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whinge - the update forum
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
We're all so dumb at first, all been guilty of it. Or have we:unsure:...think i hated it as soon as we got there. Only stayed to shut the OH up! He came round to my way of thinking not long after;) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
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Oh yes, M3, they get right up my nose too. Who doesnt love a holiday (usually!). It usually isnt just "love" though it is "absolutely love" and "fell in love with XYZ and this is the best thing we have ever done and we are living the dream" :frown: Poor sods.
I yearn to put up my "30 years and cant stand the barren soul-less boring place at the a*se end of the world" post but no one would rush with the "OMG how inspiring" responses so I dont bother.:rofl::rofl: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
How are you faring? |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 7912388)
LOL! Chin up lass! Do you remember the post from the guy who wanted to turn back when he arrived at the airport?
How are you faring? Really?:blink: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Tr1boy
(Post 7912465)
Really?:blink:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Is the sun melts the brain quickly and and then the drink shrinks what is left !:eek:
They are in the honeymoon period.....reality has not clicked in for most.....Like Quoll would post a 'been here 22 years and ......' but no point .;) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
C'mon though, lets be fair. Its great when people post their experiences - even as someone who is still nowhere near 100% happy here I like to read about how others are enjoying it - and even if they have only been here a few days, so what? I don't begrudge them their happiness, I seem to remember I was like that at first.
Gives inspiration to alot of other people who may be having doubts about getting here for one thing. And not all of them are positive either - the Updates forum does get a fair percentage of unhappy/unsettled posts. Takes all sorts to make a world - and to make a forum - and the more varied the experiences the better for BE :) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7912826)
Takes all sorts to make a world - and to make a forum - and the more varied the experiences the better for BE :)
Margaret3 needs to hit someone and have a good whinge session. Who are we to deny her. You go for it girl ... PS - I've been here two and bit years and I mostly like it but occasionally I'm not sure longterm. Can I have a mini-whinge every now and again please? :sneaky: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by ann m
(Post 7914518)
Stop being so reasonable Pollyanna :p :D
Margaret3 needs to hit someone and have a good whinge session. Who are we to deny her. You go for it girl ... PS - I've been here two and bit years and I mostly like it but occasionally I'm not sure longterm. Can I have a mini-whinge every now and again please? :sneaky: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7915115)
You should hear some of my whinges, there's nothing mini about them, I promise you :D I can dientify with a lot of Margaret's thoughts about Aus, but I do like to still read the positive stuff though - it may not be heaven for me, but who am I to complain cos someone else is lucky enough to be happy? Its interesting to read both sides of the experience I think :)
I concentrate on the postives ......most of the time........... but even i had the forsight to wait six months before posting on the update forum:D, and tbh i felt like these people for 10 days as well:lol:, it took about six months before holiday mode wore off |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 7912388)
LOL! Chin up lass! Do you remember the post from the guy who wanted to turn back when he arrived at the airport?
How are you faring? If its the guy am thinking of he's been here about 3 years now:blink: well no one can say he didnt try:D |
Re: whinge - the update forum
There's one in the NZ forum today with 6 smilies and they're in heaven. :thumbsup:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 7918909)
There's one in the NZ forum today with 6 smilies and they're in heaven. :thumbsup:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Sally Redux
(Post 7918909)
There's one in the NZ forum today with 6 smilies and they're in heaven. :thumbsup:
OMG just read it, infact am making a conscious effor to stay off 10 day updates or 2 weeks in threads, they make me wanna puke:frown: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
Having lived in both the Gold Coast and Melbourne, OH and I disliked both and couldn't wait to leave. I love that you have the balls to come on and say what you think especially as you are still in Melbourne, to be truthful I couldn't be arsed when I lived there to listen to all the godzone crew telling me I was a loser because I didn't LOVE Australia, so I never bothered posting about how backward it all was. Thought I would just add before the "you are a loser" godzones join in. Had a successful career in OZ for 2 years 3 months so did OH, left 65K richer than we arrived. Travelled and had numerous holidays in Perth, Tasmania (3 times) Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, New Zealand and USA all whilst living in OZ. Saw every memorable thing you are supposed to see, was it enough to keep us there. YOU MUST BE JOKING !!! We needed to feel alive so 2 years and 3 months after arriving we came home. Had I have ever written an update I would have wanted to top myself after it because the only person keeping me in Oz was me. OH always wanted to leave just as I did. We couldn't wait to emigrate to Oz believe me we both ran to the plane to emigrate with no reservations and couldn't wait to start our new lives in the sunshine ha ha. Yes we have Oz passports, might as well get something for the years of unhappiness living in the 70's. Will we ever use them !!!!!! Not while we still have a brain in our heads and a life to be lived. Keep the posts up M3 and hopefully you can return in the future, I'll buy you a drink (think you might need it) when you eventually come home. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7919380)
