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quackie commented on Where to Buy Zojirushi Rice Cookers in Sydney?
You could get it directly from their official Australian page but you'll be paying a fortune. And with very limited models to choose from.…
03/03/2025 - 00:46
quackie replied to Russ on Cathay Pacific Return Osaka/Tokyo via HK from CNS $753/$775, SYD $766/$837, MEL $812/$811, BNE $858/$835, ADL $927/$935 @ IWTF
It was 2.5kms door to door as it was on the other side of Nihonbashi.…
14/02/2025 - 13:36
quackie replied to Russ on Cathay Pacific Return Osaka/Tokyo via HK from CNS $753/$775, SYD $766/$837, MEL $812/$811, BNE $858/$835, ADL $927/$935 @ IWTF
Ah, it was bloody hard to look for one. I was lucky as I was going to Shinsekai from JR Shin-Imamiya station to start my walk back to…
12/02/2025 - 20:36
quackie replied to Russ on Cathay Pacific Return Osaka/Tokyo via HK from CNS $753/$775, SYD $766/$837, MEL $812/$811, BNE $858/$835, ADL $927/$935 @ IWTF
I still remember flying into NRT in December 2023 and was forced to catch the bus because the Narita Express line was down for 2 hours.…
12/02/2025 - 12:27
quackie replied to Russ on Cathay Pacific Return Osaka/Tokyo via HK from CNS $753/$775, SYD $766/$837, MEL $812/$811, BNE $858/$835, ADL $927/$935 @ IWTF
There's Airport Limousine Buses. I'd catch those because some hotels are actual stops. Could catch a limousine bus to the nearest hotel…
12/02/2025 - 10:44
quackie replied to JohnHowardsEyebrows on EVA Air to Europe Return: Brisbane to Milan Fr $980, Paris $1033, Amsterdam $1198, London $1268 (Feb-Nov) @ Beat That Flight
Awesome, thanks for that. I'll be flying into Taipei the day before the TPE VIE flight so yes, definitely getting a feel in the city as…
06/02/2025 - 00:09
quackie replied to JohnHowardsEyebrows on EVA Air to Europe Return: Brisbane to Milan Fr $980, Paris $1033, Amsterdam $1198, London $1268 (Feb-Nov) @ Beat That Flight
Did you do the direct flight to Vienna or the one with a stopover in Bangkok? I'm doing this flight in under 2 weeks and was just trying…
05/02/2025 - 13:17
quackie replied to mecusherb on Japan Return for Free Sale e.g. Sydney - Osaka from $466, Cairns - Osaka from $377, & More @ Jetstar
Fast forward a few weeks later and it was 0c at 0800 in Fujiyoshida 5 days before Christmas. Clear crisp skies though. Loved it.
28/01/2025 - 13:33
quackie replied to sistermay on Japan Return for Free Sale e.g. Sydney - Osaka from $466, Cairns - Osaka from $377, & More @ Jetstar
JAL used to serve Brisbane till 2010. Shame, but it might come back for the Olympics, then disappear again.
28/01/2025 - 13:31
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28/01/2025 - 13:31
quackie replied to unhuman on Japan Return for Free Sale e.g. Sydney - Osaka from $466, Cairns - Osaka from $377, & More @ Jetstar
And the Japanese airlines only fly out of Sydney (ANA & JAL), Melbourne (JAL) and Perth (ANA).
28/01/2025 - 13:24
quackie commented on SanDisk 512GB Extreme microSDXC Memory Card $69 + Delivery ($0 C&C) + SC @ MSY (Price Beat $65.55 @ Officeworks)
I got this last week. Umart had it for $68 last week, got OW to beat it to bring it down to $64.60. They've now upped it to $69.…
06/12/2024 - 16:31
quackie commented on Win a Q Follow Hands-Free Electric Golf Cart Valued at $5,199 from Stewart Golf Australia
Used shaneb's link. Here's mine.…
05/12/2024 - 09:06
quackie commented on [NSW] Free Screenings: 6 Films by Director Kinuyo Tanaka at AGNSW (Bookings Required)
Are there any plans to bring this elsewhere in Australia?
