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........a few years ago I was ready and made plans to return to Europe ....
.........I had a place to live....
.........some family and friends near
.........but my mother who lives here became sick
........a son with health problems
........would they of managed without me?
........of course they probably would ....
.........but could I be content not being there in there time of need?
.........no......so I made a choice
.........and even though here is not my first choice atm
.......,.i try and do find contentment in my decision
........yes we only have so many years
.......but we are part ,usually of a family
........and sometimes the happiness of the whole....helps the contentment of the individual ime
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........I really don’t agree with the phrase using your daughter as an excuse tbh!
........it’s a reason....a commitment you feel and want? to adhere to
........that’s what family is about
........wether looking after an aged parent .........or a child not ready to move on
.........it’s a choice we make
.........but even if we sacrifice some of our own plans
.........we have to feel content with it
........there are some that do put others first
.........before their own hopes and plans
.......that’s life....their choice
..........but be content in your choice
........feeling forced into a situation will result in a sad experience for all involved imo
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........must admit I like the storms
........rarely last long
........and very refreshing after a hot day
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2 minutes ago, Perthbum said:
Thats global warming...aussies have per person the biggest footprint in the world, you reek what you sew.
.........you do make me laugh PB...
.........in this heat I’m sure there are many that reek lol...
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.........don’t think you’d get much for $50 tbh
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.........it’s what you get used to..!
........I rarely wore a coat when I lived in the uk
........when I went for a holiday I felt the cold
.........26 in the uk I felt hot!
.........since living here it has to be 30
........our bodies acclimatise
........though as we get older
.........the extremes are harder ime...
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........here’s a link to prices here...
.......just have t choose comparable cooker
.......might help you make your mind up
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......I know a few who have
.......but the price here has come down considerably the last couple of years
.......here in Australia
.......some info on the thread I’ve attached
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........I would bring your range cooker
.........they are expensive over here
.........though check connection compatibility...
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........wow...!
.......well done lke and wife...
.......it's a wonderful tale to read
........and all the best with your little Aussie
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........I think you need to find out what has been done
.......and what needs to be done
........just getting these estimates can be expensive
........is the house priced to reflect this?
........often until invasive investigation is done
........the extent of the damage can't be seen
........it's a gamble at best
........termites can be eradicated ....
........damage repaired
....,,,,and regular checks can prevent reinfestation
..........it's about the extra cost to you after you have purchased the house
..........is it worth the price
.........good luck with your choice and outcome
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..........a few more points to consider....
- If the property has active termites ensure that the costs of treatments and repairs will be paid by the seller before the purchase goes through
- Make sure they use a reputable termite treatment company that carries out a complete treatment and provides a guarantee, which will pass on to you (as the new owner). Sellers will often employ the cheapest pest controller to do the cheapest job – “just squirt a bit of chemical to kill the termites you can see”. Without a comprehensive treatment, the termites will come back!
- If a previous treatment has been carried out, understand whether it is still under guarantee and whether such an agreement can be transferred to you
- If the home is a new build, establish that timbers have been pre-treated or what type of termite protection has been included in the construction and that there are termite warranties on the property
The bottom line is that buying a home with a history of termites does not have to lead to future problems, with the risk of seeing your investment being eaten away (literally). Knowledge is power and a comprehensive pest inspection is key. Termites can be controlled and eradicated, and a termite history could prove a strong lever in your favour when it comes to negotiating your purchase price.
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.........termites are the bane of householders!
.........the link below will give you some idea of costs
https://www.pest-ex.com.au/blog/how-much-termite-treatment-cost/
........how far from the house is the fence?
.......not usually a worry if far enough away
.......but having both the roof and floor having evidence could be costly ....
.......do the roof timbers need to be replaced ....
..........might be worth getting a builders quote for repairs
...........good luck
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On 4 August 2017 at 18:59, bunbury61 said:
Reading your post , you are doing the right thing .
my dad died in 98 , and I was here in the u.k .
my mom has been on her own for 19 years , and thank god , she has got my wife alongside her ....not me ,her son ....my wife .
my mom is nearly 90 now ,
she speaks to my wife 3 times a day , and now its coming to the stage , mom needs more care .
we do her shopping for her etc ., and al the other stuff
she is old school, but she needs us now .
I spent the last few years ,angry at my siblings ( they are in oz ) , that had done next to nothing , whilst all the onus was on us .
The anger has only recently turned to pity .
They have missed the boat now
..........I agree .........do it while you can....
........as well as those having to return to the uk to look after elderly relatives.....
........there are those stuck here for the same reason.....
.........life has a way of entangling us ,family becomes a web that holds us.....
........my parents encouraged us to travel......my two younger sisters do extensively.....
........my mother has conveniently forgot this with me ......I am the eldest therefore here to look after her....
........go when you can........to where you want to be........the future has a way of pulling us back.....ime...
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...............there you go.....
...............there's one to add to your collection......
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44 minutes ago, simmo said:
I was just reading through some of my old threads and it struck me that the quality of some of my posts is second to none. I really should be able to like some of them.
...........were they not liked at all.....?
...........or too few likes for their awesomeness?
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........what a bloody awful time we live in......
........that such an atrocity can happen......
.........and sadly the repercussions will affect the innocent for long after the event.....
.........those caught up in it......
..........those who had nothing to do with it.......but will be deemed guilty by asocciation
.........those who helped the victims......the friends and family......most of the people of Manchester....
..........lets hope and pray the guilty........only the guilty of this abhorrent act are caught quickly and punished severely....
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............always brings out the same thoughts and arguments.....
............I don't suppose the victims and their family's have the.....who.....in the forefront of their mind....
.............I know the OH's sister doesn't....
..............This is not a war with (insert perpetrator when known..)......it's a war with radical extremist (militant maybe?) (insert religion..extremist ideals..)
................this is not a war on terrorism. ........terrorism is only a tactic.
.............. This struggle is against a radical, utopian ideology and those who carry out violence in its name................and may the guilty be harshly punished.
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"...................Atkinsons dam
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..........just a heads up for when your ready to rent....
..........have your paperwork ready...!
..........some ask for 100 point ID now....
.........get photo copies
..........proof of income or savings.....
..........usually the bond is 4 weeks rent plus two weeks in advance.....
...........do ask about car parking....
..........as often 1 allocated garage/carport /space is all there is in high density areas
..........and some have found having to park a second vehicle streets away
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..........nice dish of finnan haddock....
..........with a home made bread spread with butter for the juice..ll!
.........though here red empora ......barramundi and snapper are beautiful tasting fish......
..........don't think there is a haddock substitute TBH....just different but equally tasty alternatives..
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Returning to Blighty after nearly 8 years in Queensland!!
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.........when do our children fly the nest..?
.........I too was an independent child
......,,,,travelling across the world to school with a younger sister at 8.....
.........my children all left home at 17/18 though the youngest is living g part time at home atm
.........till next year when he will of left to follow his career
.......,,but I know of many whose children are still at home into their late 20’s
.........lots of reasons ....
..........is a push needed..?
..........I don’t know .....I don’t think unless we are in that position we do know tbh
.........same as elderly parents
..........until the time comes they need help
........can we decide what we will do
.........as I’ve said before we have to be content with our choices.....and those of our family
.........life’s a web we weave....with many a part of it....
..........wether the threads are strong or weak......
........,,often determines our path ime ..