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Russ,
well done mate! Matt you’re stats are quite correct. Also, for people who fear putting on weight then if you know what you’re eating, then you can eat away at your heart’s (sorry, another bad pun) content.
Cheers,
Gatsby!To g7 et al,
I’ve given it some thought and when I have smoked it has always been a result of an emotional state (ie, anxious, relaxed, stressed, happy, depressed, being around other smokers, whatever). I think the one over riding answer to the problem sounds to simple but it’s the only one that really works. you must WANT to give up! PERIOD! Pardon the pun, but no buts! All the support and substitutes in the world alone won’t do it. I’m not worried about the cancer thing, but emphasemia, poor circulation/fitness, – forget it. You just have to come to a point where you WANT to stop smoking. To assist I used pictures I placed next to my computer on the wall of a diseased lung vs healthy lung. I’ve got a picture of a healthy blood vessel and a cross section of a blocked blood vessel. I’ve got a picture of a lady in a wheel chair after her legs have been amputated, still smoking. Pictures of the skin and teeth of a non smoker vs a smoker. I know this may sound a little gruesome but everytime I see these pictures and if they stop me from smoking then I’ll keep using them. Also again find a behaviour that is incompatiable with smoking. For me it’s weights because you feel so good afterwards (and your body needs every bit of O2 it can get) that the smell of a cigarette becomes aversive. Try anything aerobic or anaerobic and you’ll be huffing and puffing from doing something good to your body, not destructive. The bottom line though that I want to stress is that at the end of the day you can utilise visual imagery, choose incongruent behavior, etc, but you must WANT to give up. Currently a naltraxone type drug (opiate blocker) is in the pipeline and I can just imagine how every large tobacco company has and is doing everything to delay or block this from hitting the pharmacy shelves.
Cheers,
Gatsby!Myydral, here’s a hint.
The letters of the names Maximus gives to the horses he points to on his chest plate may not be letter for letter in the acronym. However, the real horses names were from
a well known western and the ‘good guys’ consisted of only two characters who both had their own horses. The names of these two horses were,………..?
Cheers,
Gatsby!“General to the North and army of the Felix legions. Loyal servant to the true Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife! And I will have my vengeance, in this life, or the next!”
Myydral,
When Maximus was waiting before first fighting in the Colosseum, the child, Luiscius Farrass came up to him and asked, ‘Do they have good horses in Spain?.’ Maximus replied, ‘Yes, Some of the best’ and then pointed to his chest armour where 2 horses were pictured on it. Russell Crowe named them ‘Argento and Scarpia” and replied ‘They were my horses, they were taken from me.’ What 2 horses’ names from a long running Western series did Russell Crowe use and turn these two names into an acronym to give to the names he improvised for the names on the two horses on his chest armour?
Cheers,
Gatsby!If there are any ‘Gladiator’ buffs out there?
What was Russell Crowes full character name in the movie?
Cheers,
Gatsby!Very good Simon!,
What film and year was Meryl streep in when she was first nominated for best actress at the Academy Awards?
Cheers,
Gatsby!Here’s an easy one.
Which female actress has recently been nominated into the Hall of Fame in the US and she is known for a poor accent in an Australian film? Ironically, she has been always praised for her command of accents. Tonight’s clue is a line from one of her films.
(and if you can’t get this one then you’ll have to wait until the Movie Show returns in one month!) “I had a farm in Africa.”
The time it takes to reply with the correct answer will tell me if you know this off the top of your ‘Cinema Paradisio’ head (another good film, might I had?),……….GO!!
Cheers,
Gatsby!Hi Marc1, et al,
The only reason I would go is probably because it’s free and you can exercise some due diligence ‘muscles’. The main reason I would go however would be to listen to Danko, or even meet him to have a chat about his research methodology and statistical analysis on the book he co-authored. I think it gave a great insight on how the ‘rich’ live that a lot of people would be astonished at. It gave a great birds eye view on reality vs fanatsy.
Cheers,
Gatsby.Thanks Flufffy,
I will get in touch with the Depreciator. I just read in this month’s API mag that you can back date QS’ reports 4 years in arrears.
Cheers,
Gatsby!Thanks Flufffy,
I will get in touch with the Depreciator. I just read in this month’s API mag that you can back date QS’ reports 4 years in arrears.
Cheers,
Gatsby!(Sorry Celivia?)
My dear Monopoly,
Your slightest request,
demands my attention!
(usually just before your husband will probably attend to me! But how could he not,
with a wife so inspiring and as beautiful as you?
My warmest regards forever and always,
your ever faithful,
Gatsby!!
Sorry Celivia, you were saying,…………..Harvey Keitel!,
Now I need my beauty sleep so until tomorrow’s next trivia question from Gatsby,
Night, night!If oranges are ‘orange’ and lemons are ‘lemon’,
then what the hell happened with apples?
