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Thread: Wal-Mart, how many?
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22nd July 2010, 10:48 AM #16
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22nd July 2010, 10:55 AM #17
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22nd July 2010, 11:12 AM #18
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Right now they have "back to school" stuff at insane prices. I asked
what was going on and they said, "we are trying to help in any way
we can".
Seventy sheet note books, 15 cents, 24 count crayolas, 25 cents.
ring binders, 25 cents. composition books 25 cents. Report folders
15 cents. And a whole lot more at these prices.
Remember the first relief to arrive in New Orleans was a Wal Mart
truck with bottled water.
The police here take needy kids to Wal Mart for Christmas shopping
and Santa picks up the check.
If there is a problem with something from Wal Mart, it is not a problem.
BTW, I am on the board of directors at a large bank here and they
deal with Wal Mart and I am not allowed to own Wal Mart stock.
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22nd July 2010, 11:13 AM #19
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Hey Rifleman we love a bit of straying off the track never know what you might see ,or get involved in .keep a lookout there a couple of sithe weilding fellas about ,i think they must sleep here.
Lloyd
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22nd July 2010, 12:17 PM #20
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In fact, I almost became an Aussie at one point in my life. But that's a story straying way off this thread.
no worries, I nearly became one of your lot
But as you say thats another story.
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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22nd July 2010, 04:13 PM #21
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22nd July 2010, 04:14 PM #22
Port Macquarie is one of the most beautiful places on the NSW coastline. Personally I think that South West Rocks is the most beautiful, and it is just up the road.
The people of Port Macquarie and its region are lovely welcoming folk, and there is every kind of facility that you could want in the city or round about.
Newcastle is only a 2-1/2 hour drive away and Sydney only 4 hours. The airport has flights many times per day to Sydney and Brisbane, and the Railway and coach services can be accessed from there as well.
Weather wise, the Port Macquarie region is recognised as having the mildest climatic conditions all year round of any centre in Australia, and the CSIRO modelling suggests that it will suffer the least with climate change and global warming.
In short, there are few places that can equal it as a most desirable place to live and work.
Cheers
SG.... some old things are lovely
Warm still with the life of forgotten men who made them ........................D.H. Lawrence
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22nd July 2010, 05:38 PM #23
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Rifleman, there are a few forum members in the Port Macquarie area. If the family need any asistance when they get here just post to the forum or email some of the local members.
Bob
"If a man is after money, he's money mad; if he keeps it, he's a capitalist; if he spends it, he's a playboy; if he doesn't get it, he's a never-do-well; if he doesn't try to get it, he lacks ambition. If he gets it without working for it; he's a parasite; and if he accumulates it after a life time of hard work, people call him a fool who never got anything out of life."
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22nd July 2010, 09:20 PM #24acmegridley Guest
Dont know whether to be happy or sad that you nearly became an Aussie
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22nd July 2010, 09:42 PM #25
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This one is well worth a read - Amazon.com: The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really… -
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22nd July 2010, 10:58 PM #26
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23rd July 2010, 12:40 AM #27
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23rd July 2010, 12:41 AM #28
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23rd July 2010, 10:05 AM #29Bob, thank you. If finances allow wife and I hope to visit in early December. I might just knock on a few woodworkers doors while (if) we are there.Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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18th August 2010, 02:38 AM #30
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My son and his family arrived in Port Mac about a week ago and are getting settled.
They are still getting in on the wrong side of their car.My son is waiting on word when his job starts. His license approval has been hung up in the deep dark depths of some bureaucratic office.
They say a store called Big W or similar is very much like our Wal-Mart but without the food. They comment on how expensive paper products are, quite a bit higher than in the States. I offer the opinion, you are probably better off keeping it that way with (presumed) imports than starting your own paper industry. Paper manufacture is an environmental nightmare. We have some in my state.
Their first impressions of Port Mac are highly favorable. Very pretty, lots of recreational opportunities. But what caught their attention was how so many friends and families engaged in wholesome activities together. They are sure they will be happy there. Hope not too happy. We want them to come back.
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