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Lynne:
Hey there, Roland,
I've been meaning to pop in and say howdy, see how you're doing. No good excuses, just haven't had good internet access, lately. I hope you're OK...Know I've been thinking of you...you're in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Lynne
:-*
optom3:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on June 22, 2008, 09:11:14 pm ---I just don't get it.
I've been torturing myself watching shows on the HG network like Househunters and Househunters International, looking to see what houses are out there at what price.
Today's episode on Househunter International was about a San Diego couple wanting to buy a house in New Zealand.
She was a cake decorator - not a caterer.
He was a butcher.
They met at the grocery store where they both worked.
I looked up the salary ranges for both those jobs and I was thinking, hey here's an episode about people making regular Joe money, let's see what kind of houses they can afford abroad.
Their "budget"?
$500,000.00 :o :o :o
(the dollar is apparently still strong in NZ, the Kiwi dollar price was $800,000.00)
My jaw just dropped. How do two working stiffs whose jobs do not pay a lot, afford a half-million dollar home??!?!?
??? ??? ???
All I can think is that they saved up a great deal or inherited some money, otherwise, they might be these sub-prime people buying more than they can reasonably afford in the long run.
--- End quote ---
I think that every time I watch those programmes.I think of my own kids and wonder how or if they will ever get on the housing ladder.Or will they be living with us for ever,now that's a sobering thought.!
injest:
I am SICK SICK SICK of everyone on TV using the phrase 'harm's way'.
the soldiers are 'in harm's way'
the people along the Mississippi are 'in harm's way'
the panda is losing its habitat and 'in harm's way'
ARRGH!!
just say DANGER!! talk about OVERDOING IT!
delalluvia:
One thing I'm getting sick of hearing - especially with more and more celebrities getting public about their various charities:
"Once I had my child, I realized that wow, the world needs...blah blah blah." ::)
If I were them, I'd be embarrassed to admit how self-absorbed, uncaring and clueless I had been before I had a child. There are plenty of charities around who are grateful that many people are more aware, concerned and involved whether they have children or not.
injest:
--- Quote from: delalluvia on June 30, 2008, 10:26:00 pm ---One thing I'm getting sick of hearing - especially with more and more celebrities getting public about their various charities:
"Once I had my child, I realized that wow, the world needs...blah blah blah." ::)
If I were them, I'd be embarrassed to admit how self-absorbed, uncaring and clueless I had been before I had a child. There are plenty of charities around who are grateful that many people are more aware, concerned and involved whether they have children or not.
--- End quote ---
well you DO realize that having a child makes one SO much smarter...
:laugh: :laugh:
just because any dog can get pregnant and THEY dont' suddenly start writing books and looking down on other dogs that dont' have pups doesnt' mean it isn't a whole other process for HUMANS..oh no...we are so much different...
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