Originally Posted by Phoenix (Post 5736706)

Well - i kinda look at things a lot different thesedays - and my grass is deffo greener thanks.
Best decision ever made for my family and myself.

But then I no longer go out of my way to look for negatives.

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5736711)

Not at liberty to say but I get worse from the wife on a nightly basis Mr Mu Mu ;)

Originally Posted by markallwood (Post 5736542)

heh heh....:D

Going back to the original post, I'm afraid I have to agree with most of the replies on here. Bella71 lists lots of reasons why the UK is going downhill, and these appear to be the main reasons why she wants to move to Perth.

Problem is, Perth (or anywhere else in Oz) is not some kind of perfect utopia. It also has crime, building and "nasty immigrants" too. It might not be on the same scale as the UK, but it is there.

Bella71 - If you are serious about moving over here, I'd suggest at least a holiday/ reconnaissance trip first, before thinking about visas etc. Then do a tonne of research. Then another tonne. Moving back home to the UK after a year or so seems to be pretty common. Main reasons they give are 1)missing family & friends 2) bored 3) work/pay.

I watched episodes 1&2 of "wanted down under" this morning..... I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that many of those who have moved to Oz & then returned home, were tempted a little by the Oz they saw on offer on this show.

Slightly off-topic....but I do find it amusing that someone would criticise immigrants (illegal or otherwise) who have moved to the UK for a better lifestyle, and then want to move elsewhere for exactly the same reason....:D

Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz (Post 5736759)

True, those type of reason get right up my (where the sun don't shine):lol:

Makes me wonder how the Media in UK is portraying Perth:sneaky:

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5736580)

You're not wrong, you're not wrong ... just realised the abusive PM was from a known bunny boiler anyway so they aren't even who/where they say they are anyway ... takes all sorts ...

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle (Post 5736467)

Comes under the "fair go" banner thats a real part of the culture in this country.


I'm afraid in my time here the "fair go" comes under myths. As does the friendly bit. Don't quote me on this but I think it was Perth who used to bombard you on the radio, TV and the papers about how friendly they are. Each to there own experience though.

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5735919)

With a gut like that he wouldn't have stood a chance anyway ... the thin blue line my arse.

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5736580)

You're not wrong, you're not wrong ... just realised the abusive PM was from a known bunny boiler anyway so they aren't even who/where they say they are anyway ... takes all sorts ...

Originally Posted by manc1 (Post 5736918)

I find it depends on how you react to the initial contact, especially in a pub type environment... For me, "Hello it's a pommy bastard" means "hello mate", then the banter happens.. then the openness starts. You should see how Vics get greeted in outback WA + QLD, they still get along after the initial "fencing".... 27 years here has taught me a lot. Most times you dont have to go through that, but underneath it, is real open friendliness I've found.

Beats being totally ignored, which is 90 pct of the UK experience in the same kind of environment.

Originally Posted by rabsody (Post 5737010)

Hmm, sounds just like the knob who booked me for jaywalking in CBD.

Must be a prerequisite in joining Qld Police. I hear it takes an awful lot of coffee and donuts to sustain your crime fighting abilities while sitting behind bushes waiting for someone to jaywalk/speed ;)

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 5737013)

From the last clue; I'm guessing you got an abusive email from that bastard Bertie Basset :D

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5737111)

They protect and self-serve.



Aye, and it wasn't sweet.

Hey, I've learnt to multi-quote ... I'll add it to my CV ...

Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 5737149)

You can really go places with skills like that you know :)

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5737111)

They protect and self-serve.

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5736367)

Clearly it is ... I love being called a asshole by PM ... it would appear that some potential migrants just want to spread their diseased seed further ...