Originally Posted by Possums (Post 6311368)

I've put a few more pics up of Tas in my gallery if anyone is interested :)

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6313784)

Dont know about posh in Harrogate - my Sister in law must have come from a hidden bit then! :lol: I dont remember seeing the lights at Christmas time - even though my brother got married in December as well - but we stayed in Knaresborough - next to the famous Mother Shiptons Well.

So you've never heard of the expression "Chav" - well it's not very flattering.
For want of trying to explain myself - i thought i'd paste part of the Wikipedia definition....

"are mainly derogatory slang terms in the United Kingdom for a stereotype fixated on low quality or counterfeit goods. It commonly refers to those belonging to a youth sub-culture, often stereotypically associated with a low socio-economic class, a striking dress sense and criminal activity.

The term appeared in mainstream dictionaries in 2005.[1][2] There are regional variations; in the North East of England the variant charv / charva is most commonly used (particularly in Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland areas, where the term originated.) and has been used since the early 1990s, while in the South East of England and South West of England chav is the usual form. The term differs depending on area and dialect; in Scotland, they are known as "neds".

Response to the term has ranged from amusement to criticism that it is a new manifestation of classism.[3] The term has also been associated with juvenile delinquency, the "ASBO Generation", "Hoodie culture", and "Yob culture"."

Hopefully that sums it up for you!!!
Cathy
:)

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6313682)

There's nothing wrong with us gal's from the South! :lol:

Do you know many expats around where you live? If so, what kind of area's are they from - i notice that Gary has said there's quite a few people from Lancashire where he is...
(just curious as to whether they'd be any fellow essex people about :D)

Originally Posted by oldgit (Post 6313923)

We miss Paxo stuffing and I wondered if he might have any.

Cheers Oldgit

Originally Posted by oldgit (Post 6314166)

There's nothing wrong with us gal's from the South!.....

AMEN TO THAT....;)

There are no expats around where I live only 20 rural holdings manned by Aussies.I am 30 Kms west of Launceston out in the Bush.Yes Gary did say that didn't he.We need to be less Chav:D:D
As for fellow Essex people about I don't recall having seen any but if I come across any BBQ litter i will let you know:lol:
Cheers Oldgit

Originally Posted by ianandhelena (Post 6315197)

you can get it from:
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6315453)

Oldgit - i'll bring you some Paxo over! :thumbup:
Already will be putting a couple of jars of Marmite aside for Kezzabird! :D

Originally Posted by ianandhelena (Post 6315197)

you can get it from:
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6317457)

We have a viewer for our house on Saturday :thumbup:- keep your fingerscrossed for us!..... 1st viewer for a couple of weeks as previous ones recently have cancelled.... This lady was mean't to come two weeks ago and cancelled - but has rearranged to come this weekend (not sure why she's waited 2 weeks to re-schedule :confused: but a viewer's a viewer!

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6315394)

If you do come across any of my fellow Essex people - maybe you should let me know where they are and i'll avoid that place! :lol:

I could tell from the picture you attached of your bedroom window view that you live in quite a rural place! :)

Originally Posted by Sammy T (Post 6318107)

Good luck for the viewing Cathy
This beautiful weather should help too:thumbsup:

Sam

Originally Posted by oldgit (Post 6318152)

If you do come across any of my fellow Essex people....... Naw its just the mindless ones spoiling it for the rest of us all.

But I will bear it in mind.

yes it is quite rural:)......... the answer lies in the soil;)

You see I am really in the bush:eek:
Cheers Oldgit

Originally Posted by travelbug (Post 6315453)

I couldn't help but have a peek at this site - and i cannot believe the prices of some stuff - just unbelievable to what it would cost over here :blink::blink:
But i guess if a craving strikes these sort of companies know that people will pay that price - although i wonder how much it does cost them to get the stuff imported anyway? :confused:

Crikey - when we come to pack up our container (eventually) - i might get a few things boxed up (just incase i do get cravings for some of these things!!!!)....

Oldgit - i'll bring you some Paxo over! :thumbup:
Already will be putting a couple of jars of Marmite aside for Kezzabird! :D

Originally Posted by oldgit (Post 6318192)

Thankyou ever so much will you bring an Essex bird too:lol:Over 55 GSOH non-smoker:D
Cheers Oldgit