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    General Medical issues thread

    Thanks, I get the pressures checked every 12 months. I was advised at the time of having the cataracts done that it was a known side effect of the multifocal lenses. I decided I could live with it.
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    General Medical issues thread

    I went with multifocal lenses and haven’t needed glasses for 5 years. After a lifetime of glasses or contact lenses it was life changing. I do get halos around lights at night, so night driving can be a bit challenging, but I don’t drive much at night.
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    **Insert Month here** Coles status credits Late?

    Mine posted in 19/4.
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    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    I previously posted upthread about SA. I used an ATM in CPT, a fee was charged, but I can't recall the amount.
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    What is the best airport name you have come across

    George Best Belfast City Airport. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
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    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    In South Africa recently I used a private driver for a day who accepted cash only, so I had to make an ATM withdrawal. Other than that I think I could have managed the trip with card only. Trying to use the remaining Rand wasn’t always easy. I bought a couple of beers at a bar and they...
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    Do you leave a tip for hotel housekeeping?

    I have when in the USA. I also did it in Canada and it was never taken 🤷‍♀️
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    Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

    There was no business available on either VA or QF when I flew last year.
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    Everyday Rewards launches Everyday Extra subscription product

    Ditto and ditto. Finally something I like and will eat.
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    Sofitel Darling harbour

    Good to know. When I stayed the lobby was busy and chaotic so it wasn’t easy to find an appropriate person to scan me up.
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    Sofitel Darling harbour

    Whilst it is possible to check in at the Club, accessing the club via the elevators without having checked in is another issue.
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    Up to 35,000 Velocity points for switching to AGL Energy

    I recently left AGL because of their poor rates, particularly for solar feed-in, so the points wouldn't entice me to return to them.
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    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    Here is the roasted lamb chop with herb crust ex SIN. Sadly I wasn’t hungry and only had a couple of bites of one chop. Very tender and full of flavor, no discernible herb crust though, just herbs spread over the chop.
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    The view from my "office"

    View from my Port Elizabeth hotel. Not a car park insight.
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    Applying for 2nd Citizenship

    Australian/ British /Irish for me.
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    The view from my "office"

    Some are going hiking. I’m going to the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
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    The view from my "office"

    Sunrise on approach to Hermanus on Silver Cloud.
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    The view from my "office"

    Docked directly at the V&A Waterfront for 2 days. Stunning views of Table Mountain.
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    The view from my "office"

    Dune 7 in Walvis Bay. I would love to say that I was one of the little dots up the top of the the dune, but that would be a lie 😆
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    Chasing the perfect Fuji shot

    I’m hoping that Conrad’s presence will be enough to save the expedition from the erosion RCL seems to be having in Silversea. Any how , back to drron’s report.
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