Discussions of the day
In all honesty, I probably outlay around six hundred bucks a month but it is most definitely worth it. And it will end up getting spent on something else anyway.
The dog house
I have not had an alcohol drink in over a year. As I have coeliac disease I am reluctant to have any thing. I do feel like some now and again but walking the dog helps to relax me so I do not need alcohol. $600 is a lot of money on alcohol. You could save that money and when lock down eases you could go on holiday. I also feel that the preservative in alcohol is not good for our body.
Sep 19, 20
Self-care is really important during these challenging times. So many people (particularly on social media) are in a constant state of hysteria. But you don't have to get caught up in the fear and negativity. You can choose to be positive and hopeful. I am spending this time looking after my body and mind. I feel great.
lippy loo
I do not dwell on it. I go about my house and do opinion polls, watch a bit of TV, take my dog for a walk, housework, etc. What's different. Never been all that social so I don't miss that. All these people who are treating this virus as nothing though make me angry. It's not a conspiracy, it's nothing to do with 5G, it's not made up, I am from another culture so don't understand, and worse the ones who think they can do what they want. I get angry at the ones who think they are beyond the rules and actually spread the virus to innocent people who have been doing the right thing. We have it here in Queensland again and it looks like it has spread from a few people who thought they could do as they please lying and crossing the border after leaving Victoria. Personally, I feel now as there is plenty of information out there and if people flaunt the rules and people get sick or worse die they should be made accountable with heavy fines, jail and charges of murder in the case of a death linked back to t
Aug 26, 20
I've had a lot of bosses, both male & female. Which do you prefer?
Maria B 89860
Had both, don't care what sex so long as they are fair and have no favourites whose work I end up doing as well as my own.
Jun 12, 24
What is your opinion on which martial arts class is best for a 13-year-old? My son wants to sign up for one, but there's so many to choose from. Which is worth to sign up to?
Andrew C 287196
There was a discussion on the radio the other day about kids "wanting" to do various activities, the parents paying for it, and then the kid quickly pulling out again ... sports, dancing, scouts / girl guides, horse riding, etc.
Before paying any full term / year fees (often non-refundable because you're taking up a spot and the classes cannot start again to catch-up a later fill-in), you should find somewhere that either offers pay-per-lesson prices or even gives a free trial. That way you can find out if the kids *really* wants to do it or not before paying out huge piles of money.
Apr 20, 24
Scientists have been studying what goes on psychologically and physically in fathers before and after having children for years. What do you think? What does becoming a father do to men? Do men who become dads change?
BLM
I don't have children. Don't know if men go thru psychologically and physically changes when they become a parent! However, the articles I have read (written by scientists) state that "Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents". Gay parents tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on the average, because gay parents chose to be (come) PARENTS.
Dec 28, 23
My answer would be no, just because you don t have kids doesn t mean you don t have friends or family that is looking forward to spending the holidays with you. I don t think parents should always be first in line, but I also don t think the person who has been there the longest should always get first pick either. Rotating is probably the most fair option. What do you think?
Claude H
No. There are too many laws now giving preference to everyone. We are all equal & should have equal rights.
Nov 27, 23
Assuming that NASA invited you to be part of the crew that next flies to the moon. Their task is to establish a permanent settlement on the moon. You would be required to stay on the moon for 12 months, after which time you would be returned safely to earth. Would you do it?
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considering no one has been there, then NO...Ask yourself..Has anyone been to the moon??? Since apparently 1969. Ask yourself this. Who filmed that moon walk? LOL LOL LOL . I am on a fence here
Nov 20, 23
Does it annoy you when people leave rubbish in the shopping trolley? Like the shopping trolley is the garbage. I found drink containers from a take-away and a paper in a shopping trolley, when the supermarket was busy and not many trolleys were available. A garbage bin had been provided at the front of the store, in a convenient location. What's next?
Jeneral
There are far more serious issues that concern me in this world than someone leaving rubbish in a trolley.
Oct 12, 23
How to deal with bullying and harassment in the work place? I've been at a job for 2 years with constant bullying from a couple coworkers.. Management doesn't do anything I just don't know what to do. Need this job yet being pushed to the edge. Some advice please :/
Neo
It is sad to say that though companies love to say how inclusive they are and how much they don't tolerate bullying that they do nothing when things are reported and even going higher up the chain of command does nothing. Your options are then:
1/ Report the matter to the government authority for action
2/ Tolerate it
3/ Resign
Not fair but this is life and it is sad to say nothing changes.
Sep 17, 23
Do you have a motto that you live by and practice on a daily basis? Feel free to share. It will be interesting to see what everyone has to say.
BLM
Live every day like it is going to be your last day above ground, because at some unknown point - it is going to be your last day above ground!
May 27, 23
Women who change their surname when they get married are subservient to men. I mean your maiden name is part of your identity. And to just throw it away willy-nilly, I think is disgraceful!
Metachair
I married and didn't change my last name. I keep my father last name and i am happy. My husband understood why i keep my last name is my father. In the end a last name is just a name. If you want to change or not its up to boths.
Aug 21, 20
City planning and quality of life are believed to go hand in hand. If you were to think about public transport infrastructure, road layouts or accessible leisure spots, what in your day-to-day life is affected by poor city planning, and how does it affect your quality of life?
Sandra C 12043
Too many apartment buildings going up in our area. We are close to the city and now the lovely old houses that are on larger blocks being torn down to replace with ugly apartment buildings. They will never last as long as these houses have and what is even harder to take is that all the lovely old trees are being cut down. It will soon be a concrete jungle. These buildings de-humanise the area and within a short time look dirty and shabby.
Apr 04, 23
The scariest dream I ever had was when I was staying alone at my Nan's house. Nana was being cared for by mum and dad at our house at the time, so it was just me on my own. From home, I had to catch 2 buses each way, whereas from Nan's I could walk to my school. I was staying there for a few weeks whilst I had exams on, so I could study in peace and not worry about being late to exams. I dreamt in extremely vivid detail that someone had broken into the...
Jewel
This one was definitely a nightmare...I ended up going back to live with my ex husband! I've had nothing to do with him for the last 25 years.
