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Everything & Nothing
August 28 2015
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RHP User
9 years ago
"What Uber Drivers Really Make (According To Their Pay Stubs)." Johana Bhuiyan BuzzFeed 20NOV14. There is a wealth of info available, and much to consider. The articles I have identified are simply examples. It appears one of the biggest differences between the Taxi industry operators and Uber is that the local Taxi industry operators contribute more in taxation revenue to State and Federal Government authorities, and are better held to account by various legislative measures. Taxi operators are required to charge and collect GST on every transaction (ie the $75000 income threshold/trigger does not apply). I do not know whether all Uber drivers genuinely declare their income for taxation purposes as required. The significance of taxation in all of this is self evident (isn't it?!) If Government expenditures are fixed (in legislation and/or actually growing) whilst revenues decline (due to tax avoidance planning, tax evasion, or even simply dwindling numbers of employed workers)... It appears to me that both taxi drivers and Uber drivers put in long hours for relatively small actual net returns. Taxi drivers are better protected from exploitation by industrial relations/labour laws. Media reports from various locations suggest dissent by Uber drivers in respect of industrial relations (contract vs employee status) matters, and remuneration levels. In light of the broader implications, I've got to acknowledge Uber's shake up of the Taxi industry is a good thing, but I'm not convinced at all that Uber is the positive force it would like us to believe.
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RHP User
9 years ago
...I look forward to our daily flirts. And your new profile pic-in-waiting. With bated breath... 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
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RHP User
9 years ago
I agree in part with what she says but she doesn't appear to have a deeper knowledge about Uber, glosses over it, there's no facts to support what she's saying. Does she realize Uber drivers would, I'm most cases, be below the tax free threshold? I can't see how tax is relevant when they don't earn enough to pay it anyway. And her suggestion that Uber drivers hide their income, don't declare it?? Like to know where she got that informion. It sounds like she did no research, just gave a general uneducated opinion. Uber pay, if you are an owner driver, is done automatically, they work out from your time and kilometers, area etc., how much to pay, the money is then direct deposited. How does she think that could happen without coming into the view of the tax department? No cash changes hands, ever. Just a bit of an empty comment IMO And she talks about charging GST again, that is something everyone is required to do, as a registered business, but you only register as a business over certain earnings? Shit, my little brain is hurting talking about this stuff. Let's go back to sex and sausages 😛 I didn't have a sausage tonight, 2nd one disappeared during a midnight snack attack last night 😉
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RHP User
9 years ago
Will you two get a room 😉
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RHP User
9 years ago
Oh my!!! Loving the pic 😍 Xxx
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RHP User
9 years ago
I feel your pain...I'm in day two of a major headache as well. Hope your feeling better soon xx
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RHP User
9 years ago
I hope this isn't day four for you and your migraine has finally subsided 😘
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Tall74nHard9
9 years ago
Quoting 'I_touch_myself2' You sly dog 😉 now that's a great beat the heat plan 😀 Had a wonderful evening and night. Full a/c blowing through - spa bath bubbling away (with company of course), room service food - what a way to go . Outside overcast and humid at present (10.18am), but still able to enjoy the room for a bit longer. Best way to beat a hot day. Would be lovely to be able to spend a summer like this..mmmmm. Where's that Lotto win when you want one ? Thanked the lovely lady for her company in the way she appreciated . Took some lovely naughty pics of her which she has on her profile too, for some great memories of the time spent. Soon back into the real world again. Tall
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RHP User
9 years ago
South of Brisbane. Everyone in hot weather please stay shaded and hydrated today....especially if you're being naughty 😉 Nothing sexy about heat stroke
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RHP User
9 years ago
Kool - The things I do at 1am after a bottle of wine! Hope it's worth the wait 😉 I Touch - not sure a room would suffice 😜
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RHP User
9 years ago
Did you read the articles I referenced? (Your post suggests you did not). They are very clear. Neither purport to be all-encompassing, nor I do not hold them up to be. I did not quote from these articles. The second article pertains to US Uber drivers (and was written in direct response to claims by Uber's New York General Manager). However, you will note from the first article I cited, the same business model is applied across the globe. Uber drivers are engaged in a contract capacity. Uber does not withhold and forward drivers' tax contributions to the ATO. As is the case with all contractors and business entities (and even employees with additional income sources), it is the responsibility of ABN/ACN holders (in this case, the Uber drivers) to declare their income, withhold and remit PAYE tax to the ATO. A business entity is normally required to register for, collect and remit GST if their income exceeds $75000 (GST is additional and separate to PAYE). However, Taxi/Limo business entities are required to register for GST irrespective of income level (ie even if earning less than $75000). I said I don't know whether all Uber drivers will be truthfully declaring all of their income for taxation purposes. There has been extensive discussion of the financial/economic drain of tax evasion in many nations. (Note tax evasion is illegal, tax avoidance is not illegal).
