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[DirtDiva]

I'm having one of those weeks where it really sucks to be a grownup...

[crazycanuck]

Hey kids,

Just a myriad of thoughts-i may just post twice to keep your eyes from straining!

I caught up with Kiwi in oz tonight at the pub to watch the Ab's vs Springbok game...At least the springbok showed up this week and scored two tries!!!
(gee percy montgomery's kinda cute) She;s a lovely lady!

KG-I understand where you're coming from. Even on a road bike i'm still slower than ian & our bike friends. (I have to lead when we're riding as i still suck at drafting.) I have figured out that no matter how fast i go, i'll still be slower so I go as fast as I can & work from there. If i keep working at it, who knows i might actually be able to keep up with them! (Ian says i'm improving speed wise& i can see the difference off road too. Now if left hand turns would just be a bit easier at night!!!)

I was babbling there sorry-What i'm trying to say is, don't panic if you're not as fast as Erik. Perhaps you need to ride on your own & join him on one bike ride a week. On the days you ride alone, work on the hills, speed & distance & who knows one day you'll pass dear Erik!!!

About the weather-i need to find the conversion chart on my computer for F to Celcius...I keep on thinking abuot the days i used to watch Willard Scott on NBC today & got used to the conversion...


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[crazycanuck]

A few more things dears

We've just begun house hunting & found a place that we think is worthwhile & within our budget but are unsure on how long we should keep looking for. The perth real estate market is getting a bit tight & good places are snapped up quite quickly. There were no gardens(yayyyyy), very little maintenance to be done, great distance for biking to & from work, right on the bike path and safe- (We want to be about 10-15km from the CBD.)

So my question to you folks is-how long did it take you to find a house???
We may answer some of these questions when we meet with a mortgage broker a workmate recommended.

In a large city in the us/canada would you be able to find a 3 brm house for $350k(that's australian)? I'm just curious...

DirtDiva-why has your week been horrible???

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[kelownagirl]

Morning everyone,

I'm feeling a bit less sorry for myself this morning. Thanks for your words of encouragement/suggestions. And Salsa, we've talked about renting a tandem - maybe we should try that some time.

Dirtdiva - what's up? Hope today is a better day...

CC - you can get a decent house in Kelowna for $350,000 although the prices are climbing. I only paid $299 for mine last year and it's a brand new 3 bedroom basement entry with a partially finished basement, a big lot, and in a beautiful area. Of course, it's not easy to find a job here depending on what you do... You wouldn't be able to get much for your money in Vancouver though... (Maybe Edmonton is cheaper? Good luck on the house hunting.

I am enjoying the TDF but I'll be so glad when it's over. I don't think my summer really starts until then. Erik gets up between 5-6:30 and watches it almost every morning so I never get to sleep in until August (I'm over 40 and have a hard time going back to sleep once I wake up, even when I'm tired.) Then I'm tired all day and don't have much energy. Of course we stay up too late every night because it's summer! What a vicious circle...

Hope Floyd wins today. Crossing my fingers.

[Lise]

kg--glad to hear you have a new perspective. Amazing how that can change, right?

CC--good luck with the house hunting.

DD--what's up?

I miss the fishdr. Anybody know when she gets home?

L.

[DrBee]

I miss the fishdr. Anybody know when she gets home?

L.

Awwwww that's sweet!

I'm not home yet, but finally had a chance to check TE for just a minute. Of course -the first place I came was TD. I fly out tomorrow morning early. Sounds like I have a bunch to catch up on. Newfoundland is fantastic! And CC - I made it to Tim Hortons - I didn't realize Timbits were donut holes. Cute! Yummy, too! I love that when your order a sandwich meal that you get a donut - how cool is that.

There are two jobs that just opened up here - it's tempting. I'm not sure Mr. Fish would go for icebergs though.

I finally gave my talk today - got great feedback and lots of complements

Nice lack of saddlebags Knotted. Someday mine will disappear.

Well ladies - I've gotta go to bed. I just had to check in and say "hey". I'll catch up with you on Monday! Night night!