Feb 19, 23
Lots of people in the age 20-30 bracket are choosing to have an engagement ring that does not include a diamond, what could be the reason behind this trend? Cost? Straying from tradition?
merricat
Judging from the number of ads and commercials featuring diamonds, I would have to say that diamonds are still the preferred choice for engagement rings.
Jan 14, 23
You meet online. Everything seems fine, all the boxes are checked, and yet you are not getting your needs met. How do you have this awkward conversation. You can tell that the collateral damage to a long marriage that lacked real into me, you see, has left them lacking vulnerability. When do you leave?
Joe King
I left him as soon as I found out that he was not really a girl. However I have to admit that he was the prettiest girl at the party.
Dec 16, 22
I have recently started using the new Laundromat that has opened up down the shops. Wow, just like everything else, the prices have risen. It's now $6 for a small washing load and $8 for the larger machine. I have no idea what the dryers cost. Luckily, I only do a load of clothes and a load of linen once a fortnight. Do you think they are fair prices or too steep?
Tom S Qld
If you go to a laundromat once a week for 2 years
($8 x 52 wks x 2 = $832)
A good new washing machine will cost $800, then after 2 yrs the washes are free. The machine will probably last for 20 yrs.
If you go to a laundromat once a week for 20 years
($8 x 52 wks x 20 = $8320)
Buy a washing machine!
Dec 11, 22
"Oh my God!" came from blasphemy through to a shocking outburst about something really important to initials only to be used in general conversation about just about anything ... valueless. LOL were the initials of "Laugh Out Loud", a simple condensed form to show something was REALLY funny, now it too is sprinkled everywhere, meaningless and worthless. I went to the shops lol ... its like its like its like...no it is usually not like anything else ... it just...
Julie K 348980
Apropos your last sentence I heard today the new abbreviation is “mpox”.
A few years ago I heard of a woman who was mortified when she found out the LOL she put on a “with sympathy” card did not mean “lots of love”.
Nov 29, 22
If you could go back to when you were just starting out, what would you do differently, knowing now what you didn't know then. Would you marry the same person, buy your house somewhere different, have kids, go for more holidays or train in a different kind of work?
APB
Its a tricky one...you don't just know more now...you are probably quite a different person too...I don't know how I would get on with myself when I was 23....radically different to now....your life experiences have contributed a lot to who you are at the moment...if you tinker in the past you will be different in the present...its all connected and hopefully a learning experience
Nov 25, 22
We all know how tornados form, but why exactly? In my opinion ever since climate change happened a lot of stuff is now happening, but tornados has gone down a lot what I mean by that is not many tornados are being seen well in most area's they're not being seen as much why?
Pearlz
It's like everything else in nature, it changes. Some years we have lots of snow or frosty mornings. Some years we have lots of rain. Years of droughts and years of floods. Look back at history and you'll see Egypt had droughts then floods. It's just a natural cycle. However, when it comes to damage that is purely due to population. We have always had hail storms. I have photo's of me as a child holding huge hail stones, but back then there wasn't much damage. About 6 years ago a hail storm went through and our house fared pretty well but a new suburb that had just popped up and had 4 houses per quarter acre instead of 1 copped it badly. All you could see was blue tarps over roofs, and they were there for months with not enough tradesman and insurance companies trying to assess the damage. The storm was no worse than usual but there were far more homes than previously.
Sep 20, 22
Wanted to watch the Grand final of the women's European soccer cup 2022...not available on TV...even the goals not available on the various news services went to YouTube...some young guy took me along to Wembley...along with his two mates...up into the stands to really experience being there...and filmed all the best bits and the crowds around him...it was about the best TV coverage of a soccer match... I felt like I had really been there...that is all I...
Julie K 348980
In the 1950s and 60s we used to listen to the Saturday football (what is now AFL) on the radio. We thought all our Christmases had come at once when it was played – of course in black and white - on television.
Sep 01, 22
Like an accident or a close shave ? Were you at fault ? Or was it somebody else faults ?
mary c
Embarrasing..i was rushing to get a workvisit kit and left the Hospital car with the brake off- came back and it had rolled into a handrail. ThankGod it didn't hit anyone. Also left handbrake off when rushing our newborn pups into vets for checkup. Dented car and didn't want to tell hubby and managed to sneak it to panelbeaters and get it back next day fixed without him knowing. Er there's been a few other handbrake incidents too. I try to avoid parking on hills or slopes these days.
Aug 26, 22
The speed limits in Australia are far too draconian, if you stick to the mandatory speed limits when overtaking you would stand a good chance of being killed or involved in a head-on collision. Australians are not taught how to overtake and the law as it stands does not permit safe overtaking, if you overtake a lorry or a car that speeds up, and you have to exceed the speed limit you can and will be done for speeding, it appears the Police have no discretion or prefer to not use...
Hoop
As a motorbike rider, all drivers are the devil to me/us.. I am highly trained and always ride within my limits. I ride to the conditions. If I overtake or pass, I do it quickly and with great thought. I do not want to be anywhere near cars or trucks. Of couse this is said in hindsight, but bike riders know what I am talking about.
Aug 08, 22
When we first moved to our present home, we discovered a weird-looking plant called homalocladium platycladium. It is also known as a tapeworm plant or centipede plant, which describes it well. It has flat segmented branches instead of the usual rounded ones. Do you have any unusual plants?
Elizabeth J 447888
Last year I was wandering through Coles supermarket and saw a Stingray plant. It has big green, glossy leaves which are round with a long green tail - just exactly the shape of a Stingray. I just had to have it.
Jul 28, 22
Can you see changes in male behaviour around you? I'm talking about fake six-packs, calf implants, nose jobs and make-up. Do you know many Australian men taking grooming to the next level?
77ccusmc
Men have become more feminine. I personally don’t like it. We need men to teach the next generation of boys how to act like a man and treat women with respect.
May 19, 22
If you could only pick one food item to describe you, what would you choose? It could be anything like a type of beverage, a specific cereal brand or confectionery, a type of cake or biscuit or a fast food item, a fruit, a vegetable, a particular cut of meat or a type of dish for example. So what would you choose and why?
