who is sick of Australia?
Oct 8th 2008, 1:33 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
[QUOTE=Olibeneli;6851750]
For this you should not use an exchange rate, you are earning and spending Pounds in England
Earning and spending Dollars in Australia
Therefore it should be a comparison of what you can buy with what you earn, not a conversion into Sterling
Stu
Earning and spending Dollars in Australia
Therefore it should be a comparison of what you can buy with what you earn, not a conversion into Sterling
Stu
Oct 8th 2008, 1:54 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
Oct 8th 2008, 2:05 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
I know what you mean. I mean how could you possibly like the following:
A 5 minute walk to the beach every morning with the dog.
People stopping and chatting to you all the time and being so happy at 6 a.m in the morning.
Walking along the beautiful beach with islands in the background, plam trees and the rainforest as a backdrop.
Even dogs are chilled out here and it has rubbed off on my dog..he is officially a liad back ozzie dog now!
Being invited to BBQ's, boat trips or out for a meal on the esplanade.
Wearing shorts and T.Shirt for work and getting paid more for a 4 day week than I did for a 5 day in the U.K
Long, winding quiet coastal and country roads...terrible for motorbiking!
A traffic jam of 6 cars on the way to work, I must contact transport dept.
Laying by the pool on days off surrounded by palm trees and still feeling like I am on holiday.
Having the choice of city, beach, rainforest, barrier reef or countryside every weekend. How are you suposed to decide what to do?
Free festivals, free swimming lagoons, free yoga etc etc..not used to getting anything free!
Being able to reply on the weather.
Well, I dont know how much more of this happiness I can stand. better go back to U.k and be a whinging old pom...
A 5 minute walk to the beach every morning with the dog.
People stopping and chatting to you all the time and being so happy at 6 a.m in the morning.
Walking along the beautiful beach with islands in the background, plam trees and the rainforest as a backdrop.
Even dogs are chilled out here and it has rubbed off on my dog..he is officially a liad back ozzie dog now!
Being invited to BBQ's, boat trips or out for a meal on the esplanade.
Wearing shorts and T.Shirt for work and getting paid more for a 4 day week than I did for a 5 day in the U.K
Long, winding quiet coastal and country roads...terrible for motorbiking!
A traffic jam of 6 cars on the way to work, I must contact transport dept.
Laying by the pool on days off surrounded by palm trees and still feeling like I am on holiday.
Having the choice of city, beach, rainforest, barrier reef or countryside every weekend. How are you suposed to decide what to do?
Free festivals, free swimming lagoons, free yoga etc etc..not used to getting anything free!
Being able to reply on the weather.
Well, I dont know how much more of this happiness I can stand. better go back to U.k and be a whinging old pom...
Oct 8th 2008, 3:59 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
It would seem to me that how many people are here and how many people are leaving is an indication of not very much except the boredom exhibited by statisticians (of which I am one by the way). Lots of people are just plain nomadic and have a bit of adventure in them and want to try out something new instead of going through their lives living in the village / town / county / country / state / region they were born in. People generally leave war torn areas or areas of civil unrest for fear of their lives. I might be wrong but I can't see too many of those leaving either the UK or aussie listing "fear of being blown up or shot" as their reason for change? As for permanent there is no such thing, as no-one can predict the future or see the unexpected coming. I "believe" I will live for the rest of my days in sunny Australia that is if my current equilibrium is not upset ~ but if anything were to happen to my son in the UK where he needed permanent care or help ~ my reasons / status quo / beliefs and all sorts of things could change overnight.
Every time I talk to someone in the UK the conversation turns around to the weather and there is NO getting away from it the sun plays a huge part in Aussie life, while the rain takes up a lot of conversation about the UK. If Aussie is not the place to be then move on ~ everything is POSSIBLE with planning ~ if you took the leap to get here then it can surely be reversed it just needs that same commitment and belief that going back is the way to go. I think threads like this are good and bad, they're designed to be provocative ~ I agree people should consider everyone's experiences but those that are GREAT are just as valid and worth talking about as those which are poor and just because some people are having a poor experience does not mean we should not cheer about the joys or be determined to look for the negative to cloud someones view. If you're going to be objective BE objective.
Every time I talk to someone in the UK the conversation turns around to the weather and there is NO getting away from it the sun plays a huge part in Aussie life, while the rain takes up a lot of conversation about the UK. If Aussie is not the place to be then move on ~ everything is POSSIBLE with planning ~ if you took the leap to get here then it can surely be reversed it just needs that same commitment and belief that going back is the way to go. I think threads like this are good and bad, they're designed to be provocative ~ I agree people should consider everyone's experiences but those that are GREAT are just as valid and worth talking about as those which are poor and just because some people are having a poor experience does not mean we should not cheer about the joys or be determined to look for the negative to cloud someones view. If you're going to be objective BE objective.
Oct 8th 2008, 10:00 am
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who is sick of Australia?
I was in Albury Wodonga last week.
Lovely place, a little quiet and too chilly for me but...................I found a public house based upon a pommie pub theme named the Bended Elbow (I also thought that is a rather cute name for a pub) anyway I thoroughly enjoyed several pints of Newcastle Brown on tap.
Jolly refreshing and served at the correct chilled temperature, simply superb!
Went back several times during the week for several more, absolutely splendid!
