I’m not so sure there is such a thing as a ‘good’ labour story!

As far as patience goes, however, there I can comment.

My son was due on June 5. Mum and Dad came from interstate to stay the first three weeks after the birth to help out. Three weeks later, June 25 (the day they were due to leave) I went into labour. 43 hours later I gave birth.

Best thing… my wrinkly little baby.

Worst thing… endless phone calls over three weeks that went something like this..

Me: Hello.
Them: Oh….. you’re still there!
Me: That would be how it came to be that I answered the phone.
Them: How are you?
Me: Round.
.. etc.

Three weeks of this!!!

Labour was a breeze. (actually, that would be a lie)

… the in-laws?!

Wow… Shaunwalker – I hear you!!!

As said previously, I lived in Darwin for 7 years and have twice dealt with LJ Hooker (Darwin Branch) from a rental point of view and also had the unfortunate experience of working in the same building on Mitchell Street.

Not only were they (yes! collectively) the most disrespectful agents to tenants but even as fellow-building dwellers they were the rudest and most conceited bunch of prats I have ever come across.[!]

I have rented and bought in several states since and have never been able to bring myself to deal with an LJ Hooker office since.

Tragic I know but grudges are one thing in which I excel.[^]

Hi Powmow,

Home for me is Hobart, Tasmania.

I’m working on a 2/3 bedroom weatherboard house (real estate said 1905 but I think more like 1920’s). Nothing fancy about the house except that it came with original doors, skirting etc so am trying to bring these features to the fore for a bit of character.

I hope you go ahead with your own. There will be days when you’ll wonder what the hell you’re doing but remember to step back every now and then and take in the big picture. Oh… and try not to think of the $$$ when you do that!

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Gotta go…

Jessica…

You go girl! I also happen to be female and renovating. Doing everything on your own is harder but so far not impossible. The only thing I’ve had to have someone come in and do was the cornice in three rooms (that mega 30cm deep stuff – took three guys three days to do!).

To date I have plastered, removed all doors, architraves, frames, skirting, picture rails (paid for the stripping tho’), sanded/polished the floorboards and a trillion other little bits and pieces.

Bad news – the most horrible job, I hate to say, was the floors.

Good news – I’ve now discovered there are worse jobs. I’m currently in the process of removing the lathe and plaster in one room as the walls were too far gone to plaster over. This is my new worst job ever!!

The biggest obstacle overall has been to convey exactly what I’m trying to do to the K&D or Bunnings man/woman to ensure I’m buying the right tool/paint/vanish etc. It is hard not to come over as completely dim sometimes but generally most people have been really helpful.

Good luck with your reno. I’ve been going now for two years and there’s not an end in sight!! I love it. I stop when I want as I don’t want to feel it’s a chore and I start again as the inspiration returns. I can also change my mind on colours/styles/whatever whenever I damn well want to… It’s soooo cool.

Hi all..

I was in Darwin for 7 years. I still have a unit in Stuart Park that has rented for the same amount for the past 5 years. I don’t know about any growth that has or will happen but I’d be pretty confident that it wouldn’t benefit Katherine much.

I lived in Katherine for 3 months before settling in Darwin and loved it. Can’t wait to get back to the Gorge… next property inspection perhaps due about next Tassie winter[8D]

ps. The day I was to leave Darwin by bus to make the slow trip south was the day the road disappeared at Katherine. Had to spend 4 days sitting in a hotel trying to get a flight out…

“OVER-SIMPLIFIED”!!!!!!!! [][][]

The more I read on this forum the dumber I feel.

I’ve put aside searching for property at the moment… I just want to be able to understand what posts like this actually mean.

… my head hurts[xx(]

I’m with Lawry…[!]

…although my head does hurt a bit.[]

Hi Borgod…

I’ve been working on a contract basis for the past 6 years. I have only one IP but I purchased my PPOR nearly 3 years ago and was able to get by with a letter from the company saying that I had been employed for 3 years. The fact that it was on a casual basis was not mentioned.

Admittedly, the pay office knew why the letter was required and the bank (thankfully) didn’t require/ask for further details.

Good luck and I hope your employment does become permanent to ensure peace of mind and a bit of security.