Komari,
The Kalahari Bushmen in Southern Africa originally used Basenji’s for hunting. They often carried them around their necks until they were ready to pick up the scent of their prey. They don’t bark but let out an amazing yodle and are capable of climbing trees.
Cheers,
Gatsby.
PS. I’m kind of fond of them too!

I tried getting my last investment deposit playing Poker. Only problem was that I was using Tarot cards. I got a full house. Three people died!
Gatsby!

I’ve got a Staffy named Harry and I’m getting an English Pointer in a month and I’m going to call her Krishna (no joke). I had a Retriever before I had Harry named ‘Stay’. That name just confused the hell out of him! ‘Come here Stay.’ ‘Stay, Come here!’ ‘I said come here Stay!!’
Cheers,
Gatsby.

Maybe I’m just taking this thread too seriously. But you have to admit that their’s a lot of wealth tied up in religion under the name of a God. Some people even describe it as God’s will! God’s will. Hey, imagine if God ‘DID HAVE A WILL’? …..”And all the oceans, I leave to Barry!”(?)
Cheers,
Gatsby!

If anyone has seen the doco on ‘Waco’ where the FBI entered the David Koresch compound after filling it with gas then used Bradley tanks to shoot fire into the compound to burn it down. The FBI’s logic was that ‘after’ killing children as a result was to ‘save’ the children from child molestation. The children who survived were interviewed and…[Read more]

Hi PropertyGuru,
I’ve spent the past 2 months off work dieting pretty clean and using a new work out program. I’ll send in ‘Gatsby Mark 2!’
Cheers,
Gatsby

Hi Gill,
Fine with me.
Cheers,
Gatsby!

If you read an article at the bottom of the front page of today’s Age entitled ‘Lonely? No chance, say young women sharing digs’ I think you’ll find that it holds true to people share renting. The article’s main focus is more on how women are less lonely than men. That aside, it talks about how room mates sharing enjoy it. I know I did.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

Hi Bear,
Sorry to hear about your health crisis. I hope things improve as one’s health is one’s greatest asset.
Kind regards,
Gatsby.

Hi Gill,
Thanks again for going out of your way with minutes, organising, etc. It was a great night and thanks also to everyone I met. Looking forward to the next meeting.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

Hi Bwendan,
In 1986 when I was at RMIT, Bob Hawke introduced a new HECS scheme as a ‘one off’ payment of just $250 a year. Almost 20 years later, the costs are incredible. If you are to study medicine or law the costs are even higher. We are now going down the American path where parents who have a child start saving for ‘College’. The ironic…[Read more]

Hi Ibuycashflow,
I’ve considered running/owning a backpacker hostel except for the time factor. I guess owning it may remove you from the time commitment as it is 24/7. I’ve worked in a few o/s and you’ve gotta be on your toes (not off your face!) the whole time. It can be very seductive with the drama’s that always pop up (not to mention the…[Read more]

Hi Ricksta,
I read in today’s ‘Age’ that the current minimum wage is $462 (ish?). My point is that it doesn’t matter. I believe that it’s better to ‘work to learn’ than it is to ‘work for money’. If this is your passion, the money will follow. You cannot put a dollar value on life.
Best of luck,
Gatsby!
PS. I also believe that it’s better not to…[Read more]

It’s an issue so totally divided. My grandfather (who I only met once when I was 9 years old in a hospital 2 weeks before he died) died of alcohol. My sister is an alcoholic and I haven’t been able to see her for over a year. Her ex husband who was like a brother to me is an alcoholic. So in terms of drugs, I’ve seen and experienced the damage…[Read more]

Finish the treatment of my book and finally get it published, titled ‘The Day After Yesterday.’ (Hang on? That’s today?).
Question: What has been the best ever Valentine’s day gift you have given to your partner?

“First issue on the agenda in the “PEOPLE WHO HATE PEOPLE PARTY”
1/.DRUG CRISIS.
“I hated coming here today. The traffic was a pain in the bum!”
” Maybe you should have stayed home and legalized dope?”
“Don’t be an idiot!”
“F#$k you! I also think it should be mandatory!”

Imagine next time I’m stuck in traffic with a car up my bum blasting his…[Read more]

“THE PEOPLE ARE REAL!”
“THE AVATARS ARE REAL!”

“All rise for judge GATSBY Shienlen,…..”

“Stay tuned! Judge Gatsby Shienlen will return in a moment!”

Hi Brad,
May be one good way would be to see at least 4 or 5 brokers and screen them to see who you feel has an understanding of what your financial goals are.
You would be amazed at the different opinions and options you will recieve from one broker to the next.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

Steve,
Maybe your website could have a ‘propertyinvesting.com(EDY) forum? I’d gladly be the moderator on that forum. At least I’d feel I have expertise in that area (although I’m sure others may choose to differ? There we go! The party line has just commenced!).
Cheers,
Gatsby!

What about when someone says,
‘My foot’s fallen asleep.’
(does that therefore mean it will keep you up all night???).
Cheers,
Gatsby!