In Response to the Negativity..
Feb 19th 2006, 1:35 am
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In Response to the Negativity..
Hi People,
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
Last edited by Dicko; Feb 19th 2006 at 1:56 am. Reason: missing letter
Feb 19th 2006, 1:41 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Thank you Dicko, sounds like my kind of perfect evening!
I've never done anything like that in UK, although whilst in Portugal last summer there were 2 massive firework displays off the beach and a free concert. We all trundled down the beach with our cooler bags full of beer and the kids just ran about, it was great!
I've never done anything like that in UK, although whilst in Portugal last summer there were 2 massive firework displays off the beach and a free concert. We all trundled down the beach with our cooler bags full of beer and the kids just ran about, it was great!
Feb 19th 2006, 1:43 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Hello there,
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Feb 19th 2006, 1:47 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by wholeworldwindow
Hello there,
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Last edited by Mrs JFW; Feb 19th 2006 at 1:47 am. Reason: answer in previous response
Feb 19th 2006, 1:55 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by Dicko
Hi People,
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
Karma sent.
Feb 19th 2006, 2:27 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
nice to see your still alive mate.
great post too.............ill have more of this anyday lol
great post too.............ill have more of this anyday lol
Originally Posted by Dicko
Hi People,
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
Feb 19th 2006, 2:28 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
[QUOTE=Dicko]Hi People,
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
Great post Dicko.
I can't agree with you more.
Karma giving time
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
Great post Dicko.
I can't agree with you more.
Karma giving time
Feb 19th 2006, 3:20 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Aye, these type things happen on a regular basis up here too and are great.
There's certainly a different mindset.
Whole families going out to these events with a sort of carefree attitude. It's expected that they will have a good time chilling out.....and they do.
There's certainly a different mindset.
Whole families going out to these events with a sort of carefree attitude. It's expected that they will have a good time chilling out.....and they do.
Feb 19th 2006, 3:26 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
We came from Scotland .....and went from one sort of "chill" directly to another! Much preffer the latter sort! 
Feb 19th 2006, 3:40 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by wholeworldwindow
Hello there,
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Feb 19th 2006, 3:49 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Nice post Dicko, glad all is still good in the land of expensive groceries ...
If all goes well we'll be over in a month ...
... so get that BBQ warmed up! ...
If all goes well we'll be over in a month ...
... so get that BBQ warmed up! ...
Feb 19th 2006, 4:03 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by Dicko
Hi People,
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
I don't post as often as I used to, due mainly to repeated threads and a lot of people getting hung up on the price of Groceries etc,
Anyway in response to this I thought I would put my slant on it, Here goes:
Last Night me and the family headed down to Broadbeach for a Free yes Free, not a cent (converted back to sterling would still be free) concert and firework show. Didn't pay to park either :scared:
What a fantastic atmosphere hundreds of families & friends just sitting in the park having a picnic, the odd beer, a laugh and generally spending quality time with their loved ones. There was not one sign of trouble, no yobos trying to spoil it for everyone else, nothing just everyone enjoying it.
It really was brilliant, now we have been here 10 months now and this is the sort of thing that happens quite often.
My point is: I don't mind spending the odd few extra cents on bread, fruit etc putting up with the way Aussies are so patriotic about everything they do, because I get this sort of thing free, I wouldn't be able to tell you the last time in the UK we as a family done anything like this.
So for those heading out: no it isn't all paradise, yes there is crime and yes there may be a few more expensive things, but all in all I firmly believe I have a better quality of life here.
So give it a go, if you enjoy it brilliant, if you don't well, just jump back on a plane because the government here don't force you to stay!!
Feb 19th 2006, 8:07 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by wholeworldwindow
Hello there,
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
Wish I'd known about that - could have done with another fun family day in Paradise! Never saw that one advertised - we don't usually miss that kind of thing. Although we were tired between going to see the FREE skateboard championships in Eagleby or the Free Diving tournament in Southport. We love it here too. Best day out for us here is the Paradise Point sails days - where for $10 your kids (and you) can spend the day at the beach swimming, catamaraning, sailing, kyaking all for $10 - best family days out we have and they are twice a month!
Take care, WWW
but wondered if it was just the papers or is there a web site?
Feb 19th 2006, 8:12 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by moneypen20
Collette, where's that sort of thing advertised? Haven't heard of either of those events. Have been down to watch the surfing championships (free) but wondered if it was just the papers or is there a web site?
but wondered if it was just the papers or is there a web site?
Feb 19th 2006, 8:16 am
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Re: In Response to the Negativity..
Originally Posted by Bix
Aye, these type things happen on a regular basis up here too and are great.
There's certainly a different mindset.
Whole families going out to these events with a sort of carefree attitude. It's expected that they will have a good time chilling out.....and they do.
There's certainly a different mindset.
Whole families going out to these events with a sort of carefree attitude. It's expected that they will have a good time chilling out.....and they do.
we were in cairns for new years eve 2004 / 5
the council provided a concert from 6pm till 1 am on the esplanade along with two firework displays one at 9pm for the younger kids and one at midnight along with skydivers with red flares and fire eaters
all totally free and not a dot of trouble
we got to meet several aussie families who had come as families ie aunts uncles granddad grandma
it was a really good night with a proper family atmosphere
regards Steve