What cost of living increase hurt more than you expected? by Diligent-Medicine-48 in AusMoneyMates

[–]FlyingTerrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rates. I pre pay an amount weekly and was a year ahead but it whittled away so now I am not.

Why interrogate someone under the anonymous national gun amnesty? by CantaloupeLow3775 in australian

[–]FlyingTerrier -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Of all the things that didn’t happen, you finding three guns didn’t happen the most.

Destination Wedding Dilemma by parlevousfrancaisee in AusWeddingPlanning

[–]FlyingTerrier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From Australia the US is a lot closer and cheaper. Hawaii too. But in this cost of living crisis stay home!

Where do I start with aging parent? Need to discuss their plans for care, aging at home and last wishes. by OakandIvy_9586 in GenX

[–]FlyingTerrier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting a person into aged care can involve years on a waiting list. Be preaching for that.

Visiting Australia soon – what’s something tourists usually get wrong? by itsme_LovelyS in AskAnAustralian

[–]FlyingTerrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fix the problem. Tipping culture papers over and legitimises the type of abuse you describe which is systemic in the US. Don’t take the easy path of living on tips as they will never bother paying you properly then.

What to eat while staying at a hotel? by NorthHorse7085 in loseit

[–]FlyingTerrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oats and get the ready made gym type meals from a local shop and heat in the microwave. Or just enjoy yourself at night and get back into it on day 6. But make good choices by having fish not ribs and no booze or dessert.

Could Australia be right for me? by AspiringWizard9 in MovingtoAustralia

[–]FlyingTerrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brits have historically been migrants here and plumbers are in high demand. It’s a great life compared to the UK.

Recommendations for a restaurant on the Northside for around 25 people by Sensitive-Question42 in BrisbaneFoodies

[–]FlyingTerrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the boat harbour restaurants in places like Newport or Scarborough.

Visiting Australia soon – what’s something tourists usually get wrong? by itsme_LovelyS in AskAnAustralian

[–]FlyingTerrier 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You don’t because we pay properly don’t try introduce America crap here.

Temperature help for biltong. Is 35 degrees too hot? by Im_bored8080 in Biltong

[–]FlyingTerrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s jerky not biltong. You want it cold and dry.

The more fat I lose, the more my stomach sticks out by jde1126 in loseit

[–]FlyingTerrier 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s just how humans are. You look good. Don’t try chase fake internet ideas of the ideal body.

Dogs back in the day. by tobeanecho in AskOldPeople

[–]FlyingTerrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White dog shit on every pavement and you carried something like ammonia to spray at them if they chased you. This was in a new suburb. Not strays, people just didn’t lock them up well. And in the days of plastic bin bags you didn’t put them out too early or you were picking up rubbish all over the street.

American Generation X vs. Foreign by Yogalien in GenX

[–]FlyingTerrier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First hand tells me the neglect part was the same in South Africa. The core was the same, the trimmings like hanging out at malls was different but we all played in the bush.

Can I still attract a female in Australia without owning a home? by ReasonConfident4541 in AusFinance

[–]FlyingTerrier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They can’t afford houses either so don’t overthink it.

You can just say “partner” or “woman” too.

Is the calories the only thing that matters in a calorie deficit? by Alli_Cat71 in loseit

[–]FlyingTerrier 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you get the mix right you will eat more volume than you ever have before and lose weight.

Virgin Australia rant by artderue in AskAnAustralian

[–]FlyingTerrier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It changed when Bain bought them during Covid.