Cheers,
Gatsby!Dear Mel and JetDollars,
Actually since I’ve been keeping my money diary religiously from ‘Tales from the Trenches’ (no, it’s not a movie!) I only manage to now see about 1 a fortnight. Before I attended Steve’s conference back in March I would see on average 2 indy movies a week.
A bit of film trivia! Which actor played the main role in Apocalypse Now by Coppolla for 2 weeks only to be sacked by Coppolla and replaced later with Martin Sheen?
Cheers,
Gatsby!Dear Derek and Mortgage Hunter,
many thanks for your advice. Also thanks Derek with the advice re: last four years!
Reagards,
Gatsby!Dear Josie,
I’d hate to think I would ever fall foul of the lovely ladies on this forum, especially those as lovely as you! Yes, I do think a little bit of mirth can never hurt and may also temper to take the heat out of the serious nature of property investing. Take my friend Dennis. He also enjoys lifting a few weights. He’s not a midget. He’s a midget dwarf! He’s the one who poses for trophies!! Hope your well and if any of the ‘ladies out there’ need a ‘training/joint venture’ partner, feel free to reply!(lol)!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!dear Elika7264,
It’s a crappy answer because I realise you’re asking for more than perhaps some brokers are legally(and/or ethically) allowed to do. I suggest you look at all the pieces (team players) you require to reach your personal goal/s. The answer to this may mean you might require a broker, an accountant, financial advisor, solicitor, research strategies, etc. Unfortunately, it’s a trial and error dilemna. As for brokers I was stuck in a crappy high interest rate and after attending Steve’s conference it made me wake up and get off my arse a bit. I screened about 4 or 5 brokers and the one I chose gave me the least advice, opinions, ‘THE’ lowest mortgage rate, didn’t ‘berate me’ for being a fool for having such a high interest rate, etc. The point I’m making is that this broker, who I chose had the one most important quality that is essential in anyone who is professoinal that I required and was ignorant to as well. He ‘ACTIVELY’ listened (for about 5 hours) before he started making any suggestions, etc. In the end I got the cheapest rate. I also got a product that matched my current and long term goals and a million and one other aspects about me into the melting pot. To me he is a true mortgage ‘alchemist’! Other brokers before who I met were good and offered the lowest rate as well and commission kick backs to boot. These are great, but if your long term strategy (and that will change and evolve over time) isn’t taken into account prime and foremost then all else is but air and dust. If you want to pm me for my broker feel free. I feel if I post it it may be misconstrued as spruiking. He’s also a very humble chap and also someone I now also consider a great mate!, (he even laughs at my crappy satire!).
Good luck and kind regards,
Gatsby!Hi Helena,
I agree with Kay on the above. If you get to the decision of getting a broker, this is just my advice. Try to find one who looks at your long term plan, whatever that may be. If one tells you ‘This is the cheapest interest rate/ I’ll give you half of my commission, etc, this may sound great at the time but think long term how it may impact on you down the track. Personally I believe if you can find a broker who looks at your ‘long term goals’ and also takes this into account then it can save you headaches down the track (and more financial hardship). There are some good brokers (many on this site) so don’t be shy to shop around. Just remember to not take the advice of the first person you meet (brokers, real estate agents, anyone in this field). Screen everyone and you’ll be doing your due dilligence and will make the right decision to meet your needs in the long run. Congratualations! You’ve started the ball rolling for yourself by simply placing your post!
Good luck!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!Dear Jaffasoft,
When it comes to hangovers the only way to improve it or make it a bit better is, ‘just get really drunk the night before!!’
Cheers,
Beer gutsby!Dear Pisces,
“The fault dear Brutus,
lies not in our stars?
But within ourselves?Julius Caser.
– Shakespeare –I kinda lied! I didn’t lose 30Lbs (kg?). I did manage to gain some moderate muscle growth though, which actually also served to reduce and burn body fat. So in a sense, yes I did lose weight (body fat) I guess over a long, slow period of time.. But like gaining musce growth, the secret lies in starting with a goal in mind (whatever that may mean to you personally) and work backwards from there. I wish I could apply this discipline to property investing?? I’d be rich!! Anyway, rewards become a bonus on their own, not the real reason why you do it, whatever discipline you have a passion for.
I hope this hasn’t confused you and not answered your question accurately but if life is the world in a round shape, it’s more like a ven diagram. Every overlap has a positive benefit from over lapping circles. I hope there was some benifit in this reply. Next post I’ll put up a post re: food to eat that still tastes like chocolate. (One such does exist). Let me know your goals and how you’re going?
Regards,
GUTSBY!
