The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Oct 27th 2006, 9:02 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by christinabell
As has been pointed out to me on numerous occasions, even though I was born in Australia, I am actually a true Pom due to my British ancestry. I am also told I am not Australian, as that right is reserved for the Aboriginals only. Apparently, that makes me an immigrant in my own country. So as far as some people are concerned, that makes me a BRITISH EXPAT too ! 
Have to admit I got a real laugh out of your post. It must have been a real "lightbulb" moment for you when you thought of making up a new nic and posting comments you dont have the guts to say under your real name. Hate to tell you this, but it is quite obvious the "lightbulb" is off and no one is home
Have to admit I got a real laugh out of your post. It must have been a real "lightbulb" moment for you when you thought of making up a new nic and posting comments you dont have the guts to say under your real name. Hate to tell you this, but it is quite obvious the "lightbulb" is off and no one is home
Are you suggesting they are posting under a pseudonym?! I'm shocked and horrified.
Oct 27th 2006, 9:19 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Are you suggesting they are posting under a pseudonym?! I'm shocked and horrified.
Yes Matt Im afraid so. Im sorry your so horrified, but , if its any consolation, I know exactly how you feel. I was just as shocked when somebody suggested not everything you read on the internet is true . Can you believe it ?
Oct 27th 2006, 9:25 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by christinabell
Yes Matt Im afraid so. Im sorry your so horrified, but , if its any consolation, I know exactly how you feel. I was just as shocked when somebody suggested not everything you read on the internet is true . Can you believe it ?
Absolutely not!
Oct 27th 2006, 9:30 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by christinabell
As has been pointed out to me on numerous occasions, even though I was born in Australia, I am actually a true Pom due to my British ancestry. I am also told I am not Australian, as that right is reserved for the Aboriginals only. Apparently, that makes me an immigrant in my own country. So as far as some people are concerned, that makes me a BRITISH EXPAT too !
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What about The Bradshaws? And when did the Aborigines learn Latin?
Oct 27th 2006, 9:48 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Absolutely not!
Yes I will and I will show no mercy.
Oct 27th 2006, 9:55 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
Oh that could get confusing. That logic would mean that the English are immigrants (to Britain) as well. Also, wouldn't that also make the Aborigines immigrants? What about The Bradshaws? And when did the Aborigines learn Latin?
What about The Bradshaws? And when did the Aborigines learn Latin? Confusing ??? How do you think I feel ? According to some people on here I dont even exist
lol
Oct 27th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Matt, if you dont tell me who you really are, I shall tickle your feet with feathers.
Yes I will and I will show no mercy.
Yes I will and I will show no mercy.
Hmm. PP do you really think Matt would take that as a threat ? I think he'd rather enjoy it myself
Oct 27th 2006, 10:01 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
l suspect the moderators going to come in soon and say this thread has run its course and close it down.
Oct 27th 2006, 10:03 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
l suspect the moderators going to come in soon and say this thread has run its course and close it down.
Oct 27th 2006, 10:06 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by christinabell
Hmm. PP do you really think Matt would take that as a threat ? I think he'd rather enjoy it myself
You're right there!
I bet he would as well.
Oct 27th 2006, 10:31 pm
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
l suspect the moderators going to come in soon and say this thread has run its course and close it down.
To be honest there isn't anything really major that I don't like, little niggling things yes but you'd get them in any country you lived in.
Oct 28th 2006, 12:44 am
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
l suspect the moderators going to come in soon and say this thread has run its course and close it down.
There are some very interesting posts and some good discussions going on .
Oct 28th 2006, 3:04 am
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
I think everything I don't like about Australia, I also don't like about UK.
Oct 28th 2006, 3:07 am
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Are you suggesting they are posting under a pseudonym?! I'm shocked and horrified.
Oct 28th 2006, 3:35 am
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Re: The OFFICIAL what I don't like about Oz thread
Well, that was an interesting response. I'm not sure who people think I am, but I'm not. And people seem to have misunderstood me. Some days I really love living in Australia, but there are days when I'm pretty homesick. I dare say that its the same for a lot of other people. The fact remains that there are things about this place, (Perth in particular) that sometimes drive me nuts.
When I found this thread, I just thought it would be nice if someone had created a little corner of the web where on the days its a bit hard, you could have a rant about the things that are totally unfamiliar to you, without people making it sound like you're running down their country, and really, no-one who is Australian or loves living here needs to read this thread. But it makes those having a hard time feel like they're not the only one.
And for the record. I'm not even saying there is anything wrong with shopping barefoot, or the fact that the place is so casual I never get to really dress up. I'm just saying these are the things that are different about here that make me think wtf?? In Ireland I used to just say stuff to people about how shit the weather is and how nothing ever works properly, and they would call me a blow-in, and we'd all have a good laugh. As I can't do that in Australia, I'm doing it where only other people who want to, have to read it.
And to be honest, I don't think anyone moving here is going to be put off by people giving out about barefoot shoppers. Sorry to make myself so popular, but I hate being told what I'm allowed to say.
When I found this thread, I just thought it would be nice if someone had created a little corner of the web where on the days its a bit hard, you could have a rant about the things that are totally unfamiliar to you, without people making it sound like you're running down their country, and really, no-one who is Australian or loves living here needs to read this thread. But it makes those having a hard time feel like they're not the only one.
And for the record. I'm not even saying there is anything wrong with shopping barefoot, or the fact that the place is so casual I never get to really dress up. I'm just saying these are the things that are different about here that make me think wtf?? In Ireland I used to just say stuff to people about how shit the weather is and how nothing ever works properly, and they would call me a blow-in, and we'd all have a good laugh. As I can't do that in Australia, I'm doing it where only other people who want to, have to read it.
And to be honest, I don't think anyone moving here is going to be put off by people giving out about barefoot shoppers. Sorry to make myself so popular, but I hate being told what I'm allowed to say.