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    Google Streetview came to town

    Nasal Apprasal How do you get a job like that.? Driving around checking out property.
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    That Chaser Sketch - the make a realistic wish foundation

    Get RealOK Yes we re all going to sponsor you! :D May we ask if you have any children? Or are you still holding it !!:rolleyes: Until then you are not real. To loooooose a CHILD is THE MOST Traumatic life Event. Above $$ & CERTAINLY any normal life event of job loss. Partner or...
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    That Chaser Sketch - the make a realistic wish foundation

    Poor children Like what is happening to OUR WORLD. Do any people out there have children? 1or 2or 3. I have 2 surviving triplets.) OK the third child died. At birth. :( DO YOU KNOW HOW TRAGIC THAT IS.? This Chaser programmed garbage that has come from the ABC that TAXPAYERS...
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    So I was up in the roof of the PPOR this morning

    When i was a apprentice electrician back in the late 70's we were converting Kiama on the NSW Mid South Coast from overhead pole supply to underground supply. At the local Kiama Independant building we had to run new supply mains through their roof area. Up in the roof there were thousands...
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    to repair or replace?

    Go New I am a electrician and repair my own stoves. However if a stove / oven or cooktop is over 5 years old, i really do the maths. For a electric stove at 5 years old a element may go. $80 wholesale then my free time to install it. 3 mths later a control simerstat goes. $40 & my time...
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    What do you turn to when you are down?

    Deppression. Not Us ?? Most of my early life till arely 30's I was happy as Larry. Everything I did turned to gold. Every job i wanted i just got. Life was great :) Then within a week I went from a great life and future to being on a dialysis machine. I soon lost my job, had huge debts , was...
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    Gas Heaters

    I think if you look around you can actually get the normal type gas heaters that are already made to run on LPG not mains gas. Try AGL or any of the heater manufacturers sites. We have a small Rinnai mains gas heater which is great. Was about $800. Gee Cee Greg
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    How broke have you been?

    Beer Money I started from nothing back in the late 70's and have had many a night on noodles and baked beans etc. As interest rates for loans of around $1mil hit 18%. :eek: But today was Sooo embarassing. I went to Dan Murphys to buy 2 beers. opened my wallet to note that my wife had...
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    W2BW in API Magazine

    Power & water Mine arrived on Friday. The little tax deduction it is. It certainly helped the mail man find us; now that our area has power and water installed. Looking forward to the roads getting gutters and sealed as well.:D Must get around to reading it. Just busy at present collecting...
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    How much Board do your kids pay?

    Back in 80's Back in the 80's when I lived with my parents I was paying $50 p/w board. Plus a amount towards phone bill and electricity. i also mowed the lawn and did jobs around the house. $80 is cheap. In fact Sparkey have you got a spare room.??? Food, cleaning, laundry...
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    Sydney people let's meet up...

    Almost 9.30 PM Well come on. Post all the good details :cool:
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    Company Soul Stealing

    Now as you crash the puters and get all information available make sure you know who is managing the outsourcing and suppliers. Resume looks good if you worked there.:D Good luck. And F--- the place and s--- kicking bosses. I did in it 1995 :)
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    When did you buy your first IP?

    Don,t buy that house for $23k, It is toooo dear 1st investment house in 1978 when I was about 19 @ $23k.Rented @ $45 p/week. 2nd 1979 @ $26k 3rd in 1981 beachside shack @ $51k. Any of these properties would sell at land value alone now for $250k + with rentals now each from $250 p/w up...
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    A BUILDER SIDE: for a change! part 1.

    Ozperp I have similar views to you regarding construction and progress payments. For smaller projects I just prefer to use pre arranged Lines Of Credit. Then If i am going to hold I re-finance at completion. For the best deal I can do. This saves constant problems with banks and added...
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    Taming the Debt Monster - Attitudes to debt for young players

    OK . Going to sell the 2 new cars and go back to old bombs like I had in late 70.s. But hey, the multiple properties I have bought by owning those old bombs have increased through 3 booms :) So maybe it is time to enjoy some items :D Gee Cee REALLLLLY old Fart
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    Qld Teachers strike, any support??

    Go back to School for a week & get real Scott my wife is a primary school teacher that started teaching back in early eighties. She has always loved teaching and of late has been acting up into other different consulting positions. She is super organised and has programs for most grades...
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    iPOD - Is this possible??

    Next time i snore and the misses complains i am going to show her this post. Let her know how lucky she is :D Then again i am pretty deaf so the only thing i hear is a B - Double under exhaust brakes going past the bedroom.;) Fan / what fan ??
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    Holsworthy South West Sydney

    Nasal Aprasal I know the area roughly and feel it is a good area. My advise to you would be to get out there and drive around the area, not just in the day but also at night. get a REAL feel for the area. Then even walk the streets :eek: Do NOT just rely on Google and Estate agents...
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    hints for earning by renting a big house to students.

    It may give you a bit more cashflow. But for all the problems,/ fights/ nationality problems, legalities, Council & fire regulations, insurance costs etc, etc i really do not think it is worth it. (Unless you like sleepless stressful nights) Especially as I have previously found. = Students...
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