The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Mar 15th 2006, 6:17 am
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The Up's And Down's Of Australia
What is the best thing about Australia, and what is the worst thing about Australia?
Mar 15th 2006, 6:36 am
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by turtletom
What is the best thing about Australia, and what is the worst thing about Australia?
Oh no! Nothing personal but I might cry if I see another of these.
The best is what you make it. The worst is what you make it too.
But if I was really pushed I'd say the best is the environment and the worst, the politicians... although they're a damn sight more entertaining than the British ones.
Mar 15th 2006, 11:31 am
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by iPom
Oh no! Nothing personal but I might cry if I see another of these.
The best is what you make it. The worst is what you make it too.
But if I was really pushed I'd say the best is the environment and the worst, the politicians... although they're a damn sight more entertaining than the British ones.
The best is what you make it. The worst is what you make it too.
But if I was really pushed I'd say the best is the environment and the worst, the politicians... although they're a damn sight more entertaining than the British ones.
think about the us politicians talk about entertaining
Mar 15th 2006, 12:59 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by turtletom
What is the best thing about Australia, and what is the worst thing about Australia?
Worst: General shallowness, arrogance, insincerity and lack of interest/abilty of aussies to meet new people and make genuine friendships. Mind you, if they think there's something in it for them, they'll be in it in a shot. Also the bloody heat!
Mar 15th 2006, 2:43 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
I'm with you. 
Originally Posted by iPom
Oh no! Nothing personal but I might cry if I see another of these.
Mar 15th 2006, 3:11 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by Sass73
I'm with you.
Please bear with this poster (my son) teenage homesick pomm trying to gain support for his anti-oz feelings.
Sarah
Mar 15th 2006, 4:15 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Worst: General shallowness, arrogance, insincerity and lack of interest/abilty of aussies to meet new people and make genuine friendships. Mind you, if they think there's something in it for them, they'll be in it in a shot. Also the bloody heat!
So you like us Aussies then????
Mar 15th 2006, 5:20 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by sasbear
Please bear with this poster (my son) teenage homesick pomm trying to gain support for his anti-oz feelings.
Sarah
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homesickness is bad enough when you're an adult.Best things: Safety (compared to UK) freedom for the kids, the nicer climate, the Indian Ocean down the road, boogie boarding! Space to live.
Worst things: being away from the rest of the family. Missing the changes in the seasons. lack of history and character.
Mar 15th 2006, 6:45 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by Hels
So you like us Aussies then????
Community spirit and a sense of connectedness in Australia is apparently most likely to be found in Tasmania, and Launceston area in particular (according to a Feb 2006 study).
Might move there then
Mar 15th 2006, 7:04 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by Hels
So you like us Aussies then????
Mar 15th 2006, 7:05 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by kiwichild
Might move there then
Mar 15th 2006, 7:09 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Now mate theres no need to get mardy!
Mar 15th 2006, 7:13 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by turtletom
Now mate theres no need to get mardy!
Mar 15th 2006, 7:15 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Originally Posted by Hutch
Sorry mate - but she gives me ball-ache. Every bloody post popping up and sniping at the Australians, slagging something or other off. And then she has the bloody nerve to admit she's moving there!!!!
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Mar 15th 2006, 7:22 pm
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Re: The Up's And Down's Of Australia
Well have to say I have been here 6 months and i love it so far, I have found 3 ozzie friends and they can't do enough for me, I must admit the humidity has got to me a bit but the last week it has calmed down and i now enjoy sitting out on anight in the cool air. I have yet to find something i don't like. I admit i miss my family loads but my mum and dad are out in 5 weeks and really looking forward to that, Don't know how i will feel when they leave.
Mykids have settled in real good at school. I am waiting for the homesickness to kick in, Which everyone says it will but just now i am living my dream.
Cheers
Suzanne
Mykids have settled in real good at school. I am waiting for the homesickness to kick in, Which everyone says it will but just now i am living my dream.
Cheers
Suzanne
