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    Overbooked flight - laughable compensation offered to be offloaded

    WOW, 175 Velocity points! That would buy you 3/4 of a Kilo of bananas at a cheap fruit shop.Why are Virgin so generous?
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    QF cough about cabin bags

    And if all passengers took this attitude and carried an extra .5 to 1 Kg of carry on, what would that do to the safety of the aircraft. Well done Qantas for enforcing the rules and keeping us all safe albeit it long overdue.
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    You know you are a former frequent flyer when...

    You retire and can't earn FF points like you used to so have to fly cattle class too often.
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    Cruising choices with an active Pandemic

    We are booked on Viking Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise fo April 2023. Has anyone got any knowledge of how well these cruises are currently operating and whether there is any risk posed in about April 2023?
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    Thank the climate activists for that! And the crazy Victorian government is forcing the early closure of Loy Yang! Victorian’s will pay dearly for that. Let’s hope that the wind keeps blowing and the sun shines bright in the future, albeit we are in for one of the coldest Summers for many years...
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    Can’t you get 10c?
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    Interesting, it cost us $30,000 for 6.2Kw in South Australia in 2011 but it just cost me $15,000 for 19.25Kw today.
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    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    The only way to achieve a quick return on solar is to install about 20Kw of panels and push 15KW into the grid using 3 phase; then you should be able to repay the cost in about 4-5 years.
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    50% off new one-year Qantas Club memberships (11-17 October 22)

    Tried to renew my membership with this 50% off offer but had to close my Corporate membership (which I pay) first (losing 2 months). I have now renewed for 12 months and will restart my Corporate membership when this runs out in 12 months. IMO it’s very worthwhile.
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    VA calling boarding in lounge when it hasn’t started yet

    I always wait in the lounge until I see that boarding has commenced. I have often waited until last minute and been called - a bit embarrassing!
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    Calling for volunteers to take a later flight (and pocket $2,700)

    Absolutely, that airline would get my attention.
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    Superannuation Discussion + market volatility

    Ring the Ombudsman and you should be able to get all that money refunded.
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    Centurion annual fee increase from 5K to 6.5K

    I’d want a Rolex, Paul Newman Daytona would suffice!
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    Centurion annual fee increase from 5K to 6.5K

    Aahhh, Bill Gates is my hero. I wear a $700 gifted Garmin Solar.
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    You know you are a former frequent flyer when...

    Flying? Isn't that what the birds do? Not for humans that want to get into Qld or WA!
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    Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

    The only Shiraz to buy are those from McLaren Vale as most others are inferior IMO and the best place to get the best wine deals is from Skye Cellars in SA. As a member the special deals they offer are amazing. Just bought their latest 'Thank you' offer of $300+ per dozen for just $100 for...
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    Bonus 1,000 Qantas points, 15 status credits or $20 flight voucher if fully vaccinated against COVID-19

    I took up the 1000 points offer for wife and myself. Too easy as we were vaccinated in March and June.
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    How do you store your wine [+ Fridge/Cabinet recommendations]

    Mine is a 1M wide x 5M long x 2M deep pit in my garage fitted with 2 off 5M x 2M pieces of reo mesh that have spaces just the size of a champagne bottle diameter. The reo is spaced 3/4 of a bottle height and it holds 600 bottles. The pit/cellar is covered with 50mm thick timber slats. Currently...
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    Are you Going to use the COVIDsafe App?

    Yes, and why wouldn't we? It's a no-brainer!
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