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Old Nov 2nd 2015 | 9:28 am
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by bcworld
Bananas are always 68p/kilo in the UK...never changes!

 
Old Nov 2nd 2015 | 10:29 am
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

I saw iceberg lettuces (letti) in Aldi yesterday for 99c each. Exciting, I know.

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Old Nov 2nd 2015 | 10:30 am
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Alfresco
I saw iceberg lettuces (letti) in Aldi yesterday for 99c each.
Don't be starting the price of lettuce debate again!
 
Old Nov 2nd 2015 | 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Geordie George
Don't be starting the price of lettuce debate again!
 
Old Nov 2nd 2015 | 5:08 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
Hope they're cheaper in the UK, only so that I can come here and show off


....That's if you can find the UK - what with it being shrouded in a fog cloud and all


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Old Nov 3rd 2015 | 9:27 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

As I recall, conversation primarily revolved around:
  • Ready meals (and the lack there-of) in Oz
  • Love it or leave stickers on tradies utes
  • That incredibly stupid woman on Life in the Sun Down Under
  • Bacon
  • Coles vs Tescos
  • The quality of the clothes
  • Best suburb to move to
  • Whether electrical items would or wouldn't work
  • How much wonga you need to live on

The honest truth is that after a while it all ceases to be a 'thing' and just turns back into your life. Those that dislike it go back to the UK and those that don't just get busy living.

P.S. was mr angry Iamthecreaturefromuranus ?
P.P.S. what happened to that Frank Spencer bloke for whom absolutely everything was shit and for whom every single process in life went wrong ?
P.P.P.S. hello.
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 6:33 am
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Hutch
As I recall, conversation primarily revolved around:
  • Whether electrical items would or wouldn't work

P.P.S. what happened to that Frank Spencer bloke for whom absolutely everything was shit and for whom every single process in life went wrong ?
P.P.P.S. hello.
Whether plugs needed to be changed by a qualified electrician and if doing so yourself invalidated your insurance.

Arkon?

Hello
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 9:19 am
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Well after 7 years here, I can finally say I've got used to Aussie chocolate, and (wait for it..........) when I get a bar of English Cadbury's Dairy Milk it tastes odd rather than delicious.
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 9:56 am
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Geordie George
Whether plugs needed to be changed by a qualified electrician and if doing so yourself invalidated your insurance.
That's always a favourite - and one that only came up a couple of months ago.

Originally Posted by Geordie George

Arkon?
I'll see your Arkon and raise you a Smurtaza...


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Old Nov 4th 2015 | 1:02 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Swerv-o
That's always a favourite - and one that only came up a couple of months ago.



I'll see your Arkon and raise you a Smurtaza...


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.....and I'll RAISE YOU a Phoenix.
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 1:57 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Bix
.....and I'll RAISE YOU a Phoenix.

I think he (or she) may have been before my time. I do miss Lord Farquar though...


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Old Nov 4th 2015 | 2:32 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by carolinephillips
Well after 7 years here, I can finally say I've got used to Aussie chocolate, and (wait for it..........) when I get a bar of English Cadbury's Dairy Milk it tastes odd rather than delicious.
Yes! also Hellman's mayo tastes weird and not as nice as S&W Whole Egg Mayo.
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 3:04 pm
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Will my curtains fit Australian windows?
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 3:52 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Swerv-o
I think he (or she) may have been before my time. I do miss Lord Farquar though...


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Ah Okay.
She was queen of using big bold capital letters to emphasise her point.
 
Old Nov 4th 2015 | 4:58 pm
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Default Re: BE Then and now...a celebration of the migration boom..and death

Originally Posted by Swerv-o
That's always a favourite - and one that only came up a couple of months ago.



I'll see your Arkon and raise you a Smurtaza...


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