Originally Posted by merlotsmum

Realised I had posted two the same Won't let me edit - sorry, tired eyes, pic attached.

Scarborough Castle

MM

Originally Posted by wombat42

The Queen still rules over OZ which makes me a British subject and my ancestors 150 years ago were British expats, although not by choice.

Originally Posted by merlotsmum

I think "people" do get "wound up something silly" when dealing with emotions, a breaking heart and homesickness

This Forum is one of the few places people can let off steam so to speak and should be allowed to without childish comments and jibes by some thoughtless folk.

I have rarely seen any form of "whinging" on this part of the Forum, in fact it is very supportive.

Wildmark, whilst you have the right to exercise your free speech I would recommend that you learn some of the fundamental facts about common courtesy and diplomacy. Too many people have commented on your lack of respect.

You are obviously a bright guy as you have your own business and are wanting to set up business in Oz.

If I was your customer and you spoke to me in the manner you have on here to fellow posters, I would take my business elsewhere and certainly would not sing your praises to others . . . what goes around comes around you know and as much as Australia is a big place it can be village.

MM

Originally Posted by phoenixinoz

It is, afterall, the "going back to UK" forum

Originally Posted by Badge

Now we are less emotive, I kind of see where Wildmark is coming from with the ''double standards'', I raise an eyebrow with amusement myself, on certain posts, especially with rose tints, but most of the regular posters now in here(on the UK) are all decent people and don't deserve it down their throats in an overtly aggressive manner nor actually post negatively on the aussie forum. There is no crime in being homesick!

Badge

Originally Posted by Fitz750

Did i miss something ?

Where's the pics

Originally Posted by dunroving

OK, first time I've tried posting a picture so here goes...

This is a picture of my dog looking over her old haunts before we left to return to the States in 2001. In the background is Dumgoyne, a volcanic plug. At the base of Dumgoyne is the Glengoyne whisky distillery. It's the middle of winter, so a little drab.

We used to walk all over the hills - my front door was about a one-miute walk from the nearest country footpath.

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

Denise,

Thankyou for your photos. You are a shining light of hope and compassion and your posts/threads leave a nice impression on me.

It is sad that this thread was pulled into the mire (again!) by one or two unhappy people. Nevermind. An old friend of mine gave me some great advice once. He said that if someone is nasty toward you, say a prayer for them (or wish nice things for them, hold them to the light, whatever). It is very hard to do (it gets easier...), but it keeps the hate out of you and maybe, just maybe, will help the person resove their own hatred (often self-hatred).

Keep on posting your lovely photos. To retain the flavour of your original post here is my tuppence worth (taken in Chester - one of my old home towns!).

Steve

Originally Posted by ShozInOz

Pants,

Thankyou for your photos. You are a shining light of hope and compassion and your posts/threads leave a nice impression on me.

It is sad that this thread was pulled into the mire (again!) by one or two unhappy people. Nevermind. An old friend of mine gave me some great advice once. He said that if someone is nasty toward you, say a prayer for them (or wish nice things for them, hold them to the light, whatever). It is very hard to do (it gets easier...), but it keeps the hate out of you and maybe, just maybe, will help the person resove their own hatred (often self-hatred).

Keep on posting your lovely photos. To retain the flavour of your original post here is my tuppence worth (taken in Chester - one of my old home towns!).

Steve