2.28 and falling, Yippee....
#16
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
But won't you miss the efficiency of everything, the way everything runs so smoothly, the fantastic health service and transport, lack of crime and grafitti, the way all the tradesman turn up on time or ring you back, the competent politicians who, selflessly and without any personal agenda run the states and country so well?
Arkon give us a nudge in the MBTTUK forum if it gets that low as i got a few bob to bring back too, but i not really been watching the prices. Fingers crossed for you.
#17
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
But won't you miss the efficiency of everything, the way everything runs so smoothly, the fantastic health service and transport, lack of crime and grafitti, the way all the tradesman turn up on time or ring you back, the competent politicians who, selflessly and without any personal agenda run the states and country so well?
#18
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
Just move to the USA, there currency is worthless at the moment
I'm not sure if my info is accurate but according to my online currency converter the AUD to GBP is currently 2.28. If this is true it doesn't have to go a lot further to enable me to go home even with a big loss on the house. So fingers crossed, keep falling. At 2.1 I can go home!
#19
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
I actually reckon that America would be a good place to invest in property at the moment. Their currency might have weakened but their economy is basically sound. As their RE market has taken a big hit, I reckon there would be some good bargains there - and the exchange rate against both AUD and GBP make it even more attractive. The RE market there is going to rebound at some stage.
#20
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
Yep there was something on 4 corners the other week, RE in Cleveland being auctioned for 2k and didn't sell, ok it's was not in the best location but that could change over time.
I actually reckon that America would be a good place to invest in property at the moment. Their currency might have weakened but their economy is basically sound. As their RE market has taken a big hit, I reckon there would be some good bargains there - and the exchange rate against both AUD and GBP make it even more attractive. The RE market there is going to rebound at some stage.
#21
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Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
But won't you miss the efficiency of everything, the way everything runs so smoothly, the fantastic health service and transport, lack of crime and grafitti, the way all the tradesman turn up on time or ring you back, the competent politicians who, selflessly and without any personal agenda run the states and country so well?
#22
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
I shared a rail carriage the other day with a physics teacher who as starting his vacation: he was originally from Belfast. That morning they had their final assembly of the term and he said there were four hours of "we are the best" American-style hoopla. The children certainly have plenty of self-confidence - it seems sometimes that's all they are taught <g>.
#23
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
I actually reckon that America would be a good place to invest in property at the moment. Their currency might have weakened but their economy is basically sound. As their RE market has taken a big hit, I reckon there would be some good bargains there - and the exchange rate against both AUD and GBP make it even more attractive. The RE market there is going to rebound at some stage.
#24
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Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
Half the population of the mid north coast will be watching the exchange rate
praying it keeps rising.
praying it keeps rising.
#25
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Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
But won't you miss the efficiency of everything, the way everything runs so smoothly, the fantastic health service and transport, lack of crime and grafitti, the way all the tradesman turn up on time or ring you back, the competent politicians who, selflessly and without any personal agenda run the states and country so well?
#26
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
Outside of certain hotspots - SF, parts of LA, Miami, NY etc - property in the US is relatively cheap - and getting cheaper! I was reading on CNN that houses in Florida that were on the market for $750k are now $500k and still no-one is buying.
#27
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
Here it's like I only get things done dispite the countries best efforts to thwart me. At 2.1 I'm transfering it all back and going home regardless. Not sure how to actually achieve it with the farm still to sell but hey ho, I'll manage it somehow even if it involves a balaclava!
#28
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
But no, all's well with the world............
Arkon doesn't say half of what goes on in this place and you have to be blind or very easily satisfied to think otherwise.
And that's what many Australians, born here, tell me as well.
#29
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
No, Hutch: but I've never ever been in a country where so much incompetence exists side-by-side with so much selfsatisfaction and boastfulness. One small example of many many: the insulation contractor who spent an hour saying how good he was, how Australian insulation is the best in the world (WHAT??) and how his standards were impeccable - and then did what he had come to do, which was to re-do the whole loft which was the biggest mess of bits of insulation and gaps and torn pieces I've ever seen. I'm still not satisfied that the R4 we paid for is actually up there - it seems half the spec thickness. But since I've just come out of hospital after my fourth stay this year - and that's another series of stories - I can't get up there yet to check. Anyway, I'm fully involved with attempting to get our $40k plus double glazing done properly, a year after payment in full and after many many promises to replace the units.
But no, all's well with the world............
Arkon doesn't say half of what goes on in this place and you have to be blind or very easily satisfied to think otherwise.
And that's what many Australians, born here, tell me as well.
But no, all's well with the world............
Arkon doesn't say half of what goes on in this place and you have to be blind or very easily satisfied to think otherwise.
And that's what many Australians, born here, tell me as well.
Also those that know it to be true don't need re telling and the others just refuse to believe it anyway no matter what you say. So I've pretty much given up on telling all the guff that happens here.
On a lighter note and to re emphersise the 'Australian' mentality....Has anyone actually heard much about the Aussies slaughter in rugby? Here where I am it's no even mentioned, it's like it didn't happen. No congratulations on your win from the locals, just head down and pout like children. Contrast this with what would have happened back home in the same situation (which is quite a lot).
#30
Re: 2.28 and falling, Yippee....
On a lighter note and to re emphersise the 'Australian' mentality....Has anyone actually heard much about the Aussies slaughter in rugby? Here where I am it's no even mentioned, it's like it didn't happen. No congratulations on your win from the locals, just head down and pout like children. Contrast this with what would have happened back home in the same situation (which is quite a lot).
Are you trying to suggest that they are poor losers sir?
Well, maybe you have something there. We ventured out to watch the match on Saturday night, and some of the locals did get particularly unpleasant in the closing moments and post match analysis. One guy got particularly animated and started gobbing off about not deserving to win as we hadn't even scored a try etc, and another group were throwing things.
On the whole though, I have found that most of my worthwhile friends have been pretty good natured about it.
S