Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Mar 25th 2006, 9:02 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Perhaps I'm pmt, perhaps it's the weather or perhaps I've just been hanging around this forum too long.
But i am really beginning too think that perhaps we shouldn't go to Australia.
The maximum we could take would be £30,000 and this would be the absolute max. What seems like an age ago we were bound for Perth and looking forward to it. I now think that this is a big no, no, as lately on this forum you must be, well , what seems to me, mega rich to go there.
I have spoken to a few people on here who are in a similar financial situation as us, but then they are 10 years younger (we are both 42 with 2 kids).
And kiwichild, no matter what happens , we are not going to Tasmania ,
Obviously we don't have a superb lifestyle here, e.g, we don't go to Europe or abroad for hols, as we simply cannot afford it, even though both of us work. But what we have worked hard at, is to give our kids the best life we can afford and i don't mean materially.
So posters feel free to be brutally honest, would we be better off staying putt. If we only had ourselves to consider, then we would go with just the clothes on our back if necessary, but we have our 2 girls to think of.
But i am really beginning too think that perhaps we shouldn't go to Australia.
The maximum we could take would be £30,000 and this would be the absolute max. What seems like an age ago we were bound for Perth and looking forward to it. I now think that this is a big no, no, as lately on this forum you must be, well , what seems to me, mega rich to go there.
I have spoken to a few people on here who are in a similar financial situation as us, but then they are 10 years younger (we are both 42 with 2 kids).
And kiwichild, no matter what happens , we are not going to Tasmania ,
Obviously we don't have a superb lifestyle here, e.g, we don't go to Europe or abroad for hols, as we simply cannot afford it, even though both of us work. But what we have worked hard at, is to give our kids the best life we can afford and i don't mean materially.
So posters feel free to be brutally honest, would we be better off staying putt. If we only had ourselves to consider, then we would go with just the clothes on our back if necessary, but we have our 2 girls to think of.
Mar 25th 2006, 9:21 am
#47
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Perhaps I'm pmt, perhaps it's the weather or perhaps I've just been hanging around this forum too long.
But i am really beginning too think that perhaps we shouldn't go to Australia.
The maximum we could take would be £30,000 and this would be the absolute max. What seems like an age ago we were bound for Perth and looking forward to it. I now think that this is a big no, no, as lately on this forum you must be, well , what seems to me, mega rich to go there.
I have spoken to a few people on here who are in a similar financial situation as us, but then they are 10 years younger (we are both 42 with 2 kids).
And kiwichild, no matter what happens , we are not going to Tasmania ,
Obviously we don't have a superb lifestyle here, e.g, we don't go to Europe or abroad for hols, as we simply cannot afford it, even though both of us work. But what we have worked hard at, is to give our kids the best life we can afford and i don't mean materially.
So posters feel free to be brutally honest, would we be better off staying putt. If we only had ourselves to consider, then we would go with just the clothes on our back if necessary, but we have our 2 girls to think of.
But i am really beginning too think that perhaps we shouldn't go to Australia.
The maximum we could take would be £30,000 and this would be the absolute max. What seems like an age ago we were bound for Perth and looking forward to it. I now think that this is a big no, no, as lately on this forum you must be, well , what seems to me, mega rich to go there.
I have spoken to a few people on here who are in a similar financial situation as us, but then they are 10 years younger (we are both 42 with 2 kids).
And kiwichild, no matter what happens , we are not going to Tasmania ,
Obviously we don't have a superb lifestyle here, e.g, we don't go to Europe or abroad for hols, as we simply cannot afford it, even though both of us work. But what we have worked hard at, is to give our kids the best life we can afford and i don't mean materially.
So posters feel free to be brutally honest, would we be better off staying putt. If we only had ourselves to consider, then we would go with just the clothes on our back if necessary, but we have our 2 girls to think of.
