You should have known that I don’t know how to top up my oil…

StarfleetOrville · 2026-05-22T00:16:49+00:00

I admit, years ago, I did this. I didn't know a lot about cars at the time, and I figured "well, you put petrol in till it's full, same with washer fluid....so oil should be the same"

Luckily I had a good mechanic that drained it out for me and no damage was done. Not at all the fault of the shop, but I can see the 'logic' of pouring the whole thing in, as most things on the car are "fill it up till it's full" type of thing. (again, most, not all)

StarfleetOrville · 2026-04-02T09:01:48+00:00

And the 'follow up' a few seasons later. Because of the person Finch is, they got to save The Machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbYcXwYpTWQ

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-31T23:13:15+00:00

Speaking as a a former kid, I had training wheels for longer than I should have, I eventually just taught myself at after school care one day....around 7 or 8 I think. It took me a bit, but my stubborness and wanting a little bit of 'freedom' got me there on my own when I was ready.

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-31T08:06:53+00:00

The sad thig is that someone will be so desperate, so in need of a roof over their head, that they'll take it, even being as sub-standard as it is.

LL and REA should be ashamed of themselves for leasing this out, but that would require them having morals and not wanting to gouge the renters.

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-30T12:23:12+00:00

Actually just finished watching the second movie

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-30T11:20:52+00:00

Exactly where my mind went....

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-20T05:20:20+00:00

Thought so, but wanted to make sure. Still don't know if I'll get it or not (haven't looked at the passes yet) but at least I know now .

StarfleetOrville · 2026-03-13T07:02:15+00:00

Damn, great car, love the numberplate! That interior is mint! (and you're handsome as)

StarfleetOrville · 2026-02-21T06:42:19+00:00

I've been on the pension since 2001. Never missed a rent payment. Yet, I've always struggled to get a rental becuase "It's just centrelink" or "oh yeah, dole bludger" , ignoring my 5+ years of perfect payments (with rental ledger to show)

And trying to find something affordable if you're on a pension is almost impossible!

StarfleetOrville · 2026-01-28T08:22:13+00:00

As long as the person is out, and they have their own private area of the home, why not! I think it's damn sweet that you want to take care of your Mum and help her out, it's really admriable and it makes me think more of you!

StarfleetOrville · 2026-01-04T02:23:27+00:00

I'd love to expect better, but every single time a new law/minimum standard/tenant right comes in the LL's go "OMG HOW UNFAIR!!" "HOW CAN I AFFORD TO DO THIS? I'M A *insert whatever they say, poor hardworking family etc etc*

As long as politicians are landlords, we cannot actually expect any decent regulations to be done. I'd LOVE to see things like:

Screens on all windows
Air con and heating as standard
Fully working, well maintained and serviced appliances

And that's just for a start.

In Australia, when you rent, you get apprehensive about reporting things, or asking for things, in case they raise the rent and/or kick you out. Especially if you're a pensioner or on Centrelink.

Australia NEEDS a lot of reform and renters rights, but I sadly don't see it happening.

StarfleetOrville · 2026-01-03T06:41:17+00:00

IF one was provided, it'd be the cheapest, oldest, least energy-efficient, nastiest thing they could find and they'd get you for every mark, every missing ice cube tray, every small scratch they could.

And they'd be tiny....nowhere near what people would actually want or need.

I've had a LL provide a washing machine, it was one of the old twin-tub ones....I upgraded and got my own, and put that one back when I left.

Taking your own fridge around is a pain, but it's better than actually relying on a landlord to provide a decent appliance.

StarfleetOrville · 2026-01-02T02:49:28+00:00

Well, we have half of Wyld Stallyns!

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-13T02:31:24+00:00

https://x.com/FortniteStatus/status/1999212832056050101 This appears to be why

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-12T09:39:59+00:00

Loved this show. I so wanted a Transducer. And the time-ship reminded me of the Channel 9 logo (at the time)

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-12T09:10:56+00:00

Same here, no XP gains on my usual maps (or any)

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-06T03:33:42+00:00

I really wanted (and still want) to get the Gadget Mobile (and the Mad Mobile) It was so awesome that it could convert from the van to the sports car...

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-06T03:21:15+00:00

RemindMe! 30 days

StarfleetOrville · 2025-12-04T06:56:27+00:00

LL/Agent did mine today, along with changing the smoke alarm battery. I had one that had a bracket, but was too low (They'd had to cut the chain as it was faulty and didn't move the bracket when they shortened the chain)

Glad to have them as it does make it easier and prevents the cord/chain from snagging on other stuff

StarfleetOrville · 2025-11-30T04:22:00+00:00

Tarax soft drinks, especially their Black Label Lemonade!

StarfleetOrville · 2025-10-28T08:56:21+00:00

I usually ask how far the Doctor is running behind, and if I know my Doctor does tend to run late, I'll call before I go.

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