At last something positive to say about Australia
Sep 9th 2005, 3:13 pm
#46
~~~
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,849
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by arkon
It was a bit of a mess to start with but its starting to look a bit better now, so yes I am working it. Being kept busy is not a problem as I'm never bored. Having land is not the be all and end all as I've discovered. Its where the land is thats far more important.
Sep 9th 2005, 3:31 pm
#47
Ex BE ***** Addict
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,770
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by sel
Sorry to be so nosey but do you have plans for your farm ie: having livestock etc or crops ?
Yes we are breeding Alpacas! the land is too big just for that though so I'm thinking of growing a mac nut orchard too. I notice your strap line is "shutting down my life". Top line and very apt, I went through the exact same life shutdown before we came here and ironically when it was all gone and shut down I was at my most happiest! Then I came here 
Last edited by arkon; Sep 9th 2005 at 3:34 pm.
Sep 9th 2005, 4:00 pm
#48
~~~
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,849
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by arkon
Thats ok, sticky beak away Yes we are breeding Alpacas! the land is too big just for that though so I'm thinking of growing a mac nut orchard too.
Yes we are breeding Alpacas! the land is too big just for that though so I'm thinking of growing a mac nut orchard too.
Thats great... personally, I would swap for horses but... ... the jealousy I feel is ... well.... ok ... as I now have the green light - what age bracket do you fall into 
no fibbing now .... do you wish you had bought a smaller acreage ? or do you regret buying the acreage ? I'm sure you really wouldn't have guessed but I would love to have the hobby farm thing. 15 - 20 acres would be perfect but OH wants to be near the beach ... all on a budget
so I am hunting the happy medium Perth side BUT and there is always the but ... I am having the ebiegeebies about the acreage dream and the hassle that comes with land owning. I am beginning to think keeping a gap of say 2 acres between us and the neighbours (need gap for my sanity) would be better for the kids ... BTW as I have said before on the forum... I like to read the negative posts as much as the positive to see what would/would not be relevant to our circumstances/life. Arkon I appreciate your honesty and that of others who have found it to not be what they hoped it would be.
I hope you you find what you truly want wherever that is.... wish you were in Perth could have swapped for Alvechurch
Sep 9th 2005, 4:13 pm
#49
kelly Slater...mmmmmm
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 304
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by arkon
I'm not asking people what I should like about OZ but what you like about it. I know what I don't like about it, but I'm finding very few people willing to actually give a big list of what THEY like about it. Its like people come here and HAVE to like it wart an all. And when pushed for what they like about it you always get the same answer, weather and beaches! So come on OZ stop being shy and tell me what you like about the place.
beaches
mountains
beautiful sunsets
fantastic sunrises
friendly people-most people who would give you the shirt off their back if you ask them to
less stress
more space
the outback
the weather
straight forward talking-say it as it is
air conditioning on trains and buses
less people
amazing wildlife
diverse countryside
can walk around barefoot in supermarket without someone looking at you like you have just arrived from mars
cleaner streets-hence the walking around barefoot
patriotism
steve irwin (ok..joke)
sport
just a few to start with
Sep 9th 2005, 9:31 pm
#50
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jul 2004
Location: Victoria
Posts: 1,280
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
This is what happens when people believe all the hype and move out here to oz with their "rose tinty's" on. Then when they have finally arrived and actually lived here for a while, the "I'm on holiday" mode wears off and it is realised that Australia has much the same social and economic issues that they might have been trying to escape from in the UK.
Sep 9th 2005, 9:38 pm
#51
kelly Slater...mmmmmm
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 304
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by NJJ
This is what happens when people believe all the hype and move out here to oz with their "rose tinty's" on. Then when they have finally arrived and actually lived here for a while, the "I'm on holiday" mode wears off and it is realised that Australia has much the same social and economic issues that they might have been trying to escape from in the UK.
Sep 9th 2005, 10:14 pm
#52
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Kenmore, Brisbane
Posts: 733
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Well thank god for that!!! 
I'm only moving to Oz because I heard they had posh Birth Certificates!!
Arkon - I am quite saddened by your situation, having moved all that way in search of a better life and now feeling so unhappy. I hope you can work out a solution soon!!
I'm only moving to Oz because I heard they had posh Birth Certificates!!
Arkon - I am quite saddened by your situation, having moved all that way in search of a better life and now feeling so unhappy. I hope you can work out a solution soon!!
Sep 10th 2005, 12:06 am
#53
Ex BE ***** Addict
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,770
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by Steve G
Well thank god for that!!!
I'm only moving to Oz because I heard they had posh Birth Certificates!!
Arkon - I am quite saddened by your situation, having moved all that way in search of a better life and now feeling so unhappy. I hope you can work out a solution soon!!
I'm only moving to Oz because I heard they had posh Birth Certificates!!
Arkon - I am quite saddened by your situation, having moved all that way in search of a better life and now feeling so unhappy. I hope you can work out a solution soon!!
EDIT, just answered my own question when the show up in your quote!
