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Last Saturday was a lot quieter than usual at my local. I'll be there again tomorrow collecting data and trying to single-handedly stop them going broke. 
The state of the economy at the street level
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Last Saturday was a lot quieter than usual at my local. I'll be there again tomorrow collecting data and trying to single-handedly stop them going broke.
not so much me , am forward-buying durables ( and hoarding where possible )
one has already decided no cash ( and i DON'T use plastic ) , so they are on their own
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As detailed previously on this forum I have done my food hoarding last year. I'm not a Mormon, but I thought their year's supply of food was not a bad idea.
I'm thinking that skilling up my blacksmithing skills may just come in handy... It might be a little bit backwards for a Christian but I'm thinking along the lines of "I shall beat their ploughshares into swords, and their pruning hooks into spears" (with apologies to Mr Isaiah)
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am a big fan of the domino principle , and have a collection of odds and sods ( like my great uncles racing axe , a very nice and versatile tool )As detailed previously on this forum I have done my food hoarding last year. I'm not a Mormon, but I thought their year's supply of food was not a bad idea.
I'm thinking that skilling up my blacksmithing skills may just come in handy... It might be a little bit backwards for a Christian but I'm thinking along the lines of "I shall beat their ploughshares into swords, and their pruning hooks into spears" (with apologies to Mr Isaiah)
probably need to hit the outdoor ( or better yet army disposal ) store , in case power outages are persistent ( or recurring )
time will tell if times simply get tough , or uncivilized as well
i might need to check for extra batteries for the night-vision device ( i already know the reputations of some of the neighbours , they don't always knock )
but will probably continue to accumulate , for trading purposes
There's blacksmiths in Sydney teaching how to make a kitchen knife, group classes. About $500 per person. Not a bad racket for a chunk of metal and a piece of wood. Teaching the plebs is probably more profitableAs detailed previously on this forum I have done my food hoarding last year. I'm not a Mormon, but I thought their year's supply of food was not a bad idea.
I'm thinking that skilling up my blacksmithing skills may just come in handy... It might be a little bit backwards for a Christian but I'm thinking along the lines of "I shall beat their ploughshares into swords, and their pruning hooks into spears" (with apologies to Mr Isaiah)
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It's like that in everything hey. Trading being a prime example.... I wouldn't want a noob on my anvil, possibly (probably) denting it though.
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wouldn't it be easier to teach them how to identify a good knife ( tor your needs ) and just buy it ( or steal it it the world goes Mad Maxish )
you would be amazed at the knife abuse ( misuse ) i have seem oven 5 decades
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There is something about using your own knife you made to suit exactly your own biomechanics and how you like to work. I make my own paring knives... you can buy cheapies for about $40, but I'd have to charge over $200 each if I sold mine. Indeed the best knives are about that price point.
Beanie Wide Blade Knife
beautifully crafted and designed to help the farrier in his daily working life.
www.farriershop.com.au
That guarantees the minimum of abuse.
But yeah I can completely trash a cheapie in about 6 months
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I remember the old days when the big supermarket chains would get the floor space tape measure out and do the profit over measure. Good for profits but I watched my suburban Coles, Kmart and Woolies slash Franklins pack up shop and then some. Not saying this will happen in any area but the mall owner nearly went bust, story ends, big revival in that area now, construction industry saved the bill. Remedied by building new homes, selling parks to developer, those days are gone but not forgotten ... Next cycle please.
Up skilling and education in weird skills is hot right now. A lot of these courses popping up.
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Not a bad interview, on the proposed increase of immigration and its probable effects.
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population increase via immigration has it's bonuses but also it's costs
and sadly most Western governments aren't proactive enough to cope with the new citizens in a speedy matter .. you have increased demands for accommodation , health services , education and other infrastructure ( like energy and logistics )
and sadly most Western governments aren't proactive enough to cope with the new citizens in a speedy matter .. you have increased demands for accommodation , health services , education and other infrastructure ( like energy and logistics )
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Sounds as though the troops are getting restless, strikes as one would expect, seem to be increasing where cost of living pressures are increasing the most, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, it wont be long before the other capitals join in .
www.smh.com.au
www.9news.com.au
Hundreds of cars in union blockade at Brisbane Airport
Travellers have experienced delays at Brisbane Airport as hundreds of cars take part in a protest amid claims female cleaners are being expected to work in male toilets while they are open for use.New offer to unions unlikely to halt looming rail action
The latest offer from the state government is likely to be too late to prevent planned industrial action severely disrupting Sydney’s rail network on Wednesday.
Australian tram workers strike in Melbourne, but unions push real wage cut
Around 90 striking workers are picketing the East Preston Tram Depot in northern Melbourne over a new enterprise agreement on wages and conditions.
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A friend of mine is in the hospital after emergency surgery, so for the first time in months I ventured out of my area, caught the train to Newtown Station and walked to Royal Prince Alfred via King Street.
Lots of new shops catering to consumption (food, bars, icecream etc) since I used to live in the area.
Lots of people walking around and eating and drinking, especially for a Sunday night.
Definitely gave me the urge to buy stocks.
Lots of new shops catering to consumption (food, bars, icecream etc) since I used to live in the area.
Lots of people walking around and eating and drinking, especially for a Sunday night.
Definitely gave me the urge to buy stocks.
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I also just heard from a friend who went to Burwood on Saturday night that it was so busy there was barely walking room on the footpath.
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That's certainly borne out by the latest retail trade figures and I am still able to charge through the nose for remedial work and nobody is blinking.
The Rose and Crown is still pretty quiet on Saturday night however.
That said, Sunday at the Mundaring was chockers.
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European value of wages... coming to a South sea nation near you.
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Yes , there is always those that say, it'll be fine, it'll work out.
Well even pay rises, only give the can another kick down the road, they just allow bad money managers to borrow more money.
Eventually someone pays, whether it is those who are in debt, or those who have saved, is yet to be seen IMO.
If it is those who saved, they get taxed more, if it is those in debt the value of the currency falls, to prop up the debt.
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I was in the city yesterday for work and went out for dinner afterwards.
As far as I can tell Sydney is pumping.
As far as I can tell Sydney is pumping.
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