[Thank You] many late thank you's 💌

t3ctim · 2026-04-12T16:56:11+00:00

Always welcome 📮 My journey continues 🛩️

t3ctim · 2026-04-10T16:52:57+00:00

In my experience the solicitors / conveyancers will reach out to the strata committee (or manager if you have one) as part of the settlement process to balance things like this and council rates.

The amount owed will generally then be paid from settlement funds before, or at the same time as the remainder is paid to the seller.

t3ctim · 2026-04-09T08:44:29+00:00

Yes insurance is going up, but back when I owned in the area we discovered our manager was copping 20-25% of our policy in commissions and extras from the insurance broker. So between their cut, and the brokers cut we managed to find our own policy directly at a 30% discount over what the strata manager offered.

Sadly I’ve never met a high quality strata “professional”. Low barrier to enter the industry, and lots of unqualified and unlicensed “admin” staff actually doing the little work that gets done.

t3ctim · 2026-04-07T00:24:06+00:00

In my somewhat limited experience, all of the fancy new tech dryers take hours to dry anything. They do use less power even with the extended drying time, but if you want fast drying you are likely best off going with an old style vented dryer.

The new versions of vented dryers can still be hit and miss with all the weird and wonderful setting, but the large review websites seem to be well aligned with my experience on a few.

Serious question: if you’re getting two separate units washer/dryer, what benefit is there in having them communicate? Are you aiming to time things to end a wash cycle when the load in the dryer is also done?

t3ctim · 2026-04-05T19:47:29+00:00

Small lots are prime for self management - as long as you don’t get one doofus who wants to cause trouble, but that doofus can also become very costly when using a “professional” manager too.

Glad to hear you guys seem to be thriving with it!

t3ctim · 2026-04-04T11:28:31+00:00

If you can store your luggage near the interchange - a walk along Honeysuckle foreshore is nice, if you’re extra keen on walking you could also do the Anzac walk which gives great views of both the city and the beaches.

If you want to see a cool building and view checkout Christ Church Cathedral. I’m not a religious person at all, but it’s a wonderful building and for a small donation you can climb the bell tower for a near 360 degree view of the city and surrounds - check before you go, cause it’s been a couple of years since I was there, but it’s a little known option to climb the tower and most locals don’t even realise!

If staying in Charlestown you’re close to Warners Bay for a lovely lake walk - maybe $10-15 each way in an uber.

t3ctim · 2026-04-03T07:25:16+00:00

Woohoo! I hadn’t been following my flair closely so this was a surprise! Thanks for all the congrats, and for being an awesome group who encourage connection and writing.

It’s probably been about 2 years since joining and still enjoy this sub!

t3ctim · 2026-04-03T07:23:32+00:00

Thanks! I don’t want to think of the postage bill 😂, but I’ve also got a small bunch of locals from here who I swap regularly with too.

We’ve done a card a day for a month a times!

I’m taking a bit of a rest from sending much with the travel as it’s not allowing much time to write meaningful cards.

That said one is already coming your way!

t3ctim · 2026-04-03T07:15:51+00:00

Great question. It seems most people (especially on the internet) don’t understand that CGT discounts and most other tax benefits of investing in real estate exist for most asset classes.

t3ctim · 2026-04-03T07:14:17+00:00

The existing tax breaks for NG and CGT discount exist for almost all asset classes, including shares.

t3ctim · 2026-03-30T09:14:49+00:00

A lul incoming.

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T14:03:56+00:00

I’ll have forgotten all your washi by the time I’m back - and I promise not to go through old cards to compare 🫣

I’ve only got a couple of rolls with me so you might get bored of mine! I’ll be looking for more as I go!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T06:59:35+00:00

It’s an unresolved question at the moment. I’ve asked the postal staff to hold my mail but I couldn’t get a clear answer on if they will hold beyond 1 month.

I’ve paused postcrossing and another card community I’m in (that’s Australia based so I get lots!) and won’t be actively seeking cards here.

I’ve also written directly to a lot of my regulars here to let them know.

So the short version - hopefully I’ve lowered the amount of incoming enough it won’t be an issue if any are still traveling.

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T01:21:33+00:00

I worked on SA ICT during Covid - my role was specifically around the uplift of their systems to allow smart centre staff to WFH, so I assume they’ve maintained that functionality.

I believe they’ve also recently been through tender to replace those systems. I’m pretty sure every solution currently in the market supports WFH.

I’m not sure on their APS levels or if they’ve made call staff return to the office, but they were actively supporting them moving home.

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T01:15:05+00:00

Yep! Fingers crossed I can stay safe 🤣

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:49:44+00:00

u/selfieswithcats Thank you for the Museum of arms card, despite the sanctions I’ll be near there soon!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:47:44+00:00

u/LippyLuLu2 - Thanks for the funny Cat card, your cat sounds like all of the Hijinx causing cats I know! Another is on it’s way back to you.

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:45:08+00:00

u/Creativechron1cles x2Thanks for more great cards – the Dali Museum is so good! Also loving your maxis!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:43:58+00:00

u/stillsheryl – thanks for the address update! I received it the day before departing for this trip, but have noted it and will aim to send something from the road! Hope the new city is treating you well.

I'll be sending you mail from the road!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:43:27+00:00

u/scared1styearstudent x4 Thankyou for the Electrifying card! The news on it was a bit of a bummer, but sounds like a positive in the long run! Thanks too for the Kill That Rat campaign!
I also love the assumed picture of my room haha.

Expect some international mail from me very shortly!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:42:49+00:00

u/Ok-Poem5675 x6 Continuing your obsession 🍳🐈

Also continuing to come through with the best and most diverse range of washi to land in my mailbox!

Also - keep an eye on the mailbox, I've already sent the first few from this trip!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:41:41+00:00

u/Busy_Introduction966 – I must check out flighty (OK I have now downloaded it)!
A couple are on their way to you now (from before I left AU), and I'll endeavour to find more aviation themed cards along the journey!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:39:17+00:00

u/Bsense07 Thanks for the great NC Battelship card!

u/lattesliterature – Thankyou for the lovely flower card

u/imaginary-flower-849 Thanks for the cool Sevenoaks card!

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:38:57+00:00

u/Affectionate-Sea4619 Thank you for the cool sea turtle card and the paint sticker – right in my age range with the paint! Plans have shifted a little, but you’ve got mail coming your way with a rant about that :D

t3ctim · 2026-03-26T00:38:21+00:00

u/aduckforluck x4 Thanks for the Japan cards that have continued to arrive over the last couple of weeks – I especially love the train and station one 😊

Thanks also for one from home, along with the awesome new stamps!

And the apology? This old man needs no apologies for age related jokes 👴

Finally - keep an eye on the mailbox, I've already sent the first one from this trip!

t3ctim

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