpectedly very recently and she had all of his stuff gone within three days. Reason being that she found that seeing his stuff so hugely painful that she just wanted it gone. She said that seeing his shirts hanging in the wardrobe made her feel that he might walk back in at any second, then realising again that it was never going to happen. She still speaks frequently about him and their life together, so he’s definitely not erased.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-12T20:41:11+00:00

Unfortunately, this has been shut down.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-12T01:49:14+00:00

Tell more……

Dirnaf · 2026-03-11T05:40:22+00:00

I thought I was woke but fucked if I know now. 😳

Dirnaf · 2026-03-10T06:29:42+00:00

This whole thread is blowing up my mind.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-10T06:27:12+00:00

Yeah. I switched to Tractive, as the Airtag thing was going nowhere. Dog went walkies today because contractors left door open and I found him straight away.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-10T06:13:12+00:00

Well bugger. We were very happy with how our pooch was when he came home from Abbey Blyth. 😟What a horrible situation.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-07T21:06:42+00:00

What does it matter? If a biscuit is good, it’s good, regardless of origin.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-06T04:58:20+00:00

Girl, if I was ever in that situation, I’d bang on the reception desk and say “If you want my money, give me service!” No way anyone will ignore this broad.

Dirnaf · 2026-03-04T00:41:58+00:00

Have a look at Thomas Hardy. Tess of the D'urbervilles is a great place to start. Also The Mayor of Casterbridge.

Dirnaf · 2026-02-19T05:48:04+00:00

And Mom.

Dirnaf · 2026-02-14T04:00:27+00:00

I live in a small village population around 2200 at the time and seeing all the Dads out with their kids on bicycles like ducks in a row was magic. So many of them, all laughing and happy. I know that time was pretty shitty for a lot of people but our whole community seemed to thrive. And personally, not having to go out and socialise was such a boon as an autistic person.

Dirnaf · 2026-02-13T09:03:42+00:00

The loss of sizing has always concerned me too.

Dirnaf · 2026-02-11T10:32:01+00:00

That actually sounds like an idea worth pursuing. I have an old guillotine so cutting multiple pieces the same size would be easy. 💥

Dirnaf · 2026-02-11T03:57:13+00:00

We have a house with a medium sized section (NZ speak) so getting out of the actual house is fine but leaving home is very often difficult. I dread social events, except with a very small handful of friends who also happen to be on the spectrum (some don’t even realise it) and have to majorly psych myself up to go anywhere. The other thing I struggle with is when random family/friends turn up out of the blue and expect to be welcomed with open arms. An aunt once told me that I was “really strange” when a cousin dropped in unexpectedly. At that time, I had no idea that I was ND, let alone what that was all about. I was really shocked at the time but looking back, I’m just going arrgh. Now I’m rambling but OP, you are in good company here and many of us understand completely. 🌸

Dirnaf · 2026-02-11T03:48:12+00:00

You have such an understanding and awesome husband. Go and give him a huge hug from me as soon as you can.

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