Maria B 89860
Lollies, a BIG bag of Mixed Lollies. I am strong willed and can resist buying them but once open the pack just like magic poof, they disappear!
Apr 23, 22
While music changed radically in the 1960's, the need to have funny lyrics and songs survived and thrived...aside from funny bands like the Bonzos and the Scaffold...bands from the Beatles to Madness to Ian Dury...all managed to write funny songs...why does everyone take themselves so seriously nowadays?...what ever happened to fun?
lippy loo
All these rap songs are so hard to understand or full of anger or foul language. Some may like it but who remembers any of these so called songs. Many of the 60's music is still played everywhere these days. Some are classics. There are a few songs these days which are good but it seems a lot are sung with nasally whiney voices and again hard to understand. If it is not sung in this fashion then we have to put up with women dressed skimpily and gyrating across the screens. I do not think there is much talent being shown
Apr 08, 22
When we think about rising the property market, we should think of our demand in our future generations. There s no point of increasing the prices of our rentals when we know it takes time to find people who want to move in the house, but if we low our price people will always work hard in order to pay the pills and to have food on the table
Jacq
Prices just crazy most aren't worth the money. Have to me a millionaire these days to rent or buy. We all aren't on politicians wages!
Apr 12, 22
Should we believe the weather forecaster when they always seem to be wrong? The only time they get it right is in the middle of a thunderstorm or cyclone. What do others think?
Kristina
They are almost always wrong. My dogs actually act funny right before we get the bad weather, as of lately I tend to depend on my dogs for bad weather. Weather stations are usually way off or the weather starts before their predictions.
Feb 27, 22
When they are in need or can not do something buy themselves ... I have been down a lot when someone helps me when I can not do something I fell like there is some hope in the world I hope for good things and what to do good things
Grommie
give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, give him a fishing line and he feeds himself forever...hand up not hand out
May 15, 21
Do you keep anything as a pet that's a bit different? I have lots of pets but I love my Green & Golden Bell Frogs
lys
This is probably off the subject, but I have a theory. lol When we went into lock down the air became cleaner (fewer cars on the road) and there was less rubbish around town. The birds started chirping around 4am every day (I wasn't the only one that noticed this). So now I feed the wild birds...well not so wild if you count the crows that call for me at my front door. I like to look after the crows because they are Aboriginal talismans...bossy bums lol I also feed a variety of other wild birds seagulls,wattle birds, different parrots etc. Nothing goes to waste. People probably think I am weird putting a fresh container of water and food scraps on my front lawn every day...but they clean it all up everyday LOL
Jan 23, 22
Do you buy clothing used? If yes, what is the best and worse thing about buying second-hand? If you do not, why do you choose new?
Pansyrhonda
I do, but not as much as before. The secondhand shops keep raising their prices, and sometimes not worth the price.
Jan 08, 22
Does anyone else feel as though time is speeding up? Or is it just my mother and I, who feel this way? It just seems like, one minute it's Monday, and, what seems like only 5 minutes later, it's Friday. (Well, maybe a little longer, but you get the drift). Love to hear your thoughts, on this one.
freckes
it is our perception of time that changes. you feel time is "flying by" as you get older. go back to your early years, ie about 6 to 10 years of age. your birthday, christmas, school holidays, easter, they all seemed to take forever to get there. it is all your age perception. ask a person in a convalescent home who lay in bed all day, bet their time goes very slowly
Dec 04, 21
Some people believe we should be teaching our kids more worthwhile life lessons like how to cook, sew, mend or even drive. Instead of making it too academically focused. What do you think?
Anneliese
Ha no. I remember doing all those life skills at school, but it still didn't compromise on other subjects. The amount of teens and adults I've worked with in recent years who can't do basic maths in their heads to work out the correct change to give was beyond shocking. I see that as (what should be) primary school level. I think that needs to be addressed. Also all the short hand texting is not helping with spelling and grammar.
Nov 24, 21
Since, the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second in a vacuum. If homo sapiens could close too moving that fast in real time, then would homo sapiens be moving faster then time? Could a homo sapiens outrun time and never aged?
Shannon H 68876
Never faster than time, and from your own perspective you would still age, but the universe around you would have accelerated greatly.
Nov 20, 21
We need to get out sometimes of the mood that we are into right now. Let's talk about 3 things that make you happy, no matter what are they. They could be a ray of sunshine in the morning or a piece of cake every week. Please, make it the easy way and explain why.
BLM
1. Yesterday is history (and you can not change history (or your past) - move on (or try to move on). 2. Tomorrow is a mystery (enjoy the slow unfolding of the mystery - since it will be an unique experience for every homo sapien on this planet). Besides, who doesn't enjoy a mystery revolving around themself everyday for the rest of their lives? 3. Today is a gift - that is why it is called the PRESENT - still - Who doesn't appreciate getting a PRESENT - every day for the REST of their lives (I know a lousy PUN - HAHA)? CONCLUSION: Being above GROUND - is still infinitely better then being planted in the GROUND!
Oct 12, 21
If you saw a fellow worker doing something wrong and breaking the rules, would you tell on that person? Not something like taking a pencil, but gross negligence of the rules we ALL have to follow.
Bex
I worked in a Nursing Home, where I witnessed an AIN pushing over a resident, calling him a stupid old man. I went straight to the Deputy to report it. She told me that I should be nice to this girl, because she was having a hard time at home. I was absolutely shocked that this could not only happen, but there were zero repercussions for someone who was supposed to be giving care to the frail, elderly residents.
Aug 31, 21
Does anyone notice weather changes in air pressure affecting their joints, aches and pains? A physio said there is anecdotal evidence people with certain conditions appear to act like a barometer. I know I have predicted rain when it was not on the radar.
The dog house
During cold weather my knees ache. Rarely both and walking is painful. I usually put on the stretch supports and this helps. Yet this cold weather my knees are fine. I have had one dry eye for a year now. I have tried many drops. Just recently I tried another more intensive drops recommended by the Pharmacist. I thought this is great my first night went very well. Next night I awoke with the same problem. Not as bad but who knows tonight. It is horrible when the whole eyelid sticks to the whole eye ball. Scary especially when it impairs your vision. Getting old is not pleasant.
