Originally Posted by Funky Monkey

No whites sign's are as racist as no blacks sign's.
Take photos and report them, it is against the law.

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

I think you'll find people who have actually moved back are very clear on thepros and cons of being back. I have dual citizenship, and choose to be here now. We like Australia, well Sydney. In fact only Sydney really. We like the weather there, mostly, and the general social climate. But the fact remains, and will always remain even if we return, that there are more interesting things to see and do within a 4 hour car drive in the UK than within a 4 hour flight in Australia. Still, most of us who return like both countries, and we trade a degree of boredom (a lot in the Sunshine Coast ) for a degree of stress, and vice versa. It's only people like you that don't get that and can't see past your own arrogance.

Originally Posted by Ling&Buzz

I'm just about to go to ozz and i would be very interested in what was so bad over there it wont stop me going but might help me know what to look out for.

Buzz

Originally Posted by Big Pete

I think that this is a bit of a joke lol 4 hours in England on the motorway just about covers the whole country !! But i can guarantee you could go 8 hours and not find the coastline and sunshine to match Australia ..

Regarding calling the original poster which this was aimmed at arrogant ! This is vindictive as they have in my opinion a very valid point as it appears that Those in OZ or USA are so sad with there lot that all they want to hear is that England is this wonderful paradise place with super jobs , cheap housing , first rate health care , the kids call you sir and madaam and all trundle of to school in there clean and pressed school uniforms , every English person loves mixing with all race and religions , indeed even have street parties with a bring a bottle theme in the glorious countryside with everyone happy , in the warmth of the evening sun whilst looking down at the lush green forest by the lake.
Every one only needs to work 30 hours a week and has 3 holidays a year and you dont ever need to lock your house in a nutshell paradise island.

On the other side the coin the Spanish expats rarely jump in and defend Uk i wonder why ??

Originally Posted by SonicBird

I started reading your post - and though fairplay.. someone who see's it from both sides, I liked your arguement for and against.

I don't know how you can say the Sunshine Coast is boring??
I found this explanation of boredom.. thought it said quite a lot..

"Boredom can be a symptom of clinical depression; some boredom is a form of learned helplessness, a phenomenon closely related to depression."

But I suppose if you're in a country you can't wait to get out of, then I guess a bit of depression must set in...

Sonic x

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

Christ on a bike... What on earth are you on? Who thinks that? Apart from people who really should be sectioned.

Yes, that was my point Einstein. In 4 hours you can cover a lot of interesting things in the UK. A 4 hour plane trip in Aus cover a lot of dust, or ont he coast, yes coastline! And sunshine! And... And sometimes those are enough. Sometimes not.

And yes, the poster I was referring to (not the original thread poster) is about as arrogant as they come - arrogant in presuming to know how people felt about the UK and what they understood about it. Especially as she lives in the Sunshine Coast, which I have seen and, well, each to their own I suppose... Not that I mind arrogance if there is something to substantiate it. In her case, I found nothing.

Originally Posted by SonicBird

But I suppose if you're in a country you can't wait to get out of, then I guess a bit of depression must set in...

Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy

If someone put up a " no white " sign on their shop in OZ the place would be burnt to the ground within a day.

Originally Posted by SonicBird

Yeah, I'm just here, the name's Sonic, you don't have to talk about me like i'm not here?! *waves arms*

And you call me arrogant....

I hope you find happiness somewhere ........
Sonic x

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

As a chartered psychologist myself, I don't really need your definitions. If they say a lot to you, then fair dinkum. But thanks all the same.

Wrong again my biker chick friend, we were hesitant all the way about returning. We think the countries are pretty evenly balanced. That was our problem. We just found Aus boring, and the UK hard. We pays our money, and takes our choice. Many, many people find the same.

Originally Posted by Big Pete

and you cant hand on heart say England is fun ?

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

I was replying to the person who quoted me. I knew you would be reading so had no worries there. And I was right. I'll try to Cc: you next time I ponder on your arrogance.

And thanks for your concern and good wishes. But you don't find happiness in a place (except maybe a bottle in your case?) - it's an inside job. I have plenty. What we look for in a place to live is quite different.

Shoz x

Originally Posted by Funky Monkey

I think the same would most likely happen hear. I am in no way calling that poster a liar but i cannot really believe the sign thing

Originally Posted by Grayling

It is where I live thanks

But then I have managed to be successful in the UK unlike a lot of the economic refugees who are seeking their fortune elsewhere.

Originally Posted by Big Pete

well good for you , but apart from being wealthy whats the fun bit ?

Give me 3 fun English only things .