So, the moral of the story, if you are ever in Albury Wodonga, make your way down Dean Street to the Bended Elbow and if you see a miserable looking gut at the bar supping some Newcastle Brown.................it could be me..............offer to buy me a pint.........please!
Lovely place, a little quiet and too chilly for me but...................I found a public house based upon a pommie pub theme named the Bended Elbow (I also thought that is a rather cute name for a pub) anyway I thoroughly enjoyed several pints of Newcastle Brown on tap.
Jolly refreshing and served at the correct chilled temperature, simply superb!
Went back several times during the week for several more, absolutely splendid!
So, the moral of the story, if you are ever in Albury Wodonga, make your way down Dean Street to the Bended Elbow and if you see a miserable looking gut at the bar supping some Newcastle Brown.................it could be me..............offer to buy me a pint.........please!
Oct 8th 2008, 11:29 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
So, the moral of the story, if you are ever in Albury Wodonga, make your way down Dean Street to the Bended Elbow and if you see a miserable looking gut at the bar supping some Newcastle Brown.................it could be me..............offer to buy me a pint.........please!
Oct 8th 2008, 1:45 pm
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
It would seem to me that how many people are here and how many people are leaving is an indication of not very much except the boredom exhibited by statisticians (of which I am one by the way). Lots of people are just plain nomadic and have a bit of adventure in them and want to try out something new instead of going through their lives living in the village / town / county / country / state / region they were born in. People generally leave war torn areas or areas of civil unrest for fear of their lives. I might be wrong but I can't see too many of those leaving either the UK or aussie listing "fear of being blown up or shot" as their reason for change? As for permanent there is no such thing, as no-one can predict the future or see the unexpected coming. I "believe" I will live for the rest of my days in sunny Australia that is if my current equilibrium is not upset ~ but if anything were to happen to my son in the UK where he needed permanent care or help ~ my reasons / status quo / beliefs and all sorts of things could change overnight.
Every time I talk to someone in the UK the conversation turns around to the weather and there is NO getting away from it the sun plays a huge part in Aussie life, while the rain takes up a lot of conversation about the UK. If Aussie is not the place to be then move on ~ everything is POSSIBLE with planning ~ if you took the leap to get here then it can surely be reversed it just needs that same commitment and belief that going back is the way to go. I think threads like this are good and bad, they're designed to be provocative ~ I agree people should consider everyone's experiences but those that are GREAT are just as valid and worth talking about as those which are poor and just because some people are having a poor experience does not mean we should not cheer about the joys or be determined to look for the negative to cloud someones view. If you're going to be objective BE objective.
Every time I talk to someone in the UK the conversation turns around to the weather and there is NO getting away from it the sun plays a huge part in Aussie life, while the rain takes up a lot of conversation about the UK. If Aussie is not the place to be then move on ~ everything is POSSIBLE with planning ~ if you took the leap to get here then it can surely be reversed it just needs that same commitment and belief that going back is the way to go. I think threads like this are good and bad, they're designed to be provocative ~ I agree people should consider everyone's experiences but those that are GREAT are just as valid and worth talking about as those which are poor and just because some people are having a poor experience does not mean we should not cheer about the joys or be determined to look for the negative to cloud someones view. If you're going to be objective BE objective.
That is very true, I am here for now and who knows about the future ?? I think we think too much
Oct 8th 2008, 2:00 pm
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
If it doesn't work out in Oz, for whatever reason, I won't be going back to the UK. I've told my OH that already. Can't hack the crap weather here. Next stop California ????
The world's a big place and, if it doesn't work out, try somewhere else !!!
The world's a big place and, if it doesn't work out, try somewhere else !!!
Oct 8th 2008, 3:57 pm
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
Our thoughts exactly!
Oct 8th 2008, 10:29 pm
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
Was in Albury a few weeks ago. Bended Elbow is OK. I also liked the Commercial Club - great snooker tables and no charge to play.
I found the atmosphere at the SS&A club rather abhorrent though. Don't think I'll be back there again anytime soon.
Oct 8th 2008, 10:30 pm
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
Asia and the Pacific Islands are currently options under consideration.
Oct 9th 2008, 1:50 am
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Re: who is sick of Australia?
I'm not sure what people mean when they say "Americanised". America is a very big country with very different regions. For instance I lived across the border from upstate New York, about 40 minutes from Buffalo. It's a very different type of place than where my son lives in Atlanta Georgia. Atlanta is a large city, but with real southern roots. We also spent a good few years in Vancouver, which is relatively close to Seattle. Another totally different type of feel than Atlanta or Buffalo. Northern California is different to Southern California, which is different to the mid-west where my brother lives in Indiana.
Oct 9th 2008, 1:54 am
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Oct 9th 2008, 2:03 am
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I'm not sure what people mean when they say "Americanised". America is a very big country with very different regions. For instance I lived across the border from upstate New York, about 40 minutes from Buffalo. It's a very different type of place than where my son lives in Atlanta Georgia. Atlanta is a large city, but with real southern roots. We also spent a good few years in Vancouver, which is relatively close to Seattle. Another totally different type of feel than Atlanta or Buffalo. Northern California is different to Southern California, which is different to the mid-west where my brother lives in Indiana.
What I meant is that Australia shares alot of similarities with America. That I was quite clear to be honest.