Monday, 16 August 2010

The Verdict is in...

...my car has been written-off. Apparently the cost of repairs would have been about $4000 and the car is insured for less than that. So the hunt for another car begins. And I really need one.

Why, you ask, would someone need a car. Isn't it a want?

Well, no. Working in the suburbs and living in one without a railway station mean I depend on my car.

And in a month's time, I'm starting a new position. Which would take me more than 2 hours and two buses and three trains to get to by public transport. And less than an hour by car. It's within the same organisation but a different department at a different location and suburb. My dream department. Child and Adolescent Mental Health. I'm excited about the position but will really, really need a car by then. And when I'm wrapping up at my current place in order to get all my stuff out.

So yes, the hunt now begins for the car. Wish me luck.

Until next time,

Cheers!!!

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  1. Best of Luck

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  2. Good luck. and hope you get the desired one :-)

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  3. Thanks Prateek! Not sure if I've seen you on here before...so welcome!

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  4. Thanks Prateek! Not sure if I've seen you on here before...so welcome!

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  5. Thanks Misty...I hope so too...fingers crossed

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  6. Good luck. You totally need a car dude! why would anyone want to waste that much time? And the new position sounds like a dream one...would be my dream too :-D

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  7. aww baby that sucks!! good luck and here's hoping we get to see a click of your newest car soon!

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  8. Good luck & congratulations for the new position. Hopefully you'll get things organised within a month time.

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  9. Best wishes, PB. For the car and the new position :)

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  10. PB, you won't believe me, but the same thing happened to my colleague on Wed/Thu and he has already gone and bought a Honda Civic on Sat!
    His words - 'It was like not having legs man!' :D

    Good luck!

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  11. Thanks Starry1 And yeah, really need one. Fingers crossed I get it this weekend.

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  12. Thanks KG...you probably understand what it's like with public transport here... =)

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  13. Thanks Noor...fingers crossed things get sorted out. Hoping I'm able to get a decent car this weekend...not sure how much longer I can last on public transport...

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  14. Thanks T! For both =) Hoping I can find a decent car this weekend...

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  15. You're kidding! Well, like your colleague said...it does feel like not having legs. Or having someone else control your legs... :P I hope I can find a car as quickly this weekend!

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  16. Wow! The new position sounds so interesting :) Gud luck and congratulations :)
    Hope u get a nice car soon :)

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  17. Thanks Swar! You were able to comment without problems this time? Maybe it was the previous design then. Thanks again...and yeah, I'm hoping I can get a car this weekend...

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  18. Sad about your car :(
    Hope you get a nice new one. Don't forget to tell us which one you buy! I'd like to know your choice in cars.

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  19. Well good luck with the car! This is my first visit to your blog and I've been reading around a bit. I'm glad I've found another blog about random interesting topics (i liked your Social NOTworking entry alot!), they're very hard to find in this maze of weblogs!

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  20. All the best! Am here finally after a long time. Hope you are doing good. :)

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  21. I hope so too Mags! Fingers crossed. I love Toyotas but at this stage I'm not too fussed...whatever hatchback fits my budget and runs well will be bought! That may be a Toyota or a Holden or a Ford.

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  22. Welcome Roy! Thanks for the best wishes. And thanks for the lovely comment about the blog. =) Do leave a link so I can check out your blog as well... =) Keep visiting!

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  23. Congrats PB and all the very best :-)

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