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Re: Why did you do it?
I did it because the prospect of eking out a UK battlers existence scuttling from supermarket to supermarket and watching battlers on the Tv in the pissing rain was way too much to contemplate...
I did consider escaping to the country but I thought I would spend my days walking in to houses and saying 'lovely'! followed by 'nice asSPECT' when copping the view outside..... it was G who made me see the folly of my ways.... why should it be any different in Australia? : well it did not work out as above so maybe it is different..... |
Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Londonertogooz
(Post 11127128)
Now I'm jealous :) what you do a living? Are u back in uk?
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by aries
(Post 11126903)
As you say the trip itself was an incredible adventure, I became addicted :)
I travelled on 5 ships between England and Australia, twice via the Mediterranean, twice via South Africa, and once via Panama. The Panama route took 5 weeks and was by far the best: via Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Tahiti, Panama, Curacao, the Azores and through to Southampton. And then planes took over which destroyed the adventure. :thumbdown: |
Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 11127755)
The increase in money in Australia doesnt apply to everyone.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 11127759)
It was an amazing trip, your Panama route sounds very similar to ours but included the West Indies.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Londonertogooz
(Post 11127953)
is it still possible???
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11128006)
To sail here? Definitely. Cost a fair bit and takes a few weeks but some have done it for their final move over as a 'celebration' type thing.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Londonertogooz
(Post 11129051)
:thumbup: I would love to do that!!
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11129076)
Someone did it a few years back as a way of encouraging their teenage daughter to agree to the move. Two weeks after docking, she'd made everyone so miserable they'd booked flights and gone home. Got back before their container got here. Now that was an expensive holiday! :eek:
She's worked out she could come on a cruise - it'd only take 5 weeks to get here and she'd have a full day in Sydney, but hey, at least she wouldn't have to fly :D |
Re: Why did you do it?
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Best opportunity of the moment. First 10 yrs were good, second 10 were ok and last 10 felt like Alcatraz - now, thankfully released on good behaviour.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 11129345)
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Best opportunity of the moment. First 10 yrs were good, second 10 were ok and last 10 felt like Alcatraz - now, thankfully released on good behaviour.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 11129345)
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Best opportunity of the moment. First 10 yrs were good, second 10 were ok and last 10 felt like Alcatraz - now, thankfully released on good behaviour.
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Dreamy
(Post 11129240)
My sister-in-law is terrified of flying (she's had aversion therapy, hypnotherapy, drugs, alcohol, meditation techniques, etc etc and they all just make her worse) but she's desperate to come out to see us.
She's worked out she could come on a cruise - it'd only take 5 weeks to get here and she'd have a full day in Sydney, but hey, at least she wouldn't have to fly :D |
Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Londonertogooz
(Post 11129511)
really? :blink:why??
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Re: Why did you do it?
Originally Posted by Londonertogooz
(Post 11129511)
really? :blink:why??
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 11129517)
I wont answer for Quoll but I suspect it is because Australia isnt for everyone and doesnt suit everyone. Australia has all the same issues and problems as the UK.
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