tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post2434782471140754986..comments2024-03-30T01:18:49.691+13:00Comments on DIET COKE ROCKS: IN A BETTER FRAME OF MIND TODAYChris Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-8342600400424919352011-06-08T06:35:25.448+12:002011-06-08T06:35:25.448+12:00Chris, we love our spa, and I know you and Stew wi...Chris, we love our spa, and I know you and Stew will love yours too.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />SueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548224510968474278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-48849850113266585762011-06-04T15:35:55.433+12:002011-06-04T15:35:55.433+12:00Apparently that "if you don't have anythi...Apparently that "if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" doesn't apply to blogs?Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-51577708460933379672011-06-04T11:07:27.730+12:002011-06-04T11:07:27.730+12:00bloody hell, i dont read your blog for a week and ...bloody hell, i dont read your blog for a week and then it's on for young and old! Always entertaining and most of it to be taken with a grain of salt Chris I'd say.Cindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681059609087783210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-12361352415092038912011-06-04T07:49:50.687+12:002011-06-04T07:49:50.687+12:00What an exciting new adventure for you and your he...What an exciting new adventure for you and your health. My doctor told me how wonderful a spa would be for pain . I certainly hope it helps to improve your health. None of us can "turn back time" -but finding ways to help ourselves is a wonderful idea. <br /><br />I do take glucosamine for my knees-when those buggers cause pain and mobility problems you can hardly do anything. Same issue with back problems! The thing that helped my back the most was yoga and some chiropractic adjustments.<br />I have been out of my yoga for a while now & it has made a world of Bad differences in my health not to carried on with it. To stick with the battle for my health and the battle of weight are both very difficult for me to maintain a consistent commitment to. <br /><br />I will be thrilled to see if you do see an improvement in your health with your new spa! That might tell me IF my doctor knew what she was talking about! : )webbswayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500925658471825693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-38414395958636765682011-06-04T00:47:29.552+12:002011-06-04T00:47:29.552+12:00You know, I think finances and politics are the tw...You know, I think finances and politics are the two subjects that will always cause a stir! Hahaha. What a wild ride this post was, Chris. Nice one! At the end of the day, who gives a fat harry what you do with your money, as you said - you made a decision YOU were happy with and bugger anything else.<br /><br />Now just sit back and enjoy it :-DColleen Barnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501980104933362752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-86510335421914574262011-06-04T00:30:54.778+12:002011-06-04T00:30:54.778+12:00I am glad you are happy with your financial decisi...I am glad you are happy with your financial decision. To me it sounds like a good choice.MarkD60https://www.blogger.com/profile/04081737467851406387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-82538374959770403392011-06-04T00:15:25.040+12:002011-06-04T00:15:25.040+12:00losing your excess weight would do more for your b...losing your excess weight would do more for your backache and sore kneesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-25418946084956247622011-06-03T21:55:55.653+12:002011-06-03T21:55:55.653+12:00And, I think it is awesome that Chris has kids tha...And, I think it is awesome that Chris has kids that will stand up for her. From all I read on this blog, her children and grandchildren are pretty special, and if they want to defend Chris and Stew I think that is pretty much the best gift a mum / nana / dad / grandfather can have. So big hugs Steve and Amanda!<br /><br />Love Penny xoPenny, NZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-83914974095341658732011-06-03T21:50:28.024+12:002011-06-03T21:50:28.024+12:00Chris and Stew have decided what to do and are get...Chris and Stew have decided what to do and are getting their much awaited spa pool. Good on them I say, and I hope they and their family enjoy it. Good for you for finding a more affordable way for dealing with your debt. <br /><br />Chris, I hope it helps with your back pain etc. Lots of love and wishes for you and your lovely children (wish one of my lovely parents would get a spa!)