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aston man Jun 14th 2007 11:24 pm

i am blessed....
 
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

ub40fan Jun 14th 2007 11:28 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...


Glad you found somewhere to live temporarily while your new home is ready. Glad you also have still got your unique sense of humour :thumbup:

Oh yeah, just you wait till you have been here a few months, 20 degs will seem bloody cold to you too. I have been here since Nov and have just bought a heater and put the electric blanket on the bed LOL

Bix Jun 14th 2007 11:30 pm

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
i shall have to get myself a shit on lawn mower

Guess it'll save a bit of time. :lol:

But you really ought to be getting on with things Ast ;)

northernbird Jun 14th 2007 11:31 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by ub40fan (Post 4917905)
Glad you found somewhere to live temporarily while your new home is ready. Glad you also have still got your unique sense of humour :thumbup:

Oh yeah, just you wait till you have been here a few months, 20 degs will seem bloody cold to you too. I have been here since Nov and have just bought a heater and put the electric blanket on the bed LOL

don't forget you furry boots S :lol:

why Jun 14th 2007 11:32 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

where are you in australia?

ub40fan Jun 14th 2007 11:33 pm

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Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 4917917)
don't forget you furry boots S :lol:

The only time I take them off is to go to bed, or in polite company (like yesterday LOL) In fact, I may have to go and get another pair :o

It's a shame you cant get them with steel toecaps or I could wear them at work :rofl:

marvinc Jun 14th 2007 11:34 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

:thumbsup:

northernbird Jun 14th 2007 11:34 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by ub40fan (Post 4917925)
The only time I take them off is to go to bed, or in polite company (like yesterday LOL) In fact, I may have to go and get another pair :o

It's a shame you cant get them with steel toecaps or I could wear them at work :rofl:

I have to see them, wear them next time at Hillarys.

ub40fan Jun 14th 2007 11:35 pm

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Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 4917928)
I have to see them, wear them next time at Hillarys.

Do you dare me? I can't resist a dare ;)

want2bthere Jun 14th 2007 11:37 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

hey ast, bloody hell man have your feet touch the ground yet?:ohmy:;) glad things are going well for you, keep it up:thumbsup:

x

mindblower Jun 14th 2007 11:37 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

Hey ! really please for ya Aston Man...great progress.

Dave

Scott Jun 14th 2007 11:42 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

well Aston , great news after the fright the other day . where about is the house ? is it the one you was after ?

Good luck matey

Scott

Wendy Jun 14th 2007 11:44 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

Told you that you'd be alright didn't I ;)

nickyjohnt Jun 14th 2007 11:47 pm

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Glad to hear everything has worked out so well for you & your family !

Nicky :)

Bix Jun 14th 2007 11:48 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by ub40fan (Post 4917936)
Do you dare me? I can't resist a dare ;)

Come and sit next to me :rolleyes:

aston man Jun 14th 2007 11:49 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 
thanks chaps,i must admit ,buying the house was the most nerve racking thing i have ever done,make an offer and its accepted and thats it,i know there are ways round things but thats it your on your way..
realy simlpe here,no messing around..i know it may sound nuts to buy after a few days but its where we want to be at the right money so...sod it were staying hopefully and thats that....

we went to look at sophies school and it was just great,250 children in the whole school,20 odd in sophs year..!!and guess what?a BE member works there,,dont get telling the town i wear ladies alan wickers my darling;) ...:rofl::rofl:

Issie Jun 14th 2007 11:51 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917987)
thanks chaps,i must admit ,buying the house was the most nerve racking thing i have ever done,make an offer and its accepted and thats it,i know there are ways round things but thats it your on your way..
realy simlpe here,no messing around..i know it may sound nuts to buy after a few days but its where we want to be at the right money so...sod it were staying hopefully and thats that....

we went to look at sophies school and it was just great,250 children in the whole school,20 odd in sophs year..!!and guess what?a BE member works there,,dont get telling the town i wear ladies alan wickers my darling;) ...:rofl::rofl:

Good for you Marcus, so glad things are going well for you.

Post us a link to the new love shack will ya :)

nickyjohnt Jun 14th 2007 11:53 pm

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


.


Ooooh yes please ! We have just got a wood burning stove thingy, which John will be putting in this weekend ! :thumbsup:

Nicky

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:05 am

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by nickyjohnt (Post 4918004)
Ooooh yes please ! We have just got a wood burning stove thingy, which John will be putting in this weekend ! :thumbsup:

Nicky

i have 6 trees avaliable all over thirty foot tall,do you want to collect or shall i deliver??

nickyjohnt Jun 15th 2007 12:11 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4918053)
i have 6 trees avaliable all over thirty foot tall,do you want to collect or shall i deliver??

ok maybe not then :o

Nicky

Wendy Jun 15th 2007 12:15 am

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by nickyjohnt (Post 4918073)
ok maybe not then :o

Nicky


Take it. We bought some last week $210 for a ton and I bet we'll get some more before the end of the 6 week winter :D

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:18 am

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 4918086)
Take it. We bought some last week $210 for a ton and I bet we'll get some more before the end of the 6 week winter :D

flippin hell ,i am worth a fortune..i never had a clue you could sell it...i'm going to have to have a rethink!!!:D

Nu-Shooz Jun 15th 2007 12:30 am

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Ast, where abouts in Perth did you buy? Any particular reasons why that area?

