so what is the biggest difference?
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egghead4+becky
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so what is the biggest difference?
just wondering what is the biggest difference for people living in oz? I know opinions will differ, but Its always great to hear about the things that people are doing now, but wouldn't or necessarily coudn't do in the UK.
bec
bec
#2
Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Some of this, occasionally, is obviously because of the smallish consumer base. But all too often there is a total lack of interest in improving supply or choice.
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
I live on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Brisbane, we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside, almost all year round! In the UK we'd be lucky if we got the barbie going 3/4 times a year! Plus we get to watch kangaroos and koalas from our deck! But the biggest difference for me is waking up to brilliant sunshine nearly everyday!
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Hi
I live on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Brisbane, we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside, almost all year round! In the UK we'd be lucky if we got the barbie going 3/4 times a year! Plus we get to watch kangaroos and koalas from our deck! But the biggest difference for me is waking up to brilliant sunshine nearly everyday!
I live on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Brisbane, we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside, almost all year round! In the UK we'd be lucky if we got the barbie going 3/4 times a year! Plus we get to watch kangaroos and koalas from our deck! But the biggest difference for me is waking up to brilliant sunshine nearly everyday!
sounds awful..
keep up the good work ,living the good life.....
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Hi
I live on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Brisbane, we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside, almost all year round! In the UK we'd be lucky if we got the barbie going 3/4 times a year! Plus we get to watch kangaroos and koalas from our deck! But the biggest difference for me is waking up to brilliant sunshine nearly everyday!
I live on the edge of a forest in the suburbs of Brisbane, we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner outside, almost all year round! In the UK we'd be lucky if we got the barbie going 3/4 times a year! Plus we get to watch kangaroos and koalas from our deck! But the biggest difference for me is waking up to brilliant sunshine nearly everyday!
Looking forward to the sunshine and seeing the wildlife.
#6
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
The weather. 25 degrees at 7am, 94% humidity, dripping with sweat before you are even dressed, arrive at work feeling like a wet rag.
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Feeling cold when it gets to 20c ... still wearing jeans when it's over 35c!
Taking children to the bus, walked to school in UK.
Having better food, eating more socially.
Spend 80% of day outside instead of 20%.
Spend more time on internet as chat to friends, email, posting photos etc.
See less friends and family but feel closer as we take time to write letters, call regularly!
Taking children to the bus, walked to school in UK.
Having better food, eating more socially.
Spend 80% of day outside instead of 20%.
Spend more time on internet as chat to friends, email, posting photos etc.
See less friends and family but feel closer as we take time to write letters, call regularly!
#8
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Having a bbq breakfast by the lake in brilliant sunshine at 7am.
Working to live.....................not living to work as in uk.
Not having to keep up with the Jones' as the Aussies basically don't give a stuff if you've got millions or nowt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watching cockatoo's, galahs and kookaburra's rather than a couple of damp sparrows in the back garden.
Feeling healthier than we have done in years.
Not listening to police/fire/ambulance sirens every 5 minutes. (We've been here since October and have heard 1 siren in all that time and that includes while being in the city!!)
Working to live.....................not living to work as in uk.
Not having to keep up with the Jones' as the Aussies basically don't give a stuff if you've got millions or nowt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watching cockatoo's, galahs and kookaburra's rather than a couple of damp sparrows in the back garden.
Feeling healthier than we have done in years.
Not listening to police/fire/ambulance sirens every 5 minutes. (We've been here since October and have heard 1 siren in all that time and that includes while being in the city!!)
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egghead4+becky
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
Working to live.....................not living to work as in uk.
Not having to keep up with the Jones' as the Aussies basically don't give a stuff if you've got millions or nowt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watching cockatoo's, galahs and kookaburra's rather than a couple of damp sparrows in the back garden.
Not listening to police/fire/ambulance sirens every 5 minutes. (We've been here since October and have heard 1 siren in all that time and that includes while being in the city!!)
I love this, especially the part about the damp sparrows but you are right!
bec
Not having to keep up with the Jones' as the Aussies basically don't give a stuff if you've got millions or nowt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watching cockatoo's, galahs and kookaburra's rather than a couple of damp sparrows in the back garden.
Not listening to police/fire/ambulance sirens every 5 minutes. (We've been here since October and have heard 1 siren in all that time and that includes while being in the city!!)
I love this, especially the part about the damp sparrows but you are right!
bec
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
You're 12,000 miles from everything you've ever known.
Takes some getting used to
Takes some getting used to
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#13
Re: so what is the biggest difference?
BAD - Miss family and friends. Flies, ants and mozzies. Working in 80 degree heat.
Overall, I'm loving it and if some family were here, would be much better
#14
Re: so what is the biggest difference?
The biggest difference for me is going from having lots of friends/family and being very social to being pretty much a billy no mates with little to keep me occupied as there are not many friends/family here to enjoy it with me.
At least I have a mate coming over from England in July so I have got that to look forward to.
At least I have a mate coming over from England in July so I have got that to look forward to.
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Re: so what is the biggest difference?
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