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
Only 1 bottle?
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
And nice pics. Yes, worth the wait.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Yes, lovely new pic. Well worth the wait. 1am and a bottle of wine you say..? I'd passed out on the couch by then...I started early. Is that out on a pool deck?
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RHP User
9 years ago
Must just be the week for flirts! For me...Not sure if it's the change in profile pic (to one I thought wasn't exactly sexy!) Or posting that I'll definitely be in Melb for the M&G (lots of views from "southerner's") ;) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
By the pool. One bottle, or two... who's counting Annie?? 😈
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RHP User
9 years ago
oops I don't think that's what they looking at 😛
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RHP User
9 years ago
Omg that's so great. Getting back to RL is hard. Hard to come down from the heights of lust and pleasure 😉
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
Yeah been out with you too many times to know not able to count bottles
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RHP User
9 years ago
You think that pic isn't sexy?!? It's smoking!! 🔥
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RHP User
9 years ago
Standard MO; Undercut the opposition until they crumble and then charge as much as you can get away with. Whoever is the governing body regarding taxi driver needs to get off there case and ensure their competiveness to keep Uber honest.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'Tall_n_Hard'Quoting 'I_touch_myself2' You sly dog 😉 now that's a great beat the heat plan 😀 Had a wonderful evening and night. Full a/c blowing through - spa bath bubbling away (with company of course), room service food - what a way to go . Outside overcast and humid at present (10.18am), but still able to enjoy the room for a bit longer. Best way to beat a hot day. Would be lovely to be able to spend a summer like this..mmmmm. Where's that Lotto win when you want one ? Thanked the lovely lady for her company in the way she appreciated . Took some lovely naughty pics of her which she has on her profile too, for some great memories of the time spent. Soon back into the real world again. Tall That's what I call doing it in style... Cold showers do not have the same atmosphere. Peachy, grateful for the cooler weather in Perth today!
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Would the natural oven cook some eggs for me with its 42°C scorching temperature today, if I leave some eggs in a large bowl of water in my backyard? 🤔🤔 I think it would, as I would definitely be cooked in that kind of evil temperature! 🤢🤢 will do the experiment when the sun comes up 😈😈 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'that50zguy' Standard MO; Undercut the opposition until they crumble and then charge as much as you can get away with. Whoever is the governing body regarding taxi driver needs to get off there case and ensure their competiveness to keep Uber honest. I don't think that will work. The casualised driving market already has players like Lyft as well as Uber. When I was in LA most drivers did both, picking whichever had the best fares at the time, and quite openly said they switched allegiances depending on the conditions of each company. They're all just funnels to supply them with work. If Uber jacks up the price, Lyft or someone else will drop their price by a bit until the two reach parity. Uber and Lyft can be considered straight up commodities, with the same drivers on both platforms, and the only differentiation for the bulk of people will be price. (But always check the pricing, the surge pricing is a killer, I priced up one Uber out of the city on a super busy night during Christmas party season, 350 for what is maybe a 100 taxi)
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Tall74nHard9
9 years ago
Quoting 'sweetgem' Would the natural oven cook some eggs for me with its 42°C scorching temperature today, if I leave some eggs in a large bowl of water in my backyard? 🤔🤔 I think it would, as I would definitely be cooked in that kind of evil temperature! 🤢🤢 will do the experiment when the sun comes up 😈😈 - Posted from rhpmobile With today supposed to be another lovely slightly warm day in our neck of the woods (39C), it might be a good day to try out your experiment. If you happen to miss out, next week there are also supposedly a few more days of 40C coming up, so you should be able to have a few 'cracks' at them eggs. Tall
