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MrFrugalSmith commented on ½ Price Luv A Duck Frozen Whole Duck - 2.1kg $11.50 ($5.53 Per Kg) @ Coles
Is the link broken? I think this was the company with the Nhill factory that featured on 'Almost Australian' last week that employs...
25/05/2020 - 18:24
MrFrugalSmith replied to pegaxs on Used car buyer complaining
what the hell are you talking about saintpotter and pegaxs ? - I only put 98 unleaded Caltex Vortex or BP Ultimate in my V8 for at least...
23/05/2020 - 14:49
MrFrugalSmith replied to paraneoplastic on Thoughts on Downgrading Mercedes-Benz C43
so if you crash it, which seems a possibility given you partake in 'spirited driving after work', you lose it and you're bankrupt because...
17/05/2020 - 23:36
MrFrugalSmith replied to bigbadboogieman on Jetstar O/W Domestic: SYD <> MEL (AVV) $34, SYD <> Gcoast $55, MEL <> ADL $41 and Many More [Oct-Dec] @ BeatThatFlight
this is probably true - I've noticed so many people are working harder right now and keeping track of everything they do offsite
17/05/2020 - 23:23
MrFrugalSmith replied to supabrudda on Jetstar O/W Domestic: SYD <> MEL (AVV) $34, SYD <> Gcoast $55, MEL <> ADL $41 and Many More [Oct-Dec] @ BeatThatFlight
Air filtering isn't going to save you if the person sitting next to you is snotting up some Covid - the air doesn't go through filters to...
17/05/2020 - 23:14
MrFrugalSmith replied to thangnhoc on Ozito Power X Change Brushless Cordless Drill Driver (Skin Only) $49.90, Brushless Hammer Drill (Skin Only) $79.90 @ Bunnings
Li-ion will have a shelf life in the box - probably safe for about a year so so comfortably from when made... more if kept in suitable...
17/05/2020 - 12:47
MrFrugalSmith replied to buckster on 25GB Per Month for 12 Months Unlimited Talk & Text 100 Mins International Calls | $18/M @ Etel Mobile
& [@whodidthat](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/8713257/redir): it's $18 max (less an apportionment for how ever far through the month...
16/05/2020 - 14:24
MrFrugalSmith replied to Pimpiticians 4 Life on Contacted by NSW Police about traffic incident which never happened
WTF?! You can't even hire people for security guard positions (e.g. basic night patrol) with these convictions in some states!? However I...
13/05/2020 - 01:00
MrFrugalSmith replied to Sawtell on Contacted by NSW Police about traffic incident which never happened
This is what I was wondering - why the hell would they need to see you in person!? They already know who you are and your contact details...
13/05/2020 - 00:49
MrFrugalSmith replied to hbutt on Contacted by NSW Police about traffic incident which never happened
why would OP do that when you can get the far more entertaining legal 'advice' of the OzBargain Community!?!
13/05/2020 - 00:39
MrFrugalSmith replied to RecklessMonkeys on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
I suppose that's fair for the OP's situation - if it is every single day and leans more towards the 45 minutes than the 10 minutes over, no...
10/05/2020 - 15:46
MrFrugalSmith replied to neu11 on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
"Judging a persons worth" - I'm not at all judging their worth as a person. What is relevant is how much they care about the organisation's...
10/05/2020 - 15:24
MrFrugalSmith replied to gavin8761 on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
Nonsense. I don't work for free - I work for an outcome that benefits both parties, and get promotions and salary (which has done the...
09/05/2020 - 14:34
MrFrugalSmith replied to mangobango on Xiaomi Dreame Cordless Handheld V9 Vacuum Cleaner $239.95 | Combo with Carpet Head $299.95 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
I have one of these but I'd say okay but not the best. The best thing for spiders is a traditional / hose vacuum cleaner with a...
09/05/2020 - 02:27
MrFrugalSmith commented on Xiaomi Dreame Cordless Handheld V9 Vacuum Cleaner $239.95 | Combo with Carpet Head $299.95 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
Hmmm... one for office 18 months ago, one for home a year ago, carpet heads added - do I need a third one? ...I'll sleep on it (and keep...
09/05/2020 - 02:13
MrFrugalSmith replied to SonOfATightASS on Xiaomi Dreame Cordless Handheld V9 Vacuum Cleaner $239.95 | Combo with Carpet Head $299.95 Delivered @ Gearbite eBay
do you mean groundhog day or is grounding day 'a thing' I don't realise?
09/05/2020 - 02:10
MrFrugalSmith replied to thevofa on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
True, as I stated, I'd let anyone in my team go on time, particularly if they had to go (and do so regularly), particularly junior people...
07/05/2020 - 23:45
MrFrugalSmith replied to thevofa on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
Not necessarily, its part of being flexible and depends on the work type and culture. Managers don't want to be stepping regularly...
07/05/2020 - 23:31
MrFrugalSmith replied to thevofa on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
yes, quite similar concept... I would add on one condition - can she honestly say she works all her working time diligently? i.e. don't go...
07/05/2020 - 23:15
MrFrugalSmith commented on Teller Job Unable to Leave on Time What Are My Options?
I can't relate to these sort of posts... I'm a salaried employee that has been promoted several times from ground-level many years ago that...
07/05/2020 - 22:52
MrFrugalSmith commented on How to keep house warm?
OP: > "*My house at the moment is a complete ice box during winter.*" - [@speedskating](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/125959) Grab out...
05/05/2020 - 22:21
MrFrugalSmith replied to Diji1 on [eBook] Free "My Dad Is a Loser (The Barry Loser Series)" Kindle version $0.00 @ Amazon US & AU
> According to NASA, the Earth will no longer support human life in 50 to 200 years. Source? I'm all for reducing our impact on the...
02/05/2020 - 11:21
MrFrugalSmith replied to Piranha2004 on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
Ok I agree - you've convinced me. If I were the judge, having reviewed all this, I'd rule in favour the OP. Doesn't mean everything I've...
02/05/2020 - 09:58
MrFrugalSmith replied to Piranha2004 on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
Its not stupidity if you are Car B's insurer - it gets them out of paying for the damage... welcome to the reality of insurance claims and...
02/05/2020 - 00:30
MrFrugalSmith replied to Piranha2004 on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
because they were already in centre lane, but the point of impact was when the left side of the car went over the line into the left...
02/05/2020 - 00:24
MrFrugalSmith replied to daaaaas on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
if only legal disputes were so simple in real life
01/05/2020 - 22:35
MrFrugalSmith replied to Piranha2004 on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
A reputable regulated/licensed insurance company has looked at this and determined OP to have some fault - there must be a reason for this...
01/05/2020 - 22:25
MrFrugalSmith replied to bcarp on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
You have missed my point. Yes you can pick any lane as I already stated (unless it has those dotted line markings that guide you to a...
01/05/2020 - 21:38
MrFrugalSmith replied to daaaaas on Other Party Insurance Says It Is My Fault, I Do Not Think It Is. Please Advise
On checking google, no it appears you can't turn right from both lanes in OP's situation - I was incorrect as I had assumed OP's map that...
30/04/2020 - 23:54