Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it. Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they? It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing. It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Wendy (Post 4293669)

I think it's more the country hasn't got your soul (or heart). :)

Actually, I'll rephrase that, Brisbane hasn't got your heart or soul. After all Brisbane isn't ALL Australia is it?

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Dirk1971 (Post 4293643)

As the movie said...

Landed in Brisbane two weeks ago, and yes the initial excitement has worn off big time.

Better weather, true. But what else? I'm from England and have spent five years in NZ.


There is very little everyday difference between the countries.

Somebody mentioned the 'clone Zone' and already I identify with it.

Australia has less culture than NZ! What has happened to the indiginous folk who used to live here? Where are they?

It's like living in a huge car lot. White bread without the grain. TV for the masses. Dumbed down and out.

No soul. No charisma. No je ne said quoi. Nothing.

It IS the most boring place on the planet. No question.

Im sure I will hear about why it's so great. But a country without soul has nothing.

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 4294091)

Thank God. There must be life beyond Pick'n'Pay.
Don't know whereabouts you are Dirk, but theres a meet at the Gap soon, try and come along - be good to meet you! North-West Brisbane, see Meet-up Forum. http://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/beer.gif

Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 4295258)

Thought it was going to be a happy meet not a woe is me meet...