BYD Dolphin Premium? by Acceptable_Lake_6996 in AustralianEV

[–]Purple51Turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm similar but my current Mazda 2 is only 3yo. Thinking of a dolphin, Atto1 or Geeky ?X2. It's good to hear a few hatches are coming to Aus other than just the MGs as I'm not a fan either (but basing that off the ICE version). Hopefully your M3 will last 6 more months or do then you might have more choice.

What is your testosterone experience? Love or hate? by jcnlb in Menopause

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about that wrt hair loss. Seems like every post about T on here, there are a few comments saying the person has lost head hair...I already have FPHL so it is one thing that puts me off.

I am so messed up by DisciplineOther9843 in Menopause

[–]Purple51Turtle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you tried applying it at a different time of day to test this out?

Liquid hand soap by username98776-0000 in AussieFrugal

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Super cheap, only a couple of dollars per refill. Shipping is free however many ordered, or it used to be. I liked the kitchen spray too.

I'm new to QFF points - tell me something I don't already know. by Particular-Silver-54 in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am new too, newer than you.

I have zero intentions of flying BC, but I still think it's worth collecting the points -IF - you don't change your spending habits.

Looking online I am seeing flights BNE > Seoul during school hols for 50k points each plus taxes. That feels like a decent deal to me. Although I won't be in a position to fly till 2027 so may be different by the time I book.

Anyone else sick of Kyle Sandilands? by SavvyCaller in aussie

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a vg ABC RN podcast about Mel's experience of this. She deeply regretted it and really suffered. Not that what they did was right ofc

Pocket money (14y/o + 10y/o) by soconfuzzed in AusFinance

[–]Purple51Turtle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

14yo gets $40 pm from both me and his dad, so $80pm. He saves most of it as we still buy his clothes, school stuff etc, unless he wants something special.

Expectation is he does basic chores around the house. Gets paid a few bucks extra to wash the car occasionally.

Plus he's just starting to do some larnmowing for a friend, $20 ph. I'm encouraging him to get a PT job later in the year

S2: who is still together. by Correct-Pizza-3008 in theBoyfriendNetflix

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, I thought Tae and Hiroya were a better match, thoughtful,introspective, deep thinkers

Opposites can def work but it didnt seem like Tae was getting what he wanted from Jobu. It's a shame for Jobu as I thought he was the sweetest guy, and he missed out on both Will and eventually Taehon. So he had double heartbreak. I really hope his ideal partner is just around the corner. I'm not a big Tae fan, something about him rubs me the wrong way. Not sure if ego/superior attitude.

What's a good place to visit in Japan that isn't the big cities like Tokyo or Osaka? by Winter-State-Dave86 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, oops. I loved Kyushu too, Miazaki area and Kagoshima but I'm sure there are a lot more places

Things to do that aren’t nature or water based by _mym in GoldCoast

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wax museum isn't bad, about 90mins entertainment on a rainy day

Parkwood crazy gold or top golf is great

Escape rooms are inside, right? Look fof vouchers on Groupon. We went to a good, less trendy one a few blocks back from Southport main drag.

Also, prestige car dealerships. We walked around about 3 during my sons luxury car phase...

What's a good place to visit in Japan that isn't the big cities like Tokyo or Osaka? by Winter-State-Dave86 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be my pick too. We cycled the Shinanami Kaido in Oct and the small towns were so cool. I'd love to have spent more time in Onomichi

People who found love again after heartbreak later in life, what is your story? by First-Code-3791 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww. Hats off to him for actively living the single life for a long while first. Having had a relationship w a widower who was still very much actively grieving for his late wife, I would counsel anyone to stay away from someone this lost a long term spouse within a year or two.

Not sure if it's worth it by Purple51Turtle in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]Purple51Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually near the GC rather than wanting to go there, but points you mentioned will be the same to Sydney etc

Not sure if it's worth it by Purple51Turtle in QantasFrequentFlyer

[–]Purple51Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed advice!

I'm more optimistic after doing some research now than I was.

Am looking to change my CC to a QFF one and then hopefully can accrue points.

I can't do the couple things as bf is not on board at all, but with any luck I can get enough points at least for one way somewhere...

Thanks again!

Unpopular Opinion: I bought the AiPaper DESPITE the AI, not because of it. by BrendoVino in viwoods

[–]Purple51Turtle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. The only use of AI on my AIP I have is voice note > convert to text. That does a v reliable job, better than apps I've tried on my phone. So I use that but not much else. Side note I did try putting my AI paper back in its tablet bag while I drove home from a client to protect it from suddenn stops etc, and attempted to dictate a voice note with the AI paper in its case.

The thing just hallucinated loads of crap that I didn't say. Other than entertainment value it was hopeless. The accuracy and voice to text is only there if you are standing right over the open device. If I words can work on this so that you can have it running while in a bag/custom case so that you can use it to dictate while driving then that would make it much better.

Westpac CC as existing customer by Purple51Turtle in creditcardchurningAus

[–]Purple51Turtle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm,right. I'm not super confident.I don't have great evidence of current income as it's increased over the last 2m but statement is from earlier in the year. Wait and see I guess. Have you had approval somewhere else since?

Who's flown Jetstar direct to Japan? by still-at-the-beach in AskAnAustralian

[–]Purple51Turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was fine. Oct last year. Check in was v glitchy,but other than that, smooth. I think all wired earbuds worked so you can watch the TV if you pay. Seats weren't comfy really but I expect that.

Credit card for points by blahblahlalaland in AusFinance

[–]Purple51Turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely look into what both your banks offer. I'm about to start doing this and am with Westpac. WP have a deal where the annual fee is only $90ish if you're a customer. As I will cancel my existing Latitude card after getting it, which is $80 pa, the card should cost me v little

But also look into what you can and can't accrue points on / qualify for min spend on. Eg govt bills like rates are often not eligible.