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Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:07 pm

Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 
Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Piff Poff Apr 17th 2009 2:14 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 
Nowhere near enough - double that, treble it and times it by 14 - that should do it:rofl:

Butch Cassidy Apr 17th 2009 2:17 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489956)
Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Isnt Mandy Happy in Donalda then?

JamesM Apr 17th 2009 2:17 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489956)
Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Yes. Lots of people start stupid threads on here. But if you get to see your name in print who cares. :rofl:

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:19 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 7489961)
Nowhere near enough - double that, treble it and times it by 14 - that should do it:rofl:

Thanks. I'll pass that on. But this guy lives very frugally, grows his own potatoes and all that. Could he manage?

fledermaus Apr 17th 2009 2:20 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489956)
Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Tell you what, give me the money and I'll give it a go. I'll let you know in a year.

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:20 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by James Martindale (Post 7489966)
Yes. Lots of people start stupid threads on here. But if you get to see your name in print who cares. :rofl:

My name's in print a lot more than yours, mate.

<And I don't mean on here>

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:22 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 7489969)
Tell you what, give me the money and I'll give it a go. I'll let you know in a year.

I'll have to ask my friend. He may need a few bob to feed the chickens.

fledermaus Apr 17th 2009 2:24 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489970)
My name's in print a lot more than yours, mate.

<And I don't mean on here>

talking of which, our mutual acquaintance has left science and is now studying for a Masters in Wine, and sells the stuff for a living.

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:29 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 7489976)
talking of which, our mutual acquaintance has left science and is now studying for a Masters in Wine, and sells the stuff for a living.

Wish I'd done that moons ago.

But back on topic: Is Moosanee less expensive than Rosedale? 'cos he can work either place, like.

fledermaus Apr 17th 2009 2:35 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489980)
Wish I'd done that moons ago.

But back on topic: Is Moosanee less expensive than Rosedale? 'cos he can work either place, like.

You could buy Moosonee for $260 I think, as long as he likes flying bugs he should live there.

I don't think the skiiing is up to much but snow shoeing is popular

gryphea Apr 17th 2009 2:41 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 
You tell us Novo?

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:43 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by gryphea (Post 7489992)
You tell us Novo?

Well gyrphea. it's a struggle, as my friend could relate.

All sorts of sacrifices (apparently) have to be made .

Novocastrian Apr 17th 2009 2:46 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 7489985)
You could buy Moosonee for $260 I think, as long as he likes flying bugs he should live there.

I don't think the skiiing is up to much but snow shoeing is popular

Moosanee for $260? Good deal, but where would you put it?

<nod of respect to Tony Hancock due there>

Butch Cassidy Apr 17th 2009 2:52 pm

Re: Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 7489996)
Well gyrphea. it's a struggle, as my friend could relate.

All sorts of sacrifices (apparently) have to be made .

Chickens or Lambs?


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