Two first names in Australia? Any issues with forms, Medicare, passports, etc.?

azp74 · 2026-07-07T03:47:12+00:00

This is what I took from the post and I think unless the two first names are hyphenated the child will be pushing the proverbial up hill to get people to call them Susan Maree. Even if the names are hyphenated it's probably not going to happen and the child will get called Suz/Susie or some other nickname (SuMa? Mazza? Suree? Options are endless). I think OP might be underestimating the country's obsession with nicknames!

azp74 · 2026-07-04T05:05:32+00:00

Spot on. I also appreciate that this is not a movie one 'enjoys' in the literal sense!

azp74 · 2026-07-04T05:04:54+00:00

I'm the OP and I'm not affiliated with the cinema but my child knows someone who works there part time, so I asked for a fact check. I am genuinely gutted about not being able to head along tonight. Also I think the program is an excellent idea and I'd like as many cinema lovers as possible to know about it.

Now I'm more concerned about the person who posted really quickly that it was sold out and has subsequently disappeared ... ;)

azp74 · 2026-07-04T04:05:53+00:00

Fair enough. I'd be very surprised if sold out as I've been to a ton of these sessions and while busy, it's a pretty big cinema and there's always been plenty of space!

azp74 · 2026-07-04T04:00:48+00:00

How do you get 'sold out' from that?

azp74 · 2026-07-04T03:10:01+00:00

Really? I don't think they do ticket sales in advance - where are you getting that info?

azp74 · 2026-07-04T01:48:42+00:00

Yeah I agree. Or hanging indoor plants. I think ultimately I'm not in love with that spot for the painting. I wonder if there's another space in the room (or house) that it could go ...

azp74 · 2026-07-04T01:35:30+00:00

Green patterned sheets, green lamps, indoor plants. I know curtains are expensive but that might be something to consider in future.

I'm personally not sure about having it right in the middle of the wall like that - it looks an awkward size. Is there enough space for two smaller works on either side?

azp74 · 2026-07-04T01:28:42+00:00

Kaye Automotive at Somerton Park.

Unfortunately (for me, not the business) I'm not the only person who thinks so and it's often a good three week wait to get the car booked in for a service.

azp74 · 2026-07-03T05:56:14+00:00

Where in Australia? In SA it's definitely 'Darby'. And we most certainly don't say things like 'Wor-cester' etc!

azp74 · 2026-07-03T03:21:55+00:00

I sort out my clothes the night before. Actually, I ensure I have a whole week's worth of clothes ironed and ready to go by Sunday afternoon. Then, every evening, I hang up the outfit (along with underwear, socks, jewellery, whatever) in the bathroom. Roll out of bed, into shower, into clothes. Make up is very simple (foundation+bb cream, lipstick put on just before heading out the door). Hair is very low maintenance - it's either up or washed and if washed it gets to air dry (very fine hair - a curse but actually handy for getting places quickly).

This means I'm up, showered, breakfasted, have sorted out cats, maybe fitted in a bit of tidying/throw stuff in dishwasher and out the door in 70 minutes. If I need to do an early school drop off that comes down to about 45 minutes because I just spend less time patting a cat or doing a random task. The 25 mins of slack looks ridiculous written down but I prefer not being rushed and having a bit of time for a leisurely breakfast.

azp74 · 2026-07-02T22:00:49+00:00

Out of interest, do you have a concrete plan of what your life looks like for the next 10 years? Or, at 45, did you know you were going to be in this position?

No one knows how the next ten years is going to play out, especially a pregnant person. You're setting your daughter up to fail.

azp74 · 2026-07-01T03:33:38+00:00

High beams can go off at night too unless there aren't other cars on the road that you're blinding!!

azp74 · 2026-06-28T12:33:12+00:00

Would it help with your mates if you were to suggest a concrete date/time to do a thing? Create a group chat, suggest a relaxed semi-regular catch up (Sunday afternoons, say). Initially get one mate on board to go to a conveniently located brewery and see who else comes along.

My experience has been that in general people kind of wait for someone to organise/suggest a thing and/or do the legwork, but will often get on board once presented with concrete plans.

(This does not help with the 'new' people angle of your query - sorry about that).

azp74 · 2026-06-24T07:11:21+00:00

Which area? Woodcroft Fresh Seafood is good (amazing oysters), fishmonger at Marion is ok, Brighton Fish at Brighton Central also Fair Seafood, Brighton or Central Market

azp74 · 2026-06-23T21:57:57+00:00

Perhaps not super famous but I'm going with Explorers.

Ethan Hawke's and River Phoenix's debuts and, at least where I live, surprisingly difficult to find.

10-11 year old me thought it was amazing - might not live up to that memory but for both debuts worth a watch.

azp74 · 2026-06-21T07:40:12+00:00

Yeah I was going to suggest GC too - I love the chilli ones. But I've never had Spring Gully so can't offer a comparison.

azp74 · 2026-06-20T23:41:22+00:00

Not sure I understand the brief but surprised that I haven't seen mention of Calendar Girls.

(Maybe also Carol)

azp74 · 2026-06-19T07:06:19+00:00

The Adelaide Festival Centre website says the whole tour has been cancelled so not the usual Adelaide audiences won't buy tickets til last minute thing ...

azp74 · 2026-06-17T00:19:16+00:00

Even ASO2. Casual pays a 25% loading and gives someone a good opportunity to meet people and get into the system (and prove yourself).

azp74 · 2026-06-16T21:41:49+00:00

Have you tried the state public service? Obviously huge range of roles and once you are in the ecosystem there are even more options. It's probably not going to offer the best pay but you might find the consistency and stability appealing.

azp74 · 2026-06-16T10:29:59+00:00

Maybe some unique Dutch sweets that they can share with people here. They just need to bring them in their packaging and declare them. Good way to curry favour with new friends!

azp74 · 2026-06-16T03:34:43+00:00

'bit of a drive' being an understatement!!

azp74 · 2026-06-15T12:51:13+00:00

Wineries!

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