Pie in the Sky?

msg · Guru

Pie in the Sky?

kiwijims · Guru

There could be some interesting answers coming out of your Tread MSG.

I'll start the ball rolling by suggesting a 50% discount by all fuel stations for Pensioners hold a Seniors card LOL

K.J.

msg · Guru

PWF Kiwi jims. Good one though

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Mmmm, maybe 50% discount for solo's in CVP's might bring us in a little more often. Instead of being charged for two people.

Now I am going to sit back with legs up, box of popcorn and a choc Top and read whatever follows, Mel.

msg · Guru

That's a good one and quite valid. CP's are not likely to give away anything. PIS

Bru · Senior Member

Tax free fuel now that would be wonderful. Supermarkets to accept pension cards for 25% off, dream on, and of course Beer, wine and spirits on the medicare card. Purely medicinal of course. That's a good start.

Bushpie · Guru

Given my long association with pie I figured it would be prudent to check out the pie in the sky .............

At this point however I would need to research and consider any further contribution.......

the rocket · Guru

National parks free for seniors. No tax on diesel is a good one. Free weight bridge. Cp n showgrounds, sportsgrounds stay 6 get 7 th night free. Some places do this.

msg · Guru

CP's aren't likely to give anything away, after all don't we steal all their toilet paper, plugs and shower heads? That's what I've heard anyway.

Supermarkets: could be lobbied but that is not traveller specific.

Tax Fuel Discount: That's a good one. They are only collecting back what they have given in pensions. Likeswise GST and other taxes. TAX FREE FOR ALL PENSIONER PURCHASES !!! PWF

msg · Guru

Oh. and along with beer & spirits for medicinal purposes, what about Mary Jane? I know there are some pensioners who might benefit and appreciate a discount.

msg · Guru

Rocket. What a good idea. Especially National Parks. Wouldn't help me much I have a dog. Perhaps they could have pensioners camping with dog sections. Was looking at the Devils Marbles Campsite the other day. You can't camp if you have pets. Glad I visited before that came in. Though, I did have visions of the pet dingo that's there jumping out of the bushes and getting Molly.

Possum3 · Guru

Concessions for Self funded pensioners similar to those on welfare payments like Council Rate discounts, Power & Telephone costs, Govt bonus such as Electricity bonus to compensate for cost increases.

msg · Guru

Know how you feel Possum. I was self funded for a few years until I spent all my money travelling. LOL. Then I went to being able to travel on a part pension. Now, with costs going up and more places charging fees I am eating into my capital again. May have to consider giving it away. The way things are going would be cheaper to stay at home with AirCon going full bore and just staring at four walls. NEVER!

-- Edited by msg on Monday 8th of May 2017 12:42:55 PM

hako · Guru

Here's a solution that's win-win.

You register with Centrelink as a homeowner or renter who wants to live in their caravan/motorhome for an extended period.

You must if a homeowner allow Centrelink to rent your unoccupied house for a fixed period at minimal rent....also forgo any council or electricity subsidies. This helps the housing shortage.

If renting you must forgo any rental assistance. This reduces the welfare bill.

In return Centrelink issue you with a electronic fuel card which allows you 100 litres of fuel a month duty and tax free.

Simple eh!

Good Luck.

msg · Guru

Simple. But wouldn't work for me. Son lives here too. He's more valuable as a house sitter, maintenance man and security guard. lol Besides, I just might like him a little. I think those on rent assistance might get more than $100 a month. PWF

Phil C · Guru

Hi Mel and gang

We visited a few SA country towns and discovered foodland offer 5% discount for pensioners on a certain day of the week. Now 5% is not a lot BUT much better than paying full tote.

I would love to see discount fuel, food, telstra etc. BTW I ask every place I shop if they give seniors a discount, amazing the number who will offer 10% when you ask. BBs offer discount to seniors. My attitude is if you dont ask you dont get.

Dont be afraid to ask for a discount especially if the business has close competitors, I generally say OK, I will see if they do down the road, gets me a discount most times as they dont want to lose a sale.. Then again Im a mean old Crock... lol

Asked at CPs... tight bunch that lot... Sometimes I get an ex serviceman discount, wearing my RAAF baseball cap often works.. Just ask.. They can only say no.

Hope you are well

macka17 · Guru

Seriously..
Why should we get anything different to any others.
pensioners or otherwise.

We're NO different to any others.
Probably a bit more affluent than some,
to be able to do it, if you look at yourself.

