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Old Jan 2nd 2009 | 11:55 pm
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Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 12:20 am
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Hi,
i have just joined today and have been reading your posts on a place in the sun and thought that i would let you know that a new series of Wanted Down Under starts on Monday at 4pm on uktvstyle channel 246 on sky.

I am currently training as a nurse and hope to make the move to oz with my husband and 2 children once i have qualified. I know that its not going to be as smooth sailing as these programmes make out, but it's just something i got to do otherwise i will regret it and at the end of the day i would rather regret the things i've done!
 
Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by Gordo Marshall
ONE single thing that irritates me about is Australia, and esp Perth, is the incongruent GREED and the almighty dollar!. Hideous!. There is a great divide in Perth not, and there are alot of people who have simply been left behind in the boom times.
Yea - and blighty's like one big charity where everyone helps everyone else and nobody ever falls between the cracks.

God what a crock ...
 
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Yea - and blighty's like one big charity where everyone helps everyone else and nobody ever falls between the cracks.

God what a crock ...
Hi again

Who was drawing comparisons between Australia and the UK? It is simply an observation about Australia which alot of people miss. You see alot of hardship working in the public sector. Of course the UK is not immune, but I am sorry you seem to sceptical about the UK - there are many nice people there too, doing alot of good.

Thanks for you charitable contribution. Have a great day.
 
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Originally Posted by mazsully
Hi,
i have just joined today and have been reading your posts on a place in the sun and thought that i would let you know that a new series of Wanted Down Under starts on Monday at 4pm on uktvstyle channel 246 on sky.

I am currently training as a nurse and hope to make the move to oz with my husband and 2 children once i have qualified. I know that its not going to be as smooth sailing as these programmes make out, but it's just something i got to do otherwise i will regret it and at the end of the day i would rather regret the things i've done!
Hi - Im in agreement with you - I am not waking up when Im 60 and saying "I wish we had gone".

I am training to be a midwife and we are moving asap. Lots of luck with your course.

PM if you want a chat.

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Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 6:50 am
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I thought the presenter was highly irritating. She reminded me of a typical estate agent, out for herself and not really listening or respecting what the couple wanted or getting annoyed if they change their mind. Luckily in the end they found something they liked. I hope they enjoy Melbourne.
 
Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 7:02 am
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Originally Posted by JRB
I thought the presenter was highly irritating. She reminded me of a typical estate agent, out for herself and not really listening or respecting what the couple wanted or getting annoyed if they change their mind. Luckily in the end they found something they liked. I hope they enjoy Melbourne.
Amanda was very hormonal and did try to get them what they asked for, yet all the things they said the wanted and weren't bothered about changed. I fail to see how she was irritating? How would she be out for herself, I'd be pretty certain she'd be getting no part of any fees paid.
Do find this thread annoying has been well and truly hijacked by some posters to meet their own needs.
Have to say didn't really enjoy the show..... hopefully the next couple are more consistent with what they want and come present themselves better
 
Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 7:18 am
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I thought she was unprofessional, full of herself and opinionated. When they looked at that house which had the nice garden but was hideous inside she seemed irritated with them. Yet they are the ones who have to live there and have every right to change their mind. I didn't like her attitude that she seemed to take it personally. If she was a professional she would have respected their opinion and move on. Instead she came accross as quite bitchy and annoyed that they didn't like it. At least with Phil and Kirsty when someone changes their mind they have a joke and a laugh about it and move forward. Amanda seemed to be much more immature. Sorry - I just didn't like her!

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Originally Posted by Paula Cox
Hi All

Just to let you know that A Place in the Sun Down Under is on to-night channel 4 at 8.00pm, Sorry if this has already been posted.


Paula
If any one missed it, go to channel4.com and go to the "catch up" bit. Never seen that feature before thought it was great, all the last programmes on from the last 30 days.
 
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Didn't think of that! You're a star, here's the direct link

Edit: Oh, and you'll need WMP 11+ and a genuine version of Windows *grumble*

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Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 8:48 am
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Originally Posted by JRB
I thought she was unprofessional, full of herself and opinionated. When they looked at that house which had the nice garden but was hideous inside she seemed irritated with them. Yet they are the ones who have to live there and have every right to change their mind. I didn't like her attitude that she seemed to take it personally. If she was a professional she would have respected their opinion and move on. Instead she came accross as quite bitchy and annoyed that they didn't like it. At least with Phil and Kirsty when someone changes their mind they have a joke and a laugh about it and move forward. Amanda seemed to be much more immature. Sorry - I just didn't like her!
They did say they didn't mind if inside of house needed work. Plasterer would have sorted out the house I think you're thinking of. As she was heavily pregnant I'd say she deserves a bit of slack.... But you're entitled to your opinion
 
Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 9:26 am
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Didn't think of that! You're a star, here's the direct link

Edit: Oh, and you'll need WMP 11+ and a genuine version of Windows *grumble*
And be in the UK? How does one get around that message?
 
Old Jan 3rd 2009 | 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by Hutch
TV programmes such as Place in the Sun and New Life Down Under should be watched with the sound on mute. Treat them as postcard shows and you won't go far wrong.
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