What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Dec 4th 2009, 11:54 pm
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Dec 5th 2009, 12:09 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Actually, I could just do a G&T right now, only have 6 bottles of Tooheys in the fridge for Mr PP when he gets home.
Dec 5th 2009, 12:12 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
I have a vat of Corona to bottle - must do it.....bit annoyed I have left it as long as I have..
I also have a great selection of red and white wine which a generous mate gave me from his wine tasting session. The boy has just bought a climate controlled wine cooler which has set him back the price of a small car...
Dec 5th 2009, 12:17 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
I enjoy the pleasures of going into the chiller room when its really hot outside and take my time in choosing. Those chiller rooms are a godsend in the hot weather.
You come out with nipples like coat hooks.
I still find bus drivers wearing shorts a novelty and seeing the parrots in the park. Getting chased by gangs of magpies however - I am over it.
You come out with nipples like coat hooks.I still find bus drivers wearing shorts a novelty and seeing the parrots in the park. Getting chased by gangs of magpies however - I am over it.
Dec 5th 2009, 12:21 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
I'll try the Magners PP.
I have a vat of Corona to bottle - must do it.....bit annoyed I have left it as long as I have..
I also have a great selection of red and white wine which a generous mate gave me from his wine tasting session. The boy has just bought a climate controlled wine cooler which has set him back the price of a small car...
I have a vat of Corona to bottle - must do it.....bit annoyed I have left it as long as I have..
I also have a great selection of red and white wine which a generous mate gave me from his wine tasting session. The boy has just bought a climate controlled wine cooler which has set him back the price of a small car...
Dec 5th 2009, 8:25 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Obviously the following list is based on where I live in Aus and may not apply to other bits of Australia.
The weather.
Kids playgrounds.
Libraries.
Public toilets.
The skiing.
The teenagers.
Traffic.
Boardwalks and other public walks.
Public spaces.
Barbies in the park.
Carols by candlelight.
Christmas shopping.
The beaches.
The wine.
Eating out.
Coffee.
Cycle routes and paths.
Parking.
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The weather.
Kids playgrounds.
Libraries.
Public toilets.
The skiing.
The teenagers.
Traffic.
Boardwalks and other public walks.
Public spaces.
Barbies in the park.
Carols by candlelight.
Christmas shopping.
The beaches.
The wine.
Eating out.
Coffee.
Cycle routes and paths.
Parking.
...
Last edited by MartinLuther; Dec 5th 2009 at 8:28 am.
Dec 5th 2009, 8:40 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Its kak though, cos it just dilutes the cider. Personally I'd rather have the taste of pure cider rather than cider-flavoured water. Aussies serve all cider with mountains of ice and it really does spoil it.
Dec 5th 2009, 8:41 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
it's a bit like when they ask you whether you want your Vindaloo mild, medium or hot
Dec 5th 2009, 8:43 am
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Dec 5th 2009, 11:59 am
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Never really get this one. Food is fresh if you buy it soon enough lol.
I'd say that there is a lot of things better in Australia that people actually forget as they take it for granted.
Martin's list is a good one. Half these I don't even notice any more but if I moved back to the UK - and now with children in tow - would be a real nuisance.
These are the things that I've long taken for granted..I would also add ease of city and country life in a particular package with certain expectations not on a stellar salary. Martin you also talk about your part of Australia. For me, it's not geographic it's also demographic. If I lived in suburbia, and didn't work in my sector in the role I do(I've realised these could become deal breakers) then all the average things in Australia would get to me too and I'd forget the advantages...
I'd say that there is a lot of things better in Australia that people actually forget as they take it for granted.
Martin's list is a good one. Half these I don't even notice any more but if I moved back to the UK - and now with children in tow - would be a real nuisance.
These are the things that I've long taken for granted..I would also add ease of city and country life in a particular package with certain expectations not on a stellar salary. Martin you also talk about your part of Australia. For me, it's not geographic it's also demographic. If I lived in suburbia, and didn't work in my sector in the role I do(I've realised these could become deal breakers) then all the average things in Australia would get to me too and I'd forget the advantages...
Dec 5th 2009, 12:11 pm
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
The only cider you have with ice is the nasty mass-manufactured shite like Magners, Stongbow etc.
Dec 5th 2009, 12:25 pm
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDVEh20kJs
Not sure why anyone puts ice in it, it's as bad as the Asian countries putting ice in beer.
Dec 5th 2009, 12:27 pm
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Re: What is better in Australia compared to the UK?
Well it's definitely a British thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDVEh20kJs
Not sure why anyone puts ice in it, it's as bad as the Asian countries putting ice in beer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDVEh20kJs
Not sure why anyone puts ice in it, it's as bad as the Asian countries putting ice in beer.