Aug 08, 21
I've always felt sorry for smokers, they are demonised by everyone. Yet governments don't mind taking revenue from tobacco tax. What a pity smokers can't be treated like human beings instead of pieces of garbage.
Sandra C 12043
Now they are going to ban Vapes which are giving people the chance to come off cigarettes to vapes. I was a smoker for many years and thanks to Vapes I have weaned myself off nicotine after only 3 years of vaping.
I still vape but use no nicotine in the liquid.
Sep 13, 20
Australia has let people down who want to learn a trade or in agriculture. Employers found it expensive and hard to accommodate an apprentice who needs to attend college in the bosses time for long periods. In some trades there may only be one trades person who has employed an apprentice and without the apprentice the trades person cannot do his work as he has no assistance. Some of the training should be done in the time of the apprentice not the employer. Proper training...
Maria B 89860
We need to bring back the Technical Colleges we used to have that taught young people who preferred to work with their hands parallel with High Schools where young people's capabilities belong in the academic arena. Australia should be concentrating on advancing the schooling needs of our own young people and not investing in the education of overseas students who either go back and take their knowledge to their own country or stay and soak up the employment here leaving our qualified brilliant young people to what? Go on the pathetic dole and be labelled "dole bludgers". We need to think smart, act smart and we will have our own smarter home grown workforce. Keep it simple and keep it here.
Jul 25, 21
Live TV at one point dictated what we did and when...being able to record it... loosened that hold...but now...even the channels store their own content...and streaming from other sources makes live TV increasingly meaningless...it was seldom ever live in the first place...and you can get better live news elsewhere anyway...and earlier...is there any point in it being there anymore?...who watches it?
Maria B 89860
How can something "LIve" be dead? When we first got our TV, in the olden days, mainly used it for entertainment ie watching the flicks. It is not a member of our family like pets are. It is our servant to meet are needs which is not as luxurious as some. hank goodness for free to air it still serves us well.
Jun 18, 21
So before having a child I have seen mothers clubbing etc. Fathers doing same. After baby, mother compromise and stay home to look after but fathers continue with same life. Why is that the case and what can change that.
Lachelle B
We both worked til I decided to chuck in my job because I was sick of daycare spending more time with the kids than us. I was also earning more as a labourer than my partner in the foundry. I never wanted a night out clubbing and he stopped going to his Friday nights out with the boys after work. It wasn't about us anymore but our boys so our social lives were irrelevant. And he may wear the pants in the house but I'm the one that buys them! Lol!
May 20, 21
Politicians seem to be very much influenced by Big Corporation's these days. It's known that some have lobby groups that meddle in the politics of the major politicial party's. Issues such as climate change, LGBTQI Environment, Farming, Migration, Employment, Multi-Nationals, etc. It seems the ordinary person, rarely gets a look in, listened too. Those with the power and money do though! Should the BIG-CORPORATIONS be listened to, or...
Metachair
Fax is big business rules. To take out big business never will happen as the government is with them for the money they give them in front or in the back money. If you don't like big business go to small business and start buying from them. The old saying is big business make war not peace
Jun 11, 21
It is already one year late, nobody in Japan wants it ... nobody else can go ... it is still massively expensive ... what is the point?
Neo
We don't need ANY Olympics. Waste of time and money. If athletes consder this their job, then they can PAY to go to work like everyone else. If the International Olympic Committee want to have one, then they should PAY to set up a site dedicated to it and just hold it there forever, like a corporate headquarters. IOC is only interested in bribes. Why should countries have to bid for it? Where does this bid money go (backpockets of IOC along with any other bribes paid to them)
May 16, 21
Lottery is always a great way to win if your lucky but the question is it merely a money wasting exercise? Anybody share your thoughts with me on this
The dog house
I believe it is a waste of money. I know someone who spends $30 a week and others even more. Calculate that over a year and that could go towards a holiday or something you might need in the house. I prefer to work for what I have and manage my own expenses. Sometimes money can bring more issues than it is worth.
May 13, 21
Our existence is treated like a magic show....Covid 19 came just in time to delay anyone fixing Climate change...and everyone is VERY concerned about the huge quantities of plastics that are dumped and not recycled....NO-ONE is talking about mankind's obsession with concrete...billions of tons of waste concrete that won't be recycled and will NEVER break down...lets just put in the queue and only bring it up if everything looks like being fixed....
SUSIE W
just relax matey
as we say in Oz she'll be right mate.................
And surprisingly it often is !
May 09, 21
If you had the ability to see into the future -- say 10 years from today -- would you want to?
Lachelle B
Wrinkles, gravity causing body parts to droop south, hopefully grandkids and a smile with a few missing teeth, say Cheese :)
Mar 23, 21
What is it that helps a house feel like home? Is it the people you live with? is it the energy that is given off? Or is it the places you live around? What makes home, home to you?
BLM
I have syngenesophobia. I function (better) - alone and on the go (which is why I like traveling). In addition, have never called anywhere - home - just a place of residence - can not answer your QUESTION.
Mar 21, 21
Do you use Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or, even Google Pay? What about PayPal or other online banks? Do you feel they are safe? Will Cash be a thing of the past, like bartering? Rarely used and rarely accepted? What are your thoughts on this change that seems to be inevitable?
Maria B 89860
I can remember the feeling of satisfaction when we used to get paid in cash, kept a little for expenses, train or bus fares lunch money and paid board and the rest got put in the bank and it stayed in the bank. None of this direct deposit and losing track of how much gets withdrawn bit by bit for all and sundry to track where you spent what.
I only use PayPal to receive survey payments and am quick to transfer it to a real bricks and mortar bank account. Don't like the way the banking system is heading with all the online no face to face person contact ... not knowing who of what purpose your money is being used as it accumulates a pitance in interest.
Feb 09, 21
Should all children care be free for working parents. A lots of peoples pay a lots of money to put a child in day care. Some country give free or less money. Austria almost all day care needed are free. In some others country children have better place for child to go children care. So what do you think and why.
