Not all England is bad
May 17th 2004, 10:37 am
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Thank you for the amazing photos, they have actually made me homesick. One day we will go back and I'll be moaning about the cold but being away from it does make you appreciate it. I can't get over how green everything looks!
You all have such lovely houses, I don't know how you managed to leave them!
You all have such lovely houses, I don't know how you managed to leave them!
May 17th 2004, 11:07 am
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And that's not all...
Nice view Grayling.
You even managed to get a UFO into your pic - directly above houses in the distance.
You even managed to get a UFO into your pic - directly above houses in the distance.
May 17th 2004, 11:38 am
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
Grayling & Jill, absolutely fabulous pics, its times when I see pics like those that it makes me impatient to move back there sooner (even though we have no plans to go back for the foreseeable future).
Grayling & Jill, absolutely fabulous pics, its times when I see pics like those that it makes me impatient to move back there sooner (even though we have no plans to go back for the foreseeable future).
May 17th 2004, 11:45 am
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
Me too, I HATE snow always have and always will. It looks pretty but that is about it for me.
May 17th 2004, 11:46 am
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Also beautiful houses though - you wont get anything as sturdy and strong as those out here. They are all 1 layer of brick and plaster board In Qld!!
May 17th 2004, 12:17 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
LOL, yes it is funny, but then you know I love old houses
. And I know that one day, I will probably have to move to the UK, the thought doesnt depress me . Remember your own words of advice "we should like both countries"
. As for the cold snow, its cold enough in my house this morning to make that pic of those lovely houses with central heating & fabulous insulation look bloody attractive :scared:
May 17th 2004, 12:24 pm
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Originally posted by MrsDagboy
LOL, yes it is funny, but then you know I love old houses . And I know that one day, I will probably have to move to the UK, the thought doesnt depress me .
Remember your own words of advice "we should like both countries" .
As for the cold snow, its cold enough in my house this morning to make that pic of those lovely houses with central heating & fabulous insulation look bloody attractive :scared:
LOL, yes it is funny, but then you know I love old houses
. And I know that one day, I will probably have to move to the UK, the thought doesnt depress me . Remember your own words of advice "we should like both countries"
. As for the cold snow, its cold enough in my house this morning to make that pic of those lovely houses with central heating & fabulous insulation look bloody attractive :scared:
I like new modern houses, like mine I had enough of the old ones when I was growing up
Yeah, it is a bit nippy this morning. My feet are a bit cold, i'm thinking about putting a pair of socks on. Or maybe I should just go outside where it is nice and warm !!
May 17th 2004, 1:03 pm
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You are so right!
With the temp in Melbourne dropping to 2 degrees some nights I am longing for our nice sturdy house in Essex with the log fire and gas central heating. Instead we have one air-conditioning unit which we set to heat and shiver until it works! However, as you say, we have to see the benefits of both lifes and at the mo I am still happy with life in Oz even though I'm homesick sometimes!
With the temp in Melbourne dropping to 2 degrees some nights I am longing for our nice sturdy house in Essex with the log fire and gas central heating. Instead we have one air-conditioning unit which we set to heat and shiver until it works! However, as you say, we have to see the benefits of both lifes and at the mo I am still happy with life in Oz even though I'm homesick sometimes!
May 17th 2004, 2:07 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
Isn't it interesting how people are so different, I looked at those last pictures, old houses in the cold snow, and thought; how lucky i am to be here
So did I! They're lovely to look at but I wouldn't want to live with that snow and cold.
Actually, not all houses in Australia are new. Our house is 77 years old and built of double brick. It has acres of cedar panelling, extremely fancy ceilings and dinky little built-in cupboards (circa 1927). Nothing flimsy about it at all!
May 17th 2004, 2:27 pm
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Oh my god, these houses are beautiful, and you want to come and live in a house here?????????????!!!!!!!!!! But hey, we all know we all like different things!!!!
Wonder which house will still be standing in 100 years time, mine or yours?????????
Wonder which house will still be standing in 100 years time, mine or yours?????????
May 17th 2004, 2:30 pm
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View from our house (but I'd rather have your view Grayling)
May 17th 2004, 2:52 pm
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Originally posted by nickyc
So did I! They're lovely to look at but I wouldn't want to live with that snow and cold.
Actually, not all houses in Australia are new. Our house is 77 years old and built of double brick. It has acres of cedar panelling, extremely fancy ceilings and dinky little built-in cupboards (circa 1927). Nothing flimsy about it at all!
So did I! They're lovely to look at but I wouldn't want to live with that snow and cold.
Actually, not all houses in Australia are new. Our house is 77 years old and built of double brick. It has acres of cedar panelling, extremely fancy ceilings and dinky little built-in cupboards (circa 1927). Nothing flimsy about it at all!
. Dunno what all you people who live in brick houses are complaining about
, try living in a wooden one, then you'll realise how cold it can get :scared: 
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May 17th 2004, 2:57 pm
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Grayling and bananas, Very beautiful homes, doesnt owning something like that make it very hard to leave tho! Well it would for me anyway
May 17th 2004, 3:18 pm
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Originally posted by jad n rich
Grayling and bananas, Very beautiful homes, doesnt owning something like that make it very hard to leave tho! Well it would for me anyway
Grayling and bananas, Very beautiful homes, doesnt owning something like that make it very hard to leave tho! Well it would for me anyway
Just lovely aren't they....I have to say I love the snow and my Aussie mate is living in Uk at mo and her kids saw snow this year for the first time ..they are 9,5,4,...they were soooooooo excited bless. For me I can't wait to see all that gorgeous green countryside, the dew in the morning, the beauty of England..arhhhwwwwwwwww......
May 17th 2004, 4:20 pm
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Friend lives here, I live in much the same part of the world.
Yes, there are some truly gold medal winning grotty bits in the UK, and there are some stunningly gorgeous areas, too. No one makes anyone live in the horrible bits - and if they`re too bone idle to spend an extra 20 minutes in the morning commuting to work........
That`s the point. The UK is so compact that the opportunities exist to move to nicer areas with ease. Far too much complaining here.
Yes, there are some truly gold medal winning grotty bits in the UK, and there are some stunningly gorgeous areas, too. No one makes anyone live in the horrible bits - and if they`re too bone idle to spend an extra 20 minutes in the morning commuting to work........
That`s the point. The UK is so compact that the opportunities exist to move to nicer areas with ease. Far too much complaining here.
