No worries babu,
good luck with your research.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

Hi GoldCoastGirl,
I’ve always rented from being a student until today. I spent a considerable amount of time backpacking o/s and when I came back to OZ in 97 I found choosing to rent back here, cheap by comparison to surviving on a backpacker’s budget (and admittedly the sacrifices that came with it!). After travelling o/s, I realized that renting…[Read more]

Hi GoldCoastGirl,
My post was not meant to be personally against your post or a personal attack on all who view tv (or watch Big Brother, etc). I don’t watch commercial tv. The point I was trying to illustrate is that I wouldn’t want people to also ‘not watch tv’ by my post either, but to be aware in making their own decision in response to my…[Read more]

I think it may run the risk of being ‘too close to the bone.’ My sister has worked in real estate for almost 18 years. This comment in no way is implied to others in the industry, however all she has experienced is the same 9-5 grind (and grief) that all workers may face in any other industry. Also, perhaps echoing Dazzlings comments, being that…[Read more]

If people enjoy ‘reality tv’ (kind of a contradiction in terms really???) I think that it’s great. However personally for me, watching tv is like getting a bucket of paint and putting black paint over my eyeballs. To me, I’d put tv at about a year 9 level. “I think channel 10 shares my beliefs!” “I think channel 7’s beliefs are more to my…[Read more]

xxx,
excellent expose’ you’ve posted including a lot more information than the general public may not have been aware about (re: Corby’s case). Perhaps (?), more in reference to the issue here is drugs, per se and evolving an idea towards understanding that may result?
a) Why is the drug Tsar of this country or any other country (actually lets go…[Read more]

Hi first timer,
I would agree with Duckster by using an offset account to reduce your interest on the loan. I think you would be wise to shop around with mortgage brokers. I would also agree with The Mortgage Advisor. You could do far worse than emailing Mobile Mortgage for advice on your situation.
Regards,
Gatsby.

Hi Sonia and welcome to the forum.
I would agree with g7’s advice. It’s a bit like the more you know, the more you realize there is to know. Good luck!
Kind regards,
Gatsby.

Rob,
Another thing a hairdresser friend of mine mentioned to me who was starting up another salon business is that he had a deal posting adds at Back Packer joints in Melbourne for back packers to get a free haircut at his salon. It cost him nothing to put the adds up. He was doing it to train his young staff. Back Packers (myself included!) are…[Read more]

Hi Rob,
This may not apply to the location and clientele. However there are still people around who are internet/PC “challenged.” If you can provide prompt service with staff/training for people who have a basic question (eg how do I?……….). I recall when I didn’t have the internet I would ask the owner of a Cafe a question. By the time it…[Read more]

I have my own convictions which mirror those of many Australians about this issue. However I think making ‘someone’ (Tsunami sufferers) an example and scapegoat as a result of our belief is almost a parallel of what I believe resulted in Chappelle’s verdict? After all, it was a round world last time I looked?
Gatsby.

I can’t wait to here how they celebrate their first Wedding anniversary! Good story Dazz!
Gatsby.

Apologies for not attending today’s meeting. My family had a bit of a tragedy last Friday and I was unable to get to Hawthorn on time. If anyone who attended might be able to pm me or post what was generally covered it would be gratefully appreciate it. I hope all went well.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

Hi Wallace and as Redwing said, welcome to the forum. I’m sorry to hear about your accident but elated to hear how you turned your adversity into personal success! Just out of curiosity was Dr A.D. Kessler also known as Ernie Kessler?
Regards,
Gatsby!

I’d have to agree with Dazzling (I don’t have the experience with shares, etc to gain such a high return in a very fast time). If the money required is paramount (a must not a maybe) then look at ‘every’ cent that goes out of your hand and ask yourself do ‘I need it or want it?’ Anything that is a ‘want’ needs to be culled. I don’t know your…[Read more]

Hi Don and Liz,
I couldn’t make much out of the web you posted but will try again. I currently rent cheaply and although it has it’s disadvantages in some ways, in the bigger picture the means justifies the (investing) ends.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

I’m just picturing a Qantas pilot on top of a 40 foot ladder with a coat hangar, trying to get into the cockpit window because he locked the keys in the ignition.
Gatsby.

Bushfires! I was up there a few years a go on the day they started. Plenty of markets and craft shops, etc. However as an investment area I’m not really convinced as it’s more a weekend touristy area for mountain biking up the hill, buying New Age craft stuff on the weekends, etc. However, I could be wrong.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

I FINALLY GOT ONE! Half an hour ago I got a call from India asking if I was the owner of the home and do I use Foxtel? Having spent all up 9 months in India I asked for the chap to wait one minute and I’ll get someone who can help. I got my Hindi phrase book out and asked for a shoe shine, 1 rupee, a pen, stay at my hotel (cheap hotel/best hotel,…[Read more]

LOL!
Regards,
Gatsby!