Lones
Stay home with your children, live within your means. If we didn’t try to keep up with joneses, appreciated the way our parents bought us up and appreciated that time that you miss from putting your children in care. Before you know it they are gone and you’re an empty nester. Why have children if you’re not going to nurture, and spend those precious years with them
Feb 27, 21
Swimming in the UK a few years back and I lost my sunglasses. Two weeks later at the same lakes a family member stepped on the same glasses, that's got to be one in a million
Grandma
I got my self esteem back after a broken marriage and then some bullying - no one pushes me around now.
Feb 18, 21
Why are so many people rude to supermarket staff. We are human too we have good days and bad days. We have things going on outside of work that we worry / stress about. It's not our fault something isn't in stock or has run out. We have zero control over what the company we work for does!
Fortuna
It's what I call the 'kicking the dog' principle. If they are having a bad day, they'll take it out on whoever is nearby. I didn't work retail, but I worked a job as a cleaner during day hours. I encountered a lot of rude, nasty people. Just consider the source.
Feb 04, 21
Whatever happened to cars being sold either new or used with a spare tire in the boot? What is a driver supposed to do if they get a flat tire when on a long trip? Are we all supposed to pay and have someone waste their time to fix the tire. If this is what is expected of drivers today, then why have a wheel brace and a jack in the boot for the sole purpose of changing a tire!
Pato Lo Duck
Just a thought, how many of you regularly check the air pressure in your spare tyre. A flat spare is the same as no spare..!!
Jan 16, 21
Have you seen how big strawberries are now? They look like they're on steroids. Fruit is seasonal, it's not meant to be eaten all the year around. All these preservatives and crap they throw into our foods is what is causing our food intolerance and gut issues
Neo
Food is tastiest when in season (that is why there are seasons). Preserving was invented so we could have fruit and vegetables out of season/stock up for winter/not waste a good growing season.
I believe lots of gut issues and intolerances go further back than just today's preservatives. Best health information is, and always has been "eat everything in moderation". Unfortunately, when women are pregnant, they are told by "experts" not to eat this or that while they are pregnant and this is the first stop to helping the eliminated food become recognised as an allergen to the immune system of the forming foetus. These people then "breast feed" for the best of their child but still eliminate these foods for health reasons so, by the time the food is introduced to the child, the child's natural immune response is "this should not be in my body and needs to be attacked" (allergic reaction)
Aug 24, 20
The only reason governments won't legalise cannabis is because big pharma will take a huge hit. It's all about money. Alcohol kills more people than weed ever will, that is a certainty.
roger b 167654
Tobacco and Alcohol do more damage but collect a lot of taxes - at least you'll get the tax going to the govt. instead of drug dealers. It is a complicated issue and deserves more than just a simple yes or no.
Aug 11, 20
Trying to maintain a certain standard of beauty is tough, especially after thirty. There is so much societal pressure on women without having to look at photoshopped images of bodies that are unattainable. And they wonder why so many women have eating disorders. The mind boggles!
MargT
We should all be proud of who we are and what we look like. Forget the Airbrushing and be proud!!
Marg T
Nov 13, 20
In July 2020, a 56-year-old woman posed for Sports Illustrated and I think that is an amazing step forward. Beauty in men and women doesn't expire at a certain age. Sexy doesn't discriminate. Do you agree?
Lachelle B
Not bothered. Models don't influence my decision to buy something because I know I look nothing like them and their products will still make me look nothing like them! Next.......
Oct 03, 20
I love my work. So I can understand people wanting to continue their passions after winning millions. But people who continue on in dead-end jobs (that they hate) a week after winning the jackpot should have their winnings taken off them.
JoeB
Rubbish! You need a bit of time to get your wits together and the best way to do that is to stay a normal as you can. Give yourself space to realise the enormity of it
Sep 23, 20
I work. I function. I go to the gym. I eat healthy. But I consume a bottle of red wine a night. Is this normal or could I be a functioning alcoholic?
Grandma
If you HAVE to drink that much every night you most definitely have a problem and need to get help or be strong enough to not buy it in the first place.
Sep 10, 20
The cost of living has really impacted hard on so many families as we head into Christmas In my small family we are only spending money on gifts for children and have done so for a couple of years. Do you still buy gifts for adults or only children?
BLM
I don't have a child or children. I don't give gifts to a child or children on Christmas Day (which is a pagan holiday). I was raised an agnostic and became an atheist. I didn't give or receive Christmas Day gifts as a child, and I don't give or receive Christmas Day gifts as an adult. La vie est une garce et ensuite tu meurs - La vie est courte - Pourquoi perde du temps avec des croyances religieuses stupides!
Dec 02, 25
Vacations can be a chance to take a break from, not just work, but typical food routines, too. That can lead to weight gain, but it's probably water weight, not fat, a dietitian said. Weight gained after a vacation is nothing to stress about and is completely normal. What would you say? Is it normal to gain 2kg on holiday?
Andrew C 287196
You shouldn't buy all that duty free booze and chocolates, then your luggage wouldn't be 2kg heavier coming home. \ud83d\ude09
Dec 03, 25
My fiance and I moved interstate last year and the whole move from deciding we were going to do it to actually doing it properly too around two months. How long do you think you would take?
misfortune8
Don't even talk about moving! I hope I die where I'm living now, just so I don't have to deal with moving again!
Sep 17, 25
Maybe it's just me, but have you found that when you order some kit set furniture like bunk beds, or shelving units etc. You get MOST of what you need? And usually there are some missing bolts, or the joints don't quite line up etc, what has been your experience? Also, do you try to send it back, or just figure it out and make it work??
Marcopelo
Moi j ai toujours eu des boulons de trop alors je posais la question si j avait oubli\u00e9 quelque chose.
Apr 03, 25
There are so many different superstitions for example Friday the 13th, opening an umbrella inside, black cats, walking under ladders, breaking a mirror, throw salt over your shoulder and knock on wood. Are you a superstitious person? What are your thoughts?