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sweetgem
9 years ago
I would like to know how are Uber fares calculated and charged please? This is a genuine question, as I took a cab from Circula Quay to Sydney Fish Market the other day and it only costed $17.20. Hence, I am curious to know how much would it cost if I was to get there in an Uber? Would it be cheaper? Similar cost? Or more expensive with Uber? 😊 - Posted from rhpmobile
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Lucky you that it's only 39°C at where you are, which I don't know where you are of course. But where I am is 42°C scorching! 3°C difference is a lot hotter when it comes to natural heat! 🤢😰 - Posted from rhpmobile
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Tall74nHard9
9 years ago
Quoting 'sweetgem' Lucky you that it's only 39°C at where you are, which I don't know where you are of course. But where I am is 42°C scorching! 3°C difference is a lot hotter when it comes to natural heat! 🤢😰 - Posted from rhpmobile I'm only a few kilometres south of you. I'm only going on what it was forecast for today - don't know the actual temperature it has reached as yet. Might still be on for the same as yourself. Hope you manage to find a cooler hiding spot. Tall
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sweetgem
9 years ago
A few kilometres south of me? Who says? I am no where near Liverpool! 😈 - Posted from rhpmobile
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sweetgem
9 years ago
No wonder I'm more than well done now! 🤢🤢 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
44 here right now. Hoping for it to cool down, stat!
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
A Balmy 21 c in Melbourne tonight - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'sweetgem' I would like to know how are Uber fares calculated and charged please? This is a genuine question, as I took a cab from Circula Quay to Sydney Fish Market the other day and it only costed $17.20. Hence, I am curious to know how much would it cost if I was to get there in an Uber? Would it be cheaper? Similar cost? Or more expensive with Uber? 😊 you can download the app and request a quote for any journey. Uber is distance based, but they have "surge pricing" - so when it is super busy, it will cost more. When you sign up you give it credit card, and it charges the card once your journey is finished, no tipping, no need to handle money/cards. Circular Quay - Fish Markets is giving me $9-12 in UberX (regular car) at 9:37pm on Friday night. e.g. daytime trip through the city = normal cheap pricing. night time after a big concert/footie game when there is lots of demand = more expensive. With Uber you can get the cost before requesting it, so you know how much it would cost. Make sure you give 5 star ratings for normal service, Uber actually drops drivers if they go under a 4.5 (4.6 or 4.8?) star rating, which is tough because if you think 3 out of 5 is average, and 5 is amazing - well, mostly you'd rate 3 or 4 without realising how wrong/unfair the Uber ratings are to the drivers. Don't forget, drivers rate passengers too - so its in everyones best interests that unless the driver fucks up, everyone plays super nice.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Sounds great. I'll be there Sunday night, hope it cools off by then. But that won't be the problem. Wagga Wagga on Monday and Tuesday is where I'm not looking forward to.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Thanks for your info S. I don't use taxis much either. On the super busy nights where they apply the surge pricing, do you still need to wait two hours for an Uber like you do for a taxi, or does the price you pay, actually pay for a service? Eg to get a ride within twenty minutes where you might wait two hours for a cab? TIA.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'Mister_Playful' Sounds great. I'll be there Sunday night, hope it cools off by then. But that won't be the problem. Wagga Wagga on Monday and Tuesday is where I'm not looking forward to. How could you be anything but beside yourself with excitement to spend 2 days in Wagga?? :)
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RHP User
9 years ago
Lol Betty. I think I've driven through it a few times but never had the pleasure of spending two nights there. I hope I'll be able to contain the excitement!