THIS is our choice of lifestyle. Nobody elses.
Yep. I'm a pay your way.
I hate scrounging. Begging.

Do it. and pay for it. Or don't do it.
In my eyes.

I've travelled since 13 yrs. never looked for a handout yet.
Nor (hopefully)
ever will.

Travelling is a way of life to a lot of people.

the ginger nomad · Senior Member

I don't believe it!!! For once I agree with you macka.
John

rockylizard · Guru

macka17 wrote:
Seriously..
Why should we get anything different to any others.
pensioners or otherwise.

We're NO different to any others.
Probably a bit more affluent than some,
to be able to do it, if you look at yourself.

THIS is our choice of lifestyle. Nobody elses.
Yep. I'm a pay your way.
I hate scrounging. Begging.

Do it. and pay for it. Or don't do it.
In my eyes.

I've travelled since 13 yrs. never looked for a handout yet.
Nor (hopefully)
ever will.

Travelling is a way of life to a lot of people.

Gday...

Well Said a.jpg

GEEEZ ...... I agree wif Macka

Cheers - John

Hewy54 · Senior Member

Agree with Macka 100%

Radar · Guru

Oh b--------- hell I am in trouble, I agree with macka, I am going to my cheap cask of red to fill my glass,

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Card to run my generator ? Have a modified extension cord . Lol

msg · Guru

God, you lot are a miserable bunch. Started out as a bit of fun and you manage to turn it into a slanging match. I hope I don't meet you snobs on the road.

rockylizard · Guru

msg wrote:
God, you lot are a miserable bunch. Started out as a bit of fun and you manage to turn it into a slanging match. I hope I don't meet you snobs on the road.

Gday...

confuse PARDON .... how on earth do you arrive at that conclusion. confuse

Not everyone is looking for 'discounts' or 'freebies' etc ... so if one voices an opinion that differs with yours it is a "slanging match". confuse

Sad really. cry hmm

Cheers - John

the ginger nomad · Senior Member

Now I remember why I don't post very often! I know for sure I am NOT a snob and I enjoy a joke and a bit of fun as much as anyone!!

John

brickies · Guru

Have been staying in caravan parks for the last month and mixing with people who are on the pension who feel lucky to live in Australia and be so well look after in their old age and happy with their life and not looking for hand outs all the time .

Bryan · Guru

macka17 wrote:
Seriously..
Why should we get anything different to any others.
pensioners or otherwise.

We're NO different to any others.
Probably a bit more affluent than some,
to be able to do it, if you look at yourself.

THIS is our choice of lifestyle. Nobody elses.
Yep. I'm a pay your way.
I hate scrounging. Begging.

Do it. and pay for it. Or don't do it.
In my eyes.

I've travelled since 13 yrs. never looked for a handout yet.
Nor (hopefully)
ever will.

Travelling is a way of life to a lot of people.

I agree with Macca too

kiwijims · Guru

Here in W.A. us pensioners are offered 1 free trip return anywhere in the State per year by Public transport,

I think it's a pity this offer wasn't Nation wide as we would love to return to Tassie,

this would benefit the economy in Tassie as we would be spending our " hard earned " on food, fuel , and accommodation. the whole trip.

And not have to give most of our savings to the Shipping Mob, just to get there, although they would also benefit in the increase in travellers who would be buying meals, National Park passes, and other items to remember their trip by on board.

I know, just another "Pie in the Sky" but think what good this would do for Us and Tassie.

K.J.

The Belmont Bear · Guru

I am a self funded retiree and will be for at least the next 6 years personally I don't want any assistance as I get satisfaction from knowing that I am still paying my own way. For those who have worked all their lives and are now struggling to make ends meet on the age pension good luck with whatever discounts that you manage to get. I have more of an issue with all the others who have their hands in the cookie jar and are far less deserving than the aged pensioners. MSG I have no problem with pensioners who are travelling coming up with ideas to reduce their costs as long as any increases in government assistance works out as being cost neutral as the bucket is empty - in fact they are already funding things out of someone else's bucket that our grandkids will have to pay off.

Dougwe not sure 50% discount is justified in a CP for a single as you are using a site that could be used by 2 people so they would lose money in peak periods - I believe what they should be doing is calculating the cost of power, water, cleaning etc. per person and then give you 50% of that as a discount.

JeffRae · Guru

We always ask as PhilC suggested, we where surprised that KFC gave us a discount. If there is no discount quite happy to pay