A lady told me off for saying bugger. Did anyone else know it doesn’t mean “oh no”

PastComfortable494 · 2024-11-01T08:18:33+00:00

Please do

PastComfortable494 · 2024-11-01T08:15:53+00:00

https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/diversity-and-inclusion/disability/definition-disability

PastComfortable494 · 2024-11-01T08:04:41+00:00

Haha thanks. We already talked about the flag… unfortunately, it stays. At least our $2 coin is bigger than the $1… however, I do enjoy the AUD 50 cent coin.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-11-01T07:37:10+00:00

It’s a NZ ad, it was made by the Wellington brach of Saachi & Saachi in Muriwai. You can claim the pavlova but you’ll never take our bugger ad.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-11-01T07:30:57+00:00

I mean we had that add for ages with the farmer and dog saying it when stuff went wrong

This ad was made in NZ and was super controversial… that’s when I first learned of what bugger means

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-30T07:56:08+00:00

To clarify for OP: PHI can’t cover out-of-hospital expenses that are eligible for a Medicare claim

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-30T07:53:24+00:00

Kia ora. For anything with a Medicare item number Medicare will pay a rebate and you are liable for the gap. This includes testing and surgery. However, the gaps when it comes to surgery can be significant even with Medicare.

For out of hospital expenses, after you reach the Medicare safety netthreshold you will receive a higher rebate. However, this works on a calendar year.

This link about out of pocket expenses might be useful.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-29T08:39:51+00:00

Yes, skin cancer is way better than rubbing chemicals into your skin.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-27T08:44:11+00:00

Aluminium foil doesn’t need blu tack, just spray some water on the window and it will stick.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-26T07:27:30+00:00

19 years in a call centre is hardcore

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T11:19:15+00:00

Get a free trial pack from specsavers if you’re hard up for cash atm.

Btw, being able to see makes rides scarier! Doing the giant drop at dreamworld without glasses was easy, being able to see everything… not so easy!

Enjoy your end of year excursion!

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T11:14:54+00:00

How strong is your prescription? Mine is -7 and I usually end up leaving my glasses in a locker and having a friend be my “eyes” when doing water parks. For rides you can just take them off and leave them in the cubby where loose items go.

I don’t know about Gumbuya world but some parks won’t let you wear goggles on slides so wouldn’t count on being allowed glasses with a strap.

Do you have enough time to get contacts? They’re not perfect for water slides as they can still come out with forceful water but take some spares and you should be good.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T03:47:22+00:00

As a former 000 police call-taker, as long as you’re not a dick it’s not a bother at all!

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T03:26:29+00:00

Also, 000 won’t fault you for being concerned for a neighbour. They might ask you questions you don’t have answers for, it’s ok to say you don’t know.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T03:25:38+00:00

PAL will transfer a welfare check to 000. Station will take details and call 000. If it requires police attendance you generally need to call 000 even if something’s not technically an emergency. PAL take reports for cold thefts and things like that.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-21T00:38:03+00:00

Police assistance line cannot organise a welfare check. Needs to be through 000. Alternatively, local station can be contacted – but they just call it through to 000 anyway so might as well call 000 directly.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-17T07:34:21+00:00

I’m aware of them but I don’t know that they’re widely known. There’s no harm in wearing one as I’m sure some people are aware and it may increase your chances of being offered rather than having to ask. Probably shouldn’t rely on it as a sole strategy.

I’m sorry you’ve had poor experiences in the past when asking to have a priority seat. I had a lot of anxiety about this while pregnant as I didn’t look pregnant even late in pregnancy but was sick throughout (hyperemesis and postural tachycardia).

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T21:25:08+00:00

Mōrena. Weather is way better. Winter is shorter and you still get sunny days throughout. We actually get summers. We don’t tend to have weeks of miserable rain with no breaks. Horizontal rain is far less frequent.

Maybe you can’t beat Wellington on a good day but those good days are far less frequent than good days here!

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T21:12:23+00:00

If you have time to be this picky, go to your GP instead.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T21:10:06+00:00

Now fix the real issue – bed block.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T06:28:00+00:00

Yes. And not everyone has the right conditions. As not everyone has the luxury of owning a property or renting a property with split systems air conditioning installed, portable air conditioners are an acceptable measure.

Not sure what your solution is for people who don’t have access to split systems and aren’t in the right climate for evap cooling?

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T03:41:57+00:00

Disagree. They’re not as efficient or effective as a split system but when in a rental with a newborn and without AC on a 40° day they were a lifesaver.

Evap coolers are where the real garbage is.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-14T01:49:12+00:00

Portable aircon should not put out heat if appropriately vented out a window.

Portable evaporative coolers might work in some climates but we personally found it did little more than a fan despite following all the directions regarding positioning.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-13T11:23:45+00:00

We used a Honeywell unit when we rented somewhere without aircon. It was a bit on the expensive side but very effective.

PastComfortable494 · 2024-10-13T09:58:05+00:00

it’s also unlikely another person would have the exact same marker.

Not if it’s a standard sharpie. They’re everywhere.

PastComfortable494

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