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'S_OnTheLoose' ...Make sure you give 5 star ratings for normal service, Uber actually drops drivers if they go under a 4.5 (4.6 or 4.8?) star rating, which is tough because if you think 3 out of 5 is average, and 5 is amazing - well, mostly you'd rate 3 or 4 without realising how wrong/unfair the Uber ratings are to the drivers. Don't forget, drivers rate passengers too - so its in everyones best interests that unless the driver fucks up, everyone plays super nice. I view this as yet further reason not to view Uber with some scepticism, and I think it would be a mistake to aid what appears to be unethical and disingenuous business behaviours (beyond their "aggressive tax planning" (by use of shell companies in tax havens as described in articles cited earlier in this thread). In saying this, I aim to point out the outcomes you might expect by offering falsely elevated rating scores: For one thing, (obviously) Uber uses these ratings in it's marketing endeavours. Therefore by falsely elevating the rating scores (such as you suggest), passengers would aid Uber in setting unrealistic/untruthful expectations in the minds of potential other customers. For another thing, according to an article by Harry Tucker in Business Insider Australia (20MAY16), Uber's use of the star rating system is actually being used to financially manipulate their drivers. By setting such high performance score thresholds, Uber appears actually to seek to extract a further 5% commission from the fare. The intention is to transition their drivers from the old 20% commission structure to the newer25% commission structure. To furnish anything but a genuine rating (for any/all endeavours) renders the performance measure utterly useless.
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RHP User
9 years ago
double negative not intended... I had first typed: "I view this as yet further reason not to" and was going to say "trust". I then intended to change to: "I view this as yet further reason to view Uber with some scepticism..." (Fact is, I do not perceive Uber as being trustworthy). *JDLR = "Just Doesn't Look Right"
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sweetgem
9 years ago
I don't need to catch a cab much. So I won't bother with Uber as I can easily get a cab whenever I needed one, and the coating isn't that big a difference. On the side note, it was a busy day on the day that I caught a cab from Circula Quay to SFM, and the slow traffic around George Street due to the new road infrastructure. So it was as busy as a night after some kind of event in town, but it didn't break my bank 😜 so yeah, sticking to cab is easier for me. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Another glorious day in Brisbane (even if it's a bit on the hot side already)....I'm off the to coast for the day to sit by the water and hopefully not add too many to the freckle count lol. Hope everyone has a great weekend. xxx
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RHP User
9 years ago
I asked very nicely and wala it was mine (thank you RHP). The robe I did win, it has been a while and it is now showing it's age but I still love it's cosy softness. Some nights it is my blanket. The inflatable ball for entering the contest... is the best. I must make an effort to use it in a pic one day. It is big enough to hide behind. All of me, lol. Peachy
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MsSuperFoxy
9 years ago
I own a few of pairs. Alll my pairs, fit my bum and boobs quite nicely. In fact I've ridden a flamingo while wearing one. 😎😇😈 Ms Foxy
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Seachange73
9 years ago
Won the set of white Rhp 👙 at a Perth meet I was lucky to attend. I won it at the meet scrum over a number of women, where I soared like an eagle like Tom Hawkins on a good day. I gave it to the good Perth people and left fir Melbourne. Then meeting them again, they handed it.back to me to remind me of the fun I.had in Perth. Lol. These Perth people I met are just gorgeous and unrelenting. It has been put to full use. My scarecrow looks great in it. 😝
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RHP User
9 years ago
I'm covered in freckles (or as my daughter calls them - sun kisses) from our trip to Townsville. I'm on the Southside and it is muggy AF here. I'd love to take a dip in our big pool but it's resembling a frog pond! Torturing I tell you. If we didn't have air con I might have filed divorce papers by now 😉
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RHP User
9 years ago
...lovely and cool in Perth at the moment...that's just after 7am. Almost chilly. But, going by the last few days, it'll be hot AF by lunch. 2 of the plants I put in the garden in winter...a Protea and an Acacia...have shrivelled up and died, from the heat maybe?The other 2 natives I put in are thriving. Hmmm.. Come Autumn, I think I'll put a coffee bush in instead. They look pretty and might like the hot and cold of Perth.
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RHP User
9 years ago
My mango has fruit ! I like the coffee idea, you just need a pet monkey or whatever to process the beans, you know the expensive animal poo coffee. Lol !
