Why is it.................? - Page 83

MITCHAY · 17-11-2023, 09:35 PM

Thanks mate for that. I was thinking about buying another weed and feed. This one was the Scotts but Yates has usually been more effective. I have Couch grass here in Canberra. I'll take any tips because the only pleasure I have is it's big enough to need a mower. My mum does whatever she does with the plants, I really don't give a ****

Sprintey · 17-11-2023, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

Why is it that it you pull up at a KFC hundreds of kilometres from the ocean and there’s seagulls in the carpark?

They follow the chips.

MITCHAY · 17-11-2023, 10:23 PM

There are seagulls in Canberra. Massively outnumbered by the pigeons though

We have a massive rabbit problem at the moment too. And govco is finally going to gas the warrens and air rifle them

roKWiz · 18-11-2023, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

And govco is finally going to gas the warrens and air rifle them

Starting at Capital Hill would be a good idea.

marty351 · 18-11-2023, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Starting at Capital Hill would be a good idea.

And then some.

Citroënbender · 18-11-2023, 11:37 PM

…That 10:30PM is apparently OK for a prospective customer to text message you about service work?

**DFB FGXR6** · 18-11-2023, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

…That 10:30PM is apparently OK for a prospective customer to text message you about service work?

I used to have one of those.

**mad2** · 19-11-2023, 11:23 AM

that now and then you find a seller on marketplace .... that says yep still for sale ..... then when you ask where pickup is .....

You sent
Hello, is this still available?

Michael
Yes, are you interested?

You sent
yes

Michael
I am away today but back in Geelong tomorrow live in Leopold

You sent
no probs as i'm out as well [sent while out at heaven yesterdy]

last night
You sent
let me know when & where.

this morning
Michael
In Geelong now pick up is Leopold

You sent
but where in leopold?

Michael
Geelong

You sent
where in leopold - actual pickup address needed

Michael Angelo
Were are you coming from

You sent
i'm just down the road from leopold at newcomb.

still waiting to find out the pickup address!.

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 22-11-2023, 12:48 PM

Why is it that Black Friday sales rarely seem to be happening on Black Friday anymore? They seem to be getting earlier and earlier. Soon we'll have pre-Black Friday sales, and pre-pre-Black Friday sales as the retailers all try and beat each other to get their wares advertised 'cheap' before their competitors.

ford71V8 · 22-11-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0

Why is it that Black Friday sales rarely seem to be happening on Black Friday anymore? They seem to be getting earlier and earlier. Soon we'll have pre-Black Friday sales, and pre-pre-Black Friday sales as the retailers all try and beat each other to get their wares advertised 'cheap' before their competitors.

Yep, looks more like Black November.
However I picked up a cheap WahWah and 32" monitor without the concern of browsing for deals on a single busy day.

Citroënbender · 22-11-2023, 02:27 PM

What brand, the pedal?

ford71V8 · 22-11-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

What brand, the pedal?

Dunlop CryBaby.
Just saw its been marked down another $15.

Jumped too fast.
I was watching a car youtube channel not long ago.
Guy was using a jumpstart pack and was raving about this one over the other 6 he has tried.
Wanting one, I googled the brand, browsed a bit and bought online before his video finished.
At the end of the video he offered a link and a $10 discount

Citroënbender · 22-11-2023, 03:17 PM

The old dual mode Schaller wah pedal is worth seeking out as an augment to your collection. Quite different to the CryBaby.

**mad2** · 22-11-2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mad2

that now and then you find a seller on marketplace .... that says yep still for sale ..... then when you ask where pickup is .....

You sent
Hello, is this still available?

Michael
Yes, are you interested?

You sent
yes

Michael
I am away today but back in Geelong tomorrow live in Leopold

You sent
no probs as i'm out as well [sent while out at heaven yesterdy]

last night
You sent
let me know when & where.

this morning
Michael
In Geelong now pick up is Leopold

You sent
but where in leopold?

Michael
Geelong

You sent
where in leopold - actual pickup address needed

Michael Angelo
Were are you coming from

You sent
i'm just down the road from leopold at newcomb.

still waiting to find out the pickup address!.

no Fnn reply so missus said leave some seller feedback..

which surprisingly i can ¿!

