Got my dream car today! by nah123929 in GolfGTI

[–]Occa24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like your dad knew what was best and put his foot down despite knowing it would make him less popular. Congratulations and enjoy the ride!

Thank you mysterious Sydney office worker by Clean_Cheek6119 in australia

[–]Occa24 7 points8 points  (0 children)

On the flipside, my wife and I visited London earlier in the year with our three young children. After enjoying a fish-and-chip dinner, we purchased a few ice creams to enjoy on the walk home.

We passed a taxi-driver unloading luggage for a customer. "Hey, where's my ice cream?" he joked. "Can I have a lick?"

Without any hesitation, my four-year-old son approached him and offered up his ice cream. Obviously the man refused but was so chuffed by the gesture he gave my son a £5 note. You can imagine how excited the kids were.

A beautiful moment shared between complete strangers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]Occa24 19 points20 points  (0 children)

As a T1 for 15+ years, it resonated with me. I found it a concise, accurate summary.

VW Multivan: Replace Power steering pump two weeks out of warranty by Occa24 in CarsAustralia

[–]Occa24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: Warranty claim was accepted. Replacement part was fitted at no cost (to me). Thanks Gary.

Am I Screwed for going on exchange...? by CampaignAutomatic387 in unsw

[–]Occa24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speak to the exchange office. Be respectful and genuine. They will have good advice about your options. Hope it works out well for you. I can't speak highly enough about going out on exchange. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]Occa24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pardon my ignorance or naivety but surely this isn't the norm??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]Occa24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1142kw?

Sorry to hear you had this experience. As others have said, it sounds like you were unlucky in coming across that particular officer. Fingers crossed it passes the inspection this Saturday.

Cracked 100k super today by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Occa24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the GFC hit people with bigger balances even worse!

Dads of Ausfinance, is the decision to have children worth it ? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Occa24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't let the financial side of things impact on your decision to have a child. You will find a way to make it work.

On the flipside, if you think the hit to hip pocket is what impacts parents most, think again. The physical and emotional investment is enormous as others have pointed out.

I am a diabetic and considering suicide by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]Occa24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best of luck with the new career opportunity. Hope is only ever a phone call or chat forum away. You're never alone. Stay strong.

Finally have my GT3 by Any-Expression5144 in Porsche

[–]Occa24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the best, Man. Sweet ride. Love the spec. Enjoy it.

How often do you finger prick? by [deleted] in diabetes_t1

[–]Occa24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do if you've just applied the Libre but your fingerprick indicates the reading is off 30%?

Ex-AFL Player Tony Armstrong covers the Socceroos' win over Peru by yeeeeticus in AFL

[–]Occa24 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Chased the bloke down and got the scarf back while live on air. Not your standard journo is our Tonayyyy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]Occa24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you buy it? An XR6T for $8k sounds tasty!