Tasmania??
May 6th 2008 | 2:08 am
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Re: Tasmania??
I do like your Sunrise at Bridport only had time to see first page will look again another day
One I took in the bedroom today trying special effects with the reflection of a net curtain
I do daft things like that
Cheers Oldgit
May 6th 2008 | 2:31 am
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Re: Tasmania??
Dont know about posh in Harrogate - my Sister in law must have come from a hidden bit then! 
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
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
I feel quite modern now
I like Knaresborough and yes Mother Shiptons Well.
If my recollection is correct there was some talk a while ago now about discontinuing the Valley Gardens Lights due to vandalism.As fast as the Council replaced damaged wiring and broken bulbs the Yobs came back and did it over again,So maybe you struck a year when as you say no lights on,
interesting.
Not posh then, just posh in places
Cheers Oldgit
May 6th 2008 | 2:48 am
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There's nothing wrong with us gal's from the South!
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)
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
)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
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
Cheers Oldgit
May 6th 2008 | 6:47 am
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May 6th 2008 | 7:16 am
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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
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
Cheers Oldgit
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
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
Cheers Oldgit
I could tell from the picture you attached of your bedroom window view that you live in quite a rural place!
May 6th 2008 | 7:25 am
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you can get it from:
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php
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?
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!
Already will be putting a couple of jars of Marmite aside for Kezzabird!
May 6th 2008 | 8:30 pm
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We have a viewer for our house on Saturday - 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 but a viewer's a viewer!
- 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 but a viewer's a viewer!
May 6th 2008 | 10:47 pm
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you can get it from:
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php
http://www.atasteofhome.com.au/index.php
We are rugging up a bit around here
the leaves are really turning nowWisteria leaves about to be shed.......... winter beckons
Cheers Oldgit
May 6th 2008 | 11:22 pm
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Re: Tasmania??
We have a viewer for our house on Saturday - 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 but a viewer's a viewer!
- 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 but a viewer's a viewer!This beautiful weather should help too
Sam
May 6th 2008 | 11:37 pm
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But I will bear it in mind.
yes it is quite rural
......... the answer lies in the soilYou see I am really in the bush
Cheers Oldgit
May 6th 2008 | 11:39 pm
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Yes, the good weather is a bonus - hopefully the garden will look nice!
I got home from work last night and Andy had already done hanging baskets for the front of the house - not that they'll be any flowers for a while - but at least it makes the front nicer rather than just seeing the hooks without any baskets on them! he needs to pay a trip to the dump this week though - as where he cut down a large bush out the front we now have that to get rid of in bags down the side of the house!
Anyway, hows your sorting out / planning for the move coming along?
Any news on an exchange date yet? Also, have you decided how you'll get to Tas yet? ie, what airline / where to stop etc?
Cathy
May 6th 2008 | 11:44 pm
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Do you get stingy nettles in Tas like you do here in the UK? and if so, do you have dock plants too ?
Only reason i ask is my daughter bless her came home from school last night - they are going to a farm tomorrow for a school day trip - and her teacher had given them all strict instructions to wear jeans with their school uniform so that they can avoid the stingy-nettles!
May 6th 2008 | 11:46 pm
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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
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?
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!
Already will be putting a couple of jars of Marmite aside for Kezzabird!
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?
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!
Already will be putting a couple of jars of Marmite aside for Kezzabird!
Over 55 GSOH non-smokerCheers Oldgit
