Early February - Cath and friends go to find a house to live in. They find a fine new home which has almost been completely built. Come and see what adventures happen next!
Real Estate George: So you see, it’s a marvellous property. Perfect for you students. However, we have a lot of interest in this house, so YOU MUST GIVE US ALL YOUR DOLLARS RIGHT NOW. Well ok, just six hundred dollars. But now. I am incredibly serious.
Cath and Friends: Ok Real Estate George. You make many good points. Six hundred dollars is quite a lot though - are we guaranteed to get this home? It is a fine home.
Real Estate George: Guarantees? Mwahahahaha. I snort in the face of guarantees. However - however - I like you people. You are good people. You give me six hundred dollars, I’ll make sure you get looked after.
Cath and Friends: Slap slap ruffle..... sob. (This is us giving the George all our dollars. Except for five dollars because then we go out for Danish pastries. The sugar makes us smile for a moment.)
Late February to Mid March
Cath and Friends: Ah George - I see you aren’t taking my phone calls. But that is ok, you are a man of many exploits, including pretty women and nice boats with sails. When may we move into our house?
Real Estate George: Ah Catherine. You are a good person. And your friends are fine men of much esteem. The main problem is that your house has no oven. Or sockets. Also, water and electricity have proven somewhat elusive. Oh, and something called an “Occupancy Certificate” - apparently it is required before you may move in.
Cath and Friends: I see. Have you, my learned friend, any indication of when we may move in? You see, our previous leases have ended. We are, in effect, homeless.
Real Estate George: I have despatched one of my men to ask the council what this supposed Occupancy Certificate is. In the meantime, I suggest you go and live under a bridge somewhere.
Cath and Friends: I am afraid we are not quite amenable to your suggestion.
Real Estate George: There are many fine bridges around this city. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an exemplary example - many mans have in fact slept there over the years. It is simply teeming with history, that bridge. Simply teeming.
Cath and Friends: Thank you kindly George. We know you are the Real Deal, and you Have Our Best Interests At Heart.
Tosser.