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Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 3rd 2014, 9:40 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

the OP heading with post #1 post #2 answered.

Its all in the 'my world' which is different for everyone.

You could ask the same OP for any country & you'd get 118 pages of responses
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 1st 2014, 11:48 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

as the sign says 'you'll never leave!':)
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 1st 2014, 11:11 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

:goodpost:

I'll take a 'Heartbeat' remote British village with less than 500 people, two pubs, a church & without a postman, petrol station or mechanic - a place where everyone minds their own...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 1st 2014, 10:24 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

can someone describe a typical 'British Village' of 2014?

My impression of one is like the one in 'Heartbeat' TV series - with a few cottages & a high Street that is no more than 100 yards long,...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 25th 2014, 12:22 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

give a 100 quid to the average person on the street & you'd get a 'why are you giving me this, there must be a catch'

Or ask someone for a 100 (no reason given) and they'd tell you to F'off
...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 22nd 2014, 10:37 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

but the house prices in OZ in the early 80's were just amazing

Page 8 in the following

http://www.econ.mq.edu.au/Econ_docs/research_papers2/2004_research_papers/Abelson_9_04.pdf
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 22nd 2014, 10:33 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

On those interest rates back in the early 1980's when you could buy a house in the Perth suburbs for next to nothing

http://www.loansense.com.au/historical-rates.html
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 22nd 2014, 10:20 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

its getting better all the time

http://www.futurecurrencyforecast.com/pound-sterling-gbp-exchange-rate-news-today-pound-surges-as-uk-unemployment-falls-to-7-1/23954

The Pound has leapt against...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 6th 2013, 7:21 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

For exporting to, it seems the nearest is about 4000km away & likely the extra shipping cost could be a factor as could the Australia wage compared to whats made in Asia?

The overall Australian...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Dec 3rd 2013, 3:04 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

yer reckon that you are going to worry yourself to death at some point?

As individuals should we worry about any of this what you posted or just 'Carry on & keep calm'?

I'd bet to guess that...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 18th 2013, 10:44 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

:goodpost: +1

On the OP

In general terms it can be debated to death & be extremely opinionated IMO

In personal terms living in the UK (in your own little world) is a different story
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 17th 2013, 11:51 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

chris, are you implying its only in your own little world, or could it be 'I'm all right Jack'

Its a recession when my neighbour tells me that he has lost his job - a depression when I lose my job
Forum: The Rovers Return
Oct 16th 2013, 2:48 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

on that. Not understanding complicated economics or finance, does anyone know whats going on with the GBP-AUS exchange rates since March this year. Has that anything to do with the UK economy...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 31st 2013, 7:27 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

of course it takes a special person or one that is so ticked off they'll do anything to better themselves, make the lifestyle changes necessary to move away or return back home

Those lifetime...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 29th 2013, 6:09 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

as is this one

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40064584.html
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 22nd 2013, 6:10 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

well there the is police service, CGHQ even MI5 - I kid you not, in the link below MI5 has openings. Earn a degree in flower arranging & you can work for the secret service. If you are multilingual...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 21st 2013, 10:21 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

I originally came on this thread at post#532

I don't have the crystal ball...

RM, is it really that bad, if so, is it fixable ever or will it just keep on sinking in your opinion?

As for...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 20th 2013, 7:48 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

it really is the ex-pat song
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 16th 2013, 9:16 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

it was a bit of pun that last post of mine, sort of a reality check. Different strokes for different folks, life goes on - just do whats best for you & your situation.

To add about that the family...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 16th 2013, 12:12 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

the moto to that is ... 'they no longer make mini coopers like they used to' or anything else for that matter. Everyone can dream - few can make the leap of faith ... broooommmmm
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 15th 2013, 7:37 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

humming:unsure: .... not so sure about that cos as an ex-pat (in my case) one sort of becomes skeptical:blink:
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 15th 2013, 5:35 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

I was in Australia for a period back in the 80's & here I was thinking Canada was the big wide open spaces. What amazes me about OZ is the fact that its so big with relatively low population the cost...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 14th 2013, 9:11 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

I thought the rest of the world was as bad if not worse than the UK?

On saving the UK - just wait for the next change of government, it'll be a whole new set of issues for folks to bite their...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 14th 2013, 2:09 pm
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

not too many places for the working age people to go to Chris - much all are the same with similar debt, wealth (or the lack of it), taxes and unemployment. Utopia is hard to find & besides...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 14th 2013, 11:35 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 133,135
Posted By not2old

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

makes you wonder what it will be 10, 20, 30 years from now.

Could it be time to abandon the UK ship cos you cant blame the British public for all the problems - we/they just keep voting in the...
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