OMG just read it, infact am making a conscious effor to stay off 10 day updates or 2 weeks in threads, they make me wanna puke:frown:
funny how things change?? we are only 11 weeks in and i now also cannot stand to read these updates, what has happened to me???? |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7911183)
God i hate reading the '7 days in the Gold Coast and loving it' or 10 days and Melbourne and so far so good:frown::frown: I'd like to kick these people up the arse and say, of course it is u twat!! but give us an honest account six months down the line:frown:
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Re: whinge - the update forum
5 years here and loving it....:p:p:p
perhaps 'whinging pom' syndrome is most virulent this time of year...:rofl::rofl::rofl:. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Ive been here 18 months, I like it, Im not in the honeymoon period.
Its hard at the moment as husband is off sick because of the car crash but shit happens everywhere - UK/Australia. I never had any rose tints to begin with. We dont have much money, Im the only one earning, Mr PP might have to have surgery at the end of Sept and I constantly try to think of ways to earn extra cash to keep the house. So nope, no rose tints for me. We are at a low point but this could have happened anywhere. I feel sorry for anyone living where they don't want to be and I am pleased for those that love where they live. But I have learned that happiness has to be taken one day at a time and if someone is posting that they are 'loving it' after a month, Polly is right - dont begrudge them that because none of us know what is around the corner. Actually the support I have had in Australia along with the medical care Mr PP has received, I am impressed. Happiness can be snatched at any point so fair play to anyone that dares to hope and dream - if not for a day. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by macadian
(Post 7920168)
5 years here and loving it....:p:p:p
perhaps 'whinging pom' syndrome is most virulent this time of year...:rofl::rofl::rofl:. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by vicki78
(Post 7919950)
6 months here and loving it!!:p:D
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by josie jo
(Post 7919733)
oh i really didnt want to make you puke!!!!! yes i am guilty of writing a 2 week update!!!!
funny how things change?? we are only 11 weeks in and i now also cannot stand to read these updates, what has happened to me???? I truly hope your ok, i found 4 months the hardest time, homesickness kicked in bad, then things got easier again, i admit i am not 100% happy here , but am not 100% unhappy , and things are at the easiest (and happiest), they have been for me, i am hoping this continues, but who knows........................ |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7920481)
a whole six months, good for you:)
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7920288)
Ive been here 18 months, I like it, Im not in the honeymoon period.
Its hard at the moment as husband is off sick because of the car crash but shit happens everywhere - UK/Australia. I never had any rose tints to begin with. We dont have much money, Im the only one earning, Mr PP might have to have surgery at the end of Sept and I constantly try to think of ways to earn extra cash to keep the house. So nope, no rose tints for me. We are at a low point but this could have happened anywhere. I feel sorry for anyone living where they don't want to be and I am pleased for those that love where they live. But I have learned that happiness has to be taken one day at a time and if someone is posting that they are 'loving it' after a month, Polly is right - dont begrudge them that because none of us know what is around the corner. Actually the support I have had in Australia along with the medical care Mr PP has received, I am impressed. Happiness can be snatched at any point so fair play to anyone that dares to hope and dream - if not for a day. is anybody getting my thread????????? i just dont like the 10 days and two week updates, rose tints, 10 years , people luvin or hating it , doesnt bother me , but the ridiculous 'luvin it , been here 10 days threads' annoy the hell outta me, Polly is right and i do not begrudge anyone happiness , infact i take exception to being accused of doing so. I am truly sorry for your predicament and hope things get better quickly. I have no fights with aus, or their health care (well actually i do with the health care,but thats a whole other thread) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by vicki78
(Post 7919950)
6 months here and loving it!!:p:D
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7920501)
is anybody getting my thread????????? i just dont like the 10 days and two week updates, rose tints, 10 years , people luvin or hating it , doesnt bother me , but the ridiculous 'luvin it , been here 10 days threads' annoy the hell outta me,
I am truly sorry for your predicament and hope things get better quickly. I have no fights with aus, or their health care (well actually i do with the health care,but thats a whole other thread) Maybe I'll do one when I return to the Uk ;) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by stm1971
(Post 7920516)
Yes, I get where you are coming from Margaret. I have been here 9 years and I'm yet to do an update post.
