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I can’t comment on the price offered for the land but land is usually a great investment and around the world people are moving away from planting trees that have a long time to maturity which means those who are planting slow-growth trees will have a ready market at maturity. If you don’t need...

Thanks Andrew, but you’re right about the pressure. We’re using rainwater pumped up from the tank in our house but outside we’re using town water and that has too much pressure when we turn the hose on full as one is likely to do. Everything pops off including the one you’ve pictured above...

Andrew, I’ve sent you a PM. You can’t respond but I’ve given you some details.

Well, your builder is wrong about rainwater making moss grow. Rainwater is the purest water in the world until it is contaminated with very dirty air or what it absorbs when it hits earth. And rainwater certainly won’t make skin feel slimy or itchy. But rainwater is exceptionally soft because it...

I agree with you about our tendency to go overboard letting ”Dr. Google” diagnose our illnesses, That is good, practical advice. And now I’m being pedantic but malaise isn’t a rash. It is that vague feeling of being unwell in ways that are difficult to describe. Hmmm. I think the next time I...

You’ve just gotta love a country that will pay you for having sex in the course of employment. Aaarrgh!! All those missed opportunities just from not knowing enough about Australian law. I could have made a mint. I’ve known of women who were compensated for sex but ”employee" was not the first...

You’ve had better luck than we have with the clips. I’ve tried them, so has Bob and so has the guy who works for us. The hose always ends up popping off. I would love to find some sensible taps.

Does anyone know where we can get outdoor faucets with outside threads that allow standard garden watering connectors to be attached? The hoses keep popping off the taps we currently have no matter how tightly we try to clamp the hoses on.

Chris, I’m not a doctor but as far as I know we do not have malaria in Bali. We do have dengue fever. I don’t know whether we have avian virus. Rabies was an issue but is close to being eradicated. I understand your alarm or concerns about health issues in Bali but my impression is that people...

You could try the shop on the floor above Ace Hardware at the Galleria Mall. They have a large floor of home items and I would think they would have cutlery. I was in there yesterday but didn’t know to check on cutlery for you at the time. You might call them. 0361 767 012 is the phone number on...

Robin, it’s a good idea to have posted the information here. People living in your area who are planning a trip or a move to Bali would probably enjoy getting together with you guys. I'll bet you love your “taste of home”/

I’m not sure it would be cheaper for a new book but you could try Ganesha in Ubud or Sanur. I haven’t been in the Sanur shop but the one in Ubud is well-stocked with used books and some new books, particularly those relating to Bali.

Yes, there are. We use Eco Bali and we are completely happy with their service.

Hi Jan, I can very highly recommend someone who has done just what you want for years and has many return clients. I’ll pm his details to you.

Yes, its easy to sit in traffic for so long in Bali that you feel you have retired. We can grow old sitting in Bali traffic when waiting for a long ceremony.

O.K. Thanks Sakumabali. You make it sound delicious.

Many Balipodders are already familiar with the attack and robbery we experienced in December but for those who haven’t seriously considered home security in Bali this interview by Bali Manual may be useful. I’d like to spread the word so a big thanks to Bali Manual for getting the information...

Visit you where? Also Chris, I know English isn’t your native language - tidak apa apa but salmon ham doesn’t make sense to me and I’m also not familiar with butter bacon. What is that?

Ah, Hermit, I can’t even get to your house without my trusty GPS or talking Wayan into taking me. The advantage of the GPS is that I just punch in the destination and don’t worry any further. I just go where Maggie tells me to go. Stress free. I’m impressed at how well so many people can...

Very funny SHoggard. Thanks for the link.