stuff we miss from the uk
Feb 20th 2004, 6:19 am
#31
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I find that any bread bought in Aussie Safeway lasts at least a week - it's brill!
I do miss the cereals though - for example, Kellogg's "Just Right" just isn't right in Oz - not the same at all. Nor is their Marmite, of course...
I do miss the cereals though - for example, Kellogg's "Just Right" just isn't right in Oz - not the same at all. Nor is their Marmite, of course...
Feb 20th 2004, 6:22 am
#32
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Originally posted by Lany
frosties....i think they taste too sugary here
and the milk...yuck ! When I first arrived the difference in taste was disgusting but sort of getting used to the pura lite start now
frosties....i think they taste too sugary here
and the milk...yuck ! When I first arrived the difference in taste was disgusting but sort of getting used to the pura lite start now
Now the shops charge extra for removing the cream from the milk. Marketeering marvel.
Feb 20th 2004, 6:23 am
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Actually....after thinking about it for a couple of minutes...i am GAGGING for a pint of OSH.
Feb 20th 2004, 6:24 am
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The only thing I really miss is Anglo indian food.
Before I get trashed, I'm fully aware that the UK version of inidan food is rarely authentic and that the term curry in it's current spelling was coined by the British in India.
Sorry got a load of hassle last time I mentioned this.
If anyone has found a good indian restaurant in Perth I'd NEED TO HEAR ABOUT IT.
Other than that
I think the meat tastes better and the fish definitely does although I rarely had fresh fish in the UK
We seem to be well sorted in Coles and Woolies for decent cheese/ham etc.
We don't have a problem with bread, just stick into one of those tupperware things and it keeps fresh for ages. (Nearly PMSL the other night when H got invited to one of those parties, she's more the sit around the BBQ chatting and sinking a few cold
ones type!)
Chocolate and chips are a bit rough but not enough to crave the UK stuff.
Before I get trashed, I'm fully aware that the UK version of inidan food is rarely authentic and that the term curry in it's current spelling was coined by the British in India.
Sorry got a load of hassle last time I mentioned this.
If anyone has found a good indian restaurant in Perth I'd NEED TO HEAR ABOUT IT.
Other than that
I think the meat tastes better and the fish definitely does although I rarely had fresh fish in the UK
We seem to be well sorted in Coles and Woolies for decent cheese/ham etc.
We don't have a problem with bread, just stick into one of those tupperware things and it keeps fresh for ages. (Nearly PMSL the other night when H got invited to one of those parties, she's more the sit around the BBQ chatting and sinking a few cold
ones type!)
Chocolate and chips are a bit rough but not enough to crave the UK stuff.
Last edited by Nibbs; Feb 20th 2004 at 6:29 am.
Feb 20th 2004, 6:25 am
#35
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what i miss
My wife miss's eastenders ALOT but i would be happy when i get a bloody good wave for a change, any surfers out there will understand the withdrawl symptons when there is no surf, well i havent. had a good surf yet and it makes me feel ill.aparently its been the longest flat/crapsurf spell here at the mount ever known
well that doesnt help me any!!!
well that doesnt help me any!!!
Feb 20th 2004, 6:27 am
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Originally posted by Megalania
Pura Lite Start: Skimmed milk: that's what I used to feed the pigs after separating off the cream.
Pura Lite Start: Skimmed milk: that's what I used to feed the pigs after separating off the cream.
But did the kids like it.
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Feb 20th 2004, 6:29 am
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Re: I can't wait to miss everything.....
Originally posted by podgypossum
Hi Sven..no i don't think i did..but i am sure i lost a few as my inbox was full.
Hi Sven..no i don't think i did..but i am sure i lost a few as my inbox was full.
Feb 20th 2004, 8:04 am
#38
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Boots
Yorkshire pudding
Decent bacon
Pork chops that aren't 50% fat
Long summer evenings
Chips drenched in vinegar
Milk that doesn't taste like water
Old Speckled Hen
Cheap bread
Thorntons Viennese Truffles
Clothes from Evans (cos they fitted me!!)
The Sunday Times
Casualty (series starts here in May, can't wait!)
Late nights down the pub gossiping with my mates over good pub food.......
Yorkshire pudding
Decent bacon
Pork chops that aren't 50% fat
Long summer evenings
Chips drenched in vinegar
Milk that doesn't taste like water
Old Speckled Hen
Cheap bread
Thorntons Viennese Truffles
Clothes from Evans (cos they fitted me!!)
The Sunday Times
Casualty (series starts here in May, can't wait!)
Late nights down the pub gossiping with my mates over good pub food.......
Feb 20th 2004, 8:14 am
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Pollyana
Thorntons Vienesse are my favourites. Last time I was in the Uk they were selling them in Bar form and it was buy 2 get one free. I dont even remember eating them one after the other
Thorntons Vienesse are my favourites. Last time I was in the Uk they were selling them in Bar form and it was buy 2 get one free. I dont even remember eating them one after the other
Feb 20th 2004, 9:01 am
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Is quorn really not available in Australia.. what am I and my veggie family gonna do?!!
Feb 20th 2004, 9:03 am
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When I was in oz, I missed
British style cuury houses
Proper chip shops that DID NOT fry in lard
Decent vegetaraian foods, especially Linda Mccartney and Quorn
Supermarkets that had a good selection of products.
Nice beer especialy ales like London Pride and Old Speckled Hen
Decent pubs that had atmosphere, good beer and not full of pokies
Watchable TV
British sense of humour, not taking ourselves too seriously and not looking at everything as a competition
cheap drugs
Could go on.
British style cuury houses
Proper chip shops that DID NOT fry in lard
Decent vegetaraian foods, especially Linda Mccartney and Quorn
Supermarkets that had a good selection of products.
Nice beer especialy ales like London Pride and Old Speckled Hen
Decent pubs that had atmosphere, good beer and not full of pokies
Watchable TV
British sense of humour, not taking ourselves too seriously and not looking at everything as a competition
cheap drugs
Could go on.
Feb 20th 2004, 9:06 am
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Originally posted by canary
Is quorn really not available in Australia.. what am I and my veggie family gonna do?!!
Is quorn really not available in Australia.. what am I and my veggie family gonna do?!!
You have been warned!:lecture:
Feb 20th 2004, 9:18 am
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Originally posted by dazuk
British sense of humour, not taking ourselves too seriously and not looking at everything as a competition
British sense of humour, not taking ourselves too seriously and not looking at everything as a competition
but...there's a hole in my bucket dear lisa, dear lisa..
(just kidding)
Feb 20th 2004, 9:22 am
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What is qourn, and who is Linda McCartney - I thought she was the wife of Paul???
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Feb 20th 2004, 9:23 am
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Originally posted by badgersmount
but surely, as all the senior professionals tell us, there is no competition at all in Australia, everyone is lazy, not professional, there are no opportunities in the cut and thrust of the workplace????!!! Also, if the UKers want that top job surely earning GBP85k +then you have to take yourself very seriously!!! maybe too seriously!
but...there's a hole in my bucket dear lisa, dear lisa..
(just kidding)
but surely, as all the senior professionals tell us, there is no competition at all in Australia, everyone is lazy, not professional, there are no opportunities in the cut and thrust of the workplace????!!! Also, if the UKers want that top job surely earning GBP85k +then you have to take yourself very seriously!!! maybe too seriously!
but...there's a hole in my bucket dear lisa, dear lisa..
(just kidding)
You obviously miss nowt about the place so bugger off and go wash you ute/play some sport!