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Forum: Australia
May 12th 2003, 11:58 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 6,957
Posted By Shiralee

Re: A diary of an immigrant...

I'm confused, is this the same Rosy that is now on the "Moving Back to the UK" Forum?
I'm sorry things have turned sour Rosy - what happened?
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2003, 5:10 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,402
Posted By Shiralee

Re: crime in oz

Sorry to disappoint Allison but crime is a reality here. Perth is the crime capital of Australia. Our house contents insurance doubled....yes doubled....when we moved from Melbourne to Perth and we...
Apr 17th 2003, 10:55 am
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2003, 12:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,546
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Melbourne V Perth ...

Melbourne....without a doubt.
Apr 8th 2003, 10:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Year of my escape some questions please?

It includes what they call a "fragile pack" - crockery/stereo/tv/video/pictures/computer and anything else breakable. You can then insure these items but anything packed by yourself they will not...
Apr 8th 2003, 12:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Year of my escape some questions please?

Hi Dotty, we're moving back to UK in a couple of months using Wridgeways for shipping. We didn't really shop around as we did that for moving from Melbourne to Perth and chose Wridgeways and were...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2003, 6:34 am
Replies: 59
Views: 3,544
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Life in Paradise, so wots on this weekend?

Sorry but it seems I've been sorely misled here - I actually thought this section was for expats living in Australia and New Zealand, unless there's a Zurich on the Australian map I've missed then...
Forum: Australia
Mar 31st 2003, 3:57 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By Shiralee

A Love Affair with Melbourne......

I don't usually post on this forum as I often feel too jaded on my opinions of Australia after spending ten years here but I'm nursing a hangover and feel like a rant.
My husband and I got a...
Forum: Spain
Mar 14th 2003, 8:42 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,600
Posted By Shiralee

Re: young UK families in spain

Hi Lisa. We are moving back to the UK in May after living ten years in Australia, primarily to be nearer family. We are hoping that all works out well there but if not we will consider Spain also. My...
Mar 3rd 2003, 5:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,459
Posted By Shiralee

Thanks BigBill, it's good to hear some positive...

Thanks BigBill, it's good to hear some positive feedback about returning to the UK for a change. Since declaring our decision to return to the UK after ten years in Oz all we've heard is "what would...
Feb 24th 2003, 10:04 am
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Shiralee

Ditto Pankala. I too am an INTJ but am in denial!...

Ditto Pankala. I too am an INTJ but am in denial!
I've done this test on a few occasions (including today) but always felt that I was much more suited to the profile of an INTP. My background is in...
Feb 22nd 2003, 8:33 am
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Shiralee

Good point Pankala. Although I certainly...

Good point Pankala.
Although I certainly wouldn't class myself as extroverted (don't think I'd have survived ten years in Oz had I not been happy with my own company and thoughts, five of which...
Feb 21st 2003, 1:54 am
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Shiralee

I think that really is the key Herman. When I...

I think that really is the key Herman. When I look back at the last five years I've spent here the underlying emotion with everything I've done has been loneliness. Alone is not lonely rings true,...
Feb 20th 2003, 1:51 am
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Shiralee

I agree entirely that you can never really "go...

I agree entirely that you can never really "go back", it's detrimental to the psyche to feel that you are going backwards rather than progressing forward. With this in mind we are moving back to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2003, 12:04 am
Replies: 40
Views: 2,296
Posted By Shiralee

Re: An experience I'd like to share with you all!

I once boiled a Huntsman Spider (pretty bloody huge creature) in my kettle and poured it into a cup of tea while deep in conversation so didn't notice it until I began to drink and it hit me in the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 4th 2003, 12:19 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,392
Posted By Shiralee

Have to agree with you here Jacqui, my kids hate...

Have to agree with you here Jacqui, my kids hate the heat. For most of the Summer we don't even attempt to go for a walk or to the park as it's just too draining and no pleasure. It was actually...
Forum: Australia
Jan 27th 2003, 2:45 am
Replies: 48
Views: 3,434
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Likes & Dislikes of Living in Oz

Thought I'd contribute with my five likes/dislikes:

Likes

1. Mild Spring and Autumn

2. Friendly optimism of people

3. Aspects of lifestyle that come with warmer weather - fresh produce,...
Jan 22nd 2003, 11:18 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,459
Posted By Shiralee

Re: Don't know if I want to go!!

Hi Micky, sympathise with your situation. We have been here in Australia for ten years and although we do love the country and people and will always have great memories of our time, we are moving...
Jan 22nd 2003, 10:31 am
Replies: 79
Views: 6,532
Posted By Shiralee

Any success stories?

Since we made the decision to move back to Scotland we have come across only negative feedback from those we have told here in Australia. Most ex-pats seem to have many woeful tales to tell of...
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2003, 6:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By Shiralee

Re: What about Melourne?

Hi Goose, we lived in Melbourne for nine years and found it to be vibrant, cultural and, in my opinion, the most civilised city in Australia. If you enjoyed Italy and France (two countries I love)...
Jan 8th 2003, 4:36 am
Replies: 164
Views: 11,999
Posted By Shiralee

I am new to this forum but have read with...

I am new to this forum but have read with interest the comments, especially from those moving back to the UK. We plan to move back this year after 10 years here, 9 years in Melbourne and a year in...
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