10 Things You Like About Oz
Jan 21st 2005, 1:39 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
1) it's usually warm, with sunshine and gorgeous blue skys
2) it's where I'm from, and it's a fantastic country (and no, I have no chip on my shoulder as Australian's apparently do...)
3) Mud crab is delicious, and spanner crabs... and sand crabs... barra steaks, flathead, scallops, banana prawns.... and bbq's too...yum yum
4) The flora and fauna are special and they look 'right' to me.
5) the never ending countryside makes me feel calm inside.
6) a sunset in Oz is like nothing else.
7) National parks, beaches, the red centre....
8) I'm coming back home with my Hubby to live... now that's great
9) it's a place where many people feel happy, but like all countries, nothing is perfect, and it can only be what you make it.
10) the smell of eucalpyt trees on a stinker of a day in summer...
2) it's where I'm from, and it's a fantastic country (and no, I have no chip on my shoulder as Australian's apparently do...)
3) Mud crab is delicious, and spanner crabs... and sand crabs... barra steaks, flathead, scallops, banana prawns.... and bbq's too...yum yum
4) The flora and fauna are special and they look 'right' to me.
5) the never ending countryside makes me feel calm inside.
6) a sunset in Oz is like nothing else.
7) National parks, beaches, the red centre....
8) I'm coming back home with my Hubby to live... now that's great
9) it's a place where many people feel happy, but like all countries, nothing is perfect, and it can only be what you make it.
10) the smell of eucalpyt trees on a stinker of a day in summer...
Last edited by Brissiegirl; Jan 21st 2005 at 2:31 pm. Reason: b*@!%y typos!
Jan 21st 2005, 2:29 pm
#47
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
1) My sterling will buy me a very comfortable way of life and...
2) ... My wife will give up work meaning I don't have to do the housework any more
3) The sunlight is brighter and the sky blue so no winter depression
4) The warmer weather means we won't have to go into semi-hibernation for 4 months of the year
5) Its slightly further away from the warmonger George Bush
6) Restaurants serve fresh food not microwaved pap
7) Most places have friendly staff who provide good service
8) The absence of chavs on street corners and outside the shops giving you evils
9) The beer may be too cold and crap but the wine is great and cheap
10) Kylie in hot pants
2) ... My wife will give up work meaning I don't have to do the housework any more
3) The sunlight is brighter and the sky blue so no winter depression
4) The warmer weather means we won't have to go into semi-hibernation for 4 months of the year
5) Its slightly further away from the warmonger George Bush
6) Restaurants serve fresh food not microwaved pap
7) Most places have friendly staff who provide good service
8) The absence of chavs on street corners and outside the shops giving you evils
9) The beer may be too cold and crap but the wine is great and cheap
10) Kylie in hot pants
Jan 21st 2005, 2:35 pm
#48
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by worzel
10) Kylie in hot pants
Jan 21st 2005, 2:38 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by Amazulu
She lives in the UK, the blonde nurse from Neighbours is still in Oz though & she would look good in hotpants.
Come to think of there has been a lot of babes in Neighbours. I must return to my student ways and start watching it regularly again.
It will also give me a totally realistic impression of what life is like in Australia
Jan 21st 2005, 2:56 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by worzel
The dippy blonde that split up with toady is nice too.
Jan 21st 2005, 3:03 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by thpinkpussycat
Jan 21st 2005, 3:19 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by worzel
What did I say? I must like dippy blondes or I wouldn't be with you
Jan 21st 2005, 3:23 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by worzel
What did I say? I must like dippy blondes or I wouldn't be with you
Toady NOT today!!!!
Anyway what where you doing watching TV in the afternoon!
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Jan 21st 2005, 3:31 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
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Jan 21st 2005, 4:04 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
cant believe i've waded through a thread a year old but glad its been resurrected heres my list:
EMPTY BEACHES - sorry dont know why there is a problem liking em
PARROTS
SUN
SCENERY (tas)
KOOKABURRAHS
WOODEN HOUSES
FRESH FRUITS I'D NEVER SEEN BEFORE
FAIRY PENGUINS
HUGH JACKMAN
BROWNES CHOCOLATE MILK
EMPTY BEACHES - sorry dont know why there is a problem liking em
PARROTS
SUN
SCENERY (tas)
KOOKABURRAHS
WOODEN HOUSES
FRESH FRUITS I'D NEVER SEEN BEFORE
FAIRY PENGUINS
HUGH JACKMAN
BROWNES CHOCOLATE MILK
Jan 21st 2005, 4:51 pm
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by Merlot
The plane out!!!
Only kidding, I think when I get back to Blighty I will certainly start to think of those things I will miss.
It is hard at the moment as looking forward to getting back to the UK! I'm sure this excitement will wane!!!
Good luck to those arriving.
Merlot
Only kidding, I think when I get back to Blighty I will certainly start to think of those things I will miss.
It is hard at the moment as looking forward to getting back to the UK! I'm sure this excitement will wane!!!
Good luck to those arriving.
Merlot
Mainly sun on your face (but not humidity), makes you feel better
Clear blue skies
Not having to get wrapped up to go out
Being able to dress like an Aussie Chav with singlet, thongs and shorts and no-one batters and eye lid
Friends still there
We felt it we could live day to day for a lot less cash
Just enjoying the wonderful things of the UK and before anyone says anything, I would say open your eyes as there is beautiful countryside, more choice with food & drink and my family!
M
Jan 23rd 2005, 1:26 am
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by Fuzzyness
i like the fact that when you walk into any public convenience or cubicle in a pub or restaurant they all have locks on the doors, they are clean and they have toilet paper in them. why can australia do this and britain fail so miserably so often.
Well, not all public toilets! We stopped at a remote rest stop in the middle of nowhere, and the toilets consisted of a bloody great hole in the ground with a wooden seat on top (visions of that scene in Trainspotting". The smell was totally indescribable. Luckily, us guys dont need to linger long, or sit down, so it was possible to do what had to be done with breath held! My wife however was not so lucky...
Jan 23rd 2005, 2:10 am
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by Trevglas
Well, not all public toilets! We stopped at a remote rest stop in the middle of nowhere, and the toilets consisted of a bloody great hole in the ground with a wooden seat on top (visions of that scene in Trainspotting". The smell was totally indescribable. Luckily, us guys dont need to linger long, or sit down, so it was possible to do what had to be done with breath held! My wife however was not so lucky...
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Jan 23rd 2005, 2:18 am
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by Merlot
Not having to get wrapped up to go out
Jan 23rd 2005, 5:30 am
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Re: 10 Things You Like About Oz
Originally Posted by MarkMyWords
You may not have to get wrapped up in clothes but you certainly have to cover yourself with sunblock.