What Do You Miss?
Mar 17th 2002, 7:05 pm
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What Do You Miss?
Hi all,
Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering, for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about dear old UK?
Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering, for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about dear old UK?
Mar 17th 2002, 7:10 pm
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Re: What Do You Miss?
p.s.
I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you will miss the most?
cheers
I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you will miss the most?
cheers
Mar 17th 2002, 9:24 pm
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Re: What Do You Miss?
The ability to easily change jobs, the incestuous nature of the corporate world (don't upset anyone in Wellington) and Christmas in Winter - don't be fooled, Christmas in the sun is great but it makes Winter a long haul with no break in the middle...
Mar 17th 2002, 9:35 pm
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I spoke to someone a while ago in Perth and they said the history (castles and
suchlike) and of all things getting dresssed up in hats and coats on a frosty
winters day. Jez
"Bones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
>
>
>
> --
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suchlike) and of all things getting dresssed up in hats and coats on a frosty
winters day. Jez
"Bones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Mar 17th 2002, 9:56 pm
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Re: What Do You Miss?
having only been here a year, i think the biggest thing i miss about Blighty is the lack of "americanisms" compared to over here. Also miss the Lake District (Alpine regions over here are good, but not as spectacular as Cumbria / Scotland).
oh - the sense of humour - it took me over 6 months to understand the Australian sense of humour; be warned.
thoughtful drivers is another....i rate this place as second only to the french for bad driving (lmao !) !!
things i dont miss about the UK:
1) The "rush rush rush" bull*&%$ of corporate life
2) cost of living
3) having to travel for 5+ hours to get to anywhere nice (ex-London)
4) diving in a drysuit with electric heaters.....and not being able to see the hand in front of your face
bah - its monday - what can i say - only another 49 weeks to wait for PR !
oh - the sense of humour - it took me over 6 months to understand the Australian sense of humour; be warned.
thoughtful drivers is another....i rate this place as second only to the french for bad driving (lmao !) !!
things i dont miss about the UK:
1) The "rush rush rush" bull*&%$ of corporate life
2) cost of living
3) having to travel for 5+ hours to get to anywhere nice (ex-London)
4) diving in a drysuit with electric heaters.....and not being able to see the hand in front of your face
bah - its monday - what can i say - only another 49 weeks to wait for PR !
Mar 17th 2002, 10:05 pm
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On 17 Mar 2002 16:03:21 -0600, Bones wrote:
> p.s.I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you
> will miss the most?
>
> cheers
Cadburys chocolate & M&S stuff seems to be a favourite for ex-UKers (trust me, I
know: about half my suitcase was full of that stuff when I went to visit my mum &
friends last December in Darwin).
When (sorry...if) I get out there, I'll probably miss those cold winter mornings -
the ones where you get out of bed & freeze 'coz the heating didn't come on. Oh, no.
Hang on. No I won't...
Lee.
> p.s.I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you
> will miss the most?
>
> cheers
Cadburys chocolate & M&S stuff seems to be a favourite for ex-UKers (trust me, I
know: about half my suitcase was full of that stuff when I went to visit my mum &
friends last December in Darwin).
When (sorry...if) I get out there, I'll probably miss those cold winter mornings -
the ones where you get out of bed & freeze 'coz the heating didn't come on. Oh, no.
Hang on. No I won't...
Lee.
Mar 17th 2002, 10:05 pm
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"Bones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> p.s.I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you
> will miss the most?
Long phone calls to my parents Historic buildings - from castles to cottages Some of
the local folks Er........... that's about it really
Winnie
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> p.s.I should have also added, for all those waiting to go, what do you think you
> will miss the most?
Long phone calls to my parents Historic buildings - from castles to cottages Some of
the local folks Er........... that's about it really
Winnie
Mar 17th 2002, 10:09 pm
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oh, i forgot - Vaseline Intensive Care deodorant (australian stuff sucks big time) and for my other half, M&S bras (it appears that Australian "sheilas" arent as...errr.....amply proportioned in some areas as UK chicks - not made big enough over here !).
Mar 17th 2002, 11:35 pm
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On 17 Mar 2002 17:32:40 -0600, Wannastay wrote:
> having only been here a year, i think the biggest thing i miss about Blighty is the
> lack of "americanisms" compared to over here. Also miss the Lake District (Alpine
> regions over here are good, but not as spectacular as Cumbria / Scotland).
Shouldn't that be "americanizms"?
Lee.
> having only been here a year, i think the biggest thing i miss about Blighty is the
> lack of "americanisms" compared to over here. Also miss the Lake District (Alpine
> regions over here are good, but not as spectacular as Cumbria / Scotland).
Shouldn't that be "americanizms"?
Lee.
Mar 18th 2002, 12:35 am
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Bones <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
>
Friends and family ( even though we talk regularly on the phone & Internet.
Certain moments such as the first frost or snowfall.
The odd good programme by the BBC .
Now let me think what else.............................................. ...........
.................................................. ..........................
..................... Er,um not much!
Russell
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Luck is when the paths of preparation and opportunity cross.
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
>
Friends and family ( even though we talk regularly on the phone & Internet.
Certain moments such as the first frost or snowfall.
The odd good programme by the BBC .
Now let me think what else.............................................. ...........
.................................................. ..........................
..................... Er,um not much!
Russell
--
Luck is when the paths of preparation and opportunity cross.
Mar 18th 2002, 2:35 am
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"Bones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
Well this is more from mainland Europeans, but I guess UKers would feel the same.
They miss the culture. We have no real culture... just borrowed bits and pieces. The
Aussie culture that has developed and is noticeable, more revolves around mateship
etc. It does not, however, have any real tangible attachments. There aren't many
festivals or unique foods associated with Australia. So if you like all of that back
home, you'll definitely miss it when you come out here.
Oh and Christmas is usually a hot stinking sweaty day
Chris
>
>
>
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> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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> Hi all,
>
> Just whiling away the long wait like so many on this NG, and we were wondering,
> for all those already down-under (Oz or NZ) what do you miss the most about
> dear old UK?
Well this is more from mainland Europeans, but I guess UKers would feel the same.
They miss the culture. We have no real culture... just borrowed bits and pieces. The
Aussie culture that has developed and is noticeable, more revolves around mateship
etc. It does not, however, have any real tangible attachments. There aren't many
festivals or unique foods associated with Australia. So if you like all of that back
home, you'll definitely miss it when you come out here.
Oh and Christmas is usually a hot stinking sweaty day
Chris
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>
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Mar 18th 2002, 2:40 am
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about Christmas - I spent my first Xmas in Victoria camping - in the Alpine Region. Woke up Xmas morning to 4 degrees celcius and snow ! Over the Xmas break, chalet owners in Buller and Hotham were snowboarding !
remarkable.
remarkable.
Mar 18th 2002, 8:05 am
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"Wannastay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> about Christmas - I spent my first Xmas in Victoria camping - in the Alpine Region.
> Woke up Xmas morning to 4 degrees celcius and snow ! Over the Xmas break, chalet
> owners in Buller and Hotham were snowboarding !
A bit different up in QLD
Chris
>
> remarkable.
>
>
>
> --
> hopeful, ever hopeful....
>
> Sandra
>
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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> about Christmas - I spent my first Xmas in Victoria camping - in the Alpine Region.
> Woke up Xmas morning to 4 degrees celcius and snow ! Over the Xmas break, chalet
> owners in Buller and Hotham were snowboarding !
A bit different up in QLD
Chris
>
> remarkable.
>
>
>
> --
> hopeful, ever hopeful....
>
> Sandra
>
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com