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Old Jul 31st 2014 | 10:31 am
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I had a pint of Fosters, no I couldn't work that one out either and now I'm stuck in some space time continuum loop thing. Was nice though, think I'll have another one
 
Old Jul 31st 2014 | 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by stevenglish1
I had a pint of Fosters, no I couldn't work that one out either and now I'm stuck in some space time continuum loop thing. Was nice though, think I'll have another one
Can you buy that filth in Oz?
 
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Can you buy that filth in Oz?
Can at my local, it's better than some I've tasted here, VB and Emu for example. I want the cans more than anything
 
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Watch an episode of Coronation Street

That'll sort you out - one way or the other
 
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Originally Posted by Amazulu
Watch an episode of Coronation Street

That'll sort you out - one way or the other
I would never be that homesick, hardcore soaps dodger me
 
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Is going home the answer, I am seriously considering. My situation 2 1/2 years in, kids & wife love it and I have never been so depressed in my life. Even though I know the problems in UK I did enjoy my life there and altho Perth is a beautiful city there's something big missing from my life. I feel like I'm in solitary confinement, don't like work (tied in on a 457). Its like living back in the 60's with freezing house half the year and a sweatbox the other half. Struggling to find an interest with Gym being best to date.
 
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Is going home the answer, I am seriously considering. My situation 2 1/2 years in, kids & wife love it and I have never been so depressed in my life. Even though I know the problems in UK I did enjoy my life there and altho Perth is a beautiful city there's something big missing from my life. I feel like I'm in solitary confinement, don't like work (tied in on a 457). Its like living back in the 60's with freezing house half the year and a sweatbox the other half. Struggling to find an interest with Gym being best to date.
Air conditioning.
 
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just go where you're heart wills, if you're getting home sick why fight it, lifes to short to stay somewhere if its not whats really in your heart, least you followed your dreams and gave it a try
 
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Is going home the answer, I am seriously considering. My situation 2 1/2 years in, kids & wife love it and I have never been so depressed in my life. Even though I know the problems in UK I did enjoy my life there and altho Perth is a beautiful city there's something big missing from my life. I feel like I'm in solitary confinement, don't like work (tied in on a 457). Its like living back in the 60's with freezing house half the year and a sweatbox the other half. Struggling to find an interest with Gym being best to date.
Heavy drinking helps
 
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Don't burn any bridges, just a quick trip back might do the trick.
 
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Tried the heavy drinking that, only works till the morning !
 
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Q - What to do when feeling homesick

A - I return to Australia as quickly as possible.
 
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Not actually feeling homesick myself, was just pointing out that I was in Australia, drinking an Australian beer that You can't generally get in Australia, but used to drink regularly in England. No need to be concerned
 
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Originally Posted by stevenglish1
Not actually feeling homesick myself, was just pointing out that I was in Australia, drinking an Australian beer that You can't generally get in Australia, but used to drink regularly in England. No need to be concerned
Phew!

(I used to drink them too!)
 
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Originally Posted by PEACS
Is going home the answer, I am seriously considering. My situation 2 1/2 years in, kids & wife love it and I have never been so depressed in my life. Even though I know the problems in UK I did enjoy my life there and altho Perth is a beautiful city there's something big missing from my life. I feel like I'm in solitary confinement, don't like work (tied in on a 457). Its like living back in the 60's with freezing house half the year and a sweatbox the other half. Struggling to find an interest with Gym being best to date.
Australia isnt for everyone by any means, a lot of people return home.
 


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