[kelownagirl]

OK, what does DPITA stand for and who is she? (Dear Pain In The ***?).

Fishdr - glad you are enjoying NFLD. Have you ever been to BC?

[Trek420]

crazycanuck "my question to you folks is-how long did it take you to find a house???"

It took about 2 weeks. This was almost 4 years ago, my partner of 11 years came home one day and said we couldn't live together anymore. End of discussion.

You know the saying "you can always tell a Marine, you just can't tell her much"

I'm not one to stay where I'm not wanted so once i could speak and breath again (not going to say it was easy) I found a place, financed it, bought it, packed, moved in. ::brushes hands~moves on::

My priorities were: close to BART and I am bikeable to that, a small yard or at least patio for the mutt so 2nd floor was out, somewhere I can walk her, I did not want to be waaaay out in Tracy, Stockton, Union City and spend my life in a car to find an affordable place (woah doggies am I glad for that now), basicly at least half-way decent neighborhood and at my buget that was tough.

I feel I did ok. I found a 2B 1 1/2b condo for $250, the same units then were going at $350+ ish now going for $400+ ish. The reason it was selling that low is both that sellers were very motivated but also poorly served and advised by their realtor. If I had had other options I would have told them "look, let's pretend I'm withdrawing this offer and you do this".

They were a large blended family, one ofter the other they'd lost jobs and could not make it.

I felt sorry for them but they'd put the house on the market, didn't sell, took it off lowered the price repeat indefinately.

All they had to do was *everyone move out, take your c&*^ with you including the crushed velvet paintings of Jesus-at-the-last-supper-with-poker-playing-dogs (I kid you not). If they'd have cleared out and painted they would have at least 100K more.

I walked in and thought "needs new paint and less c&^% on the walls but it's ok". sold.

It needs work, a lotta work. I've re-done the bathroom though still not happy with that, hate the carpet, kitchen is

I'm planning to re-fi in October'ish and throw money at the kitchen, maybe Pergo if I can swing that too. Then we'll see. I may want to turn the place or stay and enjoy a workable kitchen for a while, we'll see. Stay tuned as MWBR.

[crazycanuck]

Margo, it's nice to see you here! We haven't forgotten about you, don't worry!

I must ask you, how long have you lived in Israel? When you travel overseas do you ever get the stunned silence from people you meet when you tell then where you live? I met some folks from israel a few years ago & had no idea what to talk to them about. This was only because i'm sure the last thing they wanted to discuss was life in Israel & the problems they encounter....

I thought fish was going to be back home around sunday? I sure hope she's enjoying nfld!

Trek-thanks for the info! I hope you are enjoying your house & are making it as comfy comfy as possible.

We have an appt with the mortgage broker on monday...

Watching snippets of the TDF...not that interested i must say.....Bring on the Crocodile trophy I say....nuts but interesting!!!

I would like to know, how do the riders get chosen by the sponsored TDF teams? How does it work??

c

[DirtDiva]

Y'all are too sweet. My dad was diagnosed with cancer last August. He's been doing okay, but I've just realised that there will come a day when I have to chuck in my independence and move home because it's the only way my mum will be able to cope. Something I will do without thought or question, but will never be ready for.

[Lise]

Y'all are too sweet. My dad was diagnosed with cancer last August. He's been doing okay, but I've just realised that there will come a day when I have to chuck in my independence and move home because it's the only way my mum will be able to cope. Something I will do without thought or question, but will never be ready for.

Yup. Grown-up sux sometimes. And on the other hand, a privilege to get to love people that way. I know that day is coming with my mom. Not here yet. Are your folks in the UK? (((DirtDiva/tlk))) L.

[margo49]

I'm having one of those weeks where it really sucks to be a grownup...

Know the one....
Yeah I feel like that this past 14Night - broke the beak, got fired, politicians started a war where I live...

Tell you another thing - it's genetic. My son (19) is going thru it now too. I have been planning a Lecture to him on the subject ( understanding and motivating not critical) so if it gets a good reception I will PM you