Muppet, I bet there were a few hearts in mouths when Carlos passed the ball across the posts. Really stupid thing to do and he was very lucky to get away with it. It could have been another Campo moment if it had not worked.

Yes he scored a try out of it, but I bet the coach was not happy.

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

I’ll tell you a funny story, I typed it all out this morning (a little differently though) and went to post it and realised that my modem had been disconnected while typing (thanks to my 8 month old son). It deleted the whole post and I can tell you I was not happy.[!][!]

It took me until this afternoon until I had the time to re-post it![^]

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

Never heard of it myself, but I can help you out I’m sure. I found myself looking at a mining town in WA where there were +ve cashflow properties but wondering about the town itself. What I did was:

1. Look up 5 – 10 businesses in town with phone numbers on whitepages.com.au.
2. Ring a few to get some gossip on the town, areas to buy etc. I asked someone if they knew a teacher at the school could talk to and got lucky.
3. Ring local tourist bureau to see what is happening tourism wise (new attractions, figures on tourists etc)
4. Ring the local paper and get it sent to you. Also talk to the editor about the town and their thoughts on what is happening with it.
5. Ring the mining company and find out their website.
6. Look at the mining companies website for annual reports, press releases, announcements, new deposits etc.
7. Look for companies estimate for the mine life.
8. Look at what their share price is doing and has done for the last 12 months.
9. Look up local council website for press releases etc.
10. Talk to council about crime rates, youth programs in place, life of local businesses in town etc.
11. Look at population trends in area (ABS, or use search engine)
12. Find out what percentage of the miners fly in/fly out each shift.
13. If all that looks good, talk to R/E agent about prospective rental returns and vacancy rates.

If all the signs are positive, you are ready to start looking at previous prices, price trends and available property.

Oh, I also ring the local motel to see what vacancy rates are during the year.

BTW, I did not purchase in the twon as the mine life was only 4 years. I was not going to risk it.

Good luck on Collinsville, I’m sure you will find the info you need.

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

Hey you cheater Wilandel!

There are two of you to rack up the posts.

Nah just joking, well done and keep the properties rolling in.

Is it Will or Del that posts here?

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

Is he on a plane?

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

I agree Aussierogue, my wife is a lawyer and when she began work (at one of the largest law firms in Australia) after 5 years of study and two university degrees, she was on less than that. I can assure you she worked much longer hours than any teacher does. In fact one of the 1st years who was working particularly hard on a matter worked out that they were earning $3.30 an hour. She often worked until 10 or 11pm (sometimes 2/3 am or even allnighters) if there was an urgent matter on.

Sure, she could see the light at the end of the tunnel and after 5 or 6 years of that, the salaries were very good, but that is not why she did law at uni, she actually enjoys it.

I say to the teachers – you get paid quite well now and you knew what the salaries were when you opted to study teaching at uni. If you were happy to do teaching knowing what the salaries were, why complain so much. If you wanted a higher paying job, maybe you should have done something else.I wouldn’t want my child being taught by someone who is only in it for money. I want someone who wants to teach because they want to do it and love it.

I’m sure I have offended a few people but this is the area to do it.

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

1. I think I could have made better LBW decisions than that Sri Lankan umpire. There were 3 blatant plumb decisions that he gave not out when Sri Lanka were batting.[!][!]

2. It’s rugby season now not cricket season, so who cares.[:p][:p]

3. This is only for NZ versus the mighty Aussies. If we start talking about other countries, your points tally might start looking as hopeless as the Crusaders back line. [:o)][:o)]

P.S. I’m not competitive am I?

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

You cannot be serious. Name me one Australian who does not want to play rugby for their country?

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’

Hey Chan$

Since you have so much time on your hands, how about you jump on a train and do a run or two. Gotta help the drivers out a bit.

‘Eat rich food, barbeque a yuppie’