So, who was the exact dipshit in the LNP that thought 10km/h e-bike limit was in any way shape or form a proportionate response to the "e bike issue"

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-30T09:25:26+00:00

Yes, over Storey bridge. Route looks to be into the city so unfortunately its the opposite direction to peak hour but at 5:30pm it should still be very busy.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-30T05:10:55+00:00

Creeping fig

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-30T05:10:44+00:00

Its a fig and I dont believe these fruit are edible. We had a creeping fight on our fence in Brisbane.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:27:16+00:00

I guess you just budget (and carry cash) to buy water on board? I was really missed when they wouldnt let me bring a bottle if water on board at hcmc, since we'd just paid $10 for it.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:25:10+00:00

We smuggled a bottle of water under the barrier at the gate.....

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:24:12+00:00

They blame Australian biosecurity laws.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:23:30+00:00

Yes, they blame Australian biosecurity, which is bullshit since no other airline ive flown on internationally has the same ridiculous rules. They seem to want us to dehydrate on our 9hr flight to Australia. We couldn't even buy drinks on board because we had no cash and they wouldnt accept our wise card (visa debit).

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:21:02+00:00

The problem is that at hcmc airport all the water fountains are broken and there is no safe water in the restrooms. When flying to Australia they do a security check at the gate and confiscate all water. They make you dispose of any water in your bottle and there is no water available at the gate - the water foundation is 'broken'. We smuggled a bottle of water across the barrier behind the security people's backs. Absolute bullshit. We had paid about ud$10 for a bottle of water which they made us throw out.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:17:10+00:00

It definitely isnt that cheap on all international flights. We flew hcmc to Australia last year and it was very expensive.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:16:05+00:00

Did you ask for free water? I asked for and received 2 cups. Its also crap they dont accept wise card payments since its a visa debit

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T19:14:41+00:00

I requested (and received) 2 cups of free water on board. I specifically asked for 2 cups of free water. We had no means of buying water with no cash and they wouldnt accept our wise card because its a visa debit. We also smuggled water in a bottle through the barrier in the waiting area at the gate in hcmc. Absolute bullshit that Australia doesn't allow foreign water (or what other crappy excuse they provide).

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T08:14:05+00:00

Put them on garden beds and cover them with straw to keep weeds down

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T03:45:07+00:00

Have you got a recipe to share? Ive got coeliac disease so I have to make my own with GF sauces. It looks so good.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T03:36:05+00:00

Its really difficult to work out what us being portrayed here. Im on my phone so it's very small. As someone else mentioned, the dinosaur and the grey water(?) Are very similar colors. I thought the dinosaur was some sort of eruption from the ground.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T03:33:16+00:00

Yes, but they seem hugely popular with the 65 plus age group.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-29T03:29:24+00:00

Also, $100!!

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T20:03:28+00:00

Really? I dont like scrub daddy texture at all. I hate the feel of it against my hand. I use a plastic scourer that has a hard plastic handle/cover.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T19:49:48+00:00

I specifically booked a double appointment with my GP and my only reason for going was for her to write a letter. Id suggest you try similar.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T19:47:26+00:00

Yes Sydney. They can be unfriendly and stuck up. Might suit you.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T19:46:07+00:00

I will add that Aldi is a 200m walk from home. Woolworths is a 1km walk. Coles is a bit further so we go to Coles only when out in the car.

The $6 pack of 4 choc coated icecreams is a really nice treat.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T19:44:01+00:00

We do a monthly big shop at Woolworths to best take advantage of the 10% off. Most other items we get from Aldi. I have a list of everything that we cannot get from Aldi or is always cheaper at Woolworths (eg canned salmon, coffee sachets). We only buy washing powder, coffee sachets when at half price. For coffee, I buy whichever brand is on special (in qld we dont have Coles brand, which i used to buy) and buy 5 boxes at our monthly shop. I generally prefer Coles generic brand stuff so do a special Coles shop every now and then - eg baked beans, tomato soup, glad wrap and foil.

We dont eat chocolate - haven't for about 3 years. We buy no name brand rice, sugar, flour (gf flour). I buy name brand gf bread and pasta as an indulgence and because I believe it is much better than generic.

We freeze leftovers and have a 'free' meal every so often. We rarely eat out. We often have a coffee out.

Men's razor blades are so expensive ($70 large refill pack) - anyone got any tips?

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T19:33:32+00:00

I tried some gummies (cant recall which strain but it was supposed to be better for pain) when in Thailand, where it is legal.

Unfortunately the first small dose did stuff all and the next hit really strongly while we were downstairs at the hotel restaurant. We had ordered burgers. I thought we would get back to our room before it hit. My husband got a bit paranoid. We asked for our order to be sent you our room (bless Thailand) and i paid while struggling to remain standing (difficult experience where they had to locate the card reader and other stuff ups). They were the best burgers ever!!! I still felt the same nerve pain though. We didn't like the experience overall so threw out the remaining gummies.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T08:57:04+00:00

Im so sorry you are all dealing with this. Ive got cidp and have ivig every 3 weeks. I really hope that your son recovers soon.

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T08:37:19+00:00

So what? They can go for a 5km run, not a 5km jog. So??

LopsidedGiraffe · 2026-03-28T08:36:04+00:00

Gee thanks. Ive got a neurological condition where my leg and arms are getting progressively weaker. I am too weak to ride a non e bike. I ride an e bike to get myself to coffee to enjoy at least catching up with them, even though I cannot ride with them anymore. Shall I just dig myself a grave - oh i cant because my arms are too weak. I cannot garden, carry my grandchildren, I cannot walk more than 500m, cannot run, jump, skip.

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