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This is a good point and you are not alone :). One of my main priorities in life is to give my kids a good start without going overboard. This means, life is a tad complicated :D.

count me into your 99.9% group. I get my wines from winemarket.com.au. Bought few nz pinot noirs for around $9 a bottle and they are ok (I think :confused:)

If I'm serious on bidding at an auction, I would definitely get it checked prior. Solicitors/conveyencers usually review the contract (at least 1 or 2) if you are going with them with the purchase.

Used to play Badminton. Now Tennis and little bit of backyard cricket (both sports are just for fun with my kids).

This was our first family car. I've learnt to drive with this. Nice memories.

1990 Nissan Pulsar Vector. It was sky blue and very luminous. Never miss it in a parking lot :D

The other thing to consider is if the addition is impacting the neighbors or easily seen by people walking pass. To be, illegal carport is more riskier than a laundry. It could be that the neighbors have been battling with it with the previous owner and all of a sudden, it will become your...

So far, I have come across two types of Jonesiness. 1. They want/have the latest and the greatest. But, they don't look down on people who don't have it. I have some friends in this category and I can truly appreciate/complement their things. 2. They want/have the latest and the greatest...

I kept my Nokia 3310 (remember those????) so long that even Nokia itself asked me to dispose it :eek: (ok, Nokia didn't ask me that). Those days, when I catch up with friends and when they want to send me Multi Media Messages, I just show them my phone and the go, "ah, never mind" :D.

Actually, when it comes to my kids, I tend to let loose a bit

My kids go to a public primary school. It amazes me the effort most teachers put in. Needless to say that the school is highly regarded. Also, what I have noticed on some high profile public schools are, it's all about keeping their high profile (one of my friends kids go to one of these...

I think it will. And most importantly, if you can provide better options, then why not. To me, it's silly to let the kids learn it the hard way how tough life is. In their young age, what will be the cool thing to do, share a joint or go to the library and do that hard maths question.

This is very timely as we're almost about to apply for secondary schools for my son. Talking to different parents, the "view" is that private and semi-private (catholic etc...) has more discipline than public. Obviously, it will depend entirely what schools you compare with. We're trying...

From personal experience, it will depend on how much 12-18% is. I have an IP that is CF+ but poor CG. One big maintenance job means it could wipe off years of CF gains (which I'm experiencing now). I have other IPs which are CF- but has had very good CGs. Even if it's on paper, I'm in front.

Thanks all for you suggestions. I have decided to go with the full reno. I have a LOC for this property so not too bad.