Niko Posted 24September, 2015 Report Share Posted 24September, 2015 Wycliffe Well, N.T. $1.99 per litre ULP Yesterday,,......gulp.?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24September, 2015 Report Share Posted 24September, 2015 Wycliffe Well, N.T. $1.99 per litre ULP Yesterday,,......gulp.??????You wouldn't enjoy driving around Europe then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 24September, 2015 Report Share Posted 24September, 2015 Well Tweed is now up to 160.9 for 98.What a joke, oil is down, dollar is down and so are you suckers.Established hierarchy of human greed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 (edited) PICTURE THIS......So, we have just arrived in Yeppoon on our OZ road trip a couple of hours ago, after a reasonably long day on the road from Beautiful Bowen.Now Now before I rant and vent here, I apologize if whoever may read this is a smoker.so we book in, ........great accommodation/apartments, young lady at reception mentions there are better rooms available with better views and amenities etc for an extra charge to what we had booked. We decide to take the offer.....an extra $50 per night but wow, sensational. Even have a fantastic balcony, with table and chairs overlooking all of the ocean. Unreal love it.Go for a wander into town, by some great steaks from an actual butcher would you believe.Mrs Niko cooks them up to perfection. I open a nice bottle of wine, the weather is perfect.We go out to the balcony, to have tea(that would be dinner for the more toffier amongst us)AAAAAARRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH. People in the apartment next door are also out, on their balcony. Choofing away. The beautiful fresh breeze coming off the sea now carries their used smoke right into our area......Wife who has a serious lung problem immediately starts coughing and has to go inside.followed by me....Well that nicely buggered the romantic start to the evening...ok maybe I'm a bit tough on smokers, but sheeese, I know it's legal, I know they are doing the right thing and not smoking in their room, but it should be outlawed in my opinion.or have rooms where all the smokers can smoke together...i lost my one and only sister to lung cancer due to smoking and I can't for the life of me understand why people pay exuberant prices for cigarettes to kill themselves.As I said, sorry, if I have put any smokers noses out of joint here, but I don't see why we should miss out on enjoying fresh air and life in general because someone lights up a smoke.There, that should throw a pussy amongst the pigeons. Edited 6October, 2015 by Niko ByronBayChris, Harvs11, Mike737 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 +1 on the anti-smoking. It may be legal (for now) but it does impact everyone around the smoker, from slight annoyance to detrimental health. I almost went into witness protection at work. Smoking was banned in the building following my one complaint about others smoking and leaving butts around the office. No regrets, if I hadn't said something then nothing would have improved. BAFE, Redracn, Niko and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 I once rented a spa bath room at a motel. 5 minutes into the spa at about 8pm at night reception asks us to turn it off because people are complaining about the noise that the spa pumps are creating. Next morning they expected me to still pay full price. We only were there for one night - a total of about 14 hours and we were up sold on the spa. I'm sure if people can complain about me using something that I had paid for you've got every right to do the same with smokers Niko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 If I am somewhere where other humans are I expect to be offended. lol Dusty and espskk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 I would have thought that the balcony would have been non smoking as well since it's part of the room.On a different topic, yesterday I went out to lunch with my cousin and her husband. Nice meal and all, but it shits me when they say on the menu that the meal comes with a "salad" and when it arrives it's just a small bowl of rocket. That ain't no salad. And the poor girl, she's allergic to rocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 As a smoker myself (that is trying to kick it), I had typed out a page long reply defending 'myself' (not smokers in general, as I know most are inconsiderate, yet I am very considerate), but I have deleted it for fear of starting an argument which would be pointless.All I'll say is that Mike, I'm sorry you had to put up with that, as it would be very annoying for non smokers Please don't post links or photo's of the ramifications smoking can create, as I'm very aware of them, as I'm aware of what alcohol can do to people, legally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 As a smoker myself (that is trying to kick it), I had typed out a page long reply defending 'myself' (not smokers in general, as I know most are inconsiderate, yet I am very considerate), but I have deleted it for fear of starting an argument which would be pointless.All I'll say is that Mike, I'm sorry you had to put up with that, as it would be very annoying for non smokers Please don't post links or photo's of the ramifications smoking can create, as I'm very aware of them, as I'm aware of what alcohol can do to people, legallyTrust me on this. E cigs make it much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 Lee, I am not trying to make this into a personal attack on smokers.it is legal, it is your choice, and you (smokers) have the right to smoke, wherever, you are allowed. (I just wish my big sister never chose to take it up) I have no problem with that, so no need to defend yourself. We are still a country that allows us to make our own choices, although the Nanny State rules and regulations on various issues are starting to take over, some for good, some for not so good, in my opinion.it is more the consideration issue I am raising I guess, and I'm sure if there were more like you, life would be easier for people who have problems with smoke, or are just against breathing it in.One of my previous lives was in the Army, which was full of smokers, in fact it was encouraged. I can still recall the NCO's addressing the platoon when it was standing "easy" saying ..."smoke if you've got them, carry out the actions if you haven't".Good luck in trying to "kick it" Lee, from what I have heard it is harder for a heavy smoker to give up smoking than it is for a Heroin addict to give up their habit, so again I hope you can beat it. Stew, unfortunately, for us the balcony is an acceptable place for smoking, in fact there is an ash tray on the tables out there. We actually just attempted to have breakfast out there, but our neighbors are out also choosing away, so that has buggered that idea. Damn!Mike, we will definitely mention it on check out, but I doubt if they will be too interested, even if I had have mentioned it on check in I guess it's hard for them to know who is a smoker and who isn't for their tenants. Let alone how the breeze/wind blows it from one balcony to the next. I am a big Trip Adviser contributor, so will certainly mention it there, when I put my little contribution in. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 6October, 2015 Report Share Posted 6October, 2015 Lee, good luck on trying to give up the smokes. I know from watching family members and friends doing it that it's bloody hard. For some, smoking cost them their health and ultimately their lives. Keep fighting, it's worth it. I'm not having a go at individuals who choose to smoke. We all make choices, good or bad. I just hope both sides of the smoking debate show respect. Most smokers will stop or move somewhere else if asked nicely. Likewise, any business that promotes a non-smoking environment should take steps ensure that's what they are providing. A word to management about any failings should be treated seriously and acted on appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 No worries guys, I wasnt 'offended' or felt like it was a personal attack on me. Its more just the general consensus that most smokers are inconsiderate, and that non smokers think its easy to quit. It really isnt! Yep, I bought the Vaporizing E cig a few months ago for around $100 all up, and I've worked out its saving me at least $50 per week at the moment, so it was a good investment (till it started leaking the other day, so I'm waiting for a replacement) I also use the non nicotine fluid, so my detox is nicotine free. I used to smoke outside whilst working, yet I don't do that now with the Vape I've noticed a difference in my health for sure, and when I started the Vape, I didnt smoke a cig for a full week, yet its very easy to fall back into bad habits quickly, especially when bored or having a few sherbets. I'll get there eventually, as to be honest, I'm tired of smoking (and paying the money out every day) yet theres only one person who can make the change, and thats me. I'll probably end up being a wino as a distraction to smoking! Cheers for the encouragement Niko, Mike737, StevepGT3 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 Aaaaahhhhhh. Wine. Nectar of the gods. I'll gladly join your wino club lee LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 Not much of a wine drinker, yet am willing to learn! Tried some Grange last year at a grand final barbie which was ok. My mate who is cashed up to the eyeballs bought a box of it, so he was marinating the barbie steaks and chops with it! Was pretty funny, as some wine buffs were pretty annoyed at him. He's one of those blokes that attends a board meeting in trackies and thongs, so he doesnt really give a toss what others think. Blue964 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 Lee. Giving up smoking is EASY!I've done it about 4 or 5 times.PS. The last one worked. T-Man, LeeM and Niko 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 Lee. Giving up smoking is EASY!I've done it about 4 or 5 times.PS. The last one worked. Ditto. Made myself a deal I would stop when I bought my Porsche. This time I stuck to it. That was over 3 years ago and I still feel like one every day. Was smoking about 8-10 packs a week. Actually cheaper and a heap more fun with the 993. withers, Mike737, ByronBayChris and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 Nice work T-Man.I swear our cars some mornings decide to have a smoke when we ask them to start. Mines not even legal age to smoke yet either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 7October, 2015 Report Share Posted 7October, 2015 $1.28.9 for ULP at Emu Park, about 15 K South of Yeppoon, yesterday. ($1.43.9 in Yeppoon)Best price we have come across on the trip.heading For Emerald today.We have found if you wait for the first little town after each major town you go through, the price drops dramatically (10 cents P/L in a couple of places) but from there on it jumps dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 8October, 2015 Report Share Posted 8October, 2015 Ditto. Made myself a deal I would stop when I bought my Porsche. This time I stuck to it. That was over 3 years ago and I still feel like one every day. Was smoking about 8-10 packs a week. Actually cheaper and a heap more fun with the 993. wow that was quite a lot! Gad you gave them away and took up porscheing instead. More fun and you'll be around longer !(hopefully, watch that lift off oversteer) T-Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 8October, 2015 Report Share Posted 8October, 2015 ...............................(hopefully, watch that lift off oversteer)993 C4 helps avoid that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 8October, 2015 Report Share Posted 8October, 2015 Ditto. Made myself a deal I would stop when I bought my Porsche. This time I stuck to it. That was over 3 years ago and I still feel like one every day. Was smoking about 8-10 packs a week. Actually cheaper and a heap more fun with the 993. Congrats on drawing the curtains on that bad habit! T-Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue964 Posted 10October, 2015 Report Share Posted 10October, 2015 (edited) Not much of a wine drinker, yet am willing to learn! Tried some Grange last year at a grand final barbie which was ok. My mate who is cashed up to the eyeballs bought a box of it, so he was marinating the barbie steaks and chops with it! Was pretty funny, as some wine buffs were pretty annoyed at him. He's one of those blokes that attends a board meeting in trackies and thongs, so he doesnt really give a toss what others think. are you shitting me...marinating bbq steaks in grange! wtf...did he wash down the bbq plate with a bottle of hill of grace Edited 10October, 2015 by Blue964 edgy, LeeM and Airhead 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10October, 2015 Report Share Posted 10October, 2015 Hahaha, same reaction as some of the attendees! Steaks were good though Blue964 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted 10October, 2015 Report Share Posted 10October, 2015 in the city last night , kent street.. waiting in traffic to turn left into druitt, when a TAXI races past sqeezing by on the drivers side............BANG !!!!!!!!!!!!! idiot takes out the mirror.... gone in pieces luckily he cant proceed so i manage to pull him over, he gets out and starts saying i was too far over WTF i was in a line stationary.... anyway got his details FOB ......shannons on it only concilation it was the refrigerator and not the P but now the papertrain begins ByronBayChris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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