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RHP User
9 years ago
I hear you!! Nothing worse than a beautiful pool that can't be used in this heat. Love the term sun kisses :) Xxx
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Seachange73
9 years ago
Been out on big night out last night. Was really nice and.cool. About 19c. Today its sunny n shopping on downtown Melbourne. Cool 24c. Like a lovely spring day
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MsSuperFoxy
9 years ago
The weather here in Brisbane is currently steaming and shit house! One good thing has come out of it...living in a top floor apartment (city), if I open my whole sliding doors across and open up, there's such a fantastic breeze that cools my while place down (no need to turn on the air con). When the cleaner was in yesterday and mopped my floors....Whola! 2 secs and they were dry! I like that. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'Mister_Playful' Thanks for your info S. I don't use taxis much either. On the super busy nights where they apply the surge pricing, do you still need to wait two hours for an Uber like you do for a taxi, or does the price you pay, actually pay for a service? Eg to get a ride within twenty minutes where you might wait two hours for a cab? TIA. you put your job out, and it gets picked up by a driver. Once it's picked up you're booked and confirmed, you're not waiting on the street where the guy somehow doesn't notice you and drives to the 2 girls further down, or "sorry mate, off duty" then clicks it on as someone else walks up. Obviously you can't guarantee absolute availability - but when the surge is on, that's the best time for drivers to make money, so extra drivers are likely to make themselves available. Price aside, Uber is convenient for the certainty and the "to your location" service. You don't find the taxi rank, the car comes to you. It shows you on a map the cars position as it drives towards you to pick you up.
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Taxi service in Sydney does come to customer too :) so one doesn't need to find a taxi rank, plus there's an app to track their position as well. So Uber business in Sydney is very competitive, unlike in Melbourne where you can't just hail a cab on the street, but must go to a taxi rank. Hence, Uber business in Melbourne is more welcomed and popular. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
A quiet Saturday afternoon get together turned into a long night out on the town and crawling into bed at 3:30am, I'm not quite sure. But I think at my age I'm going to need more planning for the recovery stage in future!
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
Going out with Betty then. Lunch turns into Octoberfest......
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MsJonesy
9 years ago
An excellent preparation for the m&g! 😆
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RHP User
9 years ago
Watch me.....my return to the pillow on both 'mornings' of the Sydney weekend was later than that. You might want to have a white flag ready to wave ;) Can't wait to see you again!
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'SoftandCurious' Watch me.....my return to the pillow on both 'mornings' of the Sydney weekend was later than that. You might want to have a white flag ready to wave ;) ^^^ she makes it sound like she's some hard partying wild child - I bet she actually left at a reasonable time but stayed up talking the ears off someone who kindly gave her a lift :p
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RHP User
9 years ago
So if I go out every weekend leading up to the M&G, I may just have myself conditioned to handle a long wild night out with you all..? Looking forward to seeing you again too Soft...and meeting everyone else!
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RHP User
9 years ago
I resemble that remark! 😉
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RHP User
9 years ago
Reasonable morning here, heating up in the afternoon. Tomorrow forecasted to be 39, which is hot AF (thanks Kool 😉) for Melbourne... you'll find me in the pool or on the couch watching Netflix 👍
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RHP User
9 years ago
You make it sound as though my nights ended with the kind person giving me a lift.....:p
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RHP User
9 years ago
Hoping it doesn't reach that for the Melbournites! It's current 25 degrees here and it's 7:30 yuck! Given my pool situation I might have to fill the bath and have a splash.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Come play in mine 😍
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Is still lurking around at where I am and it's climbing to 34°C today (Monday), then 42°C tomorrow, and 38°C on Wednesday! 😰🤢 It's a lifetime goal that I must go to live in a cooler weather country during Aussie summer season! 🤠🤠 - Posted from rhpmobile
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
At Betty's. Yay
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RHP User
9 years ago
Optional..? ;) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
I will be soon.....bring on the 10th!!! 😘
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RHP User
9 years ago
29 and sunny today, and tomorrow, then 31, 33, 27, 31, 34, 28 etc until late March.