Maybe I'll do one when I return to the Uk ;) 9 years and you can still see the humour , thank f for that:lol: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7920501)
is anybody getting my thread????????? i just dont like the 10 days and two week updates, rose tints, 10 years , people luvin or hating it , doesnt bother me , but the ridiculous 'luvin it , been here 10 days threads' annoy the hell outta me,
Polly is right and i do not begrudge anyone happiness , infact i take exception to being accused of doing so. I am truly sorry for your predicament and hope things get better quickly. I have no fights with aus, or their health care (well actually i do with the health care,but thats a whole other thread) As for the health care/dentists, lets not go there lol. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Margaret3
(Post 7920501)
is anybody getting my thread????????? i just dont like the 10 days and two week updates, rose tints, 10 years , people luvin or hating it , doesnt bother me , but the ridiculous 'luvin it , been here 10 days threads' annoy the hell outta me,
Polly is right and i do not begrudge anyone happiness , infact i take exception to being accused of doing so. I am truly sorry for your predicament and hope things get better quickly. I have no fights with aus, or their health care (well actually i do with the health care,but thats a whole other thread) I think we really need a tongue in cheek smilie. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Been here nearly 3 years.
I love it, hate it, find it too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry etc...but it really depends what mood I am in. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
well im the most miserable bleeder here ,i have been here 20 years and have seen the light ,im going home as soon as i sell my house .PS anyone want 20 years of shite from a shed ,itll be so much fun buying new crap in about 2 months time in the uk . :):)
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Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by king kong
(Post 7922213)
well im the most miserable bleeder here ,i have been here 20 years and have seen the light ,im going home as soon as i sell my house .PS anyone want 20 years of shite from a shed ,itll be so much fun buying new crap in about 2 months time in the uk . :):)
goodluck kk , i have read some of your plight and i hope it all works out. |
Re: whinge - the update forum
I actually like reading the update threads, whether it's 10 days, 10 months, or 10 years, it is interesting to see how other people are getting on.
Sometimes there are update threads when people hate it here from day one, then people just tell them to give it more time and it might get better. If people want to post a "2 days here and loving it", just be happy for them.:) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by vicki78
(Post 7922801)
I actually like reading the update threads, whether it's 10 days, 10 months, or 10 years, it is interesting to see how other people are getting on.
Sometimes there are update threads when people hate it here from day one, then people just tell them to give it more time and it might get better. If people want to post a "2 days here and loving it", just be happy for them.:) |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by vicki78
(Post 7922801)
I actually like reading the update threads, whether it's 10 days, 10 months, or 10 years, it is interesting to see how other people are getting on.
Sometimes there are update threads when people hate it here from day one, then people just tell them to give it more time and it might get better. If people want to post a "2 days here and loving it", just be happy for them.:) It would be nice if they could keep their happiness underwraps for more than 10 days though and then tell us how they feel:D, coz let me tell u babe they havent got a clue at that time! |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 7923020)
Don't think anyone said they weren't happy for them, just abit irked!
exactly, coz if i was over the moon for all the happiness i would be posting on the bbq:rofl: |
Re: whinge - the update forum
Originally Posted by vicki78
(Post 7922801)
I actually like reading the update threads, whether it's 10 days, 10 months, or 10 years, it is interesting to see how other people are getting on.
Sometimes there are update threads when people hate it here from day one, then people just tell them to give it more time and it might get better. If people want to post a "2 days here and loving it", just be happy for them.:) |
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