Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Jun 30th 2006, 2:03 pm
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Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Yes I Ozzie(Lefty)eagle, Didn't expect this to arise after my little row with my Girlfreind back in 77. I thought I'll fix her, and booked a last minute trip with my Aunty and Uncle, to see their son (my cousin). So imagine my suprise when i get here, and find that my Cousins gaffe, just 8 minutes from Tullamarine airport (at Westmeadows, out in the then bush, for those that know Melbourne). Straight out of South London and into more space, than I'd ever seen. Arriving to a house that wasn't attached to anything.
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff.
All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys.
Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff.
All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys. Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
Jun 30th 2006, 2:33 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
And very glad Australia is to have you
Jun 30th 2006, 2:40 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by CasG
And very glad Australia is to have you
Jun 30th 2006, 2:42 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Thanks Cas...... I'm fishing for Tory's
Jun 30th 2006, 2:48 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Yes I Ozzie(Lefty)eagle, Didn't expect this to arise after my little row with my Girlfreind back in 77. I thought I'll fix her, and booked a last minute trip with my Aunty and Uncle, to see their son (my cousin). So imagine my suprise when i get here, and find that my Cousins gaffe, just 8 minutes from Tullamarine airport (at Westmeadows, out in the then bush, for those that know Melbourne). Straight out of South London and into more space, than I'd ever seen. Arriving to a house that wasn't attached to anything.
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff. All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys.
Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff.
All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys. Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
TWENTY SEVEN YEARS!!
You are an inspiration Ozzie. You show us newbies it can be done.
As you say, life is less "stuffy" and less "show-offy" here......and I too find this refreshing.
Yep, like you say, you either love it or hate it....
Great post
Jun 30th 2006, 3:00 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Can I ask...............do you know what happened to the girlfriend from "77??
Congratulations on your achievement of 28 years
Congratulations on your achievement of 28 years
Jun 30th 2006, 3:01 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by phoenixinoz
FANTASTIC post m8
TWENTY SEVEN YEARS!!
You are an inspiration Ozzie. You show us newbies it can be done.
As you say, life is less "stuffy" and less "show-offy" here......and I too find this refreshing.
Yep, like you say, you either love it or hate it....
Great post
TWENTY SEVEN YEARS!!
You are an inspiration Ozzie. You show us newbies it can be done.
As you say, life is less "stuffy" and less "show-offy" here......and I too find this refreshing.
Yep, like you say, you either love it or hate it....
Great post
,..... one trip back to the UK to settle things, one brief ban from Aussie,:scared:......... one flying trip from my Aussie GF to the UK to rescue and retrieve me and get married
....and 27 years, 4 kids, one house, one holiday home, and heaps of experiences later. Here I sit. Quite happy on my Sacred hill, old tawny port
Thanks Phoenix
Jun 30th 2006, 3:04 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by Sugarmooma
Can I ask...............do you know what happened to the girlfriend from "77??
Congratulations on your achievement of 28 years
Congratulations on your achievement of 28 years
Either that, or she didnt like the Kangaroo skin handbag I bought her. LOL
Got to admit, I have wondered what she is doing.
Jun 30th 2006, 5:33 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Actually thats is a very good question.... The Aussie Girl I met (now my wife) sent me back covered from head to toe in lovebites. They were a bit difficult to hide.
Either that, or she didnt like the Kangaroo skin handbag I bought her. LOL
Got to admit, I have wondered what she is doing.
Either that, or she didnt like the Kangaroo skin handbag I bought her. LOL
Got to admit, I have wondered what she is doing.
Great post, that first experience would have made me happy n all, would have been a bit wary about the love bits though
Jun 30th 2006, 10:35 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Yes I Ozzie(Lefty)eagle, Didn't expect this to arise after my little row with my Girlfreind back in 77. I thought I'll fix her, and booked a last minute trip with my Aunty and Uncle, to see their son (my cousin). So imagine my suprise when i get here, and find that my Cousins gaffe, just 8 minutes from Tullamarine airport (at Westmeadows, out in the then bush, for those that know Melbourne). Straight out of South London and into more space, than I'd ever seen. Arriving to a house that wasn't attached to anything.
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff. All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys.
Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff. All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys.
Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
Careful, some will start calling you a 'defender of the faith!!'.....
But, just so we balance this post.....How did you know you loved ALL of Australia in just one night?? Thats just stupid......
Imagine making such a big decision after only seeing one small part of Oz...sheesh!!
Jun 30th 2006, 10:48 pm
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Yes I Ozzie(Lefty)eagle, Didn't expect this to arise after my little row with my Girlfreind back in 77. I thought I'll fix her, and booked a last minute trip with my Aunty and Uncle, to see their son (my cousin). So imagine my suprise when i get here, and find that my Cousins gaffe, just 8 minutes from Tullamarine airport (at Westmeadows, out in the then bush, for those that know Melbourne). Straight out of South London and into more space, than I'd ever seen. Arriving to a house that wasn't attached to anything.
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff. All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys.
Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
First night here, all my cousins freinds, mostly expats came over for a barbie, and blokes from 'op 'north are calling me a pommy bastard. Which from my Sarf london upbringing I took as a bit of banter and join with wholeheartedly. In actual fact I kind of win erm over and we all end up having a go at the solitary taff.
All the time I'm wondering what they are going to do with all the meat that they have cooked and only consumed about 1/2 of. To my amazement they throw it to the dog. Even I, on my City of london salary, could not have contemplated such extravagance back then. These guys must be loaded I think to myself. As the Bloke with the Yorkshire accent, throngs (flip flops then) tshorts and singlet unloads his guts in the corner of the garden. Excuse my boss or something similar my Cousin says, turns out it's one of the head Honcho's from "the age" newspaper. Someone that back in England, particualry back in 70's social strata ridden England, would probably have dismissed me, but here in aussie, is just one of the boys. Therein you get an idea of the Culture shock that a first night in Australia can give you, some people like dear old toryglen cannot cope.... me I loved it, From that first night I knew i was going to live here.... by Hook or by crook.
Life really is what you make it Eh
Life really is what you make it..........
some folks wouldn't be happy wherever they lived.
Good on ya m8 - us newbies LOVE reading posts like these.
L-J
Jul 1st 2006, 1:01 am
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
27 years at least nobody could accuse you of being in the honeymoon period
Well done.
at least nobody could accuse you of being in the honeymoon period Well done.
Jul 2nd 2006, 11:43 am
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Re: Came for six weeks, ended up staying 27 years....
Originally Posted by jad n rich
27 years at least nobody could accuse you of being in the honeymoon period
Well done.
at least nobody could accuse you of being in the honeymoon period Well done.
It's the mix I love too.