Syndrome · 22-11-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0

Why is it that Black Friday sales rarely seem to be happening on Black Friday anymore? They seem to be getting earlier and earlier. Soon we'll have pre-Black Friday sales, and pre-pre-Black Friday sales as the retailers all try and beat each other to get their wares advertised 'cheap' before their competitors.

Because it is a stupid marketing concept imported from USofA. In that part of the world there is a lull after Thanksgiving but before Christmas which is where the black Friday, which is not on the 13th, sale occurs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)

Interceptor · 28-11-2023, 01:55 PM

Why is it that in 2016 I could get a parcel shipped from one side of the US mainland to the other in 36 hours with almost real time tracking along the way with the US postal service, yet 7 years later Australia post takes 3.5 days to get an express post package from Bendigo to Melbourne?

And..... Why is it that Australia Post still gets to whinge about how their business is in decline?

roKWiz · 28-11-2023, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Why is it that in 2016 I could get a parcel shipped from one side of the US mainland to the other in 36 hours with almost real time tracking along the way with the US postal service, yet 7 years later Australia post takes 3.5 days to get an express post package from Bendigo to Melbourne?

And..... Why is it that Australia Post still gets to whinge about how their business is in decline?

Thank you, Almed Fahour.

Syndrome · 28-11-2023, 07:48 PM

Why is it when a female asks you to smell something it smells good?

Citroënbender · 28-11-2023, 08:40 PM

Sure your blood flow isn’t diverted if that’s the case?

Have had plenty of discussions around food in the fridge “I don’t know if it’s still OK; what do you think?” And something definitely doesn’t smell good.

Tonz · 28-11-2023, 09:08 PM

2 options for the food in the fridge taste test is
1 wheather you get gastro the next day.
2 the dogs walk away from it

marty351 · 29-11-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonz

2 options for the food in the fridge taste test is
1 wheather you get gastro the next day.
2 the dogs walk away from it

As for dogs, we had a Jack Russell hoover. She was accidentally fed some off dog food that made her quite ill for a couple of hours. Unbeknownst to the rest of us a little pile of that temporary illness remained in the garden to which she merrily hoovered again.

Interceptor · 30-11-2023, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Why is it that in 2016 I could get a parcel shipped from one side of the US mainland to the other in 36 hours with almost real time tracking along the way with the US postal service, yet 7 years later Australia post takes 3.5 days to get an express post package from Bendigo to Melbourne?

And..... Why is it that Australia Post still gets to whinge about how their business is in decline?

Australia post received the parcel at 3:36pm on the 23rd, 10AM on the 30th, it is STILL in Tullamarine where it hasnt moved since early on the 27th

So much for express post. Excuses, excuses, excuses.

Tonz · 30-11-2023, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Australia post received the parcel at 3:36pm on the 23rd, 10AM on the 30th, it is STILL in Tullamarine where it hasnt moved since early on the 27th

So much for express post. Excuses, excuses, excuses.

had the same couple of weeks ago.
checked at 9AM still at Tullamarine, 2:45pm delivered to my door

LG17 · 30-11-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Australia post received the parcel at 3:36pm on the 23rd, 10AM on the 30th, it is STILL in Tullamarine where it hasnt moved since early on the 27th

So much for express post. Excuses, excuses, excuses.

24th November for me and still sitting there...

Interceptor · 02-12-2023, 02:56 PM

Why is it that businesses will have an after hours contact number, when nobody ever answers it?

**DFB FGXR6** · 02-12-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Why is it that businesses will have an after hours contact number, when nobody ever answers it?

Because they are already on the pi.s by the time someone calls, so they don't answer.

marty351 · 02-12-2023, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Because they are already on the pi.s by the time someone calls, so they don't answer.

This I can attest.
Though more calls were made in the morning. One memorable call was a tradie locked out of a building site because the day before the construction co went into receivership and didn't bother to tell them.

roKWiz · 03-12-2023, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Because they are already on the pi.s by the time someone calls, so they don't answer.

Hello, is that the Goat Island Golf Club.............. what time do you open ?

Syndrome · 03-12-2023, 10:58 AM

Why is it there are many Rom-Coms of guys trying to get laid but hardly any of women trying to get laid?

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 03-12-2023, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Why is it there are many Rom-Coms of guys trying to get laid but hardly any of women trying to get laid?

Probs coz, traditionally, they were mostly written by men and the studio execs were men?