Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279155)

I don't like weather in the high 30s or low 40s, but I live somewhere that it doesn't reach that, but it is still in Australia. And my weather is better than the UK weather was for me. I see no problem..

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279151)

Incidentally, had an interesting chat with a top Doctor in Melbourne today. Discussed the prescriptions that are available in Australia. Noticed that I can't get the creams that really helped me with my psoriasis back in the UK here in Australia. She said that Australia is 7 or 8 years behind with this stuff (they were using stuff in London when she was working there 8 years ago that is only just becoming available in Australia now) and that it is because the companies that make the stuff have a hard time getting things past the government's generally quite over-the-top stringent rules and regs. .

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279160)

You've made that very clear.

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279163)

Try Calendulis Plus Cream, it really is excellent for Eczema and Psoriasis.
Made by a Qld Company. Cleared up my daughters problem, not free like in the UK, but it worked.

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279166)

You have also made your views VERY clear, but with changing peoples words to help yourself along.

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279158)

This is the kind of thing that makes you look silly and defensive about Australia. Of course people know where Australia is but perhaps when they live there they begin to find that it's a pain to have to fly several hours to pretty much any destination.

Also, I wasn't talking about a comparison in flying time to LA. If you are not aware that the UK is near a lot more places than Australia is then you are fool. If you are aware of that, then you have to realise that you have no point.

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279158)

it's a pain to have to fly several hours to pretty much any destination.

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279176)

You mention that you used to not like Australia so much. Similar to my Aunt who has been here 30 years. It's interesting to note how people often end up going way too far the other way as a means of coping/compensating/sticking it out. Seen the same thing with her.

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279202)

:rofl: If it was a case of 'coping/compensating/sticking it out' why did I come back.

Not content with changing my words, you really are clutching at straws now.

You mention "going way too far the other way"... read my comments carefully.

I say I like it here, I know the best places to shop here, I have found an area with great weather, etc., is that really going too far ?

Would you prefer only the negatives of Australia to be heard ?
Do the positives really hurt that much ?

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279172)

Already seen a Doctor, one of Australia's best - probably why she was very balanced about the pro's and con's of Australia and wasn't on a relentless mission to cast Australia as the eternal good guy.

Thanks for the tip but I have a chronic condition. Things like that (over the counter stuff) works okay for people with a bit of eczema but if you have true psoriasis you need something much stronger!

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279209)

Beg your pardon, I was confused there.

You don't think there are any negatives.

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279232)

The positives outweigh the negatives, which I have said many times.
You must read carefully.
I can what causes your confusion.

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279234)

But every time a negative is offered, you try to spin it as either untrue or as a positive. If you concur that there are negatives, why always seek to disprove them?

Originally Posted by mono (Post 8279234)

But every time a negative is offered, you try to spin it as either untrue

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 8279244)

Oh yes, and of course, sometimes they are just untrue :lol: