What would you miss about Oz if you were back in the UK
Sep 30th 2003, 1:25 am
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What would you miss about Oz if you were back in the UK
Hi folks
Thought after reading the thread about what you miss most about the UK in Oz that I would start this thread!!
TennisOz
Thought after reading the thread about what you miss most about the UK in Oz that I would start this thread!!
TennisOz
Sep 30th 2003, 1:27 am
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Yes, good one. Give me a couple of weeks and I'll post my answers (!!) - maybe in the meantime we can hear from people like Rosy........
Sep 30th 2003, 1:28 am
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Nothing that I can think of.
Sep 30th 2003, 1:35 am
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Originally posted by karawara88
Nothing that I can think of.
Nothing that I can think of.
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Sep 30th 2003, 1:42 am
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Then you are in the wrong place and should leave a.s.a.p!!
Just because I cant think of anything I would miss does not mean I am in the wrong place or that I should leave a.s.a.p
If someone misses somthing about UK should they get out of Oz a.s.a.p ?
Sep 30th 2003, 1:56 am
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Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Sep 30th 2003, 2:04 am
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Originally posted by karawara88
In your opinion.
Just because I cant think of anything I would miss does not mean I am in the wrong place or that I should leave a.s.a.p
If someone misses somthing about UK should they get out of Oz a.s.a.p ?
In your opinion.
Just because I cant think of anything I would miss does not mean I am in the wrong place or that I should leave a.s.a.p
If someone misses somthing about UK should they get out of Oz a.s.a.p ?
TennisOz
Sep 30th 2003, 2:06 am
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The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
Sep 30th 2003, 2:07 am
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Originally posted by DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
TennisOz
Sep 30th 2003, 2:13 am
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Originally posted by DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Couldn't say it better myself - makes the UK look like a complete *&*^%£$%^ heap. (esp. the parks and public toilets)
Mike.
Sep 30th 2003, 2:17 am
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Dagboy - it sounds idyllic - can't wait to get there!!! (and YES, I know its not all moonlight and roses, but this is a post about the GOOD bits!)
Sep 30th 2003, 3:41 am
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Originally posted by karawara88
You should go into advertising tourism for Brisbane,
You should go into advertising tourism for Brisbane,
Donna & Chris
When i first came onto this site from memory you were still in the UK and couldnt wait to leave yet now you are there you dont seem too impressed. Can i just ask y? Has it not been up to your expectations? Anything specific? I am just curious cos we are off to perth in December and r currently at the excited cant wait to get out of uk stage but when i read posts like urs I obviously get more realistic. Would love to hear from you.
Jo
Sep 30th 2003, 4:35 am
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Originally posted by DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Well, apart from the obvious, like Mrs DagBoy and the little DagBoys, I would miss the following (in no particular order):
The pristine beaches
The fishing
Living near the bay
The Lorikeets and Galahs in the garden
A stress free commute to work
The fact that the sun is shining nearly every single day
Being able to sit outside in shirtsleeves in winter
Not having to wear a suit jacket for work
Never needing a coat
The awesome summer thunderstorms
Sitting in the outside spa in the evenings
Being able to afford acreage but still being within 17km of a big city
(by the way, I grew up on the edge of the fens, so in my book anything bigger than Ely is a heaving metropolis - Brisbane is definitely a big city)
The very much more laid back attitude at work
The shorter working days
My nephew's pineapple farm
Exotic fruit growing in the back yard
Our boat
Free BBQ sites all around the city
The seafood
Quality playgrounds for the kids everywhere
I am sure there are plenty more, but that will do for now
Cheers,
DagBoy
Mrs Dagboy your list is everthing I hope to want out there! Hope it happens for me too!
I can almost hear the Parrots chirping in the trees now.
Sep 30th 2003, 5:17 am
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Tina's mention of parrots reminded me - you know how you see a cat sitting on a fence trying to catch sparrows in a tree? Well, one of the weirdest sights I've seen - and one that always reminds me of the difference in countries - was a cat sitting on the fence - trying to catch the PARROTS as they flew in and out. Small red and green rosellas, and the cat missed I'm pleased to say!
Sep 30th 2003, 10:45 am
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Originally posted by tinaj
Mrs Dagboy your list is everthing I hope to want out there! Hope it happens for me too!
I can almost hear the Parrots chirping in the trees now.
Mrs Dagboy your list is everthing I hope to want out there! Hope it happens for me too!
I can almost hear the Parrots chirping in the trees now.
Polly, we have flocks of lorikeets, rosellas & parrots in our garden all the time, sometimes we feed them , they really are gorgeous
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