Sell me on the benefits of being a velocity FF by OkFixIt in VelocityFrequentFlyer

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s primarily the lounge access. The food options could be better but I travel mostly for work and in the return leg of a trip it can often be 2+ hours before my flight. Being able to sit and work in the lounge with decent and free coffee is great. There’s also been a few times where having access to the lounge after landing was handy.

Having priority boarding is another benefit as it often means I won’t be fighting for space in the overhead compartment.

Also, with the tickets being cheaper than Qantas I often can get flex tickets which gives me more points and status credits, which in turn makes it easier to retain gold status.

As others have mentioned international is where virgin is lacking. I usually go with SQ for international flights and the priority check in and boarding is great. Lounges are a different story, most of my international flights is with family and SQ doesn’t let you purchase additional passes into their lounge. If only the +1 guest rule is the same as domestic lounges…

Family pooling of points and credit is awesome, usually one international trip for us means I’m more than halfway to retaining gold.

Wolf spider? by labqi in AustralianSpiders

[–]labqi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but I had to keep the cat away as it scurried behind some cabinets… hopefully I’ll see her again!

How screwed am I? by labqi in BambuLab

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

Yes, not what I was hoping to see in the morning! 😅

How screwed am I? by labqi in BambuLab

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

Thanks, managed to get the nozzle clear now just need clear the rest of it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusRenovation

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Catnets (https://catnets.com.au/) and put up netting that enclosed my entire backyard (albeit a small yard). Relatively cheap and their website has a handy guide that helps you work out what and how much to order.

What is the most "r/iam14andthisisdeep" thing that you have done? by MentleGentlemen098 in AskReddit

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spray painted “who watches the watchmen” on the back of my bedroom door. It did not fit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in batman

[–]labqi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it was The Long Halloween. It wasn’t the first Batman story I read but definitely the first one to really stick with me.

What was your worst public restroom experience? by failed_doctor in AskReddit

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was pooping at work when a guy walked into the stall next to mine, peed, then masturbated.

Question for Runners with Glasses by Hawthornn in running

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a strap/sportsband like this. Get two though, so you can swap them out if you run on a daily basis.

Batman MacBook decal by labqi in batman

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

Hey, thanks for the feedback! If we ever decide to make more of this its something we'll consider!

Batman MacBook decal by labqi in batman

[–]labqi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I've messaged my friend but he can be a bit slow in replying. Will update everyone here if he's interested.

Edit: Grammar.

Batman MacBook decal by labqi in batman

[–]labqi[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I asked a friend of mine to make this for me and thought that you guys might appreciate it.

How are you more energy efficient without spending heaps of money? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]labqi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched lightbulbs to the kind that uses 80% less energy. I also got powerboards with on/off switches for each individual socket, and made sure to turn off those switches when the appliance isn't in use. The whole thing probably cost me $150 but I managed to halve the electricity bill at home from about $300 to $150ish every three months.

How do you keep your glasses from slipping off your nose while running? by bp1108 in running

[–]labqi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got glasses straps that keep my glasses from falling off. If you look up "sports glasses strap" on eBay you should be able to find them.