Why Australia ?
Aug 15th 2005 | 9:37 pm
#31
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Actually, we weren't considering Australia at all. In fact, 18 months ago I would have put it as last on my list of places I wanted to live in. Then my SIL moved their and all she could talk about was how wonderful it was and she made us promise to go and see it. We did, in December, and loved it, especially Melbourne, came back and decided to make the move.
We also considered Canada, but a friend of ours spent some time there and said the winters are very harsh and the thought of shovelling snow for five months of the year and having to change tyres each winter to snow tyres didn't appeal. I have to admit that I don;t know if that is the case for all of canada.
The one thing that worries us is the remoteness of Australia - it really is the arse-end of the world. No really, look at the atlas - arse-end, I tell you. But we are trying hard not to think of that and are thinking of all that Australia is going to offer us to help us overcome our feeling of isolation.
We also considered Canada, but a friend of ours spent some time there and said the winters are very harsh and the thought of shovelling snow for five months of the year and having to change tyres each winter to snow tyres didn't appeal. I have to admit that I don;t know if that is the case for all of canada.
The one thing that worries us is the remoteness of Australia - it really is the arse-end of the world. No really, look at the atlas - arse-end, I tell you. But we are trying hard not to think of that and are thinking of all that Australia is going to offer us to help us overcome our feeling of isolation.
What do you consider the center of the world to be , New York and London? with their 9/11 terrorist attacks and suicide bombings, crack houses, muggings car jackings, race riots, sewer ghettos,armies of homeless, smog polluted air, overcrowding people living on top of each other, massive traffic conjestion, crap cold weather. 
These places sound like arse ended places to live to me.
Aug 15th 2005 | 9:46 pm
#32
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Re: Why Australia ?
My other halfs' profession.
He wouldn't really be able to do what he does in the UK, we could have gone to ZA, China, possibly USA for him to work, but he was lucky to get a job in NSW.
I would have tried out USA and ZA but not too sure about China. ZA would have been a weird too, as much as I loved the place, I wouldn't be able to get a job etc...
we're bloody happy it's worked out this way.
He wouldn't really be able to do what he does in the UK, we could have gone to ZA, China, possibly USA for him to work, but he was lucky to get a job in NSW.
I would have tried out USA and ZA but not too sure about China. ZA would have been a weird too, as much as I loved the place, I wouldn't be able to get a job etc...
we're bloody happy it's worked out this way.
Aug 15th 2005 | 9:55 pm
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by wombat42
crack houses, muggings car jackings, race riots, sewer ghettos,armies of homeless, smog polluted air, overcrowding people living on top of each other, massive traffic conjestion, crap cold weather. .
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Aug 15th 2005 | 10:04 pm
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Re: Why Australia ?
Between us, ste and I have been to pretty much all of the 'hit list' of migration hotspots...
U.S.A
Canada
ALL of Europe
Australia
New Zealand
and lots of places inbetween. Yes, we have been lucky to travel.
Nowhere compares to Australia for us. We migrated to Australia because we could and because we knew it suited us down to the ground.
To describe Australia as the 'Arse end of the earth' is in our opinion, hilarious. Australia is beautiful, unique and amazing. Yes, it's a long way away from the U.K. If you don't have much desire to return, then it's no problem. If you are describing it as such from the outset, then I'd advise time to sit aside with oneself and think hard about your motivations for migrating to Australia.
It's people are (generally speaking) generous, happy and easy going. The lifestyle it affords us is priceless. My two kids are happy, we are happy and Australia is everything we knew it would be. That is because it suits us. We have worked hard to settle here, we expect nothing on a plate, everyday we tell ourselves that a positive attitude is the only attitude to have. You get nothing for nothing.
Good luck.
U.S.A
Canada
ALL of Europe
Australia
New Zealand
and lots of places inbetween. Yes, we have been lucky to travel.
Nowhere compares to Australia for us. We migrated to Australia because we could and because we knew it suited us down to the ground.
To describe Australia as the 'Arse end of the earth' is in our opinion, hilarious. Australia is beautiful, unique and amazing. Yes, it's a long way away from the U.K. If you don't have much desire to return, then it's no problem. If you are describing it as such from the outset, then I'd advise time to sit aside with oneself and think hard about your motivations for migrating to Australia.
It's people are (generally speaking) generous, happy and easy going. The lifestyle it affords us is priceless. My two kids are happy, we are happy and Australia is everything we knew it would be. That is because it suits us. We have worked hard to settle here, we expect nothing on a plate, everyday we tell ourselves that a positive attitude is the only attitude to have. You get nothing for nothing.
Good luck.
Aug 15th 2005 | 10:11 pm
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Re: Why Australia ?
Family and friends out in Oz and Canada
We looked at Canada when husband was 40. My brother has been out there for 12 years and loves it. We went for 4 weeks and enjoyed it but it didn't feel right at the time.
We have never been to Oz but we fancy an adventure. Canada is not an option now because of age (47) but Oz Navy accept ex-Brit Navy upto 51 so it's worth a look in.
I nearly emigrated with family twice as a child with the £10 ticket - but it didn't happen. Trying to make up for it now.
We looked at Canada when husband was 40. My brother has been out there for 12 years and loves it. We went for 4 weeks and enjoyed it but it didn't feel right at the time.
We have never been to Oz but we fancy an adventure. Canada is not an option now because of age (47) but Oz Navy accept ex-Brit Navy upto 51 so it's worth a look in.
