Oz to London - back home
Nov 13th 2011, 11:42 pm
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Re: Oz to London - back home
That is perfectly put. I've always felt in England the history, the old buildings etc give me a sense of where I've come from & my small place in a bigger scheme of things whereas here in Southern California where there is nothing like that it's very soulless & shallow.
Dec 10th 2011, 8:06 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
Indeed it is. There is just too little to Perth for us and finally my OH is coming to the conclusion that it could be time to move on.
After both experiencing some serious 'insular'and close to corrupt working conditions it has brought home in no uncertain terms the fact that we have to look for alternatives.
I do believe the over emphasis on material pursuit is the answer to the lack of other viable alternatives. In my case not a particually healthy way to live.
After both experiencing some serious 'insular'and close to corrupt working conditions it has brought home in no uncertain terms the fact that we have to look for alternatives.
I do believe the over emphasis on material pursuit is the answer to the lack of other viable alternatives. In my case not a particually healthy way to live.
Thats' right.
Jan 1st 2012, 11:59 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
I found the obsession with stuff, materialism, is far more prevelant here in the UK. It seems all people care about is buying the latest gadget, having the latest big screen tv so they can sit on their arses in front of it all night after work and gossip about eastenders/xfactor.
In australia I found the opposite to be true, people were far more social and spent more time out and about rather than glued to a tv.
In australia I found the opposite to be true, people were far more social and spent more time out and about rather than glued to a tv.
Jan 1st 2012, 11:57 pm
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Re: Oz to London - back home
There are people like that everywhere dave99, I live in Melbourne and there are people like that here too. I guess a notable aspect that should be thrown in is how far pr close are to amenities that allow you to have the coveted lifestyle. I have numerous parks and city activities near me, but on a 40c day like today I am happy I have a decent tv to watch sport on! 
Jan 2nd 2012, 3:09 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
There are people like that everywhere dave99, I live in Melbourne and there are people like that here too. I guess a notable aspect that should be thrown in is how far pr close are to amenities that allow you to have the coveted lifestyle. I have numerous parks and city activities near me, but on a 40c day like today I am happy I have a decent tv to watch sport on!
Jan 7th 2012, 10:07 pm
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Re: Oz to London - back home
I found the obsession with stuff, materialism, is far more prevelant here in the UK. It seems all people care about is buying the latest gadget, having the latest big screen tv so they can sit on their arses in front of it all night after work and gossip about eastenders/xfactor.
Most of my friends back home seem so busy with their various interests that they are hardly ever home. I envy them their busy social lives and can't wait to get back to join in.
I think there are couch potatoes everywhere.
Jan 10th 2012, 6:25 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
maybe i could join in too LOL! cheeky me!!!
I am finding it difficult to make friends here,alot harder than dare say it ...Alberta. I am going to go to a charity volunteer job fare today,to see if i can pick up a little part time job helping out.Then when i move i will try and set up my cake business from home
Jan 10th 2012, 6:42 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
Just thinking the same, I rarely watch tv and if I do its something I enjoy.....I hate soaps but would not knock someone for watching them....each to their own...Also if I started to get hung up on keeping up with the Joneses....well I would call it a day....Dave...you need to start living a life and not watching what others do....all that rubbish you mentioned happens the world over
Jan 10th 2012, 6:51 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
I found the obsession with stuff, materialism, is far more prevelant here in the UK. It seems all people care about is buying the latest gadget, having the latest big screen tv so they can sit on their arses in front of it all night after work and gossip about eastenders/xfactor.
In australia I found the opposite to be true, people were far more social and spent more time out and about rather than glued to a tv.
In australia I found the opposite to be true, people were far more social and spent more time out and about rather than glued to a tv.
Jan 10th 2012, 11:51 am
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Re: Oz to London - back home
No, I'm afraid not. Half are in Manchester and half in Leeds/Bradford area. We're trying to move to Kendal because it's halfway between my mum in the wilds of Cumbria and my husband's parents in Southport. We won't actually have friends right in town - but the train services are good, so we're hoping people will travel to see us.Sorry to hijack this thread but if you're creative in any way, have you checked out the classes at the Brewery Arts Centre? They have a lot going on there and it seems a good way to meet new people.
