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    How are your retirement plans coming along?

    I have four kids. I plan to start brain washing them that it is a good idea to look after their parents in their old age as soon as they start to understand it! But seriously... Having lived in some very simple surroundings in my life, and my wife the same, we will be happy living in a tent...
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    Where did Labor spend all the money exactly?

    Yep. I think it was worth more. Seriously. I heard a rumour years back that US offered us a blank cheque for its return.... I personally think it is A highlight of the Gallery, that andthe sculpture garden. Jmho Shiny
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    JOTD

    Thanks Julie. Just fyi... All aircraft lavs have fire extinguishers installed in the bins... But you will find qantas hosties always empty old tea coffee pots into the lav bins, just incase there is a smouldering ciggy in there.. It will stop any fires. Shiny.
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    Anyone take a guess at these stones and age? (silver rings)

    I agree... GReat colour for quartz amethyst. Love it
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    Anyone take a guess at these stones and age? (silver rings)

    Woops.. You are in UK!!! Sorry mate... Maybe ask in a local jeweller for some help. Good luck! Shiny
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    Anyone take a guess at these stones and age? (silver rings)

    Hard to tell, but... Re PURPLE STONE, as it appears that facet edges are still sharp, and it looks old, it is probably not paste... Could be spinel, could be quartz:amethyst, could be sapphire. Is it double or single refractive? Could be iolite too... Sorry. Hard to tell. Re JADE to me it is...
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    the value of jewellery

    Dont buy from them!! They are no more than cubic zirconias!! They are a rip off. Shiny.
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    The big trip.

    Make sure u get one of these.... Awesome technology. http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/ Shiny
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    Sky news, your money your call

    Just watching... "we are heading into a hyper inflation environment, it wont happen over the next twelve months, but commodities will rise 100% after that time, especially if you look at the US situation with interest rates and bonds..." etc etc. Was really surprised to hear that !! Hold your...
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    Unique handmade pendant

    Crack it... Easy to put back together!!!
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    16ct or 700?

    Sg test is a great idea but wont work if ring is set with stones. Shiny
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    Guardian Vaults Sydney

    Just wanted to let everyone know my experience with them!! Did the initial set up with scanned document.. Seamless. Andrew, who is the boss there is absolutely brilliant. He is simply switched on. Dropped my today with DW to finish set up. Got the photos taken and the hand scanned.. Great...
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    Abbott wants our Super too....

    Tis frm the SMH today about seven things he believes.. Tis is number seven. 7. A strategy needs to be configured on how best to direct the superannuation industry in the coming years. With major concerns about costs blowouts in health, energy, transport and education, the next federal...
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    PMs... our love affair is nearly over! I have HAD it with you both!

    Remember that this is not to scale... I hope i am at the bottom of the dip, and not just one or two dot points down... Maybe i have seen the bottom with loss of 39% but maybe i have a lot more to lose!!! If only i sold when i had lost 10% and waited to re-enter.... But then i may have had to...
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    Privatise Water?

    I have three kids with "compassion international" based in newcastle... 87 cents in the dollar gets to the kids, plus 100% of gifts at christmas and birthday go to my kids. I used to be with world vision until i realised so much was not going to the cause... Plus they lost my kid for over a...
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    Mint fault $10 note

    My dad has a few... The hologramme actually RUBS off between two fingers... But don't try it as then it is gone... Good question, are they worth more??
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    Privatise Water?

    I am not saying you are wrong..... But... When i was there working with drs without borders.... They advised women to breast feed for six months and then move to formula... It reduced the incidence of passing hiv to infants. So, it gave "breast is best" for the crucial months, and then it...
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    PMs... our love affair is nearly over! I have HAD it with you both!

    Yesh, loss is shown on audit, which is fine... But it is a blow to my ego...
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    PMs... our love affair is nearly over! I have HAD it with you both!

    SOLD AT AU$50 per oz! Awesome!! I am back in the black with some profit too. You are a lifesaver
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    PMs... our love affair is nearly over! I have HAD it with you both!

    Just had a meeting with my DW re: our SMSF and did a quick analysis of our investments .... Current paper losses of 39 FRIGGIN PRECENT. Ok, so we have a long term investment, blah blah... it hurts. :mad: Shiny.
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