Thanks Steph/Aaron,

Obsessive/compulsive about doing the reno’s myself. Two years without a bathroom door sort of ties you to a place…

I’m not fussed about finishing the place, particularly since I intend to return.

What I’d really like to do is vacate for the six months, hike up the loan by about $30,000 for the renovation that I never…[Read more]

LOOOK !!! You’re not a newbie anymore.

Me either… I feel soiled…

Pinky,

If those goals of yours are reached you’re going to NEED to retire alot earlier than 50!!!

My goal… [] ??

For the moment it’s to get a goal! []

I don’t know about this ‘wait and see what she looks like’ plan…

When my son was born we hadn’t decided on a name (okay.. we were still arguing about it![]) “The Baby” remained just that for about six weeks!!! He then became Benjamin (because we faced a fine if he wasn’t named soon) but that didn’t suit him. He finally became Michael.[^]

At…[Read more]

To all of the above… thank you.

Although I despise painting, doing it myself is the financially sensible thing to do.

Two minor details, however:

1. I live in Tasmania.
2. I work on contract and am unable to take the time.

As new tenants have agreed to move in unaware that painting was my intention, I think I’ll delay the makeover until I…[Read more]