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When I downsized into a retirement village I paid all the exit fees upfront, that way it's calculated on the purchase price only (hopefully less than the selling price). The village owners have that money, plus any interest, for years so they're not really out of pocket. That means that when I...

I know what you mean. I live in a retirement village, in a 3 bed/2 bath/2garage single story unit that I bought 8 years ago for $500k. The unit next door that is exactly the same as mine has just gone to market at just over $1mil and there are people prepared to pay that sort of money. It's...

Nifty little gadgets for stocking stuffers or Secret Santa. :)

I hope we were able in such a small way to help someone in need.

I'll give it a go!

I have just come back indoors after sweeping the Roo poo from my front porch. The local Roos use it to shelter from the rain. We've had a lot of rain lately so there's been a lot of poo and it's been a case of tiptoe through the Roo poo. I'd happily shoot some of the buggers and turn them into...

Approximately five years ago I had a back problem so took myself off to see the doctor, he referred me to a specialist. I had to wait 11 months for the appointment then was sent off for tests and scans, another long wait for the results but I eventually told that yes, surgery was needed but...

I have a 4ft tall, sitting, fluffy stuffed lion that I was given by a very special person back in 1975. He sits in the corner of my bedroom. Over the years he also sat in my kids rooms when they were young, "he comes awake at night to look after you while you are asleep." They never once had...

You learn something new every day.

I don't really mind who gets the donations so long as 100% of it gets to where it will do the most good. There is a charity that gets hay and transports it to the farmers to feed their stock. I know Farmers are doing it tough and this disaster is just another in a long line of troubles for...

My son used to say he had a headache in his tummy!!

I make a point of ringing my electricity provider every January as I know the renewal date of my plan is February. They couldn't be more helpful, the person I speak to looks at my past usage and costs, calculates the best plan for me and if necessary arranges the switch for the appropriate...