As an ex-renter (hopefully soon to be a landlord) I never had a landlord from hell, but I also never received anything for being a good tenant. I would certainly do something as a landlord because everyone loves to be appreciated. Be wary of the wine and chockies tho. I personally don’t drink (no problem with chockies) & if I tried those…[Read more]

Love it, love it!!!!

I (an Australian woman) am married to an African (nearly 10 years). It has been quite an education for him.

komari

HeHe -I’m ahead of the times. When I was at Uni, there was a particular lecturer who would say “needless to say” or “let’s say” many times. I would keep a score sheet. I remember in a 45 minute session, he said “needless to say” 29 times. It was a good way to keep myself and my neighbours awake during lectures.

komari

I am so glad I work for myself. 1 I don’t have to get evaluated and 2 I can laugh out loud in my own office. This list is wonderful.[thumbsupanim]

komari

3 stories.

Before I was married my initials were KAB – and I was a taxi driver.

Glancing through a school year book one time, I came across a girl named Theresa Green.

I was in a Woolies shop when I heard an announcement for Michael Hunt to come to the enquiries counter. For those innocents who can’t figure it out (I had to have it explained…[Read more]

Having breat-fed 3 kids (still going with no. 3) I can REALLY relate to Grandma (sigh). I used to have really nice rose-buds – my how times change. Someone famous once said “Time marches on – usually accross your face” and I guess it marches over your chin and down your chest[confused2].

komari

Thanks for the advice everyone. I really appreciate it. I am a complete newby and am basically at the stage of “where do I start”. Mortgage Advisor, I had a quick glance at your hot links page – it looks really helpful and I will take the time to have a good look at the research sites. I realise that I should check out concils of towns/cities…[Read more]

Originally posted by Gatsby:
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…[Read more]

He he, lets see who knows their canines…
I have a pure bred tricolour BASENJI called Zac (he came with the name already attached – not really fond of it myself but he seems to like it). I have previously had 3 red and white girls over a period of nearly 30 years.

So, how many said – what’s a Basenji??? Be truthful now.

komari

Thanks Alisair, I have taken that into consideration. I am from a small town myself and I don’t think the value of our home EVER rose. What I am more interested in is cash-flow positive opportunities in the rental market, and these just don’t seem to exist in the capital growth areas.

BTW, does anyone know much about Dept of Defense housing? I…[Read more]

I was all set to ask about #9 until I got to the last two. BTW this describes my husband perfectly (but not me – I always forget my mobile phone)

komari

In the spirit of “sleeps like a baby”, how about

“getting on like a house on fire”. Does that mean lots of screaming and running around?[blush2]

komari

Hi Bwendan,
I am about to turn 40, but I remember well feeling just exactly like you describe when my mother was less than enthusiastic about what was a pretty good acheivement. My mum and I are now very good friends and I told her about this one time, she was very upset that she had hurt my feelings so much – although this discussion happened…[Read more]

Hiya all, I am proving my staying power with my very first post – 15 pages!!!

I live in Nowra (2 hours south of Sydmey), my closest neighbour seems to be someone in Wollongong (it was so many pages back I forgot your name, sorry). I am living proof that Hindsight is a wonderful thing. When we first moved here 3 yrs ago, we could have picked up a…[Read more]