Why do they bother?
Dec 1st 2006, 10:49 am
#181
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Re: Why do they bother?
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
Most workmen I know subscribe to the adage - 'buy cheap, buy twice'.
The cheap stuff you see is for the hobbyist, and depending on the duty cycle it gets may be the buy for you.
The cheap stuff you see is for the hobbyist, and depending on the duty cycle it gets may be the buy for you.
Dec 1st 2006, 6:34 pm
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Re: Why do they bother?
Judging by this thread, the Removal industry will be busy next year 
a mass exodus by the look of it.............. 
mm
a mass exodus by the look of it.............. mm
Dec 1st 2006, 7:20 pm
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Re: Why do they bother?
Originally Posted by mr mover
Judging by this thread, the Removal industry will be busy next year a mass exodus by the look of it.............. mm
a mass exodus by the look of it.............. mmI must admit I didn't realise there were so many that felt the same way about the place as I do, on the one hand I glad not to be alone but sad on the other hand that so many of us spent so much time, money and effort to get here to be greeted by something that in reality is just so far from the dream that seems to be perpetuated.
Dec 1st 2006, 9:36 pm
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Re: Why do they bother?
Originally Posted by arkon
It is amazing though isn't it, how so many of us must be wrong, and have the wrong attitude and hence the reason we aren't settled.
I must admit I didn't realise there were so many that felt the same way about the place as I do, on the one hand I glad not to be alone but sad on the other hand that so many of us spent so much time, money and effort to get here to be greeted by something that in reality is just so far from the dream that seems to be perpetuated.
I must admit I didn't realise there were so many that felt the same way about the place as I do, on the one hand I glad not to be alone but sad on the other hand that so many of us spent so much time, money and effort to get here to be greeted by something that in reality is just so far from the dream that seems to be perpetuated.
I dont think you are wrong, you make the right decision for you and your family.
At the same time I don't think that everyone who is enjoying living in Australia is wearing rose tints because that would be patronising to say that.
Everyone is entitled to like where they live - or not.
And just because you dont like it, it doesnt mean you have a bad attitude any more than the ones who love it are on the honeymoon period.
As its been mentioned, nobody understands your situation until they have been in it.
Your life and your choice of where and how you choose to live it.
Jan 10th 2007, 1:20 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
Why do they say 'unAustralian' like it's a bad thing?
I enjoyed my first few years here very much, but like water dripping on a rock, what seems seems like a harmless few drops eventually changes the shape of who you are without always realising it. With every trip home I'm remonded of who I am, where I come from and what I used to be like and beautiful the landscape and culture is that shaped this 'rock' in the first place.
I'd like to be that person again, not some shape invented by a non existant culture and a forced sense of identity
I enjoyed my first few years here very much, but like water dripping on a rock, what seems seems like a harmless few drops eventually changes the shape of who you are without always realising it. With every trip home I'm remonded of who I am, where I come from and what I used to be like and beautiful the landscape and culture is that shaped this 'rock' in the first place.
I'd like to be that person again, not some shape invented by a non existant culture and a forced sense of identity
God, ditto and ditto. I used to have so much energy once upon a time. I've been dispirited and depressed and lacking in enthusiasm for almost a decade now. Day in, day out, year after year, you get worn down by it so much.
Jan 10th 2007, 1:28 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
the outdoor life-style here i find is lacking in energy. Sitting around on a beach or in the park is just not fun and lacks entusiasm. There needs to be more to do. I think in years to come things will change for the better, it has to.
Jan 10th 2007, 1:55 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
OMG! That could be me talking! Reading this has made my day....,might even be able to convince myself that I am sane!!
Jan 10th 2007, 2:00 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
Might be why they are one of the worlds fattest nations. I find for about half the year when it's hot or basically above 24 that it just saps my energy to go outside so I don't, I can't even get up the go to walk the dogs. I used to walk them 3 times a day and huge half day walks at the weekends, bike rides etc too. Bu here I've turned into a baked couch potato.
Jan 10th 2007, 4:11 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
I havent been here a decade and do not intend to be. however your post describes me perfectly.Here I am past 3pm in the afternoon and I haven't even got dressed.I have done silch and today I have given up. I am in that retirement home already and it sucks.Roll on my escape.
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Jan 10th 2007, 4:17 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
I havent been here a decade and do not intend to be. however your post describes me perfectly.Here I am past 3pm in the afternoon and I haven't even got dressed.I have done silch and today I have given up. I am in that retirement home already and it sucks.Roll on my escape.
PMSL, here we are 12k miles from home, our mates and family back home think we are 'living the dream' while they are 'rotting in Uk hell'
and in truth, we sit here most days counting the hours till bedtime!
Was just having this same conversation here today with another ex pat who was still in her dressing gown well after lunch. She wasn't surprised when I said that I was just the same at the weekend. Just couldn't pull myself together to even get dressed.
I am leaving soon too!! You just gotta laugh or else you'd cry!
Jan 10th 2007, 4:19 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
Might be why they are one of the worlds fattest nations. I find for about half the year when it's hot or basically above 24 that it just saps my energy to go outside so I don't, I can't even get up the go to walk the dogs. I used to walk them 3 times a day and huge half day walks at the weekends, bike rides etc too. Bu here I've turned into a baked couch potato.
We have just had more rain again today, & thunder.
Jan 10th 2007, 7:10 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
I havent been here a decade and do not intend to be. however your post describes me perfectly.Here I am past 3pm in the afternoon and I haven't even got dressed.I have done silch and today I have given up. I am in that retirement home already and it sucks.Roll on my escape.
Jan 10th 2007, 7:18 am
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Jan 11th 2007, 6:44 am
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Re: Why do they bother?
PMSL, here we are 12k miles from home, our mates and family back home think we are 'living the dream' while they are 'rotting in Uk hell' and in truth, we sit here most days counting the hours till bedtime!
Was just having this same conversation here today with another ex pat who was still in her dressing gown well after lunch. She wasn't surprised when I said that I was just the same at the weekend. Just couldn't pull myself together to even get dressed. I am leaving soon too!!
You just gotta laugh or else you'd cry!
and in truth, we sit here most days counting the hours till bedtime! Was just having this same conversation here today with another ex pat who was still in her dressing gown well after lunch. She wasn't surprised when I said that I was just the same at the weekend. Just couldn't pull myself together to even get dressed.
I am leaving soon too!! You just gotta laugh or else you'd cry!