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luvsilver
9 years ago
Quoting 'Eiliethiya' Optional..? ;) - Posted from rhpmobile Swimwear banned Mr Luvsilver
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Sleep naked if I lived alone 🙃🙃 it's 11pm and the temperature is in the mid 20s, and climbing, building up for tomorrow's 42°C! 😰😰🤢🤢 - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsSuperFoxy
9 years ago
Has anyone watched this show? I watched it last night for the first time. Its a hands on experiment where strangers undress each other and get to know in 30mins. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
9 years ago
I've never heard of it, but I rarely watch tv. Undress each other? As in both naked? - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsSuperFoxy
9 years ago
This is what I saw.... in a room is a bed (like a staged room with just a bed) and big screen in front if it. The man is waiting for the lady (dressed), the woman enters the room (dressed) and introduce each other. Then on the big screen flashes instructions like, "undress each other". So they do right down to their underwear. Then they sit on the bed and get to know each other. Instructions are given on the screen with questions or instructions, to get to know each other...this happens over 1/2hr period. Lastly, they are asked (via screen) if they would like to see each other. They press a button thing on each side if the bed, the answers are put up on the screen. It's sort of like a big brother is watching you, blind first date undressed....type of thing. It's made here in Australia (I think?). Ms Foxy
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RHP User
9 years ago
They say if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. But my god its so hard sometimes. LMFAO!!! Narcissistic people are an absolute crack up sometimes. Haha. Too funny.
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RHP User
9 years ago
I saw the add for the show Foxy, I wonder if Mr Google has that episodes to offer... aaand that's a yes. There is one episode with the title of "Identical Twins". The mind boggles. Peachy
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'luvsilver' Quoting 'Eiliethiya' Optional..? ;) - Posted from rhpmobile Swimwear banned Mr Luvsilver In my pool ;)
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sweetgem
9 years ago
The horror movie, The Ring, has been remade and will be released in cinemas soon. I hope it's as good as the original Japanese version 😁 it's been a very long time since I've watched a good horror movie! 💀💀 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
I googled 'Undressed'...looks interesting from the little I saw. I think with the questions prompting them it looks a little more interesting than that show "First Dates". Sweetgem...you can keep your horror movies! I refuse to watch any type of scary movie, I'm a wuss! :)
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sweetgem
9 years ago
I am more than happy to keep all the horror movies 😜 I am a huge horror movies addict 😝 I am particularly interested in real life horror/paranormal stories and experiences, which I have encountered from time to time 💀 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Today I headed to the beach. It was the first time in ages - decades, almost. My ex hated it, so we would never go. Today was lovely - high temps with a beautiful sea breeze, wonderful company, and a good book. Just what I needed.
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RHP User
9 years ago
Quoting 'Eiliethiya' I googled 'Undressed'...looks interesting from the little I saw. I think with the questions prompting them it looks a little more interesting than that show "First Dates".It almost feels clinical in parts and I have a niggling feeling that I've seen a show that was similar, or a short web series that was like this - but I can't think of what it was. Very different type of entertainment to First Dates (AU, UK, CA), Dinner Date, Naked Attraction or any of those. I like it, and I wanted to see/hear how they responded to everything - but it was nothing like the investment you get with First Dates. It felt quite detached. What's with all the sock wearing? (and some of those pairs could not have been more of a cliche if they'd used paid actors) I got irked hearing "social experiment" over and over - blame it's overuse on Married at First Sight for that (AU, US, haven't watched the NL version) Foxxy: it is an Aussie remake of an Italian show Peachy: it is free to stream on SBS ondemand website/app
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Good on you to do that for yourself, as able to enjoy the simplest things in life is a bliss and blessing, at times! 😊 - Posted from rhpmobile
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sweetgem
9 years ago
Their system somehow refuses to accept my reports, and declarations, that my parent is still living at home and under my care on 24/7 basis! So, they have just sent me a letter to say that I am on my own now (as of 17 Jan) and they won't care to help me out anymore, simply because their system says that I am no longer caring for my parent! I don't know how am I suppose to react to this piece of advice from the Almighty government! I feel like my dignity has been walked over and crushed to pieces! 😢😢 a very well begin into 2017 for me! 😳😳 - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
I've found with special non conforming situations to go in person and deal with a real human ,and get it done in front of you ,sometimes it's The only way ,if no resolution is had ,ask for the supervisor , and keep your head level think with your brain and not your heart ❤️.dont give up due to the brick wall ,break it down smartly - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