<br /><br />Best wishes and take care, Penny xoPenny, NZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-67751459027646565382011-06-03T21:30:29.920+12:002011-06-03T21:30:29.920+12:00Personally, I would have got the sleep-out instead...Personally, I would have got the sleep-out instead of a spa. Then you could have had fun decorating it with all your handiwork - a quilt, wall hanging, cushions in a beach shack style! WOMBATAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-59145383020243900802011-06-03T20:31:46.342+12:002011-06-03T20:31:46.342+12:00As far as I am concerned Chris, your blog, your sa...As far as I am concerned Chris, your blog, your say...but so happy that your're better financially now...keep smiling Chris xxjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000062075347416626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-41523890803447445492011-06-03T20:23:28.007+12:002011-06-03T20:23:28.007+12:00Bloomin heck guys!! I simply said that I don'...Bloomin heck guys!! I simply said that I don't agree with borrowing money (unless it is for something necessary). My opinion! I'm not judging anyone for goodness sake. I just personally hate debt, again my opinion. <br /><br />And for those who have said "nice for those who don't have debt"... I have been poor nearly all of my life. I have budgeted and been frugal to get ahead. I didn't win lotto! All money that is borrowed, needs to be paid back, it is not free and if circumstances change and someone is over committed with debt I know it can be a disaster. Simply stating a fact but I know Chris and Stew are grown ups and well able to decide what they can afford.<br /><br />I can't see the point of a comments section if we can't comment - do people always agree with everything? Goodness me everyone, play nicely please.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856015651957578791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-56727382858051064492011-06-03T19:26:20.116+12:002011-06-03T19:26:20.116+12:00I wasn't trying to be nasty - just felt like p...I wasn't trying to be nasty - just felt like people who don't agree get criticised on by your kids! It's great that they stick up for you.<br /><br />Am pleased you are feeling better financially - it must be a huge weight off your mind, and hopefully it gives you the mindspace now to concentrate on other things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-3627729845572711052011-06-03T19:17:31.378+12:002011-06-03T19:17:31.378+12:00Friends and family who choose to at any time suppo...Friends and family who choose to at any time support, encourage the muma or offer a "pick me up" on a bad day, you are AWESOME!Amanda-Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008177229744479442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-57766826745980974782011-06-03T19:15:32.151+12:002011-06-03T19:15:32.151+12:00Perhaps this comment box needs to be closed for th...Perhaps this comment box needs to be closed for the day? <br />I do not want anyone to feel insulted/condecended/or any other such thing.<br />I cannot (obviously) stop people commenting how they want.. nor do I mind in most cases. <br />Today's post was NOT supposed to start this sort of 'discussion'.<br />NOT. AT. ALL.<br />I was just saying how happy I was that we had made a decision WE were happy with.<br />FULL. STOP. END. OF. STORY.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-6487939071047097972011-06-03T19:15:24.396+12:002011-06-03T19:15:24.396+12:00At no point in time was anyone called nasty, and o...At no point in time was anyone called nasty, and ofcourse not everyone is going to be supportive of everyones decisions, but there is a nice way to convey all opinions.<br /><br />SteveStevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-79599397872496116342011-06-03T19:02:19.240+12:002011-06-03T19:02:19.240+12:00I would say, not nasty people as such but some com...I would say, not nasty people as such but some comments above have been quite condascending in my humble opionion... that's all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-32554914097011410192011-06-03T18:41:31.706+12:002011-06-03T18:41:31.706+12:00so if we don't support Chris - then we are nas...so if we don't support Chris - then we are nasty people who are out to get her? Come on, that's not the way the world is. If you put your thoughts on a public blog then you will get people disagreeing! And just because they disagree doesn't mean that they shouldn't read.<br /><br />I don't know her financial situation so I'm not commenting on that. I have lived long enough that everyone lives their lives different - according to what works for themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-53840499779676644482011-06-03T18:37:15.690+12:002011-06-03T18:37:15.690+12:00Money is tight for us too. It's actually sore ...Money is tight for us too. It's actually sore point for us. I try to be frugal, but my wife keeps spending. Driving me crazy!Kenhttp://photo.daddyforever.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-955846016327258342011-06-03T18:28:43.680+12:002011-06-03T18:28:43.680+12:00Hey Stranger, thought I'd pop in and say Hi. ...Hey Stranger, thought I'd pop in and say Hi. It's been a while ... and as usual when I read your blog you always give me a good chuckle!MrsWooFarkinHoohttp://mrswoofarkinhoo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-29430368051005676152011-06-03T17:41:17.085+12:002011-06-03T17:41:17.085+12:00Considering that I have just condensed and consol...Considering that I have just condensed and consolidated an entire HOUSE into another and selling all my possessions FINANCIAL freedom has been mine for 8 weeks now and yes the stress that you get from the burden of it is quite noticeable but only until you on the other side looking back.blondie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17508560060006389413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-68151000361546350012011-06-03T17:27:38.844+12:002011-06-03T17:27:38.844+12:00oh and Lynda, it was 30 per month... not per week