29/11/2024 - 11:44
quackie replied to fishandchipss on FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitor 14-Day Trial Patch $15 Shipped (RRP $125, Limit 1 Per Household) @ FreeStyle Libre
The only thing I've claimed from my PHI for diabetes is insulin pump. It's categorised as a prosthetic in the hospital cover. The Medtronic…
08/11/2024 - 12:35
quackie replied to ayjay075 on FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitor 14-Day Trial Patch $15 Shipped (RRP $125, Limit 1 Per Household) @ FreeStyle Libre
There's overtapes or patches to go over the sensors to create a stronger bond. I've used Not Just A Patch and Type 1 Strong, both very…
08/11/2024 - 12:25
quackie replied to ausmomo on FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitor 14-Day Trial Patch $15 Shipped (RRP $125, Limit 1 Per Household) @ FreeStyle Libre
If you go to the product section it's $102. The Libre 2 was $90 back in June 2022. Sucked big time if the sensor failed, but the good thing…
08/11/2024 - 00:20
quackie commented on FreeStyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitor 14-Day Trial Patch $15 Shipped (RRP $125, Limit 1 Per Household) @ FreeStyle Libre
Attended the launch of the Libre 2 a few years back. Got a free sensor AND a free Story Bridge evening climb here in Brisbane. A win in my…
08/11/2024 - 00:14
quackie replied to neonlight on Men's Slim Fit Chino Pants $49.90 (Was $59.90) + $7.95 Delivery ($0 Shipping with over $75 Order / C&C / in-Store) @ UNIQLO
Under the Alteration part, just click the drop down menu and select the length. If you need more information just click on About…
02/09/2024 - 11:22
quackie replied to Ozjoey on Free to Stream: 23 Japanese Films and 2 Japanese TV Dramas @ Japanese Film Festival Online 2024
Loved Single8 when it was shown at last year's JFF. Bunch of kids trying to make an 8mm film, great fun. Twenty Four Eyes is a classic.…
29/05/2024 - 10:00
quackie replied to ilubbargains on Top up JPY ¥3000 on Suica with Apple Pay, Get JPY ¥200 Cashback, 5 Uses @ Mastercard Travel Rewards (Activation Required)
No unfortunately, the ticketing machines take cash only. Can't recall if you can get them in the ticketing office. [ICOCA…
11/03/2024 - 14:28
quackie replied to bluebluebird on Singapore Airlines Round-The-World Flights (Open Jaw) via Manchester & Houston: Ex PER, ADL, SYD, CNS, DRW, MEL, BNE from $1,809
SQ usually releases tickets 355 days in advance from memory.
04/03/2024 - 13:55
quackie replied to bohn on Singapore Airlines Round-The-World Flights (Open Jaw) via Manchester & Houston: Ex PER, ADL, SYD, CNS, DRW, MEL, BNE from $1,809
RTW redemption for Krisflyer is 200k in economy, 280k in business and 405k in first.
03/03/2024 - 14:54
quackie replied to tunzafun001 on Singapore Airlines Round-The-World Flights (Open Jaw) via Manchester & Houston: Ex PER, ADL, SYD, CNS, DRW, MEL, BNE from $1,809
I'm planning a RTW redemption from Taipei. Hardest part is looking for saver award tickets but if you're booking from the time the seats…
03/03/2024 - 13:38
quackie replied to whyisave on Singapore Airlines Round-The-World Flights (Open Jaw) via Manchester & Houston: Ex PER, ADL, SYD, CNS, DRW, MEL, BNE from $1,809
RTW Award redemption does exist. It's 200k in economy, 280k in business, and 405k in first. [Star Alliance RTW tickets with KrisFlyer miles…
03/03/2024 - 00:49
quackie replied to robjan02 on Singapore Airlines Round-The-World Flights (Open Jaw) via Manchester & Houston: Ex PER, ADL, SYD, CNS, DRW, MEL, BNE from $1,809
Try it out yourself with Star Alliance's RTW planner. See if you can hit the 35k miles limit :)…
03/03/2024 - 00:37
quackie replied to fufufu on Return for Free to Japan: Cairns to Osaka $337, Melbourne/Sydney to Tokyo $629/$599 Return @ Jetstar
I did the VA flight from HND into CNS. The transfer from international to domestic was horrendous as it involved moving luggage from one…
29/01/2024 - 14:32
quackie replied to ozbargainer88 on Return for Free to Japan: Cairns to Osaka $337, Melbourne/Sydney to Tokyo $629/$599 Return @ Jetstar
Depends. There's the [Airport Limousine Bus](https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en/Top.aspx), costs roughly the same as Narita…
29/01/2024 - 14:27
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