Originally Posted by saveme (Post 5903037)

I thought I was being tongue-in-cheek, ironic, satirical and laughing at myself which are all qualities that distinguish the Pom mentality from the 'Colonial'

I also wanted to mock the view that many, but not all, Aussies have of the UK.

Everyone of my statements is so blatantly untrue that I cannot believe anyone would take it seriously!

Unless they've 'gone native' of course - a bit like John J. Dunbar perhaps, although in his case it was entirely positive!

Dave aka the patronising Pom

Originally Posted by saveme (Post 5903037)

I thought I was being tongue-in-cheek, ironic, satirical and laughing at myself which are all qualities that distinguish the Pom mentality from the 'Colonial'

I also wanted to mock the view that many, but not all, Aussies have of the UK.

Everyone of my statements is so blatantly untrue that I cannot believe anyone would take it seriously!

Unless they've 'gone native' of course - a bit like John J. Dunbar perhaps, although in his case it was entirely positive!

Dave aka the patronising Pom

Originally Posted by saveme (Post 5896711)

The first and foremost thing you've got to remember about Britain is that it's cold and wet and dank and everyone spends fifty weeks of the year huddled around the fireside. Look at those PATHETIC crowds for the Premier League & the first round of the Six Nations and tonight's England v Switzerland game at Wembley.

The second important fact is that Britain is covered in concrete and what little remains of the countryside is at least two hours drive so even if you wanted to walk or cycle or swim (there are no beaches of course and the sea is too polluted anyway) you'd spend so much time getting there, you'd only have a half hour of daylight to do it in.

The third important fact is that Britain has barely recovered from WW2 rationing and it's so expensive that nobody can afford to buy new cars/TV/go on holiday abroad anyway.

The fourth important fact is that Britons have no sense of humour and in no circumstances are able to laugh at themselves.

I'm sorry if the truth hurts but it's got to be said.
Dave

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5896768)

Headless body found in London today.

GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN! :D

Originally Posted by Backhomeatlast (Post 5909335)

Ah well "saveme", you sound like you are about 70 so you want have to think about it much longer:thumbup:

Originally Posted by asher (Post 5908216)

perhaps I'm just easy:rofl:

Originally Posted by Backhomeatlast (Post 5909349)

What part of London you staying in Vim :D

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5909771)

Inter-thread communication, excellent! :D

Anyway, I'll be enjoying the dubious delights of a quaint hamlet called Chatham (pronounced Chayth-ham) on the North Kent coast for 3 weeks in June.

With some jolly sidetrips to various boozers and, er, Amsterdam ...

Just long enough to confirm everything I know and get back home for another 2 years of thinking myself lucky I met an Aussie. ;)

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5909771)

Inter-thread communication, excellent! :D

Anyway, I'll be enjoying the dubious delights of a quaint hamlet called Chatham (pronounced Chayth-ham) on the North Kent coast for 3 weeks in June.

With some jolly sidetrips to various boozers and, er, Amsterdam ...

Just long enough to confirm everything I know and get back home for another 2 years of thinking myself lucky I met an Aussie. ;)

Originally Posted by Backhomeatlast (Post 5909797)

Budget break is it;)

Yes, we are also glad you met one :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum (Post 5909802)

When I was back before christmas, I had to go to Gillingham and drove through Chatham. What a horrible place!!

Originally Posted by Vim Fuego (Post 5909812)

Lived in Gillingham, down by the football ground ... not the best spot either, was burgled twice and had my bike vandalised.

Aye, Chatham is so good they named it once (6th time I've used that joke on here).

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum (Post 5909824)

Kent is a funny place. Some of the most stunning countryside there alongside some of the ugliest bits too!
I also had to go to the village of Tenterden. That whole area is breathtakingly beautiful.