Originally Posted by Palm Tree

Hi Novita

I don't miss the UK as a whole, as I call myself a misplaced person and am in search of a base. Hoping that Dubai will give it to me. As I wasn't born in the UK and only moved there to be with my love, I have no real attachements. My best memories are from there and I miss my friends and some conveniences. The same goes for Switzerland, where I was born but never felt at home. I have never lived in my parents home country and therefore have nothing to miss there, despite loving to visit. I love the following saying but sadly, it doesn't work for me but it does for many:

Never forget the homeland, where your cradle stood,
you will never find again, another place you can call home.

I hope it makes sense, as I translated it from German. Original version for those who speak German:

Vergesse nie die Heimat, wo Deine Wiege stand,
Du findest in ther Ferne, nie ein zweites Heimatland.


Every country has something beautiful and difficult to offer. Each individual has to find out what suits their demands and dreams for a decent future best.

As for Xmas, yes, my first time in the sun too. I used to miss snow in Switzerland when I was in the UK but I will not miss the rain and the fog from the UK. My parents and some of their friends will be over. Very excited about my dad coming as he is equally excited. My mum, thats a long story .... Just wish me luck!

Originally Posted by Heart of gold

Yes, I even turn blue to!!! Im waiting with baited breath to see what prime has to offer over the fesitve season. Not much I dont think

Originally Posted by novita77

PT... I just wondering how many languages do u speaks?

Originally Posted by Palm Tree

10 and have just started on tackling number 11 (Arabic) but am finding it really challenging!

Originally Posted by novita77

Never!!!! :scared: Bloody hell!!! I am struggling with my english... and you speaks 10 languages??? You are not joking are you???

Originally Posted by Heart of gold

Yes, I even turn blue to!!! Im waiting with baited breath to see what prime has to offer over the fesitve season. Not much I dont think

Originally Posted by Palm Tree

No, I am not kidding but having grown up in Switzerland it was pretty essential to learn as many languages as possible to have a good career chance. A good diploma isn't good enough, as people usually end up studying very hard in a small country and you just have to keep one step ahead.

Originally Posted by Jellybean

Is that TV??? I don't have Prime I only have crap from Sahmnet

Originally Posted by rafter

What are the languages you speak then?

Originally Posted by Palm Tree

You can get BBC Prime from Sahmnet on Orbit but everything has its price and not sure it is really worth the extra, or get it for free per satelite like me.

Originally Posted by Jellybean

Is that TV??? I don't have Prime I only have crap from Sahmnet

Originally Posted by Palm Tree

Well, I suspect you beat Novita in her curiosity. Here it goes:

1. Czech
2. Slovak
3. Swiss German
4. German
5. French
6. Italian
7. Spanish
8. English
9. Russian
10. Farsi (Iranian)
11. Arabic (numbers from 1-10)

Originally Posted by LakesLassie

Me too - and it really is SHITE. We got an offer of the whole Showtime package free for 2 weeks a while back - EVEN MORE SHITE!!! Just 3 channels showing Buffy, Charmed etc instead of 1. Wish I had BBC Prime - any ideas on how we could get it from Sahm JB?

Originally Posted by novita77

PT i only speaks 5 :

Indonesian,
English,
Australian,
American,
Canadian...

lol...

Honest... u r really clever...!!!