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Forum: The Barbie
Oct 6th 2010, 4:33 am
Replies: 52
Views: 3,069
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: The Commonwealth Games ...

It's the overly biased, and ill informed Australian TV presenters (channel 10 and Foxtel) that really annoys me. I so miss the BBC coverage! :(
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 15th 2010, 6:52 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,186
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Anyone struggling to sell their house in Australia?

Good luck with your house sale Gill. It just takes one buyer - fingers crossed for you.

We are hoping to put our place on the market very soon here in Brisbane - So that we can go back to UK..
...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 30th 2010, 2:02 am
Replies: 123
Views: 16,117
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: What had changed when you returned?

When we went back for a holiday in July - Britain looked fabulous - it seemed so green and lush, with so many trees and flowers. Just looked so beautiful. Just to hear the birds 'singing' instead of...
Forum: Australia
Apr 22nd 2010, 4:36 am
Replies: 40
Views: 5,024
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Question for Australians who have lived in the uK

I'm Jealous! Just had to have a filling replaced here in Brisbane and it cost me over $200 - she tried to do it without anaesthetic at first too which made me jump off the chair! - It cost extra for...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 3rd 2010, 5:30 am
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: BBC confirms cuts to radio, online services

I agree - and in my opinion the BBC is the best Broadcaster in the world. I used to work for them!! But seriously they lead the world in quality programming across the board, and to quote an old BBC...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 3rd 2010, 12:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: BBC confirms cuts to radio, online services

Good start. I'd like to see some more cost-cutting at the Beeb.[/QUOTE]



Yeah maybe then the BBC can aspire to be more like Channel 9 :frown:
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 4th 2010, 5:41 am
Replies: 62
Views: 22,072
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Bored in Adelaide will Melbourne do it?

Why are you always Slating Walsall Vash? - I was brought up there and actually lived in Daw End Lane like yourself! Now living in Brisbane and very thankful for the opportunity that the property I...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2009, 3:06 am
Replies: 153
Views: 9,573
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: its Officilal, supermarkets are expensive

But there's a difference between net fools and gross fools. Google will guide you. LOL!!
Forum: The Barbie
Oct 12th 2009, 12:50 am
Replies: 177
Views: 10,142
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Aussie Alternatives to UK words...

Like I have heard them say "A man's home is his Castle" :p
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 27th 2009, 5:41 am
Replies: 58
Views: 5,702
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: It's The Littles Things That Mean So Much

I just hate the mainstream news channels here in Oz - mainly channel 7 and 9 - such watered down news - they skip over murders, and the serious stuff and spend ages on crappy sport items, or the ever...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2009, 5:43 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

I Must Say BC that I am very surprised, how friendly you are finding the drivers in Melbourne, especially with all those trams whizzing around. That's why they got rid of them here - so the cars...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 10:55 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

I don't need a Nanny State to tell me how and when to cross the road though - especially when it is clear that there was no traffic (when I crossed) !!! So I think the police need to do some proper...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 6:25 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

Yes good point well made!! I didn't and I had to show my ID! So will pay the $40 fine and be a good Aussie. :thumbup: I will be missing out on those Pizzas though :(
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 5:43 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

Gosh that's unbelievable - I don't think I could cope with that. I'd Better stick with the car ravaged backwaters of Brisbane, etherwise I might go crazy.

Lol Drivers giving way to people - you're...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 5:27 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

Hey Me old pal - how's it going down in Melbourne? Enjoying a more civilised crossing of roads there I trust!! I know how very dare me!!! Blimey Police State or what! I knew I should have gone for...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 4:05 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

LOL - Yeah I wish I could have been that sharp at the time! I think i'm too honest - mind you I struggled to remember my real address when he interrogated... err asked me. I would have more respect...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2009, 3:45 am
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lordhorrace

Beware when crossing roads in Cities!

I'm in a right old Grump today! :curse:
I walk to work as I live in the City (Brisbane) doing my bit for Saving the environment, reducing my carbon footprint blah de blah! However, upon crossing...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2009, 3:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 981
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: I am seriously thinking it must be a sign...

Hmm - I was thinking that - maybe a bit of a bad example to compare Adelaide to London. I would say it's more like a large UK town perhaps like Walsall or Wolverhampton.

I have just come back...
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2008, 12:02 am
Replies: 41
Views: 8,449
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: YUK- COCKROACHES!!!

I tell you what - I think that we were just unlucky - the house must have been built on a Cockroach nest or something - we literally had hundreds of them in the house.

We'd be sitting watching...
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2008, 5:32 am
Replies: 41
Views: 8,449
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: YUK- COCKROACHES!!!

I know - wish you had been there to assist me in their extermination!! (sounds like a Dalek now lol )

- they are no use to anyone - just horrible Parasites! Ugly devils too....as for the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2008, 3:46 am
Replies: 41
Views: 8,449
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: YUK- COCKROACHES!!!

I got into bed late one night - (I had just moved to Australia and had a brand new rental house in Narangba 3 years ago today!!!) I put my arm under the pillow and felt something scratchy.....I...
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2008, 11:50 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: 24 hours in Brisbane

Go on a City Cat (buy the Off peak day return ticket I think they're still $3.90 and you can travel up and down the river to your hearts content) - stop off at Southbank and go on the Big Wheel...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2008, 12:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Schools in Queensland

I know a teacher who once taught at Morayfield High, (near Caboolture) and was horrified by the experience.
In his opinion it was worse than a really rough school that he had taught at in the UK, no...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 3rd 2008, 3:50 am
Replies: 74
Views: 4,495
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Paedophile who lived in Australia for 56 years sent to UK

LOL We're all foreigners!! just happen to have citizenship
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 3rd 2008, 3:36 am
Replies: 74
Views: 4,495
Posted By Lordhorrace

Re: Paedophile who lived in Australia for 56 years sent to UK

No I think this is totally irresponsible of the Australian Authorities to deport someone who has lived the majority of his life in this country for 60+ yrs - he was only 5yrs old when he left...
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