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Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 29th 2008, 7:33 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Well said, all very constructive , I'm impressed.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 22nd 2008, 9:05 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Whoops lets all cool off a little, we need some constructive comments about going back to the UK, lets not resort to name calling like children or Aussies do ?
(Sorry but Aussies do like to call...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 21st 2008, 6:44 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

A big percentage of Aussie blokes do tend to come accross as a bit one eyed and "everything is the best in Oz"
They often expect everyone to adopt their ways which can be a bit on the red neck side,...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 20th 2008, 6:38 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

We have just put our house up for sale here in Springfield Lakes, bad time to sell but we are crossing our fingers.
I have to say the pubs not the best here either , absolutely no atmosphere might...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 13th 2008, 12:04 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Well said .

This concludes that I go back to my green and pleasant land and take my young family with me.
Another down side to Oz is the percentage of women obsessed with sport, butch lot they...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 12th 2008, 10:54 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

North Yorkshire sounds good, bet they have some decent little pubs where people actually talk to each other instead of looking at some poker machine in a zombie like state or watching the morons V...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 11th 2008, 11:50 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

I'm not sure exactly where in the UK as yet, I will actually have to go out there before Tracee and the children in order to secure a job..I will most likley stay at mums first in Hyde near...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 11th 2008, 10:47 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Sorry to jump in on this conversation, just wanted to have my say.
Yes Aussies are sexist,arrogant and ignorant , I've been in Oz for 9 years now and had enough, I also feel the media here in Oz do...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 11th 2008, 7:41 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Thumbs up Re: Main reason for moving back?

I fully agree with all you say.
Can't wait to get out of this arrogant and ignorant part of the world (Aussie = Redneck )
We are putting our house up for sale within the next few days with the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 15th 2008, 12:05 am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,836
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: I wanna go home......

I know exactly what you are saying..Australia could be a much better place if they weren't so insular, however trying to convince some Aussies about this is like having a conversation with a cart...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 13th 2008, 9:00 am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,836
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: I wanna go home......

I fully agree, I really find the Aussie media very one-eyed for some reason this gets to me.
The problem is this is the only information your average Aussie gets and they tend to repeat it word for...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 12th 2008, 3:40 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Australia's not too bad , it's just full of boring one eyed jingoistic Aussies, oh and the sun goes down too quick in the summer here.

How many times do you hear the word "Aussie" used in a day ?...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 12th 2008, 3:17 am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,836
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: I wanna go home......

Is it just me or do other Brits in Oz find it easier to have a good conversation with any other nationality than Aussies (there are a few exceptions ) especially in the work place. Most Aussies don't...
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 9th 2008, 9:18 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Well said,

maybe we should all write to Kevin Rudd.
Forum: The Rovers Return
May 9th 2008, 3:23 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

It's the arrogant thing again, Australians think that their trades people are the best in the world.The down side to Aus is the all round arrogance, they live in a bubble...just wish they would wake...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 27th 2008, 8:05 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Yes, shame that Australians don't seem to know that, once again the media in Oz have a lot to answer for.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 27th 2008, 7:42 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Hmm, the BBC do make some excellent shows though, most aussie tv is complete crap.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 27th 2008, 7:21 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

This websites very helpful to me being marooned here in this bubble they call Australia, my wifes Aussie (although she is a good one) so are my kids so we are pretty much dug in. The media really...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 26th 2008, 11:51 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

I just believe the Aussies over do it when it comes to celebrating 'Aussie - ness"
I've just so had this Austrailianess pushed in my face to the point where it is very irritating . When I lived in...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 26th 2008, 8:25 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Well said, I wish we could convey this message to the Australian media, they are the ones adding to the myth of Gallipolli , they seem to have hijacked April the 25th. I'm really tired of hearing...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Entente Powers Population Millions Military Deaths Civilian Deaths Total Deaths Military Wounded
Australia[1] 4.5 61,928 61,928 152,171
Belgium[2] 7.4 42,987 62,000 104,987 44,686
Canada[3]...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2008, 12:05 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

No the Aussies are obsessed with Anzac Day, they get a day off for it and they remember no-one but Aussies, many many Brits died at Gallipolli as did French all ordinary blokes just like Aussies..For...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 25th 2008, 7:06 am
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Spot on !
The Aussies are a boring lot and what is this obsession with Anzac Day , did the first and second world wars just happen to them and the Brits did nothing to contribute , the English...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 20th 2008, 10:32 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Re: Main reason for moving back?

Not so true my friend, the Brits do go outdoors, you would be amazed just how much of England is still green pastures and meadows , places to walk along with your dog without taking a machete with...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 18th 2008, 8:39 pm
Replies: 477
Views: 50,046
Posted By Mike_Dawson1234

Cool Re: Main reason for moving back?

You are so right , they have a shallow lifestyle here in Brisbane , most people are in their pajamas by 8pm , the Brits are thinking about going out at this time.I fully agree with you on the dark...
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