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  1. andye

    Retroactively posting SC through Family Pooling

    Tried once many years ago. No luck I'm afraid
  2. andye

    UL check in at SIN. No boarding pass online

    Turns out no UL flight from SYD this evening so can strike that one. . Fingers crossed for Changi
  3. andye

    UL check in at SIN. No boarding pass online

    Internet AI says no UL transfer desk at SIN but guess will see at generic transfer desk at SIN (if UL at SYD cant help)
  4. andye

    UL check in at SIN. No boarding pass online

    Hi Not sure if anyone can offer words of wisdom Have flight SIN-CMB-LHR tomorrow at 0945 on UL Have checked in online but says can't issue BP for first leg due to SIN airport regulations (though suspect its not) Thing is I am flying SYD-SIN on SQ today landing at 0020 (separate tickets) Had...
  5. andye

    Woolworths gift card thread

    I avoid buying any cards tied to a store (or groups of stores) where the value exceeds the anticipated transaction. Small balances on generic spend ones can always be offloaded at supermarket. Bunnings ones are OK as they can easily be used in part payment.
  6. andye

    Coles Mastercard - new system transition

    I spent an inordinate amount of time sorting out mrsandye's login (not helped by her Flybuys being linked to a defunct email address) yesterday. Eventually sorted though by linking Flybuys, then Coles site to a new email address then linking the card.
  7. andye

    Guide: airport to city public transport around the world

    Just did a check and none of the sites mentioned have updated to the presence of Elizabeth tube line from LHR
  8. andye

    Little things I like

    Mrsandye's hair straighteners gave up the ghost. Cheapest price to replace on Amazon. 1. Can get an Amazon Giftcard on QF Marketplace for 4 bonus QF/$ +2QF/$ with Qantas Mastercard for QF spend 2. Shipping free with Amazon Prime (free with Amex Plat for now) 3. Ordered yesterday. Arrived today
  9. andye

    Combining baggage allowances for 2 passengers when checking in together

    Yes. Twice on domestic flights. Had to move things from Mrsandye's case to mine at the checkin desk
  10. andye

    Combining baggage allowances for 2 passengers when checking in together

    VA don't let you in my experience
  11. andye

    Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals

    My Red Dozen and the Mixed Dozen Less happy with the Mixed but price was ok
  12. andye

    General Medical issues thread

    The two major side-effects are to muscle and liver both around the 1% mark. I would.suggest (and have myself) getting a CK (creatine kinase) and LFT (liver function test) bloods a month or two after starting. Muscle cramps without damage does seem to be more common and is probably the main...
  13. andye

    General Medical issues thread

    Statins are amazing drugs if you have moderate or high vascular risk (which includes all with coronary artery disease and nearly all with stroke). So I wouldn't say never As a rule of thumb they reduce risk of further events by about 20%. If your vascular risk is low (i.e otherwise healthy...
  14. andye

    General Medical issues thread

    Hba1c is for diabetes and looks at the sugars over last couple of months For @CaptainCurtis you can put your numbers into the Australian risk calculator www.cvdcheck.org.au (you'll need to know your blood pressure) to get an idea of where you stand.
  15. andye

    Uncommon words and Meanings

    You can spot the first part of this when the teams play sport and the score has the abbreviated team names
  16. andye

    Sydney Meetup/Dinner @ Chin Chin - 21 Feb 2026

    Are you new to the Northern Beaches? ;) Anything non-work off the peninsula is considered a grand adventure :cool:
  17. andye

    2025 Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation

    I (and the family supps) do ok with the card benefits alone especially as have a professional annual fee and have the old Reserve TC. Still sad that what was once 3 (or even 4) points/$ with Edge is now down to 1 and Charge 0.75. I almost never transferred to QF but have done for VA so at...
  18. andye

    2025 Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation

    How are taxes on VS partners, as they are pretty steep ( BA steep not EK/EY steep) on own metal?
  19. andye

    2025 Amex Membership Rewards Devaluation

    Avios also good for short-haul BA flights. MEL-PER was also competitive with the BA mileage bands
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