So Much Junk
Apr 5th 2004, 11:35 am
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So Much Junk
We're off in 4 weeks so we done a boot-fair on Saturday...got over £100 for a pile of junk.
But upon looking around the house and sheds etc, I find that loads more stuff has appeared....I swear its coming up through the ground or something..?
A lot of it is too good to chuck, but not worth taking. No doubt many of you have/had this little dilemma.........
But upon looking around the house and sheds etc, I find that loads more stuff has appeared....I swear its coming up through the ground or something..?
A lot of it is too good to chuck, but not worth taking. No doubt many of you have/had this little dilemma.........
Apr 5th 2004, 11:45 am
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Chippy,
have you seen the 'wish we had....'thread. If theres room , bring it! At this stage you just feel like getting rid of everything so its all out the way and sorted but time after time people say bring everything....personally we ignored this advice and regret it already
have you seen the 'wish we had....'thread. If theres room , bring it! At this stage you just feel like getting rid of everything so its all out the way and sorted but time after time people say bring everything....personally we ignored this advice and regret it already
Apr 5th 2004, 12:04 pm
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Originally posted by mcmercer
Chippy,
have you seen the 'wish we had....'thread. If theres room , bring it! At this stage you just feel like getting rid of everything so its all out the way and sorted but time after time people say bring everything....personally we ignored this advice and regret it already
Chippy,
have you seen the 'wish we had....'thread. If theres room , bring it! At this stage you just feel like getting rid of everything so its all out the way and sorted but time after time people say bring everything....personally we ignored this advice and regret it already
I read what you said here very carefully, and thought hmm....maybe he's right about this. But as I write, I've changed my mind back already....
I've got an overwelming voice in my head that says,"this is a new start, new country, new everything. So just dump the bleedin lot and start over."
Apr 5th 2004, 12:08 pm
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Lol, we did exactly the same so dont blame you
By the way I'm a she
By the way I'm a she
Apr 5th 2004, 12:11 pm
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Originally posted by chippy
I read what you said here very carefully, and thought hmm....maybe he's right about this. But as I write, I've changed my mind back already....
I've got an overwelming voice in my head that says,"this is a new start, new country, new everything. So just dump the bleedin lot and start over."
I read what you said here very carefully, and thought hmm....maybe he's right about this. But as I write, I've changed my mind back already....
I've got an overwelming voice in my head that says,"this is a new start, new country, new everything. So just dump the bleedin lot and start over."
You'll have enough to worry about when you come without having to sort out where to buy stuff you could have brought with you. And some stuff here is expensive. Bring your hoover because a new one will set you back 100s.
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Apr 5th 2004, 12:13 pm
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Originally posted by chippy
I read what you said here very carefully, and thought hmm....maybe he's right about this. But as I write, I've changed my mind back already....
I've got an overwelming voice in my head that says,"this is a new start, new country, new everything. So just dump the bleedin lot and start over."
I read what you said here very carefully, and thought hmm....maybe he's right about this. But as I write, I've changed my mind back already....
I've got an overwelming voice in my head that says,"this is a new start, new country, new everything. So just dump the bleedin lot and start over."
And, in Oz you'll probably have a bigger house, so need more to fill it!!!
And, in the beginning, you'll rush around buying stuff you need, and because you don't know your way around etc, you'll buy stuff that you regret later!!
I'm all for taking EVERYTHING!! After listening to my parents who made the same mistake, and also LOTS (actually, everybody!) on here who says they regret starting over, or are very happy they took everything!
Pleasseeeee think about it again
I hate seeing people make stupid mistakes 
Apr 5th 2004, 12:44 pm
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Originally posted by Simone82
Pleasseeeee think about it again I hate seeing people make stupid mistakes
Pleasseeeee think about it again
I hate seeing people make stupid mistakes
Thinking.......
Thinking............
Thinking................
Thinking...................
No its not working, everythings' got to go, apart from (according to my calculations) 3 cubic metres of personal items etc. Please feel free to tell me "you told me so" at a later date.
mcmercer:so sorry about the gender mix up.
Apr 5th 2004, 12:50 pm
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No probs Chippy, my username seems to be read as mr mercer a lot
ABC,... and lawnmowers are v.expensive here (can almost hear our grass growing again in this rain )
ABC,... and lawnmowers are v.expensive here (can almost hear our grass growing again in this rain
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Apr 5th 2004, 12:50 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Bring your lawn mower too !! The grass grows quickly...
Bring your lawn mower too !! The grass grows quickly...
Apr 5th 2004, 12:51 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Bring your lawn mower too !! The grass grows quickly...
Bring your lawn mower too !! The grass grows quickly...
BRING IT ALLL it cost a fortune when you add up all those "little bits of junk":lecture:
good luck with the sorting
Apr 5th 2004, 1:01 pm
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Originally posted by hevs
BRING IT ALLL it cost a fortune when you add up all those "little bits of junk":lecture:
good luck with the sorting
BRING IT ALLL it cost a fortune when you add up all those "little bits of junk":lecture:
good luck with the sorting
Apr 5th 2004, 1:03 pm
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Originally posted by chippy
Blimey! I well out numbered here!
Blimey! I well out numbered here!
new country, new life.
Apr 5th 2004, 1:04 pm
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Originally posted by mcmercer
No probs Chippy, my username seems to be read as mr mercer a lot
ABC,... and lawnmowers are v.expensive here (can almost hear our grass growing again in this rain )
No probs Chippy, my username seems to be read as mr mercer a lot
ABC,... and lawnmowers are v.expensive here (can almost hear our grass growing again in this rain
)
I think our 4 stroke rotary was about $450 (from Bunnings), but i've seen a lovely scissor cut one for $1,800 !!
Apr 5th 2004, 1:08 pm
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[ but i've seen a lovely scissor cut one for $1,800 !! [/QUOTE]
ABC, you must have a lot of grass
Chippy,
wish I could show you a pic of our empty house ...and we seem to have bought loads and loads....and spent loads and loads and loads:scared:
It does seem to be one thing theres a concensus on here.
ABC, you must have a lot of grass
Chippy,
wish I could show you a pic of our empty house
...and we seem to have bought loads and loads....and spent loads and loads and loads:scared:It does seem to be one thing theres a concensus on here.