Barb – Brought back old memories. In the early 70′s I and my 2 sisters rented a fab. apt. on Nun’s Island (Mtl) overlooking a green space courtyard. We were in our glory as we had a large balcony and I could garden. Six months later the apt above us had a major fire. Most renters on our end had NO insurance. We did, but found out we didn’t have enough. At that time we had $10K for our furnishings, etc. We lost, but many in our end of the building had No insurance & lost everything. My husband and I also went through a fire. We believe it was due to aluminum wiring in our condo/town house which our province had approved. Insurance companies will go to the ‘nth’ degree to screw you. Thankfully my husband pushed and the insurance company paid up.

Makes Vancouver look cheap.

Stop feeding Nosty Jr.!

From Nov/10/09

Hong Kong, China (CNN) — The most coveted property on Hong Kong island is called “The Peak,” overlooking the city’s stunning Victoria Harbor.

But these days, the prices are what is taking people’s breath away — a modest apartment here now can go for $30 million. Recently what is claimed to be the world’s most expensive apartment — a 6,200-square-foot duplex — sold for a record $57 million.

Just returned from Scrooge 3D …. good movie funny time though ….got the Christmas Spirit and expected snow when I left the theatre … on well did not last long.