Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?

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Apr 18th 2009, 2:07 am

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Is $260K enough to live on in Ontario?

Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:14 am

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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

Apr 18th 2009, 2:17 am

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

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Just wondering. 'Cos I have this friend, see.

Isnt Mandy Happy in Donalda then?

Apr 18th 2009, 2:17 am

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

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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.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:19 am

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Nowhere near enough - double that, treble it and times it by 14 - that should do it

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

Apr 18th 2009, 2:20 am

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

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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.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:20 am

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

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

<And I don't mean on here>

Apr 18th 2009, 2:22 am

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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.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:24 am

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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.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:29 am

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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.

Apr 18th 2009, 2:35 am

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

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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

Apr 18th 2009, 2:41 am

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

You tell us Novo?

Apr 18th 2009, 2:43 am

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You tell us Novo?

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

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

Apr 18th 2009, 2:46 am

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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>