spear Posted May 5, 2013 #1 Posted May 5, 2013 The pillion's birthday last week. Didn't buy her anything because she said not to. I felt a bit lousy about that, so next day I bought her a house. True story! We've been looking to buy an investment property in another city 1200 kilometres away, with a view to moving there in about three years to finally retire - right where our grandkids live. She's stoked and I'm happy. The rent we get will pay the mortgage until we decide to sell up where we are now, and what we get for our current home will more than pay off the 'new' one. Happy birthday sweetheart.
XV1100SE Posted May 5, 2013 #3 Posted May 5, 2013 Your setting a bad example ! Nancy wants a new house... if she sees this what am I going to do ?
Yama Mama Posted May 5, 2013 #4 Posted May 5, 2013 Congratulations Spear! Wow when you go shopping for the little woman you go all out don't you! I hope you enjoy your new home. Yama Mama:smile5:
Wade 2000 Posted May 5, 2013 #5 Posted May 5, 2013 My Birthday is July 28th..... DON'T GET ME ANYTHING:whistling:
spear Posted May 6, 2013 Author #6 Posted May 6, 2013 My Birthday is July 28th..... DON'T GET ME ANYTHING:whistling: Funny that - just checked my calendar and July 28 is completely missing. So - request granted!
spear Posted April 22, 2015 Author #8 Posted April 22, 2015 A very important update. We're moving. Yep, we're moving. Sold our current home of 10 years and in three weeks we move to Adelaide. No sense buying a birthday present if you can't enjoy it. And get this - the removalist company is taking the bike for me as well.
Yammer Dan Posted April 22, 2015 #9 Posted April 22, 2015 Congrats!! Hope that retirement thing works for you. The Golden Years? Yeah they want all your gold!!
Yama Mama Posted April 22, 2015 #10 Posted April 22, 2015 I hope you enjoy your new home. Moving is not fun, but I am sure it will be worth it. I am happy for you. Yama Mama
cowpuc Posted April 23, 2015 #11 Posted April 23, 2015 Congrats to you and the Mrs. Spear!! Hope you folks truly enjoy your retirement and your new home!!
spear Posted April 23, 2015 Author #12 Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks folks. Hey Annie! Getting closer. P'raps we could meet in the middle some time? Actually we're planning a (caravanning) trip to the West - soon(ish). See you then.
spear Posted April 23, 2015 Author #13 Posted April 23, 2015 Forgot to mention - when I said a 'new' home, it's actually 100 years old. Four bedrooms, double brick and sandstone with timber floors and 12 feet ceilings. An oldie but a goodie. Can't wait!
Flyinfool Posted April 23, 2015 #14 Posted April 23, 2015 Forgot to mention - when I said a 'new' home, it's actually 100 years old. Four bedrooms, double brick and sandstone with timber floors and 12 feet ceilings. An oldie but a goodie. Can't wait! HEY!!!! You moving in with me????? That sounds a lot like my house.
spear Posted May 25, 2015 Author #15 Posted May 25, 2015 Just letting you all know that we arrived in Adelaide a week ago and are slowly unpacking and settling in. Love my new 10 metres X 6 metres workshop. Caravan in one end, bike in the middle and workshop at the other end. Needed a tilt tray tow-truck to unload the bike. Wouldn't clear the top of the ramps. Damn! Hate that.
Eck Posted May 25, 2015 #16 Posted May 25, 2015 Congrats on the new home and happiness shared!! Hey Spear, my son and his wife just moved from Adelaide to Broken hill...
spear Posted May 26, 2015 Author #17 Posted May 26, 2015 Congrats on the new home and happiness shared!! Hey Spear, my son and his wife just moved from Adelaide to Broken hill... Hey Eck. Good thing they moved because this place ain't big enough for both of us. Sorry I missed them. The Hill is only five hours north. One of my favourite places in all of Oz. Tell 'em when they come back for a shopping spree to let me know and we'll have a catch-up. You planning on a visit at any time?
Eck Posted May 26, 2015 #18 Posted May 26, 2015 Hey Eck. Good thing they moved because this place ain't big enough for both of us. My son (Jason) and his wife (Gabrielle) love Adelaide. They really didn't want to move to Broken hill but had to because of employment reasons. They both work at the Demo Club in Broken Hill (http://www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au/barrier-social-democratic-club/ ) My son is one of their butchers and his wife is their advertising manager Tell 'em when they come back for a shopping spree to let me know and we'll have a catch-up. I will tell them and pass on your phone number to them. My son is 40 and his wife is 35-ish? You planning on a visit at any time? Not anytime soon.. I have issues with flying over water.......I would have to be knocked out for me to fly over there..However, if I ever do get over there I will be there for at least two months. I would have to ship my wing over so I could do some riding there. I will contact you if I do come over.
spear Posted May 26, 2015 Author #19 Posted May 26, 2015 Yep. I know the Demo Club. Had the odd beer and feed there in my day. If I'm up that way I'll drop in and say G'day. Stay safe.
spear Posted April 25, 2016 Author #20 Posted April 25, 2016 Annual update. Been here nearly 12 months and loving it. Have to confess though that the RSV is on the market. Just bought myself a V6 TDI VW Touareg and something had to go. Unfortunately the bike lost out. ☹️
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