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Not working for me, either. Too early maybe?

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Faulty P xel on [iOS] Free - HappyCow (Vegan Food Near You) (Was $5.99) @ Apple App Store

Don't kid yourself, Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he'd eat you and everyone you care about!...

If I had to guess, I'd say the restaurant app that used a cow for its logo either specialised in dairy products or hamburgers. I suppose...

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ksama0079 on LAMY Pens from $9.98 to $47.90 + Delivery (Free Shipping with Catch Club) @ Catch

The other Aussie ink company is Van Dieman's - much cheaper than Oster. The people saying "Waterman" are right if you're just looking for...

Elwes commented on [Qld, NSW, SA, Vic] Carl's Jr $.24.95 Family Deal: 4 Burgers, 4 Small Drinks, 4 Small Fries, 2 Sundaes, 2 Cookies (via My Carl's
I've never seen a Carl's Jr in Australia. I had no idea we had them here! Now all they have to do is open up in a different state and call...

Impossible! With lyrics like, "I'm interested in things", that song will never be beat.

Elwes commented on What Milk Are You Buying from Colesworth?
Norco. It's a co-op.

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docians on Waterman Graduate Allure Fountain Pen, Red Lacquer $21.19 + Delivery (Free with Prime & $49 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU

Mine didn't come with one but you can get a dirt cheap converter, as it takes International Standard cartridges.

Elwes commented on Waterman Graduate Allure Fountain Pen, Red Lacquer $21.19 + Delivery (Free with Prime & $49 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU
I have one of these (in black). It doesn't look as fancy as some others but writes really well. Those Aus prices are correct but way...

That's correct, the word is "tak" in Danish, which has evolved into the English word "ta". It's a perfectly cromulent English word, albeit...

bâtard = bastard bastide = small country house

Elwes commented on La Bastide French Pâté $6.99 @ ALDI
I have it on good authority (from a French person living in Oz) that this is completely authentic. Maybe not the top of the range that...

I believe it's mainly in the North of England, because of the Danish influence centuries ago. (The Danish word is "tak".)

How is it lazy? It means exactly the same thing. If you're implying that it's some sort of abbreviation, it's not. It's just a dialect word...

Elwes commented on Woolworths ½ Price: Large Butter Croissant 10pk $4.50, Picante Mexican Dips 170g $2.25, Toblerone Gift Box 608g $15 + More
Every time croissants are cheap at Woolies, they're sold out before I can get there. They get OzBargained! This week I'm going to have to...

Used daenixxx Mine https://wn.nr/KTDPJU

Elwes commented on No November Shop Small in 2020?
Are we going to get the higher redemption rate for points that normally follows Shop Small? (It's not as though we'll be using them for...

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TonyBaloney on 20% off Montblanc Compatible Refills X2 for $15.16, X5 for $31.96 + Free Shipping @ The Refill Spot

Those are sound investments! If the bank repossesses your house because you spent all your money on extravagant luxuries, at least you can...

Elwes commented on 20% off Montblanc Compatible Refills X2 for $15.16, X5 for $31.96 + Free Shipping @ The Refill Spot
I doubt many OzBargainers own a Mont Blanc but, yeah, if they did, I suppose they would put generic refills in them.

Elwes commented on Win a La Marzocco Linea Mini & Coffee Bundle Worth $6,650 from Ever Coffee Roasters
Used Larkinspace Mine https://swee.ps/oIaeA_diQJRuz

Elwes commented on What's Your Pick for Advent Calendars This Year?
Anthon Berg and Royal des Lys make advent calendars of liqueur chocolates. But they're a bit hard to find so I don't buy either of them, I...

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Danstar on A Bread Knife That Is Very Cheap to Buy but Is Known for Good at Cutting Bread and Lasting Years

I've got a few of these. They come very sharp and stay sharp longer than most other cheap knives. But they're not long enough to cut...

Elwes commented on AmEx While on a Mortgage
If you are disciplined, this is a good idea. When you have a mortgage with an offset account, every dollar you spend by direct debit and...

Elwes commented on 5% off LAMY, Kaweco, Opus 88, Rhodia, Diamine, Jinhao - Free Shipping on Orders over $60 - Ink’D Fountain Pens
Lamy Safari currently $30 at David Jones: https://www.davidjones.com/Product/20296596/Safari-FP-M Kaweco Al Sport currently <$100 at...

Elwes commented on Menu Said 'Donuts', Singular Donut Was Received
When I clicked the link I was mentally prepared for the poor quality of this post. What I was not prepared for was the sheer quantity of...

I see this is the same company as Graduation Mall. I would actually use a code for there. Any chance of getting one that will work for...

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life is suffering on PARKER IM Fountain Pen, Black, Fine Nib with Blue Ink Refill (1931644) $38.95 + Del. ($0 with Prime over $49) @ Amazon UK via AU

If you're worried that a Chinese pen might be made with slave-labour, David Jones has a sale: Parker (UK) Jotter for $20...

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life is suffering on PARKER IM Fountain Pen, Black, Fine Nib with Blue Ink Refill (1931644) $38.95 + Del. ($0 with Prime over $49) @ Amazon UK via AU

If you're just starting out with fountain pens and you're an Ozbargainer, the Chinese brand Jinhao makes tons of models that can be bought...

'The shortcut method covers all of your work from home expenses, such as... the decline in value of equipment and furniture... If you use...

I'm not an accountant but I had the same plan as you: First I spent $400 on a decent (2nd hand) desk chair with the intention to claim it...