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We may be witnessing the extinction of yet another of the world’s species, namely the bull. Now completely wiped out on housepricecrash its refuge in previously safe areas such as singingpig and the media is becoming more precarious. Although the bull can be a terrible creature and has done great damage to the environment over the last few years, it is becoming far more timid, and it can be amusing to watch these now shy creatures as they flit through the shadows. Their childlike babble which was once fearsome has a certain soothing quality, a lullaby of nonsense and prattle in the best manner of Edward Lear.
I urge you to help these pathetic individuals when spotted, by offering comfort and understanding.

Or not.
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  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    mewbie wrote: »
    We may be witnessing the extinction of yet another of the world’s species, namely the bull. Now completely wiped out on housepricecrash its refuge in previously safe areas such as singingpig and the media is becoming more precarious. Although the bull can be a terrible creature and has done great damage to the environment over the last few years, it is becoming far more timid, and it can be amusing to watch these now shy creatures as they flit through the shadows. Their childlike babble which was once fearsome has a certain soothing quality, a lullaby of nonsense and prattle in the best manner of Edward Lear.
    I urge you to help these pathetic individuals when spotted, by offering comfort and understanding.

    Or not.

    That's a rubbish post isn't it?

    Would you consider me a bull?

    I bought a home last year after selling to rent and being in rented 12 months, i knew they would come down but renting wasn't for me and my family.
    We bought again and borrowed less than 50% of the house's value, we had managed this due to making money on our previous houses due to rampant hpi. I don't need your comfort or understanding and wouldn't really consider myself pathetic.
  • dannyboycey
    dannyboycey Posts: 1,060 Forumite
    I bought a home last year after selling to rent

    That explains a LOT.
  • mr.broderick
    mr.broderick Posts: 3,778 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    That explains a LOT.

    Danny i could write that after every post on this forum.

    You a tottenham fan boycey?
  • dannyboycey
    dannyboycey Posts: 1,060 Forumite
    Danny i could write that after every post on this forum.

    You an tottenham fan boycey?

    I guess if I were it would that explain my melancholic tendencies and underlying anger with the world. ;)
  • IveSeenTheLight
    IveSeenTheLight Posts: 13,322 Forumite
    mewbie wrote: »
    We may be witnessing the extinction of yet another of the world’s species, namely the bull. Now completely wiped out on housepricecrash its refuge in previously safe areas such as singingpig and the media is becoming more precarious. Although the bull can be a terrible creature and has done great damage to the environment over the last few years, it is becoming far more timid, and it can be amusing to watch these now shy creatures as they flit through the shadows. Their childlike babble which was once fearsome has a certain soothing quality, a lullaby of nonsense and prattle in the best manner of Edward Lear.
    I urge you to help these pathetic individuals when spotted, by offering comfort and understanding.

    Or not.

    What a sad way to get some cheap acceptance votes.
    This thread has absolutely no point or benefit to anyone

    Here, have a look at these links as some good info as to what has happened in your area in the past for house prices and what the current affordability is as an average for your region both in terms of mortgage to wages and house price to wages

    http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/includes/14_07_08Affordability.xls

    http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/includes/19_01_08PostTownsData3.xls

    Now at least this thread has some data for people to review
    :wall:
    What we've got here is....... failure to communicate.
    Some men you just can't reach.
    :wall:
  • Emmy_L
    Emmy_L Posts: 165 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    mewbie wrote: »
    We may be witnessing the extinction of yet another of the world’s species, namely the bull. Now completely wiped out on housepricecrash its refuge in previously safe areas such as singingpig and the media is becoming more precarious. Although the bull can be a terrible creature and has done great damage to the environment over the last few years, it is becoming far more timid, and it can be amusing to watch these now shy creatures as they flit through the shadows. Their childlike babble which was once fearsome has a certain soothing quality, a lullaby of nonsense and prattle in the best manner of Edward Lear.
    I urge you to help these pathetic individuals when spotted, by offering comfort and understanding.

    Or not.

    :confused:
    I'm feeling incredibly stupid.
    It may have something to do with the fact that its 4:25am.
    But I just dont get it.
    :confused:
    Getting debt free...
  • jamescredmond
    jamescredmond Posts: 1,061 Forumite
    mewbie wrote: »
    We may be witnessing the extinction of yet another of the world’s species, namely the bull. Now completely wiped out on housepricecrash its refuge in previously safe areas such as singingpig and the media is becoming more precarious. Although the bull can be a terrible creature and has done great damage to the environment over the last few years, it is becoming far more timid, and it can be amusing to watch these now shy creatures as they flit through the shadows. Their childlike babble which was once fearsome has a certain soothing quality, a lullaby of nonsense and prattle in the best manner of Edward Lear.
    I urge you to help these pathetic individuals when spotted, by offering comfort and understanding.

    Or not.

    I feel their pain.

    a group hug is surely needed.

    I'll do whatever I can to help.

    not.
    miladdo
  • carolt
    carolt Posts: 8,531 Forumite
    What a sad way to get some cheap acceptance votes.
    This thread has absolutely no point or benefit to anyone

    Here, have a look at these links as some good info as to what has happened in your area in the past for house prices and what the current affordability is as an average for your region both in terms of mortgage to wages and house price to wages

    http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/includes/14_07_08Affordability.xls

    http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/includes/19_01_08PostTownsData3.xls

    Now at least this thread has some data for people to review

    I thought it was very funny.

    Thanks OP! :D
  • Austin_Allegro
    Austin_Allegro Posts: 1,462 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    For full effect, the OP should be read out in a whispery, David Attenborough nature documentary style.
    'Never keep up with Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's cheaper.' Quentin Crisp
  • Dithering_Dad
    Dithering_Dad Posts: 4,554 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Oh dear, once again a forum member has created another username just to do an argumentative post. Rather sad.

    As I have said before, creating a new anonymous username to disguise your old anonymous username is the height of cowardice.

    Pathetic really.
    Mortgage Free in 3 Years (Apr 2007 / Currently / Δ Difference)
    [strike]● Interest Only Pt: £36,924.12 / £ - - - - 1.00 / Δ £36,923.12[/strike] - Paid off! Yay!! :)
    ● Home Extension: £48,468.07 / £44,435.42 / Δ £4032.65
    ● Repayment Part: £64,331.11 / £59,877.15 / Δ £4453.96
    Total Mortgage Debt: £149,723.30 / £104,313.57 / Δ £45,409.73
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