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Hi Derek,

Thanks for the information. "So you are still talking to me then ?

Would have been gutted, if we had have fallen out.
you were getting close to being removed from my christmas card list....

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Getting back to the original topic. I agree 100% with what Silvers has said
re: cars. The other grey areas in my opinion are (a) Property. It is essential to get it right first time, ie location, price, size of house etc and getting the right people on your team, goes without saying. Get it wrong and you will be stuck with the wrong house, that you may never manage to re-sell.

The second grey area that I have found is getting work done for a fair price. As an example. I was looking to have new weatherglaze windows installed in a house. First guy gave me a quote for €18,000 and wanted 50% paid in advance. Second guy gave me a quote for €5,300 and did not want a penny until the job was done to my satisfaction. Others come and look and you
never hear from or see them again.
So did you get your windows done to your satisfaction? If so, can you give me the name of the guy who did it please cos we need some new windows too - preferably before it gets any cooler!

And you're right, everything is wonderful here
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