Pink
Not really, but I do love my black cats they make me happy\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\ude3b\ud83d\udc08\u200d\u2b1b
Sep 19, 24
Checkout aisle and impulse Items designed to give you another opportunity to purchase. While you are waiting in line, you look over and see some candy or gum. There are also magazines and other items at the checkout. This is a prime spot for stores to sell impulse items. What are your thoughts? How do stores get us to buy more?
***...***
Don't get sucked in. It's a mind game. Your mind is the decider in the end, you decide to purchase that on a whim. Then the market wins because they got your money. I never impulse purchase, and It's like ads, I mute ads so I do not buy into that crap
Jan 24, 24
I know there is the daddy s little girl theory and that no boy will ever be good enough, but what about sons. I know we want our children to be happy, but do we watch for flaws, expecting that she too will not be good enough for our sons?
BLM
Did not have a girlfriend when I lived with my mom (cannot answer your question). I became a runaway when I finished junior high school and when I started dating females - I never brought a female home to meet my mom because I never when back home.
Dec 11, 23
If you take a look back in history, carrying a few extra pounds was a sign of wealth because rich people were the only ones that could afford fattening food. Fast forward to 2020 and junk food is cheaper than healthy food and poor people are fatter than rich people. One would assume if we were to raise the price of junk food exponentially. Our health would improve. Thoughts?
James
no, i limit my intake a lot now, sick of everything going up. Also sick of do gooders raising prices of fuel, power, water, cigarettes, alcohol because its better for me or the planet.
But if it make you feel better about your intake, roll your next burger up in a tight ball, and stick it up your bum!
Aug 27, 20
Growing your own food can be cheaper and healthier. With the rising cost of produce, many of my family and friends started growing more produce. I myself grow a few things which I find taste better as there is no need for insecticides/chemicals. Have you tried growing your own produce?
LindaB
We moved to a rural property - a year ago tomorrow, actually - and since then I have grown potatoes, kumara (sweet potatoes for those outside NZ), NZ yams, carrots, cauli, broccoli, capsicums, corn, onions (red and brown), spring onions, pumpkins, beans, snowpeas (mange tout), leeks, cabbages (red and savoy), spinach, silverbeet, swede, daikon radish, beetroot, garlic, rhubarb, courgettes (zucchini), several varieties of tomatoes and herbs and attempted eggplant (aubergine) but was unsuccessful with those as I planted them too late in the season. We have also harvested feijoas, lemons, limes, mandarins and peaches from trees that were already established on the property. We also have chickens for eggs. I have made several batches of pasta sauce, tomato relish, peach jam, onion marmalade and feijoa chutney. I also make my own Irish soda bread, naan bread and focaccia. We are loving the flavours of fruit and veges fresh from the garden and are looking to add more gardens so we can grow more produce.
Jul 14, 23
When did publishers think that magazines should have articles printed on coloured backgrounds? These last few years it's been rife. Perhaps they're in cohorts with opticians because its practically impossible to read and may be causing eye problems - dark brown background printed with black writing or pink pages printed with yellow writing.It may look pretty and 'now', but if you can't read it, what's the point of publishing it. Do others have this problem?
hiasprdude
Magazines have already or will soon join the ranks of rotary phones, fax machines, buggy-whips and spats. Buhbye!
Jun 23, 23
Tell us what you think about the subject? Will it drive efficiencies in society, or could it cause more harm than good?
dragonlady66
I think that we/ the scientific community needs to slow down on the AI field, everything these days has gone far too fast and the young people need to realize that they are missing out on a lot of the "old ways"
Jun 05, 23
As a person who doesn't own my own vehicle, this is something I struggle with as I'm job hunting. I notice a lot of companies say: "must have full G license with own vehicle." I see that I'm qualified for the job and can take public transport, but am unable to apply to the job since I don't have a vehicle. Even though I have my G2, I can't afford a vehicle right now. I find it unfortunate that I have to miss out on job opportunities because of this. If certain...
ShawneeBaby
You don\u2019t say why you need your own transportation. There may be a lot more going on at the company than just getting there.
Jun 04, 23
We have red light cameras. Some people on roundabouts don't watch out for traffic and drive straight through, some even speed, all this without looking. I've had to use the brakes a number of times.
allin62131125152127
no, they should place a hit man at each roundabout and shoot all those bad drivers with a squirt gun full of indelible pink ink,,,,\ud83d\ude01
Mar 30, 23
Do you buy your meat from a supermarket or a dedicated butchery? I recently heard that lots of in-house butchers were being laid off from supermarkets. It made me fell a tad guilty for buying my meat from supermarkets for about the past 30 years. So I decided I would find a local butcher and do my shopping from there in the future. To my great surprise the entry door was plastered with ads for jobs, full time, part-time or casual. Perhaps my feeling of guilt was not...
Tammie S 1220201
Supermarkets have 'meat cutters' not butchers. Butchers start with thr whole animal. There aren't alot of true butchers around anymore
Feb 23, 23
How much do you think the content of your dreams is actually significant? I have heard that if someone appears in your dreams, that they are thinking of you. I don t actually see how this can be true, but a lot of people do believe this. Why or why not do you believe that dreams actually have meaning?
Pato Lo Duck
What I can't understand is how I can dream things that I have never seen before. Complex machines or equations I have no hope of understanding in real life. Places I have never been to before in exquisite detail. People I have never met... It is all quite strange...
Feb 01, 23
What is it like to become bald? Do you happen to know people who've experienced baldness? Do they change how they date and socialise? Would you treat or accept the hair loss?
Nan
My fathers hair was receding and he said that his brain needs more room and pushed the hair out of the way.
Oct 20, 22
If you grew up in a fairly cold and wet place....holidays involved going somewhere hot dry and sunny ... palm trees, beaches ... but living in a subtropical climate ... holidays involve the cold and snow ... somewhere DIFFERENT from what is usual, and that makes most of the planet an ideal tourist destination for someone. What do you think?
John Smith Very-Old
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen, to hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow ...
Nov 14, 22
With house prices continuing to rise, are units a reasonable alternative and are there any advantages?
diane c QLD
units have their down side, as no gardens for people loke me i like a garden. And a house you can please yourself ,myself i enjoy growing vegies and pottering around the garden.