I nearly emigrated with family twice as a child with the £10 ticket - but it didn't happen. Trying to make up for it now.
Aug 15th 2005 | 10:11 pm
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by steandleigh
Between us, ste and I have been to pretty much all of the 'hit list' of migration hotspots...
U.S.A
Canada
ALL of Europe
Australia
New Zealand
and lots of places inbetween. Yes, we have been lucky to travel.
Nowhere compares to Australia for us. We migrated to Australia because we could and because we knew it suited us down to the ground.
To describe Australia as the 'Arse end of the earth' is in our opinion, hilarious. Australia is beautiful, unique and amazing. Yes, it's a long way away from the U.K. If you don't have much desire to return, then it's no problem. If you are describing it as such from the outset, then I'd advise time to sit aside with oneself and think hard about your motivations for migrating to Australia.
It's people are (generally speaking) generous, happy and easy going. The lifestyle it affords us is priceless. My two kids are happy, we are happy and Australia is everything we knew it would be. That is because it suits us. We have worked hard to settle here, we expect nothing on a plate, everyday we tell ourselves that a positive attitude is the only attitude to have. You get nothing for nothing.
Good luck.
U.S.A
Canada
ALL of Europe
Australia
New Zealand
and lots of places inbetween. Yes, we have been lucky to travel.
Nowhere compares to Australia for us. We migrated to Australia because we could and because we knew it suited us down to the ground.
To describe Australia as the 'Arse end of the earth' is in our opinion, hilarious. Australia is beautiful, unique and amazing. Yes, it's a long way away from the U.K. If you don't have much desire to return, then it's no problem. If you are describing it as such from the outset, then I'd advise time to sit aside with oneself and think hard about your motivations for migrating to Australia.
It's people are (generally speaking) generous, happy and easy going. The lifestyle it affords us is priceless. My two kids are happy, we are happy and Australia is everything we knew it would be. That is because it suits us. We have worked hard to settle here, we expect nothing on a plate, everyday we tell ourselves that a positive attitude is the only attitude to have. You get nothing for nothing.
Good luck.
Aug 15th 2005 | 10:25 pm
#37
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by worzel
I just wish Australia was only a 2 hour flight away!
Aug 15th 2005 | 11:25 pm
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Re: Why Australia ?
Grew up in SA and have been in the UK for over 8 years. We were happy here until my sister in law mentioned her family in Aus. We did the points test and were surprised to pass. The UK suddenly didn't seem so nice. We now have our visas and a chance to give our kids the the sunny SA lifestyle we grew up with without having to to fear for our lives (venemous creatures dont carry guns and are easier to avoid).
Aug 16th 2005 | 12:43 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by steandleigh
. That is because it suits us. We have worked hard to settle here, we expect nothing on a plate, everyday we tell ourselves that a positive attitude is the only attitude to have. You get nothing for nothing.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Aug 16th 2005 | 1:00 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by Hutch
No way! If it was, the place would be crawling with the kind of repugnant chavs that blight the coastal regions of Spain and set up Fish and Chip Shops and Rose and Crown pubs :scared: . Having it a day's flight away suits me perfectly!
Aug 16th 2005 | 2:41 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Thanks for all your replies, we have got our visa and we head to Australia in Sept, can't wait.
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Aug 16th 2005 | 3:19 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by Hutch
No way! If it was, the place would be crawling with the kind of repugnant chavs that blight the coastal regions of Spain and set up Fish and Chip Shops and Rose and Crown pubs :scared: . Having it a day's flight away suits me perfectly!
I was going to say that is a bit "harsh" about your fellow countrymen
Did make me titter!
Aug 16th 2005 | 3:26 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Never considered anywhere but Oz, I mean who could turn down ...
Sunshine 365 days a year
17 Bedroom Mansions with Olympic Sized Pools all Mortgage Free
The strongest beer on the planet
238 miles of beach to yourself
Petrol at 2 farthings a tank
etc etc ...
... "Nurse" ...
Sunshine 365 days a year
17 Bedroom Mansions with Olympic Sized Pools all Mortgage Free
The strongest beer on the planet
238 miles of beach to yourself
Petrol at 2 farthings a tank
etc etc ...
... "Nurse" ...
Originally Posted by jo_west
Has anyone ever consider other areas to live in the world, why did you choose australia?
I think that Canada was 2nd on my list, but it would be nice to hear your thoughts.
Jo
I think that Canada was 2nd on my list, but it would be nice to hear your thoughts.
Jo
Aug 16th 2005 | 6:01 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by BLC
Sorry I will try that again, I posted and then I meant to edit.
I was going to say that is a bit "harsh" about your fellow countrymen Did make me titter!
I was going to say that is a bit "harsh" about your fellow countrymen
Did make me titter!
Aug 16th 2005 | 6:55 am
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Re: Why Australia ?
Originally Posted by Jim2004
and NO lies or exaggerations in that! It's how we ALL see it! Even my 15yr old daughter who can see negatives in EVERYTHING me and her mum do at the mo ...lol, well even she knows it's right! ...
Can't wait to return now, but have a fair bit to sort out before inc sell a house ... :scared:
Still, once sold we'll be gone within 2 months! ...
Can't wait to return now, but have a fair bit to sort out before inc sell a house ... :scared:
Still, once sold we'll be gone within 2 months! ...
My 11 yr old daughter keeps saying she doesn't want to go but she never has a good word to say about anything at the moment....bl@@dy pre-teens! They're worse than bl@@dy teenagers now! (said in my old git voice!)
Sandy