Vegemite Jun 15th 2007 12:30 am

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Originally Posted by Bix (Post 4917913)
Guess it'll save a bit of time. :lol:

But you really ought to be getting on with things Ast ;)

HAHHA!
Did anyone notice the edit? It will save time, with that sort of lawn mower, roflmao!

Yes Aston, do you think you're the mayor of Rome or what?

Pleased to hear all is well! :thumbsup:

V.

nickyjohnt Jun 15th 2007 12:32 am

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 4918086)
Take it. We bought some last week $210 for a ton and I bet we'll get some more before the end of the 6 week winter :D



Dohh ! the wine has kicked in im afraid, was just thinking John would have to drag 30 foot trees on the back of his ute :D

Nicky

northernbird Jun 15th 2007 12:32 am

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Originally Posted by nickyjohnt (Post 4918137)
Dohh ! the wine has kicked in im afraid, was just thinking John would have to drag 30 foot trees on the back of his ute :D

Nicky

:rofl:

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:33 am

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by nickyjohnt (Post 4918137)
Dohh ! the wine has kicked in im afraid, was just thinking John would have to drag 30 foot trees on the back of his ute :D

Nicky

he'd do it if it was a 30 foot fish!!!

Wendy Jun 15th 2007 12:36 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4918101)
flippin hell ,i am worth a fortune..i never had a clue you could sell it...i'm going to have to have a rethink!!!:D


Guess what?









Yes, you need a licence to sell wood :D

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:38 am

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Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 4918153)
Guess what?









Yes, you need a licence to sell wood :D


you woodnt believe that wood you...flippin skint again:(

stuckinblighty Jun 15th 2007 12:41 am

Re: i am blessed....
 
you in Perth ast?

never realised you left ;)

hows it going Marcus?

Lee :thumbup:

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:43 am

Re: i am blessed....
 
great mate,first time ive had five minutes ,looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend...

hows things with you..? any luck with the house?

Wendy Jun 15th 2007 12:44 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4918162)
you woodnt believe that wood you...flippin skint again:(

:D

I was gobsmacked when I saw the invoice, and it had a licence number on :D

Simba Jun 15th 2007 12:46 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4917890)
well its been over a week now since we got here,weve bought a house,had it surveyed ,got a mortgage,bought two cars,found a rental,got the kids in school ,i've got a job with a fantastic chap whos family have helped us out at every oppertunity..the suns shinning and its just tantastic...


were staying with pippa at a caravan park until our house is ready for us in about a month,weve got a whole half acre...i shall have to get myself a sit on lawn mower,if anyone wants any fire wood let me know,im gonna start chopping trees down..to make way for the swimming pool...


aint life great.....

its awfull nice here in australia,,have any of you chaps thought of living here??is very sunny though and they all look at you as if your nuts...and keep saying things like arent you cold?its flippin boiling!!!

ast...

Well Done Ast, Can't belive you have done so much in a week.

stuckinblighty Jun 15th 2007 12:46 am

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Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4918182)
great mate,first time ive had five minutes ,looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend...

hows things with you..? any luck with the house?

nah mate stuck in limbo land,cant be arsed to do anything at the moment :(
Great to see youre storming along with things just dont kill yerself and take time to have a few beers ok ;)

Just to let you know it hasnt stopped bloody raining since you left Brum....did a rain dance did ya :p

take care

Lee :thumbup:

aston man Jun 15th 2007 12:52 am

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Originally Posted by stuckinblighty (Post 4918195)
nah mate stuck in limbo land,cant be arsed to do anything at the moment :(
Great to see youre storming along with things just dont kill yerself and take time to have a few beers ok ;)

Just to let you know it hasnt stopped bloody raining since you left Brum....did a rain dance did ya :p

take care

Lee :thumbup:

mate its flippin lovely here,sorry your in limbo mate,,thats the worst of all..

mate before you know it youll be here,,keep your chin up mate,,,

ast

Sam Jun 15th 2007 12:52 am

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Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz (Post 4918132)
Ast, where abouts in Perth did you buy? Any particular reasons why that area?



He bought it coz it was near me :rofl:

stuckinblighty Jun 15th 2007 12:53 am

Re: i am blessed....
 

Originally Posted by aston man (Post 4918216)
mate its flippin lovely here,sorry your in limbo mate,,thats the worst of all..

mate before you know it youll be here,,keep your chin up mate,,,

ast

just dont forget to keep applying the suntan lotion....git :mad:

ATB

Lee :thumbup:

Sam Jun 15th 2007 12:59 am

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Originally Posted by stuckinblighty (Post 4918225)
just dont forget to keep applying the suntan lotion....git :mad:

ATB

Lee :thumbup:



BBBRRRRR

Suntan lotion not needed at the mo, yes its nice and warm during the day but as soon as the sun goes behind a cloud or to bed for the evening then it gets bloody chilly!!!! :eek:

stuckinblighty Jun 15th 2007 1:01 am

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Originally Posted by alan and sam (Post 4918244)
BBBRRRRR

Suntan lotion not needed at the mo, yes its nice and warm during the day but as soon as the sun goes behind a cloud or to bed for the evening then it gets bloody chilly!!!! :eek:

ahhh bless

it the middle of june and summer's come and gone here :curse:

Sam Jun 15th 2007 1:02 am

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Originally Posted by stuckinblighty (Post 4918258)
ahhh bless

it the middle of june and summer's come and gone here :curse:



LOL

Middle of June and winter temps are daily at 20-22 :thumbsup:
mind you the rains haven't started yet! :eek:


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