success stories
#61
Re: success stories
I think that's a bit unfair, Mitzy. I mean, look at the aggressive tone of the initial post in this thread.
"I am fed up of the South Africans I have met over the years who constantly seem to have to justify their leaving by bad mouthing SA, or are they just bitter that the grass was not greener on the other side?
I am also not looking to justify my returning, just want to hear some success stories"
This is just the sort of line that is used all the time by the likes of Homecoming Revolution, where every critic is some sort of failed and embittered expat desperately trying to justify what is presumed to be a miserable life by "bad mouthing" their beloved home.
If the poster had not begun with such an aggressive entry he/she would have got a more open hearing.
"I am fed up of the South Africans I have met over the years who constantly seem to have to justify their leaving by bad mouthing SA, or are they just bitter that the grass was not greener on the other side?
I am also not looking to justify my returning, just want to hear some success stories"
This is just the sort of line that is used all the time by the likes of Homecoming Revolution, where every critic is some sort of failed and embittered expat desperately trying to justify what is presumed to be a miserable life by "bad mouthing" their beloved home.
If the poster had not begun with such an aggressive entry he/she would have got a more open hearing.
Anyway, I digress from the original subject and I apologise for hijacking.
#62
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Re: success stories
OK. Well I for one did point the original poster to a site devoted to "success stories", and while I don't conceal my own view of HCR, nevertheless I do tell people they can go there for a site which, by its own admission, tries to portray South Africa in a "positive" light, and sets out to downplay what some regard as the "negatives".
Let us for a moment forget the so-called negatives. Then, from a lifestyle point of view, a country with beautiful weather, lots of space, lowish prices, will have obvious attractions for Brits, who live in a congested country with high prices, cold winters, a nanny state, and so on.
Let us for a moment forget the so-called negatives. Then, from a lifestyle point of view, a country with beautiful weather, lots of space, lowish prices, will have obvious attractions for Brits, who live in a congested country with high prices, cold winters, a nanny state, and so on.
#63
Re: success stories
Let us for a moment forget the so-called negatives. Then, from a lifestyle point of view, a country with beautiful weather, lots of space, lowish prices, will have obvious attractions for Brits, who live in a congested country with high prices, cold winters, a nanny state, and so on.
I've got to say, I plan to travel a bit over the next few years and SA was definately on the list ......... but since having been on here it ranks pretty low down the list now, if not at the bottom
#64
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Re: success stories
Just passing through then? Mitzy??
#66
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Re: success stories
My parents are going this Xmas. Flight to CT, Mount Nelson Hotel, cruise to Richards Bay. I am not discouraging them. They know the score. And I'm sure they'll be fine, and if they're not, well they're grown ups.
...But they're not emigrating.
...But they're not emigrating.
#67
Joined: Jun 2007
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Re: success stories
Happy sun shine and fluffy puppy dog tails.
#68
Re: success stories
There actually have been several Brits who are living there, who have posted here. Several of whom have been quite happy there, however once they let this secret out of the bag they are attacked for being ostriches, denialists, etc, after which they disappear, Who can blame them? If you truely want to hear what Brits over there are doing, give them a go.
#69
Joined: Jul 2007
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Re: success stories
There actually have been several Brits who are living there, who have posted here. Several of whom have been quite happy there, however once they let this secret out of the bag they are attacked for being ostriches, denialists, etc, after which they disappear, Who can blame them? If you truely want to hear what Brits over there are doing, give them a go.
#71
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 5,276
Re: success stories
There actually have been several Brits who are living there, who have posted here. Several of whom have been quite happy there, however once they let this secret out of the bag they are attacked for being ostriches, denialists, etc, after which they disappear, Who can blame them? If you truely want to hear what Brits over there are doing, give them a go.
#72
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Re: success stories
There actually have been several Brits who are living there, who have posted here. Several of whom have been quite happy there, however once they let this secret out of the bag they are attacked for being ostriches, denialists, etc, after which they disappear, Who can blame them? If you truely want to hear what Brits over there are doing, give them a go.
Those who have been challenged (and I will continue to challenge them) are those who pretend that the crime problems are "all perception" or that they don't exist. As for "denialists", the only denialist I have ever referred to is President Mbeki and his Aids denialism. I will never shut my mouth about that criminal holocaust of millions of innocents. You will have to ban me from this list before that happens.
#73
Re: success stories
Well okay,
If you can’t beat them – join them.
I have decided to return to South Africa. Because I don’t want to work I am going to take up cash in transit heisting.
South Africa is a beautiful place, great weather, friendly people, and the country is alive with possibilities. You can be what you want to be.
If you don’t believe me, here’s the proof of how my successes story will be guaranteed.
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?s...2930597C691760
There, a positive “success story” contribution.
If you can’t beat them – join them.
I have decided to return to South Africa. Because I don’t want to work I am going to take up cash in transit heisting.
South Africa is a beautiful place, great weather, friendly people, and the country is alive with possibilities. You can be what you want to be.
If you don’t believe me, here’s the proof of how my successes story will be guaranteed.
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?s...2930597C691760
There, a positive “success story” contribution.
#74
Re: success stories
Cambells please do, then maybe you can end up like one of the three dead robbers.
somehow every thread gets hijacked by posters feeling the need to get a jab in. I mean the thread says -success stories . Now If there is none, how bout just letting it die a lonely death .Thats what posters find so frustrating.
I bet I could prove my point by starting a thread and calling it - where can I buy Koeksusters and Rooibos tea .Within no time I bet there will be a story of a friend/uncle/niece being bludgeoned to death for a dozen of koeksusters !
Lets stick to the brief.
somehow every thread gets hijacked by posters feeling the need to get a jab in. I mean the thread says -success stories . Now If there is none, how bout just letting it die a lonely death .Thats what posters find so frustrating.
I bet I could prove my point by starting a thread and calling it - where can I buy Koeksusters and Rooibos tea .Within no time I bet there will be a story of a friend/uncle/niece being bludgeoned to death for a dozen of koeksusters !
Lets stick to the brief.
#75
Re: success stories
Cambells please do, then maybe you can end up like one of the three dead robbers.
somehow every thread gets hijacked by posters feeling the need to get a jab in. I mean the thread says -success stories . Now If there is none, how bout just letting it die a lonely death .Thats what posters find so frustrating.
I bet I could prove my point by starting a thread and calling it - where can I buy Koeksusters and Rooibos tea .Within no time I bet there will be a story of a friend/uncle/niece being bludgeoned to death for a dozen of koeksusters !
Lets stick to the brief.
somehow every thread gets hijacked by posters feeling the need to get a jab in. I mean the thread says -success stories . Now If there is none, how bout just letting it die a lonely death .Thats what posters find so frustrating.
I bet I could prove my point by starting a thread and calling it - where can I buy Koeksusters and Rooibos tea .Within no time I bet there will be a story of a friend/uncle/niece being bludgeoned to death for a dozen of koeksusters !
Lets stick to the brief.