Play Nice Random Chat Thread VI

[see see]

I just had to replace the battery in the family truckster and it cost $440. FMD.

To put this in context, the first car I bought cost me $800 ($50 of which went to the local mechanic to "facilitate" the issuing of a Road Worthy Certificate).

 

[blackshadow]

I just had to replace the battery in the family truckster and it cost $440. FMD.

To put this in context, the first car I bought cost me $800 ($50 of which went to the local mechanic to "facilitate" the issuing of a Road Worthy Certificate).

 

[see see]

What I'd give for some faux wood panelling. Looks mint.

 

[gokangas]

FYI Optus customers

What we know about the Optus cyber attack, and how to strengthen your online security

Optus says both current and former customers may have potentially been involved in a cyber attack. So which information has been impacted, and how can you boost your online security?

www.abc.net.au

Interesting that I have to received any communications from Optus at all. Only know what is in the media. You would think Optus might actually tell their customers.

 

[koshari]

what battery costs 400? i can get N70s from the local tractor place for 160! not many requirement for bigger than a N70 surely?

 

[bengrina]

Anyone travelled south africa? In the process of planning a trip there in Feb-Mar . I'd appreciate any advice/tips/recommendations. Thanks

 

[koshari]

Anyone travelled south africa? In the process of planning a trip there in Feb-Mar . I'd appreciate any advice/tips/recommendations. Thanks

Was last there in 06, been 3 times. I love the place. Capetown lovely city especialy down the waterfront, be carefull however, especialy in jberg, on posative note look out for the Dros chain of restraunts, huge meals and very reasonably priced, all the different flavoured biltongs availabe at servos,, nice beers with a few german ones brewed under licence. I beleave thd rand is still something like 10c ro the aussie. Garden route is lovely from durban down yo capetown, can swim eith charks along the wssy at shark alley.

 

[goalieboy82]

from when Coach Emeritus Scamper was still living outdoors:

 

[giantroo]

Interesting that I have to received any communications from Optus at all. Only know what is in the media. You would think Optus might actually tell their customers.

 

[Val Keating]

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I have already had a couple of dubious WhatsApp messages

 

[blackshadow]

I have already had a couple of dubious WhatsApp messages

No communication from Optus and no dubious messages either.

Just renewed contracts with two new iPhones for mrs blackshadow and me and had to supply ID information in store.

 

[Val Keating]

No communication from Optus and no dubious messages either.

Just renewed contracts with two new iPhones for mrs blackshadow and me and had to supply ID information in store.

TBF I often get spam/phishing texts. They have warned Optus customers that to be very careful in the coming months of messages and emails.

 

[blackshadow]

TBF I often get spam/phishing texts. They have warned Optus customers that to be very careful in the coming months of messages and emails.

I get them all the time and phone calls.

My workplace even sends out phishing emails to make sure people handle phishing attacks properly.

 

[Val Keating]

I get them all the time and phone calls.

My workplace even sends out phishing emails to make sure people handle phishing attacks properly.

I have my own business so I get so much cold calling and spamming is ridiculous. The problem is now they use mobile numbers so I have to answer because it could be a job.

 

[giantroo]

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Inflation?

 

[Cyber_punk]

I use prepaid and sometimes don't top it up for months since I basically only use my phone to receive work shift info, and sometimes web stuff from my wifi if I am in bed. Hopefully minimal affect.

 

[Chadwiko]

Someone buy my Bigfooty account a beer.

 

[tazaa]

I’m with Telstra but was with Optus a few years ago.
The fact the government makes the telcos hold onto customer details for 7 years is f*****.

We are so backwards here in Australia.

How do you trust a telco to not slip up as seen by the brain who clicked the wrong button and caused this mess. Class action is on the way. Will cost them millions.

 

[danj]

The following is a quote from one of the scientists overseeing the crashing of a satellite into an asteroid:

"There’s no danger in this whatsoever,” said Prof Colin Snodgrass, an astronomer and member of the Dart mission science team at Edinburgh University.

Hmmm smacks of 'famous last words'

 

[koshari]

So a bloke gets fined 950 bucks for operating a motorised esky up a dirt track out in lake eildon when a woman illegally enters a farm and steals an animal gets of with a warning.

What wonderfully balanced legal system we have here in Victoria.

 

[koshari]

Great promotion getting fire breathing dragons at kryal castle but maybe next time dont let them breath on the customers cars.

 

[sruss]

Watching Bali on Stan, not sure they could have picked two people who look less like Jase McCartney and Mick Martyn if they tried

 

[Dan]

 

[giantroo]