I will give you a link so you can look at where the jobs are in OZ and pretedicted growth areas etc. It might help you firm up a decision where would be best for your family, if you do move here. Be wary of doing casual work for too long as you won't get a home loan if you work casual jobs.
http://jobsearch.gov.au
Mar 25th 2006, 9:22 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Hi ya
Glad ur feeling more upbeat about it all - Think everyone taking this step,-with or without money-with or without kids, will always find this a daunting prospect, fear of the unknown I guess, and leaving behind the ( often underestimated ) support system that family and friends provide.
We, I am sure, like most people started life with nothing , But through hard work and luck with property, ( not that I am saying others hav not worked hard) we will have a lump sum to go with, But I have to say that throughout my life, my happiness has not been dictated by the amount of money I did or did not hav in the bank at the time, It was derived from taking pleasure in the people around me who enrich my life.
I once heard that statistically, rich people are happier, But I believe there is differing levels of happiness, . The happiness of the soul, and the superficial kind.
Who will be the happier person ? ... - Someone who spends loadsa dosh at weekends enjoying some retail therapy? - or some one who spends time with their loved ones ( in my case my man and kids)..
Forget the too fat old and skint, and go with
Beautiful, forever young, and free.
( Beauty comes from within _ thats wat I tell my kids)
( Age is a state of mind - Mirrors are liars!!!!
A Man who has nothing is free.
Wishing u all the best for ur family,....
Glad ur feeling more upbeat about it all - Think everyone taking this step,-with or without money-with or without kids, will always find this a daunting prospect, fear of the unknown I guess, and leaving behind the ( often underestimated ) support system that family and friends provide.
We, I am sure, like most people started life with nothing , But through hard work and luck with property, ( not that I am saying others hav not worked hard) we will have a lump sum to go with, But I have to say that throughout my life, my happiness has not been dictated by the amount of money I did or did not hav in the bank at the time, It was derived from taking pleasure in the people around me who enrich my life.
I once heard that statistically, rich people are happier, But I believe there is differing levels of happiness, . The happiness of the soul, and the superficial kind.
Who will be the happier person ? ... - Someone who spends loadsa dosh at weekends enjoying some retail therapy? - or some one who spends time with their loved ones ( in my case my man and kids)..
Forget the too fat old and skint, and go with
Beautiful, forever young, and free.
( Beauty comes from within _ thats wat I tell my kids)
( Age is a state of mind - Mirrors are liars!!!!
A Man who has nothing is free.
Wishing u all the best for ur family,....
Mar 25th 2006, 9:23 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Bordy
Whats dead fish got to do with it????
What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN:
It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION:
No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
Mar 25th 2006, 9:27 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Buttockup
CENTURION:
What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN:
It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION:
No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN:
It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION:
No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
Is the answer ACCA ??
Mar 25th 2006, 9:29 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
[QUOTE=Sical] A Man who has nothing is free.
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Mar 25th 2006, 9:31 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
[QUOTE=kiwichild]
Well thats me buggered then.
Originally Posted by Sical
A Man who has nothing is free.
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Mar 25th 2006, 9:34 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Bordy
Is the answer ACCA ??
Who are you? How do you know? Is my secret cover blown (unlike my penis)
Mar 25th 2006, 9:35 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Buttockup
CENTURION:
What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN:
It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION:
No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
What's this, then? 'Romanes Eunt Domus'? 'People called Romanes they go the house'?
BRIAN:
It-- it says, 'Romans, go home'.
CENTURION:
No, it doesn't. What's Latin for 'Roman'? Come on!
pmsl!!!!
like it
Mar 25th 2006, 9:40 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by Bordy
Is the answer ACCA ??
http://www.montypythonpages.com/index1.htm
bout a third of the way down the life of brian script
Mar 25th 2006, 9:52 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
Mar 25th 2006, 10:00 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
This thread has quite clearly been born from the firewater. Maggie, I told you to leave the meths alone. It's needed to run the toy steam engine
The majority of people look toward the big population centres....Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth etc which I think is a mistake.
There are oodles of places in Aus that are very, very livable outside those places which will offer better job prospects and an equally enriching lifestyle.