I've found with special non conforming situations to go in person and deal with a real human ,and get it done in front of you ,sometimes it's The only way ,if no resolution is had ,ask for the supervisor , and keep your head level think with your brain and not your heart ❤️.dont give up due to the brick wall ,break it down smartly - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsJonesy
9 years ago
'The Midnight Sun' on SBS. 👌
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RHP User
9 years ago
to sort out a management plan for the 'frizzy hair' when im living in Brissie. Been visiting for a week and im looking rather 'troll doll' ATM lol ;) Mary xx
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MsJonesy
9 years ago
Embrace your curls lovely...they always win in the end. 😆 xx
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sweetgem
9 years ago
I have never ever dealt with our mighty government departments/agencies over the phone or online, except to read their correspondence. So as usual, I went into one of CL's branches, on separate occasions, to make the reports and declarations. Every staff of theirs, whom had seen me on my visits, had all assured me that they have noted my reports and statutory declarations in their system! But still, the same shit keeps on happening every 2-3 months! So yes, this is not the first that CL did this to me, and not the first time that I must go in person to deal with them and get looked down like as if I was never a tax payer in my whole time since I arrived in this country! 😢😢 I do not wish to disclose too much details about my circumstances (as it is my privacy and respect for my parent), but for those who have met me and/or know of my circumstances, will know what challenges I am currently facing and that for me to return to the workforce now, to regain my financial freedom, isn't the best option for my parent's interest! Therefore, I need the help and I don't ask for much! Just the basic assistance so that I can focus on giving the most precious person of my life the best care I can give! 😢 Thanks to CL, this is really insulting and dignity crushing! 👎🏼😡 - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
9 years ago
Hound them, meaning ring them every day and ask for confirmation emails. I met this lady once who told me a parent had passed away, and numerous attempts to cancel the pension and have the said parent's record updated to 'deceased', failed time and again. Pension cheques continued to be sent?? (going back a few years here but nothing has changed with how useless the system is) which was also upsetting for the family. Actually last I heard they were on a world cruise 😀😉 Now we know where our taxes go 😉 The um cruise bit was just a joke 😊
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RHP User
9 years ago
Brace yourself. Our wonderful government departments have this motto "why do our job smoothly and efficiently and save the customer unnecessary angst/grey hairs/therapy, when we can completely fuck with their heads causing extreme stress over a long period of time" 💃
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RHP User
9 years ago
Sweetgem, like b_o_b said...try going in person. It's a hassle, but may make the process go faster, and get things sorted for you. I know from previous personal experience, no 2 centrelink staff will give you the same answer! At least in person they have to deal with you. Over the phone, they keep you on hold or keep transfering you to different departments if it's "too hard" for them. I have a friend who works in one of their call centres...oh, the stories I've heard! lol
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Oddly I remember having hair before dealing with some government agency's ,just have faith and hope for an awesome person on the shift who has your back and doesn't give up on your behalf ,they are out there Mr b - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Oddly I remember having hair before dealing with some government agency's ,just have faith and hope for an awesome person on the shift who has your back and doesn't give up on your behalf ,they are out there Mr b - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Oddly I remember having hair before dealing with some government agency's ,just have faith and hope for an awesome person on the shift who has your back and doesn't give up on your behalf ,they are out there Mr b - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Oddly I remember having hair before dealing with some government agency's ,just have faith and hope for an awesome person on the shift who has your back and doesn't give up on your behalf ,they are out there Mr b - Posted from rhpmobile
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AnnieWhichway
9 years ago
Think your universal interface with the world wide web is cactus.
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Sorry ,clean up in aisle 3 ,this iPhone has such a bad lag ,no apps open ,even when typing sometimes words don't appear for 3 seconds ,any ideas ? And every one feel free to give me angry face ,at the Melb meet and greet ,if I've hurt your brains ,lol - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
Sorry ,clean up in aisle 3 ,this iPhone has such a bad lag ,no apps open ,even when typing sometimes words don't appear for 3 seconds ,any ideas ? And every one feel free to give me angry face ,at the Melb meet and greet ,if I've hurt your brains ,lol - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
9 years ago
And if this place had a edit or delete button ,it wouldn't be an issue ,CAN YOU HEAR ME RHP,lol - Posted from rhpmobile
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