Gday Fellas.

Just a quickie, as its 4:30'ish here am !!

Why oh why do ppl miss the UK ? Why on earth would they get homesick from this craphole ?

Im in Uk at mo, In Coventry.. and I can tell you its bloody disgraceful !

My first and last visit back to this country, ever FACT... and in the 4 years I had been away, I had totally forgotten.. some of the reasons we moved in the first place...

That diluted memory is now a fully revitalised, 100 proof reality !!!

The place is a DUMP. From Heathrow, airport.. all the way upto and including Coventry.

I have never in my life seen anything like it.

Example.
Cov City Centre is like a scene from Romancing the Stone 2 meets Beirut ! I seriously have difficulties, finding any english speaking voices in the crowds of bloody foreigners.. its mental .

HSBC bank on Corporation street, is like a Morrocan Bazarr , with staff wandering around with notepads, and cheesy grins in amongst the dentention centre like crowds, hustling and bustling for attention, and not one speaking fluent or indeed pidgeon english.

This isnt a racist rant, whatsoever, but OMG whats happened to the UK ?

Really.. its pathetic, and any of you fellow poms in Oz, I cant wait to get back and see you guys, and those I havent met who post on here about missing the uk.. well lol.. your welcome to it... its officially a DUMP.

Those embarking on ther journey to the Antipodes, and having reservations etc.. just BLOODY DO IT. If your too tight to spend the money for a flight back to this dump ( UK ) - should you ever get homesick - then dont even consider Oz. Leave migration to ppl, who are at least over 50% sure of their move.

If however, you want a wonderful, vibrant, lifestlye.. then move to Australia !

I cannot comprehend how bad this place has gotten. I also think its just discgraceful, the litter rubbish.. dirtyness of it all. the lack of maintenance of ppls homes and gardens, the FRENETIC speeds ppl drive at , I have found disturbing... and the poor very poor service you get at shops, etc... The potholes everywhere in the roads, apparent taxes coming in on per/mile driving.. the congestion, the dreary im stuck in a BLACK AND WHITE movie feel of it all.. as everyone wears grey black or grey and black clothing.. the filthyness of everything, including the dirty air..

Its official, UK is a DUMP.

Signed:

Timber Floor Au ( add your name to the petition ) lol

wilst i do agree with you mate you know your going to get every nut job on the site flaming you in the next 5 minutes

LOL do I look bothered

You said the word "Coventry". I didn't need to read any further to be convinced.

Glad you are enjoying your trip.
I disagree. I think the UK is a great place (although I've never been to/or want to visit Coventry) - Australia is a better place though.

I had one, I left it behind to move here. Once a year I get it back for a few weeks when I fly home.

Haven't been to Coventry since I was 10, it may be a dump, I don't know. I don't really care, I know the bits of the UK that I love aren't a dump...but then thats my personal opinion, and I'm entitled to it, as you are to yours Just don't make the mistake of thinking everyone feels like you do

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Apart from that, and bearing in mind the reason you're there, hope things are going smoothly......

Ahhhh the point being... Its a Coventry thing then lol.

I know there are some glorious places in UK, some truly beautiful spots... alas I didnt live there, and im not there now... but Coventry really is a dump of the highest magnitude.

Oh dear God... don't read my recent new thread then Everyone is entitled to their opnion.. however deluded it may seem to the rest of us! Heres hoping Australia is all you hope for..

Note to self... I must get a reality check and visit the UK in late winter.....

Last time I went TFA, 3 years ago... I was amazed how clean and green it was.... weird eh. The time before that back in 1987, I couldnt wait to get out of the place. Going again in June... minus the family, on my lonesome.... not sure what this next visit will bring. It's going to be a bit heartwrenching seeing my father and mother though, as it will almost certainly be the last time I see them together.

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But you said the 'UK" was a DUMP?????

Not sure what thread you are referring to, I actually live in Oz. Plus it is everything I hoped it to be and some, I am here on a fleeting visit only.

Mate I so hope, you have a great trip..mine isnt the most awe inspiring reason for visiting as you are aware, and for that reason.. its the frame of mind of my visit, not holiday mode visit, that may have tainted my view.. but its really a dump lol.

I so hope when you get to see your parents you hug them tight, and squeeze them with all your heart !!!

well.. lets say this, ppl say they miss the uk ?

Do they miss every town village and city? no of course not.. so I think its a valid phrase. Albeit not actually specific to the n'th degree

Coventry has always been a dump - I remember first visiting in 1980 (lived near there for 17 years) and expected some kind of medieval utopia - but it was a cold, bleak urban environment.

Get yourself down to Stratford or the Cotswolds - then you'll se what we all miss.

I never liked Stratfor upon Avon, I always thought it was so pretencious.

I do however think the Wolds are delightful, in fact Tetbury etc bring back many happy memories.

Penn was a fave of mine, nr chalfont st giles.

Ste

Never been to Coventry, never felt the need. Heathrow is obviously a dump, it's an airport, the surrroundings of Brissie Airport aren't the most inspiring However, much as I love Aus I also love Britain - good and bad. Let's face it, your visit is not a happy one. Nothing like a thread like this to stir the emotions though, nice one Ste

I await Grayling's post with erm, I was going to say interest, but I already know what he would put so maybe I should say I expect Grayling along shortly