Bobj

Just had a squiz at T’ville used cars and there are quite a few on the Ingham Road, maybe Wheelz and Wheelz would be ok, seeing they have a 5 star rating.

Cheers, Bobj.

I don’t know of any car dealers in T’ville or Charters, but the distance between the two is a 1.5 hour trip. The road is generally good to excellent with a few downhill curves…And a great number of ’lead feet’ drivers!
In my day, several years ago, CH used to be called “The World” by the locals and it had the first stock exchange in Australia.

cheers, Bobj.

So are mango leaves and custard apple leaves.and coconut fronds, those big things you have to chop into three pieces to remove them.

But warmer.

Cheers, Bobj.

51 minutes ago, ramot said:

I’m sad that you have had a rather negative impression to the Sunshine Coast, compared to my 21 years living here. I agree there is very little ‘night life’ here, that’s mainly because so many people are up and about early living a healthy lifestyle , swimming, surfing, walking, before they go to work or school. There are well attended clubs and activities for every age and cover almost everything anyone might be interested in. 
We go to the Caloundra Events Centre fairly regularly to watch a good variety of shows, eg,  QLD Ballet recently, Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is playing on Saturday, all are well attended.
I have made a great group of friends, from warm and welcoming life long generations of Australians, to the  more recent immigrants, like us  from a mix of countries who have made the coast home, making it such an interesting place to live. Our son who now lives in North Brisbane would move back here instantly if he could move his job here, he has many friends here with young families, who have a great life on the coast, and they aren’t covered in tattoos. 

It is not my intent to cause any upset by the above, I just felt I needed to say that it is a nicer area than might have come across to you, and I wish you all the best for your new life in Australia.  
Moving here after living in 4 other countries, was the best decision we made for us, and our two children who followed us here say the same xM

It was a tad quiet when I w ent there. In fact, it was just a number of fields with a a few cattle..

Cheers, Bobj.

G’day mate, having never been to Tassie, I cannot comment on the pros and cons of of the state and it was well. over 50 years ago when I lived there in the SW.

My concern would be you and your good lady  having a good  circle of friends and activities..Hope, your retirement will  be long and happy.

Cheers, Bobj.

In other words, a rat race.as most big cities are.

Cheers, Bobj.

On 09/12/2023 at 11:56, ramot said:

A friend of mine, age 80,  who is an artist, wanted to buy paint in Bunnings that apparently is popular with graffiti idiots. She had no proof of age that she was over 18 with her and so was refused her purchase. Had to go back later with proof!! 

I just show them  my white  hair.

Cheers, Bobj.

Mackay hospital is having a $200m upgrade as the city is constantly growing. Around 10 years ago it had a $600 m upgrade.
the house prices seem very low compared to bigger cities. Where I live is about 50 km NW and it is only a 35-40 minute commute.

Look up Mackay realty.

Cheers, Bobj.

Hospitality industry? Look at the fabulous Whitsunday/Mackay region. with beaches galore It is a sugar cane, banana  and mango  growing area and very little else. The city of Mackay is about 150,000 population and is the port for the sugar and the centre for the coal mines in the hinterland.

Cheers, Bobj.

In October, I will have been in Australia for 60 years. In that time I have only spent 2 years in cities and have had a fabulous life  living in 'rural' towns, from The Kimberlies to more, err, 'civilised' towns in the New England Ranges to the Whitsundays when I retired 25 years ago. In deed, I live in a community that has no shop and is a 45 minute drive to Mackay for groceries and, unfortunately, a hospital.

As far as I am concerned, the trick is to find a place where you have most of your pastimes, Never regretted the choices Mum and I made and I dare say we had a better life than a great deal of city people who are caught up in a rat race.

It might not fit every one's life style, but it can be rewarding.

Up town and down town Bay

Cheers, Bobj.

Barramundi fishing all year round. A 2 minutes walk to 2 pristine beaches and a view of the Fabulous Whitsundays.

Living in a National Park, Wallabies, bandicoots, whistle and burdekin  ducks on most lawns, mango, frangipani and poinciana  trees in most gardens.

Cheers, Bobj.

Apologies to the scribe that started this thread, but one has to put petulant puppies in their. Place.

Cheers, Bobj.

3 hours ago, Blue Flu said:

As I attempt to respect your view, partly due to your age but mostly because all are entitled to their view. It has been a few

 time now where my world view (mostly based on fact) has apparently provoked you enough to provoke such a response. I am not your mate, so please use a little politeness when responding to a post of mine. You don't have to agree obviously , but no need to show fangs like a rabid dog. How about I express my reality    and you stick to yours . Fair enough? I ttttought I'd already replied to this post but may have been removed. 

@Blue Flu You seem to have a habit of taking any thread and going off track to suit your own agenda. If you want to start your own thread, that is fine, but just comply with the scribe’s thread, there’s a good chap. 
 On reflection, you must have been really upset to find your retort to me being erased and having to repeat your minor tirade.