There are some jobs that are only to be found in the larger cities but most will be found farther afield. So my main message is that perhaps people should widen their search into some regional areas. You may be surprised as to what is on offer.
A couple of other points I would make.
The Australia I have found is not at all ageist.......people are not dumped onto the scrapheap because of age nor frowned upon for taking part in activities some would consider innappropriate for their age.
The other is that is does strike me that it is still a land where an individual who is prepared to work hard will gain just rewards.
The majority of people look toward the big population centres....Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth etc which I think is a mistake.
There are oodles of places in Aus that are very, very livable outside those places which will offer better job prospects and an equally enriching lifestyle.
There are some jobs that are only to be found in the larger cities but most will be found farther afield. So my main message is that perhaps people should widen their search into some regional areas. You may be surprised as to what is on offer.
A couple of other points I would make.
The Australia I have found is not at all ageist.......people are not dumped onto the scrapheap because of age nor frowned upon for taking part in activities some would consider innappropriate for their age.
The other is that is does strike me that it is still a land where an individual who is prepared to work hard will gain just rewards.
Mar 25th 2006, 10:12 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
[QUOTE=kiwichild]
Jus thinking Kiwi child - is it ok if I run my posts past u first in future, - thats the 2nd time u corrected me!! - U may save me from seeing the surgeon and having to get my foot extracted out of my mouth, :scared:
I would once Hav said I had a great memory but - after 2 kids, two jobs and study all at the same time, its shot to Shxx. Or maybe its that lying mirror trying to tell me I am getting older! :scared:
But hey, - no worries -am always happy to stand corrected, - I am still on a learning curve. ... keep up the good work,
Thanx ( hope did not offend re NZ windy city -)
x
Originally Posted by Sical
A Man who has nothing is free.
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Thik that's meant to be a man who owes nothing is free
Jus thinking Kiwi child - is it ok if I run my posts past u first in future, - thats the 2nd time u corrected me!!
- U may save me from seeing the surgeon and having to get my foot extracted out of my mouth, :scared:I would once Hav said I had a great memory but - after 2 kids, two jobs and study all at the same time, its shot to Shxx. Or maybe its that lying mirror trying to tell me I am getting older! :scared:
But hey, - no worries -am always happy to stand corrected, - I am still on a learning curve.
... keep up the good work,Thanx ( hope did not offend re NZ windy city
-) x
Mar 25th 2006, 10:14 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
[QUOTE=Sical]
Jus thinking Kiwi child - is it ok if I run my posts past u first in future, - thats the 2nd time u corrected me!! - U may save me from seeing the surgeon and having to get my foot extracted out of my mouth, :scared:
I would once Hav said I had a great memory but - after 2 kids, two jobs and study all at the same time, its shot to Shxx. Or maybe its that lying mirror trying to tell me I am getting older! :scared:
But hey, - no worries -am always happy to stand corrected, - I am still on a learning curve. ... keep up the good work,
Thanx ( hope did not offend re NZ windy city -)
x
I thought that " a man who has nothing is free " made more sense that " a man who owes nothing is free "
Lets face it you can owe nothing but still be tied down
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Jus thinking Kiwi child - is it ok if I run my posts past u first in future, - thats the 2nd time u corrected me!!
- U may save me from seeing the surgeon and having to get my foot extracted out of my mouth, :scared:I would once Hav said I had a great memory but - after 2 kids, two jobs and study all at the same time, its shot to Shxx. Or maybe its that lying mirror trying to tell me I am getting older! :scared:
But hey, - no worries -am always happy to stand corrected, - I am still on a learning curve.
... keep up the good work,Thanx ( hope did not offend re NZ windy city
-) x
Lets face it you can owe nothing but still be tied down
Mar 25th 2006, 10:17 am
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Re: Too old, too skint and probably too fat.
[QUOTE=WendyC]
Oooooo....you are wicked Wendy
Originally Posted by Sical
Lets face it you can owe nothing but still be tied down