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Curious, do most here on SS still have land line phones, or just mobile..?. Why would you keep your land line?.. Looking at pros and cons to this Thanks MTR:)

Was chatting to a friend on our unique language, and what would/should be included in dictionary, a must Bogan .. Of course...... What else????

We went out for my mother's birthday last night and got hit with $15 for corkage per bottle:eek: 12 people, perhaps 6 bottles of wine?? $90 on corkage. I think that is pretty rich, mum paid, nonetheless I think this price for corkage is way over the top. I would perhaps think $2-$5 OK...

Hi All Just reviewing building costs in Perth at the moment for villas, my last build which I consider high spec came in at around $1280 per sqm, does this sound about right? I think building costs may actually drop in Perth over the next year as we know market has changed?? What are...

It's crazy the selection of chips available, too confusing, I recently had chilli chips, sea salt chips, you name it I have had it. At the end of the day I always come back to the original Smiths salt and vinegar the best. For the chip lovers, what is the favorite ... MTR:)

A friend emailed this article, I think a very good read. http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/how-australia-squandered-the-commodities-boom-20150424-1ms8hk.touch.html I do agree with some of the comments, more money could have been pumped into infrastructure Australia wide, manufacturing...

Every year we have some sick individuals torturing harmless creatures, quokka population on Rottnest Island seems to be good sport at the moment. http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/french-tourists-who-torched-rottnest-island-quokka-fined-4000-each-20150417-1mnjus.html Anyway, these French...

Most retailers will charge a surcharge when using credit cards. If you are paying with cash do you ask for a discount, ie surcharge costs be deducted from our purchase. I am curious if people do this?? I don't generally ask unless the purchase is a high end value, perhaps $2000+ MTR:)

Hi All Back to credit cards. We are with Virgin (Credit Card), purely because we receive 4 free flights within Australia during a 1 year period, buy one, get one free. There are additional costs, not major but you get what is available at the time you book. I want to cancel this because...

Perhaps it's not about the person with the most money, but being happy with what you have..?.

Anyone know anything about this. I have a ring yellow gold and white gold, want all white gold, is it possible th have all white gold. Also it's a Diamond setting, is this an issue???

Hi All Looking for a gun selling real estate agent in this area Would appreciate any recommendations. Cheers MTR:)

Hi All can anyone give me a recommendation on anyone who they have used for retaining that is also competitive. thanks MTR

Was watching an interesting show on the The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai, where guests pay anywhere from 2,000-9,000 pounds per night. Guests are privy to what they call their own "Boy Friday", who basically looks after all their little needs. Seems very strange to think this is India...

For the chocolate lovers....just found out Max Brenner opened today in Joondalup, oh no, why not inner city, oh well, will have to take a run out there:) http://maxbrenner.com.au/mobile/locations/australia/joondalup Luv Max Brenner, had a taste of this in Syd, wont disappoint. MTR

Just had to share this little bit of nonsense:) I shifted my office into the front room where I have a lovely view of my front garden and streetscape. However, I am now seeing things I do not like, on 2 occasions a sneaky neighbour is placing rubbish in my council bin, how dare they, WTF my...

HI All I recommended Newcastle some time ago to a relative, but sadly I hear, see nothing happening, no one is posting, is it dead in the water, surely not??? Anyone on the ground, can you give me an update on this? Thanks MTR:)

What would you like on the menu as a guest? MTR

More job cuts http://www.businessinsider.com.au/woodside-petroleum-is-cutting-another-300-jobs-in-response-to-falling-oil-prices-2015-3

Does anyone know what happened to this forum member, he posted a huge thread around 2004?? on his USA property buying Trip, have a search, very interesting. I would love to know how it all panned out for him, hope he made pots of money. He was purchasing in Buffalo, he was financing deals...