Oct 28, 22
I have a very large backyard pool with all the required fencing and surrounds. The pool inspector visited our house, and it did not pass inspection because of a spindly, scraggy shrub outside the fence the first time that inspection cost $350, the final inspection we passed another $200 paid. We also replaced one fence that was deemed pool safe a few years ago, but is now longer deemed safe. We will have to pay to have the pool inspected all over again in 3 years time...
JoLongLegs
we had an outdoor spa and had to do the same thing, the cost was getting ridiculous, so we pulled it out and filled it in.
Sep 15, 22
On December 23rd 2019 I turned my television off, and it hasn't been turned on since. I haven't watched TV for over 2 and a half years. People are genuinely surprised by that and often ask why. I lob the question "why should I?" right back, and they are stumped. Here's your chance to help them out. What benefits does watching TV provide?
Sha
For entertainment, relaxing with your loved ones, keeping up with global news or just helps with boredom/loneliness especially for those living by themselves.
Sep 04, 22
Seems you can't speak your mind, but you sure can sing about it, what are your favorite protest songs, Ohio by Neil Young, not sure animals by Pink Floyd is a protest song, but they sure have a crack at big business in that one
DrSuz
Just read this news and it's a great song: Pink Floyd have reunited to record their first new material in 28 years, a protest song against the Ukraine war.
Hey Hey, Rise Up! features David Gilmour and Nick Mason alongside long-time Floyd bassist Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards.
Aug 05, 22
Many people claim that they meet the "right" person at the wrong time. However, if this person is indeed your true soulmate, is there such a thing as a wrong time to meet them? If they are the one, then shouldn't any time be perfect?
BLM
I don't understand the question (because I have a (horrible) tendency to ignore theoretical considerations) - however, sex is definitely the answer!
Jun 21, 22
Falling prey to a con artist can be a humiliating and often expensive exercise. Many cons end in costly court cases, even imprisonment, and that's just for the victims. The perpetrators often appear to be charismatic and charming, but they re far more likely to be narcissistic risk-takers who revel in power and control. Have you ever met anyone of such charismatic and complex character?
BLM
My ex-wife is charismatic and charming (still CUTE and still has a BODY (not a good foundation for a marriage) - which is still amazing since my ex-wife is eleven years older than me - still a SCAM ARTIST (Does a tiger lose its' stripes as it gets older?) - I guess we all play the FOOL (I know I did) at some point in our Lifes (and your money is going to part from you under suspicious circumstances while you are playing the FOOL). I guess the TRICK is not to make the same mistake twice in your lifetime (easily said - harder to accomplish)!
Jun 20, 22
Everyone seems to be trying to do other peoples work...the local supermarket wants you to get a home loan from them...the power company want to sell you broadband....the insurance company wants to sell you roadside assistance....Apple wants to make cars...the roadside assistance wants to be a bank...what's going on here?...any ideas?
beauty pa rin
I am getting sick of all of them...they have no specialization really except GREEDS GALORE.......at the expense of us
All....
May 24, 22
Trainers became fashionable in the late 1970s you had the cool looking shoe mounted on a bed of what looked a lot like silicone...and then a hard wearing sheet of sole with grip marks on the bottom...you bounced around, you walked on air, I could work 16-hour shifts in a kitchen on concrete floors and my feet were fine...these would always last at least a year...and a lot more........now they look "cooler"...more colours, more styles....most give you "firm" support or...
IdentifyAs
That's called MARKETING. I have some Sketchers I have been wearing for years, I pop them in the wash. All these trendy shoes are for those woke people who want to make a statement..hey look at me I'm exercising and boo hoo to you old fat idiots. All you do is see how the shoes feel on your feet. I always look for specials. There only thing after having three kids it is not worth buying cheapo Kmart school shoes for your kids. They didn't last a term and the soles just fell off. I go to clearance shops that have premium leather school shoes at a much lower price.
Mar 02, 22
Does winning the lottery really change your life for the better? Do you know anyone who did win a big won? What was the biggest win you've had so far?
freddie
I would start my own survey company and have loads of fun dishing out low points to mugs doing surveys.
Feb 01, 22
Adventures sometimes may represent silly troubles, sometimes great fun, always desirable and always bring some people experience that can take them out of their comfort zone. Share your best adventure. Are you adventurous? How often are you looking for adventures in your everyday life?
Rockchi
i am not an adventurous but travelling to Thailand. The biggest thrill and adventure was visiting the buddist site where i got to sit and pat numerous full grown tigers.Scary and euphoric at the same time
Jan 16, 22
Hey I m a bit of an introvert and really didn t mind lockdown! Of course no one wants COVID but should we have an annual compulsory lockdown to reset ourselves for up to a week every year? I d like to know how many people would like there to be a statutory lockdown period of a week each year to reset ourselves and spend time with our families.
Diana0777
If you want to lock yourself down for 3 days, then go ahead, knock yourself out! BUT don't force it upon those that don't want to participate. There has been too much loss of freedoms and too many restrictions! I used to LOVE the free country we once lived in, the freedom that our ancestors fought and died for!
Nov 19, 21
Interesting things like a list of all the personal goals you want to achieve, accomplish & your dreams & Inspirations you want to fulfil. Life & living experiences you wish to experience before you die.eg. Travel adventures or achievements to conquer etc.
mary c
Bucket lists scare me but I would like to volunteer at the SPCA, help at a Soup kitchen, Food bank, do things that are selfless and for people that i don't know. Now that i have written this i am going to have to come through...
Nov 01, 21
In Australia...1 kg of sugar always cost $1....for a really long time....then a few years ago...it went up to $1.09...and finally $1.10...OK...three weeks ago all new supplies of sugar are now $1.60...no natural disasters...no explanation and absolutely no apology from anyone...I've told people and they say it doesn't matter and why am I complaining...am I the only person to have noticed this?...and does everyone else think that this is quite normal?....if they did that...
Frank N
Hopefully people will just use less sugar. I cut out sugar around 12 years ago and I'm much better for it.
