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Forum: USA
Aug 14th 2009, 10:34 am
Replies: 70
Views: 8,050
Posted By maka paka

Re: Aussie Cringe

The innocuous nature of them supporting a "footy" team,

One day they'll cheer on a Victorian team ,the next they shout for a Queensland team...And they're from NSW......What's that all about??
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 31st 2009, 11:07 am
Replies: 38
Views: 5,205
Posted By maka paka

Re: A visit back to the U.K has not helped

I don't think you should stick it out for too long,we didn't and we are back and are happy.

It won't get any better out there...Think about it..Will it?? What is there to get better about??
...
Forum: The Barbie
May 3rd 2009, 9:21 am
Replies: 42
Views: 2,990
Posted By maka paka

Re: BBC programme last wk about immigration...

You don't get that??
If you know how to pronounce his name then all will become clear...Hopefully,I laughed when I heard it,but I'm easily amused I suppose.
Forum: The Barbie
May 1st 2009, 11:08 am
Replies: 42
Views: 2,990
Posted By maka paka

Re: BBC programme last wk about immigration...

Yes, all those tennis players are witches..........................Goran.......Ivanisevic.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 1st 2009, 11:02 am
Replies: 46
Views: 7,092
Posted By maka paka

Re: Stranded In Oz....Need Help!!!!

I think I've came into the wrong room.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 30th 2009, 8:50 am
Replies: 46
Views: 7,092
Posted By maka paka

Re: Stranded In Oz....Need Help!!!!

Being petrified is no condition...Anyway I was joking Mrs Meldrew.
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 29th 2009, 10:03 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 5,682
Posted By maka paka

Re: What am I doing in Brisbane?

Only if you live in a hellhole...Which I don't..
There is crime everywhere,I would expect better knowledge from a fellow Celtic and Jinky Johnstone fan..
These are usually things people say when...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2009, 9:52 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,122
Posted By maka paka

Re: We leave next week!!!

Hello maka paka - can i ask why Brisbane was so miserable for you for the two years you were here?

I ask because i wanna go back to Scotland and it's becoming a daily obsession for me now!

HOw...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 29th 2009, 9:42 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,122
Posted By maka paka

Re: We leave next week!!!

[QUOTE=St.Georges Girl;7521639]Oh sod it, my wedding day was a disaster from start to finish.:unsure:

Awwwwww!.
That saddens me,
I'm tempted to ask why???
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2009, 9:36 am
Replies: 71
Views: 6,030
Posted By maka paka

Re: Why I LOVE Britain

Well the thing is this.

The show is superb,funny and is hosted by Ant and Dec who are arguably the funniest and most talented presenters in the world.

It's British with British people on it,and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2009, 9:31 am
Replies: 36
Views: 4,122
Posted By maka paka

Re: We leave next week!!!

It'll be the best thing you've ever done hands down.

I think that feeling of returning on British soil is as good as your wedding day (If you've had one).

Absolutely splendid,hurry home to the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 25th 2009, 9:26 am
Replies: 46
Views: 7,092
Posted By maka paka

Re: Stranded In Oz....Need Help!!!!

By Christ,a slap round the ear,a stern talking to and perhaps a kick up the jacksey,may get him on to the darn plane!

Young whipersnapper,doesn't know he's alive.

Onwards and upwards I say old...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 24th 2009, 11:07 am
Replies: 69
Views: 5,682
Posted By maka paka

Re: What am I doing in Brisbane?

What the blazes do you dream of??
Gospel on a Sunday morning and wacky home movies on a Saturday night...Like Radiohead sing of"Nice dreams"!!

AHHHH Blesss...




She's missing...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 17th 2009, 7:41 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 5,682
Posted By maka paka

Re: What am I doing in Brisbane?

If it makes you feel any better,we felt the same way when we arrived and in my experience that feeling never left us.

We listened to the people who said give it a go and we did for two years,but...
Forum: USA
Apr 12th 2009, 10:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By maka paka

Re: Aussie gas bottles

Nah,it's all standard for propane bottles.
Even Australia have adapted to the standard gas fittings for their bottles.
Over here in the UK,B and Q try to sell their new fancy regulators but you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2009, 9:18 am
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By maka paka

Re: Hotels near Brissy airport

Hi there,
There is loads on Kingsford smith drive,7 mins drive from the airport close to the Brisbane river,and reasonable.
Just google hotels on Kinsfordsmith drive and you'll get plenty.

Good...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 12th 2009, 9:12 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,071
Posted By maka paka

Re: Bank holiday weekend weather!

It's been good here in Glasgow.
the kids were out playing in the garden today,we were preparing dinner,heating's been off for three days now.
It's all good.:thumbup:
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 4th 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,450
Posted By maka paka

Re: Show us your cocks

He's not a cock,he's a Dick.

There is a difference you know!!
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 4th 2009, 10:15 am
Replies: 338
Views: 15,047
Posted By maka paka

Re: Australia - good at sport, so why so fat ?

I think you will find it is "Mince and Tatties"
Forum: USA
Apr 4th 2009, 6:40 am
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By maka paka

Re: Aussie gas bottles

Hi Analowl,
I never even bothered to bring mine back,your right Calor gas does seem to have a monopoly on filling gas bottles.

I went to the council recycle yard and they gave me two 3.9kg...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 1st 2009, 2:18 am
Replies: 42
Views: 4,070
Posted By maka paka

Re: The Final Chapter

All the best Flea,hope you have a safe journey and hope to see you back on here to give us an update.
Just in time for summer too!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 1st 2009, 2:14 am
Replies: 30
Views: 13,723
Posted By maka paka

Re: Australians...thick or what!!!

What do you expect, they haven't invented batteries over there yet...... Bumbasses!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2009, 7:32 am
Replies: 4
Views: 668
Posted By maka paka

Re: do oz electrical goods work in the uk

Ours all worked fine too.

And that first cup of tea from that jetsetting kettle is probably the best cup you'll ever have.......SWEET!;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2009, 7:29 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,992
Posted By maka paka

Re: Buying property in scotland

[QUOTE=Margaret3;7434666]Airdrie:rofl:


You must know it well....:p
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 29th 2009, 12:04 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,992
Posted By maka paka

Re: Buying property in scotland

We just recently bought a house in Airdrie,which isn't too far from Hamilton.

Anyway it's an easy process of seeing a house..Rightmove.com then viewing it,which to be honest these days is a bit of...
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