Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 9677333)

Surely they are happier than you when you wish you were back in the UK? Per'chance?

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9677356)

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 9677254)

That's the difference between Brissybee's winter and yours. Perth = wet and cold. Brisbane = dry season and sunny days (usually).

Another reason why people have such conflicting views of Aus probably - it's a big country with very different weather, scenery etc.

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 9677356)

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 9677360)

Subtle... Take it you've just got back from the airport and have cracked open that bottle of Moet you've had on ice....

Originally Posted by brissybee (Post 9677234)

On a positive note, let's focus on what I love about Oz.

So, here goes...

Winter.

The fact that I can grow frangipani.

How Jacarandas look when they're blooming.

Top loading washing machines.

The laundry dries quickly.

The fact that when I am late for something nobody really cares.

Paddling in the sandy shallows of a beach (rarely) in the late afternoon.

There are a couple of people I love (still) here.

Glad I came. :unsure:

Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 9677359)

I dont get what the big pull towards Albany is... Just a hot scotland/lakedistricts imho.... I like what I perceive as australian countryside... Lots of Red dirt and grass trees.... Miles of nothing....

If I wanted little england I'd have stayed where I was... Says she who lives i. Shockingham

Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 9677359)

I dont get what the big pull towards Albany is... Just a hot scotland/lakedistricts imho.... I like what I perceive as australian countryside... Lots of Red dirt and grass trees.... Miles of nothing....

If I wanted little england I'd have stayed where I was... Says she who lives i. Shockingham

Originally Posted by HelenTD (Post 9677399)

Beautiful climate, scenery, vineyards and local produce at Denmark and Albany, would be a great choice for retirement or an alternative lifestyle:thumbup:.

Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 9677354)

Don't really wish to go back to the UK just yet.....better to be a big fish in a small pond ATM.:cool:

I just wish that some of the more civilised things about the UK (such as decent pubs and beer) were avilable here.

Will probably return to UK when I eventually retire...whenever that is:confused:

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 9677435)

Brilliant day, I can recommend to visit to a Queensland Rocketry Society launch day ... Lots of fun for a gold coin donation.

F1 now then Rugby :thumbup:

Originally Posted by ROMFT_WO2RN (Post 9677445)

F1 = pish, may as well just set up the scalextric and watch them go round and round for a couple of hours :p