Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 11123988)

That reply ended up being rather longer than I anticipated........

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 11123988)

It seems like just about anything at the moment. It's not for us.

My stepson moved up to Chicoutimi last year because he figured his options were better there (he's a machinist). Several problems came up. He doesn't make much money, so could only rent. He has two dogs, which limits his rental potential. His apartment should probably be condemned. More importantly, although the people in the Saguenay are portrayed as friendly, they ain't unless you're from around there. Even within the Saguenay it depends on which bit you are from.

We went up there a couple of weeks ago, following my SIL's funeral, to suss out a few places to buy. Duplexes. Souvette would take the mortgage, because he has no chance of getting one, and he'd pay it from his income and the rental on the second half. We saw a few places. One, we all liked, until we got hold of an earlier inspection report. We ran away. Then he was informed by his boss that he was being shifted to a monthly contract. Game over for Chicoutimi (Shitcoutimi, as I call it).

Then things got going. The company he worked for in Quebec City will take back with open arms. He could start today. He needs somewhere to live, though.

We saw a place near Donacona (a bit west of Quebec). Biggish farmhouse on a huge plot. He went to see it on Saturday, along with his uncle, who lives nearby and basically built his own house, and his uncle's mate, who is a qualified electrician. That place fell at the first fence.

Attention has now moved to Beaupre, east of Quebec. We have our eyes on a duplex (a pair of semis, actually). It is obvious the place needs a new roof and windows. The uncle is going there tomorrow to cast a critical eye over it. The state of the bones is all we need to know and he will know. If it's up to snuff, we'll go up to see it on Saturday. You can't dick around in QC at this time of year. Decent properties move fast.

Cosmetic issues are not a problem. My BIL is adept and has time on his hands (recently cashiered from the army and his wife just died) and I am no stranger to DIY (there goes my summer vacation!).

That reply ended up being rather longer than I anticipated........

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11123884)

We'll have to go and look for a replacement for the Beetle. I think there's a very good chance that when it goes in to have the rear end damage fixed they'll write it off. Something to replace a pastel blue Beetle convertible, hmm...

Originally Posted by Greenhill (Post 11124155)

You probably think I'm taking the piss here, but have you considered getting yourself a girls bike?

One such as this:

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Safety, durability, and better ride quality are all offered by the 2012 Trek Mystic 20in Bike for Girls. One of the unique features of this bike is that it goes along with its little rider, thanks to its exclusive Dialed Fit system.

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11124192)

I already have a girl's bike, she left it when she emigrated. It's no use for commuting 30 miles each way.

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 11124211)

I bet we know someone that would beg to differ !

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11124244)

Well, yes, but when I get there I have an actual job.

Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 11124307)

Ignore that and get thee to the Sochi thread. Oakvillian needs some help with understanding Mexican lesbians.

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11123884)

We'll have to go and look for a replacement for the Beetle. I think there's a very good chance that when it goes in to have the rear end damage fixed they'll write it off. Something to replace a pastel blue Beetle convertible, hmm...

What interesting buildings have you seen so far?

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11124745)

How about one of those Subaru estate cars? They are not bad in the snow and you can throw bales of hay or pig feed in the back although you'll have to make do with a sunroof.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11124745)

If you really need something a bit more "hello-dolly" you could get a new Mini when they come out? Apparently they're quite good this time round.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11124745)

How about one of those Subaru estate cars? They are not bad in the snow and you can throw bales of hay or pig feed in the back although you'll have to make do with a sunroof. If you really need something a bit more "hello-dolly" you could get a new Mini when they come out? Apparently they're quite good this time round.

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 11124782)

I loved my Subaru ... Kia now .. Tis ok
But not the poke of the Scooby

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11124791)

My mum bought a turbo charged one and it sacred the pants off me, especially in the wet. She didn't realize she had low profile ties on it though so she took it back to the dealer after a week because she thought all the tyres looked a little flat. :)

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon (Post 11124782)

I loved my Subaru ... Kia now .. Tis ok
But not the poke of the Scooby

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 11124879)

From Subaru to Kia...wow, times must be tough. It's like going from Steak to Burger :D