Cheers, Bobj.

On 04/05/2023 at 08:29, Don QuayPoly said:

Well …. Todays  my big birthday … The Big 60. It could be an age thing, but I’ve  noticed liquidity in my portfolio! 
should I see a doctor or a financial advisor?

The day you were born, I was preparing to emigrate to Australia. I went from Bradford to London to Australia House to query why they had given my mate his sailing orders, but not mine as we applied the same day. Upshot was we left England in September that year. And I am still loving life in this wonderful country.

Cheers, Bobj.

3 hours ago, Constance said:

Thank you. I looked at Wynnum just after I posted this and it seems a little more in our price range too and near the coast rather than the wetlands which appeals. 

How long would a train commute be roughly from Wynnum? 

Thanks, Ashley 

55 minutes commute.

Cheers, Bobj.

2 hours ago, InnerVoice said:

Wow, that must've kept you fed for a month!

Freshwater barra taste very muddy. They are always released. However, those from the sea are really fine to eat. And only 2.4 km away, along the rocks.

Cheers, Bobj.

5 hours ago, InnerVoice said:

Totally, that's exactly what we intend to do, and why we'd been considering Tasmania (lots of walks and places to explore). That said, the Whitsundays would take some beating too - we were there 18 months ago and had a ball!

No barramundi fishing in Tassie…But there is in Mackay!

Cheers, Bobj.

4 hours ago, Marisawright said:

  Could you afford your current lifestyle on the state pension?

The trick is to live where holidays are normally every day Or, to put it another way; live where you can enjoy your hobbies and pastimes....I live in the Whitsunday area and have been retired for 25 years...Think of all those lovely coral trout!

Cheers, Bobj

As @Marisawright says, look at Domain. Try https://www.google.com.au/search?q=domain+realty%2C+howard+springs&client=safari&channel=ipad_bm&sxsrf=APwXEddTQjyA_uWyhONsyHLP5geboZJ4AQ%3A1680590528297&source=hp&ei=wMYrZKi9D_zi2roPhf6aqAY&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZCvU0EVye8ollyploL9arhe_75YqiOHZ&ved=0ahUKEwionczLz4_-AhV8sVYBHQW_BmUQ4dUDCAo&uact=5&oq=domain+realty%2C+howard+springs&gs_lcp=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_CYgBxsoBkgEGNi0yOC4xmAEAoAEBsAEK&sclient=gws-wiz

Howard Springs is close to Palmerston

Cheers, Bobj.

G'day Sacey, have a squiz at Coolalinga, the tourist park:

https://www.coolalingatouristpark.com.au/facilities

https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/in-coolalinga,+nt+0839/list-1

Coolalinga is about 26 km south of the Darwin.

Also, Virginia, still a bit closer to Palmerson:

https://www.oasistouristpark.com.au/accommodation/cabins/

I have stayed at Coolalinga on a couple of occasions and my only gripe is the cabins are a bit small, otherwise a great place, Also, there is a good shopping precinct within a 5 minute walk.

Cheers, Bobj.

PS. Don't let the "nay sayers" get you down. The Darwin is a great place.

Also, look at

Here we go again! Same garbage spouted when a young couple want to start a new life in a country they love.

@Blue Flujust put a sock in it, mate, all you seem to do is whinge about everyrhing Austalian and then rabbit on about global politics.

Get out of the rut and enjoy life, there’s a good lad.

Cheers, Bobj.

"Where you are happiest" is the term. Since the age of 5 when I first met my D.O.D  when the war ended and the Japanese prisoners of war were released. Dad would regale me with the stories of Australians' exploits and their attitude so much that the seed was planted. In the 60 years I have lived in Australia,  I have always had a feeling of "this is home" and never regretted a second of that time.

Cheers, Bobj.

Another good thread ruined by world politics and sabre rattlers

Cheers, Bobj.

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

Very true. It depends on where in Australia you're going (the further North you're going, the less you'll need them).   However if you're coming to Victoria or Tasmania, you'll need woollie hats, scarves and gloves just like the UK.   I never needed such things when I lived in Sydney, but I still needed a winter coat and jumpers.

I have seen frost in Hall's Creek. In Kununurra in the depths of the Dry, we used to go to the open air cinema with 2 blankets,  2 over the deck chairs and 2 over each and a sweater each andlong trackies as the evening temps would get down to 10C.

Cheers, Bobj.

To Ollie, mate have a squiz at Mackay, central Coastal Qld. It has 2 fairly large hospitals, one private and the Base Hospital. It had a $407 million  new section only about 6 years ago and is having a $200 m Plus addition .So, I would say the job market could well be in your favour. Mackay has a population of 126,000 people and is well endowed with brilliant beaches, north and south. 
I have no idea about thr property rental, however, many homes near the beaches are about $350 k.

An added bonus is its proximity to the Whitsundays.

Cheers, Bobj.