...oh and Lynda, it was 30 per month... not per week<br /><br />cheersSandiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05361297768786000032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-19980974699388716592011-06-03T17:22:59.027+12:002011-06-03T17:22:59.027+12:00I have to say, nice for some to have zero debt, no...I have to say, nice for some to have zero debt, now back to the real world where there are children and grandchildren and life getting in the way of that zero debt goal. <br /><br />And another thing, you need the spa for your health, should I tell my husband who needs to take insulin for his type 1 diabetes that sorry, we have to save for your medicine this month as the car brakes needed doing and what with your heart attack a few years ago I used all our savings to move us somewhere you could have a stress free life and not die at 36!!! <br /><br />Sorry, I'm with Steve on this, can't help but feel that those of us with debt are being judged...<br /><br />No offence intended of course!!<br /><br />Enjoy your spa!!! <br />xxxSandiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05361297768786000032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-66750788579055190852011-06-03T17:05:32.461+12:002011-06-03T17:05:32.461+12:00Hi Chris,
Its none of my business what debt you ...Hi Chris, <br /><br />Its none of my business what debt you decide to take on but I will comment in regards to the spa pool as I've had four in my life time.<br /><br />The one I purchased for my property here is a hot springs six seater. It cost an arm and a leg ($14,999) but the spec's suppliede were far better then the rest and had superior insulation to keep the heating costs down. (they are manufactured in Canada so have approx 50 percent better insulation then the nz made ones to cope with the freezing cold temps over there. At the time of purchase I was told it costs $8 a week to run which sounded great to me as the others were saying about $13 a week. What I soon disovered was that is just to keep it at the set temp but does not take into account how often the lid is taken off and it has to kick into operation to reheat back up to the 38 degrees i have it set at.<br /><br />Needless to say I soon discovered that taking the lid off for approx an 1 hour (3 times a week) was making the heater work a lot more then the $8 a week advertised. To be honest I have to say that I have ready to use all the time and it easily adds $80 a month to the power bill. My power is approx $ 160 a month if its off, and around $ 240 if I have it on and use it 3 times a week.<br /><br />The lid is a key factor, mine is 85mm thick and marine grade vinyl so apprantely keeps in more heat then the regular pools that are approx 50mm thick with standard industralial vinyl so I lose less then 2 percent of heat when the lid is on, compared to approx 10 percent for other pools.<br /><br />I am still pleased I got my pool as I absolutely LOVE it but the costs can get up there, The filters alone cost $350 to replace as they are just over $100 each (there are three of them).<br /><br />I have the ozone option on mine which i would totally recommend as it reduces chemical costs and the pool doesn't reek of chlorine so well worth the extra $$ in the purchase price to get this feature. (in my opinion anyway as I hate the way chlorine damages my hair etc. <br /><br />So thats my over all review on them, I wouldn't be without one but I do think the advertising isn't entirely honest as the pool companies conveniently tell you how much it costs to heat up, but never seem to mention that cost is if the lid is always on, ( sneaking, cunning marketing that I think is misleading).<br /><br />would be interesting to know how others have found the maintainance costs involved with having one.<br /><br />Take careName: Lynisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623187338341139349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36007054.post-14226731104610775052011-06-03T15:26:29.400+12:002011-06-03T15:26:29.400+12:00Interesting I'm with Lynda but it's your d...Interesting I'm with Lynda but it's your debt You seem to provide interesting subjects for people to comment on sometimes<br />Good luck to Coca and the Spunk That's it sell the puppies to pay for the Spa pool. Sorted <br />Mary HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com