Decided to put the exterior bamboo blinds on two windows. Fell off ladder, caught my strides as I fell. Ruined the strides BUT no damage to me. Some mothers do have'em!!!!
Our internet dongle decided not to be charged up any more! Not bad, about two and half years, pretty well non stop. Thought we would have to go to Geraldton, nearest biggish town, got Dongara, went in and there was a Leading Edge computer/office store, got the dongle, no worries 4GX. Great free camp just off the highway as well, huge grassed area, toilets, walk into town - IGA, bottle, PO, banks, etc., Think we have done our bit of support for this nice little town, with some of the best Moreton Bay figs - huge!
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jules "Love is good for the human being!!" (Ben, aged 10)
What did I do today, I sold my old caravan, so that was a bit of a milestone The caravan had some sentimental value, as it was paid for
I was showing son in law, how to change the front springs on his old Ford XC, as I have a pit in my little shed
In a normal situation, I will pull the low pop top caravan out by hand, as I no longer have a vehicle with a tow bar, do the dirty deed in the shed, then push the caravan back in front of the shed
I accidentally fell down the pit, yes I know that it was a silly thing to do, and I will never be doing an encore of that particular act
Being very stiff and sore, with a big bruise on my side, I was not looking forward to pushing the caravan back, up the driveway
A person advertised they were buying vintage caravans, as my caravan was 1978, he was happy to buy, and I was happy to sell
Purchased for $4,500 about 17 years ago, spent about $1,000 doing it up, done some short trips, and one lap, sold for $1,500
We have been having poor reception, but put the big antenna up this morning, so all good now (only got here two days ago) - at a free camp in the middle of a state forest - Marrinup Town Campsite - near Dwellingup or Pinjara -long drop loos, no water, but a big bin, and so quiet at night, and dark.
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jules "Love is good for the human being!!" (Ben, aged 10)
Its not easy making such big decisions and expensive ones as that so I wish to share a story. My parents retired early and purchased a home in a gated over 55 complex where they spent 15 very happy years, made many new friends, played tennis, danced and bowls etc etc. a great part of their lives. When my mother had a nasty fall and ended up in hospital fully dependent, my father made the difficult decision to sell as he felt it was time they made a move into residential care not that he personally felt ready for that. Both were very independent yet sadly my fathers life expectancy was limited at that point and he didnt want to leave mum without ensuring she had resettled with new friends in a fully supported facility when his day came.
When it came time to sell their home in the complex the fun really started. The fees were very significant in the original contract which was seen as the norm at that time. Their home had to be repainted, curtains all in excellent condition had to be replaced. They had replaced carpet with proessionally laid timber floors a couple of years earlier fortunately seeking written permission first and they were still in perfect nick but the village owners wanted them removed and carpet laid. All changes were at my parents expense. The company had the right to hold onto their home up to six months without putting it on the market and the company didnt want to put it up for sale because they had others to sell first. Added to that was the fact my parents maintenance fee had risen to over $100pw and that fee was still payable for a further 6 months or until sold if earlier. We could see what the company were doing to make money by stalling the sale (all legally) and we were so upset for our parents as was our terminally ill father given the $400k each bond in residential care had to be paid or interest in lieu.
Fortunately their neighbours place was just opening up for tours (the company hired contemporary furnishings for the big sales pitch and drove potential investors around to specific homes in a golf buggy-no for sale signs go up) so my sister and I did a little sneaky marketing with two couples that came to view next door on the first day. The first couple came and after looking through the other home we politely started a conversation in the driveway while we were packing the car and cleaning up and invited them to come inside to see it for themselves (a comparison!). The salesman was clearly angry that we invited them in while he had been away locking up (He followed our voices and his face told the story).
The outcome was that the couple loved my parents home especially the modern timber floors, the sunny location, closed in verandah and the big solar system my parents had installed so they wanted to buy it - thank you!... No thanks of course to the sales team who tried to sell them any other alternative.
Result - our mother settled well after the move and my father died with a peace of mind months later. Moral to the story is look around and get financial advice. The laws may vary in states so if you go in fully informed you will be able to travel and return between trips to a beautiful home in a wonderful community with like minded people. Its all about making an informed choice.
I personally downsized and bought a small duplex to avoid the costs and hassles my parents experienced then spend a few dollars on a 4x4 with slide on and took off. I pay to have the lawns attended and mail redirected and the neighbours keep an eye out. Now i come and go as i please without spending a fortune on maintenance. When the time comes that I am unable to drive I have a bus stop, medical care and shops close by. Living the life!
Tony bev, hav3 a gr3at time at the nambung f3stival.
readysetgo, have no desire to look at those places from what i have heard. Always pays to c a solicitor. Think u r right in getting a unit but then u have body corporate to deal with. Always someone wanting to rip of others and the aged care industry is no different. Sad state of the world really. Greed will end this world.
hi jules, north. We did not want to go now because of cyclones but someone said just go n if there is a cyclone warning drive away from it. Derrrr. Light bulb moment. Never thought of that. Must b aging. Anyway, we r off. Cannot wait. Cheers. Rocket
Hi DKC- haven't seen you on before, so welcome to the forum - unfortunately your picture has come out as a thumbnail, and is too small to see properly. You may have to resize it before posting.
Sounds like you are getting right into the GN way of life - every activity earns you a nap, you can store them up, and stay in bed all day if you like.
Hi jules 47 Thank you for your welcome, I'm very new to this forum thingy, still learning at 67, will try to sort out the pickie thing and repost it Ta
Still fiddling with bloody tangled Jayco DC wiring. After mounting the fuse block and checking all lights yesterday, last night I pressed the button on the water tank and battery levels and nothing!!! Today was trying to get my head around that display and the water pump switch on that display. With the pump switched off the pump will run when the toilet flush button is pressed. Anyway, finally the penny dropped after tea and tomorrow can wire it up pemanently. Must get the label maker going and label more stuff as I can't remember after a few hours!!!!
Had a visit from the two Grandies in my current avatar this arvo so that cost me a couple of hours.
Mandurah Christmas Variety Concert, 12.30 to 5.30, $30 per person, situated at the over 50's hall in Leslie Street A small hall (about 150 plastic chairs set out) about 85% full The interval for the customers was free cuppa and cake, but the performers did not stop
The performers were
Band of Mates, very good (I had seen them before), and each individual is more or less a star in their own right, I highly recommend seeing them Justin Standley, sings just like Roy Orbison/John Denver, I highly recommend seeing him Johanna Hemara, her yodelling and long drawn out notes, are very good, I highly recommend seeing her Kate Hindle, a young up and coming artist (Country Western), I highly recommend seeing her Philip Rego (Drummer), and Kingsley Day (Organ), were part and parcel of the backing group, with the Band of Mates The drummer was as good as any other, and the articulations/expressions/posture of the organist was in my opinion, worth the entry fee, as he certainly brought a smile to my dial
If you see these artist appearing in your area, then (in my opinion), they are worth the entry fee
As I am not sure if this will be on again next year, then I can not put it in the recommendation section