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Posted by Hugh MacKay on February 26, 2004 at 00:39:19 from (216.208.58.114):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Fifty Year Ago Cost posted by Bill Smith on February 25, 2004 at 19:33:20:
Bill: He can't help himself, I knew when he told you cars, trucks, tractors, houses, etc. were 3 to 4 maybe even a hundred times better than the ones we were buying 30 years ago, the guy had to be an idiot. He has since confirmed that. Look at what he told me, he builds houses, he owns houses and his wife sells real estate. Clearly one of those couples that figure North Americans are going to be able to spend 150% of their income on housing. They had one of those guru's on TV here yesterday morning, trying to convince people because of low interest they can afford to pay more for their house. I've never been able to figure that one as a good reason to pay more for a house. Especially a house with one of those new low water volume toilets. Did you ever have one of those Bill? We have one and also one of the old type. If the new housing industry keeps using those, that little old outhouse is soon going to look attractive, once again.
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