Originally Posted by RightValue (Post 619655)

If they CONTINUE to be good tenants, reward them by not putting the rent up, or keeping the rent under market levels to keep them there.

cheers

RightValue

Originally Posted by Macca (Post 618618)

Hi,

Kind of related question, is there a way to convert a Jpeg to a gif file easily.

I can do it by sending an email and it asks to reduce size of file, it then turns my photo jpeg into a Gif and attaches it to the email, but if I want to post to a forum a jpeg is too big. If I can convert to a Gif it is better.

Any suggestions or instructions appreciated, please write any instruction in "dummy speak"

thanks

Originally Posted by Toon (Post 618613)

A story in The Australian today about the Barrier Reef:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225811910634

Originally Posted by ianvestor (Post 618289)

Fair enough, but shouldn't he then the Hero of your dreams? :p

Originally Posted by ianvestor (Post 618254)

:confused: Isn't 'dad' just a noun in this case, because you used 'my'? It's not a replacement for your dad's name in this case. I'm not sure if you saw my previous post about 'mum' and 'dad'.

Originally Posted by sailor (Post 617629)

You got that right...now way will I be paying it, as the tenant approached them when they were looking at the unit.

Originally Posted by Young Gun (Post 618016)

I remember reading an article (hotspotting, I think - tried searching on the net but couldn't find it..) that highlighted the studio apartments around Raintrees shopping centre for their cheap listed prices and their respectively high rental yields.

Originally Posted by ozperp (Post 617658)

Amen! Parents who don't take the time to correct this - and many other pet peeves, such as "yous" - in their children should be found guilty of a form of child abuse: I propose the new offence "linguistic neglect". ;)

Originally Posted by Propertunity (Post 617627)

I hope you are not going to pay the first week's rent as a "finding fee". :D

Originally Posted by ozperp (Post 616339)

Send a PM to Sim and I'm sure he'll be happy to help. :)

Originally Posted by Tizzy (Post 617602)

Great to hear from you Sailor Bosun :) I missed you as you know.

I think it's been a big year for many people (me included) and I find the familiarity of SS nice even when I just lurk.

Let us know when the book comes out.

Originally Posted by Olly (Post 616966)

So, for those of us who are picky about poor spelling and grammar - why does it bother us?

Do we have a touch of 'class' or snobbishness in our makeup?
I don't think so. I think it's a matter of speaking and writing clearly with articulation. If we adhere to the rules of spelling and grammar, our communication is clearer, and less likely to be misinterpreted.

Do we see someone who can't spell or use grammar correctly as less educated? Or lazy?
I see it as having less education, or missed education.

Are we purists who don't like to see the English language being misused and changed over time because of poor habits and acceptance of such?
I think there's some truth in this. However, I do get disgruntled by the fact that proper spelling and grammar are not taught in schools these days. This means I get graduates who cannot write a decent report for the courts, and that reflects badly on my reputation. (Reports go out under my letterhead.) So it means much extra work for me in editing and educating them in basic grammar.

Are we competitive and like the challenge of mastering something that we know is hard and think everyone else should have the same attitude?
It's not rocket science...just using the basic rules makes communication easier to understand.

My answer: I dunno - it just does! :p

Originally Posted by Propertunity (Post 616475)

30 years ago I used to work in Sapphire & Rubyvale replacing the old telephone exchanges (the old magneto type)....and the one in Emerald too. If the local miners did not like something - they blew it up! Couple of sticks of Gelly and problem solved. Hope they like their stay in this place ....otherwise :eek:

Originally Posted by JulieW (Post 616327)

The interesting thing seems to be the range from highest to lowest prices in suburbs with some properties reaching twice the price of others in the same suburbs, so perhaps rather than suburbs, it's time to start looking at type of property. (e.g finding a bargain that the target price range turn their noses up at and turning it into something a target market would pay over the odds for, be it a luxury renovation on an Armadale unit or a FHB makeover on something less grand.

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Petal (Post 616334)

We would all get used to Bosun pretty quick smart and know who you were. There is another (now banned himself) poster that had three different names and we had no trouble knowing who he was :D

Originally Posted by our obsession (Post 616016)

W-e-l-c-o-m-e BACK sister!

Your new puppy looks so cute I want to hug him. Say is he a schnauzer?

Originally Posted by vbplease (Post 612061)

Try requesting the statement to be sent via email.. it may cut down the cost of postage + petties, and can be more convenient.

Originally Posted by Rolf Latham (Post 615675)

u are only a genuine nut when you have an automated gauge that updates to your database automatically :)
ta
rolf

Originally Posted by sash (Post 614801)

Its not the pets I worry about.....but its their kids.....:D

Originally Posted by fokas (Post 490212)

Hahaha.. I love it! "Please consider wind and climate conditions"

I have already found my dream home... and considering already in 5 months it's dropped from $5.2Mil to 'offers over $4'.... I just need to hope things keep going the way they are headed for another 4 years before I can afford it! :)
http://www.drewlindsay.com.au/proper...rmanHouse.html

Originally Posted by lizzie (Post 488749)

i agree it was generous ... i just think it would have more meaning to the kid if the old bloke said - "hey, i'll buy all the computer components and we'll go to a tafe workshop to find out how to put put it together ... "

Originally Posted by craigb (Post 477775)

agree with blue! and add room and call it a bet sitter.

Originally Posted by evand (Post 477831)

Why do you say "when" as if its a foregone conclusion. Shouldn't you be saying "if his policies don't manifest"
I haven't seen any evidence yet of any head of state who hasn't failed to deliver on something...no matter how small. So that's my rationale for "when" and not "if".

Regarding your comments on "power corrupting". Of course it does but it doesn't only apply to a black president. It applies to every person in power, regardless of race, color, religion, gender etc.

Agreed, and I said that.

Sorry, I don't get the undertone of your post Sailor.

Originally Posted by quoll (Post 477668)

Oh poor us we miss out on all the freeby hand outs. BAahhahhaha

Originally Posted by LynnH (Post 477451)

PM

They had the FHOG back in about '79 to '80, if I remember correctly - we bought our first PPOR in 1978 and missed out on FHOG (it didn't exist then) and friends bought about 12-18 months later and got FHOG ..... sorry I can't remember the exact dates.
LynnH

Originally Posted by BayView (Post 477332)

They've all been watching "Friends" for too long.