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thanks for reminding me to watch a "ted" speech - this one is funny, tearful and very poignent: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jk_rowling_the_fringe_benefits_of_failure.html

that's how i meant it to sound! anyhow - doesn't gel that he wants a break - hubby is currently drawing up 3d plans for his proposed front yard/garage - while i chill out watching the news, on the computer and patting the dog ...

oh dear - ousted :o i also look at it as - when the reno is done in 5-10 years, the house will be worth significantly more. we can then sell to downsize to a similarly nice place but for half the cost ... the rest is early retirement, travel money. do have an okay super, but and extra mil...

he started it! we're moving from a property with a 4+workshop garage to a slightly bigger than normal double garage+small shed - and he really really wants a workshop area - so had been drawing up plans for the last two weeks now. so, i graciously have given up some of my clothes drying...

ooo dazz - you're pushing the buttons here :rolleyes: as for "dated in 5-10 years". certain things need doing straight away so we can get use out of them - others can wait til next year or the year after etc. thanks for the support - and the eye opening - guys.

definately not a knockdown - and with some cosmetic work (as suggested) will look very modern. is 5 bed, 3 bath, pool, ocean views and 2 huge open living areas. the reno would put it into the over $2mil value bracket (in today's dollars), so would get back $2-3 for every $1 spent. pointed...

reno finished - house sold - looks pretty darn good - made very nice profit (same with previous ppor and the one before that and the one before that) - moving back to ppor that is only 1/4 reno'd - want to stop and live there for at least next 5 years! - neighbour has just knocked down and...