The things that bug me most............
Aug 4th 2009 | 10:16 pm
#31
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beach bum
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From: Snowy Mountains, NSW
Re: The things that bug me most............
here's my list
Get a grip people, this is AUSTRALIA not the UK, accept that it's different and get on with enjoying this marvellous place and its people.
TP
(edited to say: this is not aimed at the OP, its just things that bug me the most)
- People who move to Australia and expect it to be the UK
- People who whinge that things are more expensive than the UK
- People who whinge that things are slower than the UK
- People who whinge they pay more tax than they did in the UK
- People who whinge about the police being stricter than in the UK
- People who think they are better than Australians, particularly at driving (there are equally as many poor drivers in the UK too you know!)
Get a grip people, this is AUSTRALIA not the UK, accept that it's different and get on with enjoying this marvellous place and its people.
TP
(edited to say: this is not aimed at the OP, its just things that bug me the most)
Oh and thanks for pointing out that this is Australia - I really hadnt noticed.
Aug 5th 2009 | 12:19 pm
#33
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Re: The things that bug me most............
I thought the same. It's not a word I would use in polite conversation in the UK either 
It's probably us old fogies who think that... language moves on... I hope that's the case anyway, otherwise Pony is scandalising half of Australia
Aug 5th 2009 | 8:15 pm
#34
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beach bum
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From: Snowy Mountains, NSW
Re: The things that bug me most............
Ming
Pants
Meff
Pov
Chav
.........modern definitions on a postcard please.
Yes I guess it does move on - but its also coming full circle.........I am reclaiming "Lunatic", "Asylum" and "Sanitorium" for use only in a positive and serene sense to promote their true meaning instead of the stigmatised view that previous generations have given them.
Aug 5th 2009 | 9:56 pm
#35
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Aug 5th 2009 | 10:18 pm
#36
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beach bum
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Aug 7th 2009 | 10:08 am
#37
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Aug 12th 2009 | 2:10 pm
#38
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Re: The things that bug me most............
I so agree with all the things that drive you mad about Australia, we certainly could do with Esther Rantzen to get over here and fight for consumer rights!!! I would like to add Optus and Samsung to your list!
I too adore Australia and am extremely happy here, but you are correct it could just do with some small modifications to make it paradise!
I too adore Australia and am extremely happy here, but you are correct it could just do with some small modifications to make it paradise!
Aug 12th 2009 | 4:58 pm
#39
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Re: The things that bug me most............
People who move to Australia and expect it to be the UK
People who whinge that things are more expensive than the UK
People who whinge that things are slower than the UK
People who whinge they pay more tax than they did in the UK
People who whinge about the police being stricter than in the UK
People who think they are better than Australians, particularly at driving (there are equally as many poor drivers in the UK too you know!)
People who whinge that things are more expensive than the UK
People who whinge that things are slower than the UK
People who whinge they pay more tax than they did in the UK
People who whinge about the police being stricter than in the UK
People who think they are better than Australians, particularly at driving (there are equally as many poor drivers in the UK too you know!)
It IS more expensive
It is slloooooower
You do pay more tax...though you get some back!
Police???
I AM better than most Australians
I AM MOST DEFINATELY a better driver than most Australians......
Aug 12th 2009 | 6:46 pm
#40
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Re: The things that bug me most............
[QUOTE=trainee_pilot;7814182]here's my list[LIST]
[*]People who think they are better than Australians, particularly at driving (there are equally as many poor drivers in the UK too you know!)
QUOTE]
I didn't realise driving abilty was related to social standing.
[*]People who think they are better than Australians, particularly at driving (there are equally as many poor drivers in the UK too you know!)
QUOTE]
I didn't realise driving abilty was related to social standing.
Aug 13th 2009 | 6:15 pm
#42
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Re: The things that bug me most............
Aug 20th 2009 | 10:01 am
#43
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Re: The things that bug me most............
The driving part is absolutely true!!!!!
No one driving will let you in, no one, you could be there trying to get onto a main road, and no one, sorry I meant NO ONE will let you onto the road, even if traffic up ahead is coming to a stop(lights etc) they still keep bloody driving, and then its all backed up, and you still can't get in!!!!!!
On a lighter note I do like seeing the different variety of cars they got.
No one driving will let you in, no one, you could be there trying to get onto a main road, and no one, sorry I meant NO ONE will let you onto the road, even if traffic up ahead is coming to a stop(lights etc) they still keep bloody driving, and then its all backed up, and you still can't get in!!!!!!
On a lighter note I do like seeing the different variety of cars they got.
Aug 20th 2009 | 8:46 pm
#44
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beach bum
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From: Snowy Mountains, NSW
Re: The things that bug me most............
You must be a beaut ute kinda guy? Go on admit it. Dont disappoint me. How many aerials you gonna have on yours then?
Aug 22nd 2009 | 10:03 am
#45
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Re: The things that bug me most............
Nah give me a Mustang any day of the week, they do have some interesting cars though, some even have swimming pools in the back...well they looked like swimming pools to me.
p.s: rule of thumb, never drive anywhere unless you have at least 55 aerials attached to your vehicle(unless undercover of darkness in disguise, then your allowed 50)
p.s: rule of thumb, never drive anywhere unless you have at least 55 aerials attached to your vehicle(unless undercover of darkness in disguise, then your allowed 50)
