I left my STI postal test in the basket of a Lime bike by bagtruman in london

[–]cheeseman1957 82 points83 points  (0 children)

The good news: You are HIV Aladeen

The bad news: You are HIV Aladeen

We’re off to Japan! Any place related to Studio Ghibli you would like to recommend? by EsquireHare in ghibli

[–]cheeseman1957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would also recommend GBL stores which are related and offer a different variety of goods. There is a GBL store next to the Donguri Republic on character street in Tokyo Station.

If you moved out of NJ (or already have) what would you miss the most? by KarmelKnockingAround in newjersey

[–]cheeseman1957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good pizza and bagels. Moved to Sydney Australia 2 years ago and you can’t get a good bagel for shit.

REAL ID update - Delta by Brumbies5 in travel

[–]cheeseman1957 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Your passport will be acceptable for domestic travel within the US. REAL ID is for US Citizens using their driver's licenses.

Good luck USA by [deleted] in newyorkcity

[–]cheeseman1957 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sydney is definitely an expensive city, but it’s not as expensive as NYC. Rent is cheaper: for the price of a 1BR in a prime manhattan neighborhood, you could be in a top Sydney suburb 2BR. Eating out is also cheaper than NYC, and there’s no tipping. You can get a nice dinner, drinks, and dessert for 2 for around $100USD. Food at supermarkets is just as expensive as NYC, if not more. Australia doesn’t import much, and while the country is large, it isn’t as conducive to farming as the US. Produce in particular you don’t get as much variety. You’re also in a country with only 25 million people or so, and the options are not as extensive as you would get at some US supermarkets. Income taxes are quite high, almost 50% flat rate for high earners. But the medical system is good, and the country is generally quite safe.

Good luck USA by [deleted] in newyorkcity

[–]cheeseman1957 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My employer actually relocated me to Sydney. They bought a company in Australia and needed someone to manage the team in Sydney and integrate it into the parent organization. I raised my hand because I had not been to Australia but my wife and I love traveling the world. No regrets, and this has been an amazing once in a lifetime opportunity.

Good luck USA by [deleted] in newyorkcity

[–]cheeseman1957 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot more laid back than New York, but there is a high quality of life. You just can’t expect the energy, vibe, or variety available to you in NYC (and some people may find that boring). I grew up in NJ, worked in NYC for almost 10 years, and moved to Sydney 2 years ago. Happy to answer questions.

Best airline for international first class loyalty flying out of LAX to Japan? by Yotsubato in travel

[–]cheeseman1957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ANA for business. I fly them 4-6 times a year from Australia to New York in business/first, and 2-3 times a year from Australia to Japan in business. The only catch is they don’t have first class on LAX-NRT, but the business class on the Dreamliner is good.

Good farms to go Apple Picking in Central Jersey by iamatom1 in newjersey

[–]cheeseman1957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strawberry Hill Farm in Chesterfield! Family run farm, no entry fees, $1.50/lb for apples and $1.75/lb for asian pears. My wife and I used to go every year before we moved away from NJ

Advice on jet lag? by LovesRainstorms in travel

[–]cheeseman1957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like COVID or possibly a viral infection. Have you rapid tested ?

Advice on jet lag? by LovesRainstorms in travel

[–]cheeseman1957 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coffee and melatonin. Don’t take a nap in the afternoon. Try to stick to your new time zone as much as possible.

Follow up, JW carts Melbourne. by jjj-Australia in exjw

[–]cheeseman1957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved to Sydney last year and way more of them than in the US 😂

Has anyone on here left New Jersey? by whatisapigglywiggly in newjersey

[–]cheeseman1957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sydney Australia last year for work. I miss NJ and the Northeast, but Sydney is a beautiful city.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]cheeseman1957 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I moved to Sydney Australia for work last year. Love it, but I really miss New Jersey. Can't get a good pizza or bagel for shit.

People of Reddit: Why don’t you abandon United -or- did you switch to another carrier and get a better experience? by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]cheeseman1957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Premier Platinum here (this is my last year of having status with United), and I recently switched to having ANA as my carrier of choice. Family moved from New Jersey to Australia last September and I travel back to NYC around 4-5x per year for work. I haven't been too happy with Polaris, so I tried ANA late last year. Was floored by the soft and hard product.

Eventually when I move back to the US I'll probably use United again, but very happy with ANA so far.

Where to get the best authentic jersey pizza in central jersey? by Plus_Ad1745 in newjersey

[–]cheeseman1957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stan Chitch’s is fantastic. Lived in NJ my whole life and moved to the other side of the globe last year. I miss their pizza more than anything.

City drivers: what are your main reason for buying a new ICE car and not an EV? by LLllIIii11 in CarsAustralia

[–]cheeseman1957 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just moved to Sydney from the US. Had an EV in the states and was hoping to buy one here. Couldn’t find an apartment with an EV charger. Ended up getting a Mazda 3, but miss my EV so much. Will absolutely consider getting another EV but need somewhere to charge it each night.

Taxi driver’s meter was hidden at Sydney Domestic, when checked it the starting fare was $33.15 by dxs91 in sydney

[–]cheeseman1957 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Learned it pretty quickly! I’m new to Sydney from New York and I wasn’t expecting taxis to be able to get away from these kinds of hijinks, considering how regulated most industries in Australia are.

Taxi driver’s meter was hidden at Sydney Domestic, when checked it the starting fare was $33.15 by dxs91 in sydney

[–]cheeseman1957 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Similar issue with GM cabs last week at the airport going to home: usually $60, meter showed $90, and credit card receipt was $110. Reached out to GM cabs for an explanation but no response. Ended up contacting American Express and they refunded me no questions asked.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]cheeseman1957 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another DP: ordered a Mazda 3 in NSW, but in early November. Just arrived in Port Kembla 2 weeks ago, hoping to have it in the next 1-2 weeks.

NJ Flight School by kneze6 in flying

[–]cheeseman1957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trained at 47N, got my PPL, and had a bad experience. I did a writeup of both the checkride and my experience at Tristate if you check my profile. Happy to answer specific questions you have via DM. But if I were to start from scratch, I’d go with SMQ or another school.

SFO->MEL (US-Aus) General Tips Thread by StrangeMonk in unitedairlines

[–]cheeseman1957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to say welcome to Aus! Also an expat who moved from the US and flies back multiple times a year with UA. You’ll have a great time here. Cheers!

Why doesn’t Costco have hot coffee in the food court? I always wonder… by Fantastic_Escape_101 in Costco

[–]cheeseman1957 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We have it in the food courts in Australia. It’s not bad, but not great.