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"Petzl" <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> On Thu, 24 Dec 2015 12:55:32 +1100, F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Petzl wrote:
>>> On Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:22:15 +1100, F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Coming back on regular transit train saw a bloke fined $100 for feet
>>>>> on seat by HEAVILY armed female cop and Male partner came down from
>>>>> upstairs seats, I suspect he was dobbed in as all cabins have CCTV.
>>>>> They went straight for him not walk through.
>>>>>
>>>> Just tap on with your pensioner card and wont make any diff whether you
>>>> do or don't there after,
>>>
>>> The cops in this case were specifically targeting this loon for boots
>>> on seat in front of him. they didn't check anyone's ticket.
>>> But yes I have been checked for valid Opal card (Seniors), I were told
>>> that with this card it just looks if it has cash on it?
>>
>>You still have to have cash on it but pensioners can top up with only
>>$2.50 at a time.I do not have it tied to a bank account or direct
>>debits,I top up with cash at paper shop
>>
> Mines connected to credit card $20 top-ups.
>
> Bus for me to Macarthur Square is $1.05 return if I'm back in the hour
> enough for shopping, get off BigW end and walk though Sq catch it back
> with shopping done!
>
> I may go to city once a week, for a day out.
>
> Decided on Bondi Beach yesterday, best fish for ages (Barramundi),
> deep fried with Chips salad and salad ($12 Mon-Thurs) at Bondi Beach
> pub, weather was spitting a bit, off and on, but enjoyed it, the bus
> stops near the pub, and cross the road, Beach side to catch it back to
> Bondi Junction, although you could ride it to Museum station, but bus
> always full, standing room only (not full Campbell Parade Bondi, but
> full's going back.
>
> At Bondi Junction station (to Beach 380, there are others) try to get
> on first, bus is standing room only when it leaves.
>
> Bondi Junction is amazing in itself, all high rise now with more going
> up, very cosmopolitan, LOTS of people.

Didn't think to do that.

>>>> (Does matter with full fare cards)
>>>
>>> Yeah I saw a Chinese lady get caught not tapping on tram (full fare
>>> Opal) she "got away with it" by "me no understand"
>>>
>>>> Also if you tap on , change your mind and tap off without going any
>>>> where it gives your $2.50 back.Don't ask how I know.
>>>
>>> So cheap anyhow I wouldn't bother.
>>>
>>> Public transport in Sydney is something I would not of believed 10
>>> years back. Extremely good, Bondi Beach & City buses though are always
>>> full, mine (Campbelltown) are mainly 50% full/empty off peak, air
>>> conditioned, front door lowers to curb to get on, even electric wheel
>>> chairs can drive on, with a place for them to park.
>>>
>>> Trains are double deck also air conditioned, talk and show their
>>> destination announce each stop. The Country train to Macarthur and
>>> beyond is also comfortable clean, but is pretty full well liked
>>> service.
>>>
> --
> Petzl
> The Christmas tradition and its message of peace and joy is more relevant 
> today than ever before.
> https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202 

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      Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-23 19:11 +1100
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                Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 11:16 +1100
          Re: Opal fare dodging F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-23 23:27 +1100
            Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 06:56 +1100
              Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 10:12 +1100
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                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 13:07 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 13:13 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 15:42 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-26 15:30 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Fred Smith <fred@smith.com> - 2015-12-24 03:29 +0000
                Re: Opal fare dodging F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 14:58 +1100
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          Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 06:52 +1100
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          Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 09:38 +1100
            Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 10:46 +1100
            Re: Opal fare dodging F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 12:55 +1100
              Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 13:15 +1100
              Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 13:32 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 13:35 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 14:51 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 14:55 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 16:13 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 15:02 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 15:27 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 16:14 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Dechucka" <Dechucka1@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 16:34 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 15:44 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 16:35 +1100
              Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-24 15:39 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging F Murtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2015-12-24 22:33 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2015-12-25 05:25 +1100
                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-25 10:01 +1100
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                Re: Opal fare dodging Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> - 2015-12-25 11:25 +1100
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