Aug 19, 21
Last night I let the dog out and the air was so sickening. During my sleep I was woken up by a blocked nose and the smell from outside had seeped into my room. I could not sleep so I got up for a cup of tea instead. I felt better and was able to breath easier. This happens nearly every month. Why I have no idea. Why not every night? Does this happen in your area?
Stevi Wonder
Investigate Suzy. Could be a factory near by. It could be anything? See if other people in your community or neighbourhood are noticing the same smell. Once you can identify where the smell is coming from, then you can contact your local council & see if they can do anything about fixing the problem. Good luck in your investigation Suzy.
Jul 18, 21
Happy with your little digital assistant at home?...you probably need to be...because it has all your data and it is very very difficult to remove it...want to upgrade?...you will need to smash it to pieces...or the next person who buys gets all your stuff too!....why?
'smee,SWQ!
I don’t use any digital assistant - I've managed for the last 60 odd years without one and think my "grey matter" is all the better off for it! (I also no not use "spell check" or calculators!)
Jul 15, 21
I don't think that people are too different between all the various states in Australia...and I think that this applies in the USA as well. I don't understand why Queenslanders cannot buy alcohol in a supermarket ... or why Victorians can buy certain drugs in theirs ... is driving at 110 only the best speed in certain states..and in others it is set at 100?.....there is really very little difference between us...it IS just one country...why can't we just have one...
Hohum
Haha, it's simple really, It depends how much revenue the various states need. For example, if not enough people break the speed limit at 110 then reduce it to 100 etc.
Jul 02, 21
Do you celebrate the person's life or grieve over the loss of that person?
Phyrephly
have a friend who was visiting a cemetery and said she saw a tombstone that read: "beneath this sod lies another"
Apr 18, 21
I so enjoyed Emma Kate's recent discussion on favourite songs for her playlist and then started thinking about the first cassette tape i ever bought- which was in the 80s. It was Human League. I was a student at a Technical Institute and was living away from home for the first time and in a Halls of residence. Having my music cassette player going was great and i remember friends making those mix tapes with some many great songs on them.
BLM
I was too busy dealing with survival issues (and childhood physical abuse issues) in the early stages of my life - I just can not remember!
Apr 07, 21
A lot of my neighbors, here in the States, have "Ring" doorbells installed. Or, another type of technology to replace their "doorbells". Another thing, many have so many gadgets, from speakers to their light fixtures being operated through the internet. It s like a spy organization cinematic plot, from earpieces to hidden cameras on one's bow tie. It's incredible, yet very impersonal. What are your thoughts on these Technological Devices?
JoeB
It can be good for your security but it can also be highly invasive. Care needs to be taken with your liberty. On a lighter side one time when we were in a holiday home my friends wife was on dinner duty when the power failed and the stove went off, she said bugger and just put it in the microwave....AND??? Lol.... I laughed so much she biffed a sausage at me. Too much reliance on modern technology can be hazardous...lol
Mar 16, 21
I used to assume when I saw a woman in gym wear/activewear, that she was off to the gym. Only to discover, it was a fashion trend. How did this happen? Is society on a downward slide? I prefer to dress elegantly but each to their own I guess.
APB
How did it happen?.....it was a gradual process, starting in the 1970's when gay men started wearing trainers when they had no intention to do any training...that quickly spread to the whole population...then we had "girl power" which meant the only way to be equal to men was to wear your bra on the outside and wander around half naked...this has now filtered down to the general population...it can be a blessing or a curse depending on how much fat is crammed into very small quantities of a semi see through stretch material....each to their own....
Nov 23, 20
Now a days we rely on technology too much. But is it good to have so many? Do you think we relay on them too much that if we take them all away we will be lost and wont be able to function?
darsol
I think we rely on it way too much,back in 1859 there was major disruotion due to a sloar flare.it wiped out the worlwide telegraph system,When,its not if but when,imagine what it would be like,every electrical circuit fried,no communications,no power,no pumpimg stations,planes falling from the sky,you have already seen how people reacted to the china virus emptying shelves,imagine how it will be when this happens,every man for himself,they estimate it would take 10 years and trillions of dollars to just get US back to normal,if anyone is interested heres a link to the carrington event
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Event#:~:text=The%20Carrington%20Event%20was%20a,largest%20geomagnetic%20storm%20on%20record.
Dec 28, 20
I notice when people disagree, emotions are at an extreme. Which is another reason why I try to disagree with civility. Why do you believe it is so difficult for people to disagree without resorting to name-calling or simply throwing out insults?
APB
A lack of intelligence and comprehension, add a poor vocabulary, as a good starting point ...then add a total lack of empathy, blind conviction and extreme arrogance...racial hatred is just the icing on the cake really...isn't it?...none of it is necessary and it makes me sad.
Jan 07, 21
The other day a woman told me that she feels insulted when a man opens a door for her. My jaw literally hit the floor. She believes men open doors because they think women are incapable. Can you believe it? Opening the door for someone is about having impeccable manners. I open the door for both men and women. The world has gone mad. But thank goodness chivalry isn't dead.
Hachi
It doesn't fall into the "sexist" category at all! A man opening a door for a woman is delightful (and kinda sexy!).
Aug 10, 20
Since yesterday, there is a new and improved Survey Center on Rewardia This upgraded version has a few features, introducing: - Ranking system from 1 to 5 stars - Tool "Sort" were you can organize surveys by Type, Rank, Points and Time - Surveys History - Members can claim missing points directly from the Center, using section "Not Completed" at My Surveys History What do you think about this new Survey Center?
JoeB
It’s OK but what they really need to work on is removing surveys that have been completed or disqualified
Oct 21, 20
I may be wrong about this. But I think men believe if they pay for dinner, they are entitled to sex. So I usually offer to pay for both meals or go Dutch, to hold on to my power. But I know a lot of women EXPECT men to pay, which is also wrong. What are your thoughts on this? Who should pick up the bill?
darsol
i think if you date a man that expects sex after paying your dating the wrong type of man,before i married and dated women,if i asked them out i paid,not once did i expect anything in return.
Nov 06, 20
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