The beauty of gold

Gold, gold, ahh just the sound of the word sets the mind racing. Gold. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, gold is a friend for life, that much is certain. Wearing an item of gold jewellery can make one feel rather special or luxurious, and, by the way, is it not nice to feel just that way every now and then. Purchasing a precious item of jewellery for that special occasion, whether it is a marriage proposal, an engagement ring or whatever else you can think of, is a much loved and time honoured tradition. And long may it continue, that is what I say and I stand by it, darn it!

You may even want to buy gold bars and make a splendid investment. You surely would not regret it, I reckon!

Elections

Well well what do you know? We now have had our elections and boy am I tired! It came so close that we are now facing a hung parliament with the major parties wooing the four independent candidates who find themselves holding the balance of power. Weird. Labour has been thrashed in many electorates, especially up in Queensland where the voters were not impressed with the way Gillard culled off poor old Ruddie, one of their own. Oh well. I heard someone on the radio describe the outcome of the election as being like a Tasmanian beauty contest; no one won..

At home

What makes a home a home? Well, any ideas? It is an important question in so far as we all appreciate feeling at home in our abodes, whatever they may be or indeed wherever they may be located. I think you must agree with my humble assertion. Personally, I like the lounge area of my home. Perhaps I am a typical bloke but I like my leather sofa and entertainment system, but also my book cases and cds and film collection.

For others it may be the kitchen. I have known people who just love buying kitchen utensils and then finding just the right place for them in the galley. Others yet rave about luxury pampering time in the bathroom and can’t stop themselves from looking at bathroom vanities and nice little soaps and dishes and what have you.

You get the idea; whatever your bag is, feeling at home at home is very important. It should be a haven, an oasis away from the cruel world outside. So there..

Common sense investing

Gold and silver, those magical sounding words take us away in our imagination to far flung places and evoke images of living the high life in some swanky stylish place or retreat, far from the maddening world of everyday cares and worries. Am I right? I think so anyway.

But did you ever stop to consider that in a very real and utterly practical sense, gold and silver can prove to be a fabulous investment option, all things considered. This is an excellent time in every sense to purchase silver bullion. After all, global demand for the commodity of silver outstretches the production on a yearly basis. Since actually has been the case since at least the year 1990. So, it is a very good time to get in on the action.

Whether it is silver bullion or gold coins you want to invest in, this is the time to go out and do just that.

Aussie pollies

Dear oh dear, an election looming and the two opponents are far from inspirational. Personally, I feel Tony Abbott (or as Guillard calls him "mr Rabbit") and his party are not putting the boot in enough over the Labour Party's disastrous handling of the economy. We've seen countless failed schemes, all costing a fortune, rampant spending. If the Liberals do get in it will be the same old story of a conservative government cleaning up the economic mess of a spend-mad Labour government.

Having said that it remains to be seen what sort of leader Abbott could prove to be. There is something a bit eerie about the man's personality. A strange sort of aura seems to envelop him.

But whatever happens, I don't think Australia can afford to vote this terrible govenment back in.

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