Sep 10th 2005, 12:09 am
#54
Ex BE ***** Addict
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,770
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by sel
Thats great... personally, I would swap for horses but... ... the jealousy I feel is ... well.... ok ... as I now have the green light - what age bracket do you fall into no fibbing now .... do you wish you had bought a smaller acreage ? or do you regret buying the acreage ? I'm sure you really wouldn't have guessed but I would love to have the hobby farm thing. 15 - 20 acres would be perfect but OH wants to be near the beach ... all on a budget
so I am hunting the happy medium Perth side BUT and there is always the but ... I am having the ebiegeebies about the acreage dream and the hassle that comes with land owning. I am beginning to think keeping a gap of say 2 acres between us and the neighbours (need gap for my sanity) would be better for the kids ... BTW as I have said before on the forum... I like to read the negative posts as much as the positive to see what would/would not be relevant to our circumstances/life. Arkon I appreciate your honesty and that of others who have found it to not be what they hoped it would be.
I hope you you find what you truly want wherever that is.... wish you were in Perth could have swapped for Alvechurch
Sep 10th 2005, 7:42 am
#55
Forum Regular
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Originally from Barnsley. Now South Australia
Posts: 148
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by arkon
Well something about Australia finaly impressed me today. They are such rare events that I thought I should post it.
We got our childs Birth Certificate today and I must say its all very impressive looking, we had to pay extra of course for a good looking one but it
was worth it. Much better than the tatty things you get in the UK.
Maybe this is something the UK could do.
We got our childs Birth Certificate today and I must say its all very impressive looking, we had to pay extra of course for a good looking one but it
was worth it. Much better than the tatty things you get in the UK.
Maybe this is something the UK could do.
I too haven't found much in Australia that has impressed me so I look forward to getting one of these birth certificates when new baby arrives in a few weeks.
Sep 10th 2005, 8:22 am
#56
Account Closed
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,630
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Arkon
Have you noticed that everyone is much more positive about your predicament now that they know the story and where you live. I have never been that far north in Oz but have to say I admire you and even more so your wife for sticking at it especially as you have the new baby and your wife is so unhappy.
It sounds like you would prefer city life and like others have said on here I really hope you find a life that will make you happy wherever it may be.
Suzy x
Have you noticed that everyone is much more positive about your predicament now that they know the story and where you live. I have never been that far north in Oz but have to say I admire you and even more so your wife for sticking at it especially as you have the new baby and your wife is so unhappy.
It sounds like you would prefer city life and like others have said on here I really hope you find a life that will make you happy wherever it may be.
Suzy x
Sep 10th 2005, 8:27 am
#57
Ex BE ***** Addict
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,770
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by Foster Clan
I too haven't found much in Australia that has impressed me so I look forward to getting one of these birth certificates when new baby arrives in a few weeks.
Last edited by arkon; Sep 10th 2005 at 8:30 am.
Sep 10th 2005, 9:45 am
#58
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Adelaide SA
Posts: 183
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
No Arkon your not the only one. I feel the same as yourself!
Also agreed alot of what you said on "Think before you sink" thread
Also agreed alot of what you said on "Think before you sink" thread
Sep 10th 2005, 12:24 pm
#59
Ex BE ***** Addict
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,770
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by Desire
No Arkon your not the only one. I feel the same as yourself!
Also agreed alot of what you said on "Think before you sink" thread
Also agreed alot of what you said on "Think before you sink" thread
Heres a thought, For at least a quarter or a third of the days in Australia its really unbearably hot to actuall enjoy being outside IMO. And there's no escaping it. In the UK its no different to a wet and cold day where you choose not to go out, BUT at least you can dress up warm and cosy and venture outside. Here on the otherhand you cant exactly shed a few layers of skin or put on your portable air conditioner. Just a thought!
Sep 10th 2005, 12:47 pm
#60
Forum Regular
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Originally from Barnsley. Now South Australia
Posts: 148
Re: At last something positive to say about Australia
Originally Posted by arkon
Crikey a revolution!! To all the lurkers who sympathise with this sentiment post now and say so, ignore any bad mouthing you get, just post. Its quite liberating really! (well I think so), Something to do when you cant go out because of the heat.
Heres a thought, For at least a quarter or a third of the days in Australia its really unbearably hot to actuall enjoy being outside IMO. And there's no escaping it. In the UK its no different to a wet and cold day where you choose not to go out, BUT at least you can dress up warm and cosy and venture outside. Here on the otherhand you cant exactly shed a few layers of skin or put on your portable air conditioner. Just a thought!
Heres a thought, For at least a quarter or a third of the days in Australia its really unbearably hot to actuall enjoy being outside IMO. And there's no escaping it. In the UK its no different to a wet and cold day where you choose not to go out, BUT at least you can dress up warm and cosy and venture outside. Here on the otherhand you cant exactly shed a few layers of skin or put on your portable air conditioner. Just a thought!
There's a lot more people out there who do agree (and obviously a lot who disagree) but are too scared to speak up or maybe are just not ready to admit it to themselves yet.