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Old 04-16-2010, 10:55 AM   #264
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It's also possible that he did some time on the rigs or up North... may that was what was implied by "work overseas for months at a time for startup and commisioning away from all the good stuff, going to places you don't want to go too".

If spent a year or two up north in the oilfields at the right time and then invested in the housing market (and pulled out at the right time), you could easily make a lot of money quickly. I wouldn't call it luck, but more good timing.
Well that and not sticking all the money up your nose or on dodgy 'companions' when you get back to town!!!
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