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Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2006, 11:55 am
Replies: 66
Views: 8,889
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Anti pom feelings in Oz

The pronounciation of the word maroon always makes me smile. They say "marone". My Aussie friend is adamant she is correct. I asked her how she pronounces "moon" or is that mone? :D
Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2006, 8:32 am
Replies: 66
Views: 8,889
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Anti pom feelings in Oz

I have lived in Australia for several years. I have also lived in 3 different locations. I have found Sydney far more friendly by far, than the more provincial towns.

In my opinion Australia has a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2006, 12:25 am
Replies: 158
Views: 12,693
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: 4 Years for Citizenship

I do not have time to read the entire thread, but i would like to clarify that currently it is still a 2yr wait for perm residents to get citizenship. I was told i still qualify and the guy made the...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 9th 2006, 2:35 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Posted By Pingpongpom

Aussie Love Poem

Of course I love ya darling
You're a bloody top notch bird
And when I say you're gorgeous
I mean every single word

So ya bum is on the big side
I don't mind a bit of flab
It means that when...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2006, 7:33 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Purchasing UK Life Insurance From Australia

Not sure how they could say that? Afterall, it isn't income that will ever be used by the person buying the policy!
In addition to that, the benefits, if ever paid out, would be used within the UK...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2006, 1:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Purchasing UK Life Insurance From Australia

HAHA! :D No, i am not thinking of bumping him off just yet, although i feel like it occassionally.
Thanks for the info. I presume the insurance company is fully aware that you ive in Australia?
I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 17th 2006, 1:00 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 632
Posted By Pingpongpom

Purchasing UK Life Insurance From Australia

Does anyone know if you can purchase a UK term life insurance policy whilst still living in Australia?
I have decided that should anything happen to my Australian husband, I want to return to the...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 10th 2006, 8:45 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,040
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant

Can I also add that I work for a government agency. When i applied for this job I had to do a driving test even though I already had a full Australian licence. My job involves driving various...
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2006, 1:00 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,704
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Plug Adapters For Oz?

You can use 2 or 3 pin plugs so just get the ones they have in the shops. We couldnt find 3 pin and the 2 pin ones work fine.
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2006, 12:34 am
Replies: 116
Views: 25,386
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: medicating children on plane to keep calm

Those of us who have had children, and reared them, know only too well that 2yr olds have very little tolerance, no social awareness, and think the universe revolves around them. Sadly, many adults...
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 8th 2006, 8:11 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 2,311
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Bed problems

Get a king size bed. Best thing we ever did. I can stretch my arm out full length and still not touch him. Very handy when he is in the doghouse. ;)
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 8th 2006, 7:03 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,976
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Sex shops on the Sunshine Coast?

Say it isn't so? You mean the innocent looking Jaqueline Gold, owner of Ann Summers in UK, is a mobland puppet!!? ;)
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 6:57 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

Hmmm. Yes, journalists create words, but not sure i agree that they do not have a big influence on moulding the way society thinks. Regardless of which country they work in, i feel they are very much...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 6:11 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

I know, i married one. That bloke really DOES have brains! :D
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 6:09 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Mateship

Hello again

I am actually MRS Pingpong :D married to Mr Pingpong who isnt a pom but an Aussie. Does that make me Mrs Pingpongaussie? :p
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 1:22 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

Can i just clarify that this particular "import" is far from unhappy or indeed unsettled. :)
I am just enjoying using this media to offload my whingeing rights so that i do not dent the fragile...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 12:40 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

Coupled with horror sotries about paedofiles rife in our community, and how we should be ever vigilent. The next week they send out a middle aged actor with a 10yr old child to see what reaction...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 10:56 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Mateship

My point enitrely. So i guess all nations have mateship, they just havent stuck a label on it.
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 10:35 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Mateship

I have experienced the things that have been mentioned, but it wasnt in connection with an Australian or Kiwi. French to be exact :)
That is why i question the exclusivity of it. Other people,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2006, 9:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Posted By Pingpongpom

Mateship

What is it, and why is it exclusive to Australians?

According to David Koch (and most other media monkeys) Australians have this mateship thing going on. The rest of the world doesn't......
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2006, 10:11 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Money,Money,Money.....

You are allowed to bring in UP to A$10,000 cash or any foreign moeny equivalent equal to that amount without declaring it.

See this link

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4443
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2006, 9:55 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

In that case, could you get him to bend a few ears? Diplomatically of course. :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2006, 11:46 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

I think they look more towards America than the UK.

We dont exist remember! ;-)
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2006, 11:22 am
Replies: 51
Views: 3,617
Posted By Pingpongpom

Re: Is Australian Journalism Creating A Nation Of Numbnuts?

True :)

But lets not forget that a large percentage of the population do not originate from the mother country. Whats their excuse? lol ;)
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