Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Feb 17th 2011, 6:22 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Bear in mind that the programme is very heavily edited to get something that will appeal to viewers. Posters that have appeared in this type of programme have commented in the past about how the editing is all slanted towards making them fit a certain mould, when in fact in reality the family are rather different - and their experience of Aus is often rather different from that portrayed as well.
Feb 17th 2011, 6:22 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Will defo let you know how we get on in the Gold Coast!!
Heading over there is me, the wife and our little baby for a look around, but the dog will join us as well when we finally emigrate!! Would prefer not to have to make this trip but wouldnt be able to get finances in place before we need to enter...so dropping by for a visit first!!
You got family going over as well??
Heading over there is me, the wife and our little baby for a look around, but the dog will join us as well when we finally emigrate!! Would prefer not to have to make this trip but wouldnt be able to get finances in place before we need to enter...so dropping by for a visit first!!
You got family going over as well??
It will be just me and my partner ( wife by that time ), We would be looking to start a family once we are over and settled and also be bringing 2 dogs.
So im in quite a similar position to you, so make sure you come back on here to let me know how you get on. Have you had prices for taking your dog out yet?
Feb 17th 2011, 6:25 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Fair point...you can make anything look bad if it is taken out of context or look good for that matter!! I will change my tune to its the editors of that program that annoy me!! (and some of the people) But it is always a good way to get that little Aussie fix in the morning when its pissing it down outside in sunny Scotland.
Feb 17th 2011, 6:27 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Bear in mind that the programme is very heavily edited to get something that will appeal to viewers. Posters that have appeared in this type of programme have commented in the past about how the editing is all slanted towards making them fit a certain mould, when in fact in reality the family are rather different - and their experience of Aus is often rather different from that portrayed as well.
You cant edit in people saying,
I thought the wage would be better than double the UK
Wanting a house three times the size, with swimming pool for half UK price
Work less but get paid 2-3 times more
Talk about missing the family when getting off the plane in australia
Then cry over them when your going back the next day
Feb 17th 2011, 6:29 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
It will be just me and my partner ( wife by that time ), We would be looking to start a family once we are over and settled and also be bringing 2 dogs.
So im in quite a similar position to you, so make sure you come back on here to let me know how you get on. Have you had prices for taking your dog out yet?
So im in quite a similar position to you, so make sure you come back on here to let me know how you get on. Have you had prices for taking your dog out yet?
Where abouts in the UK are you?
PS Sorry to DeadVim for going a wee bit off topic!
Feb 17th 2011, 6:31 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
No matter how much its edited you cant edit IN some of the rubbish people say on that program, not all the familys but most of them.
You cant edit in people saying,
I thought the wage would be better than double the UK
Wanting a house three times the size, with swimming pool for half UK price
Work less but get paid 2-3 times more
Talk about missing the family when getting off the plane in australia
Then cry over them when your going back the next day
You cant edit in people saying,
I thought the wage would be better than double the UK
Wanting a house three times the size, with swimming pool for half UK price
Work less but get paid 2-3 times more
Talk about missing the family when getting off the plane in australia
Then cry over them when your going back the next day
Feb 17th 2011, 6:39 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Very true, I agree, but we've heard on here in the past that some comments at least are taken out of context. I vaguely remember one with something like one of the kids was being portarayed as a real whinger, turned out they had removed any good comments about the visit cos they wanted the kiddie to appear as a whinger ruining the family planes.
Feb 17th 2011, 7:13 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
No matter how much its edited you cant edit IN some of the rubbish people say on that program, not all the familys but most of them.
You cant edit in people saying,
I thought the wage would be better than double the UK
Wanting a house three times the size, with swimming pool for half UK price
Work less but get paid 2-3 times more
Talk about missing the family when getting off the plane in australia
Then cry over them when your going back the next day
You cant edit in people saying,
I thought the wage would be better than double the UK
Wanting a house three times the size, with swimming pool for half UK price
Work less but get paid 2-3 times more
Talk about missing the family when getting off the plane in australia
Then cry over them when your going back the next day
Feb 17th 2011, 7:14 am
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Feb 17th 2011, 10:44 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
In the end a shady transaction at Bi-Lo was completed and classmates will get their share of the gear.
What is more surprising is I drove straight past First Choice
Something like that
Feb 17th 2011, 10:56 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Feb 17th 2011, 11:05 am
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Bit confused... I thought that the Courier mail usually has full page ads for booze on fridays ??? not today.
Just had a quick look on the web for specials. Bear in mind I'm only looking at beer. Here's my pick of the special offers, if anyone is interested....
Liquorland - no bargains
Dan Murphy's - no bargains
1st Choice - James squire golden ale - carton for $47.50. VB x 30cans, $39.90.
Just had a quick look on the web for specials. Bear in mind I'm only looking at beer. Here's my pick of the special offers, if anyone is interested....
Liquorland - no bargains
Dan Murphy's - no bargains
1st Choice - James squire golden ale - carton for $47.50. VB x 30cans, $39.90.
Feb 17th 2011, 11:47 am
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
Bit confused... I thought that the Courier mail usually has full page ads for booze on fridays ??? not today.
Just had a quick look on the web for specials. Bear in mind I'm only looking at beer. Here's my pick of the special offers, if anyone is interested....
Liquorland - no bargains
Dan Murphy's - no bargains
1st Choice - James squire golden ale - carton for $47.50. VB x 30cans, $39.90.
Just had a quick look on the web for specials. Bear in mind I'm only looking at beer. Here's my pick of the special offers, if anyone is interested....
Liquorland - no bargains
Dan Murphy's - no bargains
1st Choice - James squire golden ale - carton for $47.50. VB x 30cans, $39.90.
Reminds me, must get the bar fridge running.
Feb 17th 2011, 10:41 pm
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Re: Wanted Down Under - 15 minutes of my life gone
I am now watching Escape To The Country ... Escape With A ***t more like ... B'stards ... Once again lots of ummming and ahhhing and no decision, no fight, no divorce ... Hateful people ...
Feb 17th 2011, 10:49 pm
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