British Expats

British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   USA (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/)
-   -   Where is everyone (https://britishexpats.com/forum/usa-57/where-everyone-756514/)

Homeiswheretheheartis Apr 28th 2012 4:00 pm

Where is everyone
 
Hi Everyone

As this section is frequented by expats for all over the world, I was wondering where people are.

Im in Las Vegas, going home in 2.5 years.

MissBetty Apr 28th 2012 7:09 pm

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by Homeiswheretheheartis (Post 10030893)
Hi Everyone

As this section is frequented by expats for all over the world, I was wondering where people are.

Im in Las Vegas, going home in 2.5 years.

I'm in Australia, been here 4 years and currently at a remote posting in Far North Queensland, going back to the UK in 6 months :thumbsup:

petrichor Apr 28th 2012 7:16 pm

Re: Where is everyone
 
I'm in Taipei, Taiwan. Been here nine months, planning to stay six years.

Where exactly are you MissBetty, if you don't mind divulging? I made it to Cape Tribulation and thought Far North Queensland was the most beautiful place on Earth. I may retire there one day!

MissBetty Apr 28th 2012 8:44 pm

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by petrichor (Post 10031052)
I'm in Taipei, Taiwan. Been here nine months, planning to stay six years.

Where exactly are you MissBetty, if you don't mind divulging? I made it to Cape Tribulation and thought Far North Queensland was the most beautiful place on Earth. I may retire there one day!

Lol! I cannot divulge exactly as I work for the ambulance service and they monitor social forums like this one - already been CRUCIFIED for an innocent Facebook post ha ha ha!!!!!

Yes it is very beautiful here, stunning in fact, palm trees, sunshine, white sandy beaches but it does depend when you visit. The wet season is horrid - Nov to Feb/March constant rain, humidity, stingers in the water, snakes in the garden, eaten alive by mozzies, hungry crocs in the water and everything goes mouldy!!!! The people up here are feral too. Went to my last job, abdo pain and diarrhoea, but told patient was happy to take her to ED if she wanted to go. Her partner came home, abused the s@#$ out of me (he was drunk) so had to call for urgent police assistance as he threatened to 'smash my face in' as he thought I hadn't taken her to hospital quickly enough. This was at 10 am lol!!! I get abused and threatened at least 4 times per month by patients/relatives, there is a massive drink and drug problem up here :thumbdown:

If I retired here I would go to the Sunshine Coast or the lower part of the Gold Coast. Nicer people/weather/shops/restaurants/beaches - trust me on this one! ;)

Beaverstate Apr 28th 2012 8:47 pm

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by MissBetty (Post 10031131)
Lol! I cannot divulge exactly as I work for the ambulance service and they monitor social forums like this one - already been CRUCIFIED for an innocent Facebook post ha ha ha!!!!!

Yes it is very beautiful here, stunning in fact, palm trees, sunshine, white sandy beaches but it does depend when you visit. The wet season is horrid - Nov to Feb/March constant rain, humidity, stingers in the water, snakes in the garden, eaten alive by mozzies, hungry crocs in the water and everything goes mouldy!!!! The people up here are feral too. Went to my last job, abdo pain and diarrhoea, but told patient was happy to take her to ED if she wanted to go. Her partner came home, abused the s@#$ out of me (he was drunk) so had to call for urgent police assistance as he threatened to 'smash my face in' as he thought I hadn't taken her to hospital quickly enough. This was at 10 am lol!!! I get abused and threatened at least 4 times per month by patients/relatives, there is a massive drink and drug problem up here :thumbdown:

If I retired here I would go to the Sunshine Coast or the lower part of the Gold Coast. Nicer people/weather/shops/restaurants/beaches - trust me on this one! ;)

The middle portion sounded like the 5th level of hell. Feral people:eek::eek::blink::ohmy:

MissBetty Apr 28th 2012 8:55 pm

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by Beaverstate (Post 10031136)
The middle portion sounded like the 5th level of hell. Feral people:eek::eek::blink::ohmy:

Ha ha! Well Sartre did say "Hell is other people" ;) I love my job though and I have just been out to the sweetest old lady, I love the oldies!!!! Makes up for the ferals but yes, I've just about had enough of here!

Paws3 Apr 29th 2012 3:20 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
I'm in Canada (East coast). It's trying to be Spring but it snowed yesterday.
Leaving early 2013.:)

Editha Apr 29th 2012 4:47 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
I am in Edmonton Alberta. Going home in 2 years.

Mummy in the foothills Apr 29th 2012 6:04 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
Sunny California, and it's living up to it's name today.
Up north in the hills on the way to Tahoe, in a town that no one knows where it is, even people who live 40-50 minutes away. :lol:

janeyk Apr 29th 2012 8:01 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
Torbay, North shore. NZ

Pombat Apr 29th 2012 8:26 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
In California, between San Francisco and San Jose.

jemima55 Apr 29th 2012 8:37 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
Five miles outside Washington DC.

Lorry1 Apr 29th 2012 9:47 am

Re: Where is everyone
 
The most boring place on Earth ;)
Nova Scotia, Canada and returning home July 2013 :thumbsup:

petrichor Apr 29th 2012 10:06 am

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by MissBetty (Post 10031131)
Lol! I cannot divulge exactly as I work for the ambulance service and they monitor social forums like this one - already been CRUCIFIED for an innocent Facebook post ha ha ha!!!!!

Yes it is very beautiful here, stunning in fact, palm trees, sunshine, white sandy beaches but it does depend when you visit. The wet season is horrid - Nov to Feb/March constant rain, humidity, stingers in the water, snakes in the garden, eaten alive by mozzies, hungry crocs in the water and everything goes mouldy!!!! The people up here are feral too. Went to my last job, abdo pain and diarrhoea, but told patient was happy to take her to ED if she wanted to go. Her partner came home, abused the s@#$ out of me (he was drunk) so had to call for urgent police assistance as he threatened to 'smash my face in' as he thought I hadn't taken her to hospital quickly enough. This was at 10 am lol!!! I get abused and threatened at least 4 times per month by patients/relatives, there is a massive drink and drug problem up here :thumbdown:

If I retired here I would go to the Sunshine Coast or the lower part of the Gold Coast. Nicer people/weather/shops/restaurants/beaches - trust me on this one! ;)

Okay, you got me convinced. :blink: (Not even Port Douglas?)

MissBetty Apr 29th 2012 10:18 am

Re: Where is everyone
 

Originally Posted by petrichor (Post 10032037)
Okay, you got me convinced. :blink: (Not even Port Douglas?)

Nope! Mind you I think Port Douglas is lovely but I have a friend who worked there as a cop and she said it's a very different place when the sun goes down!!!


All times are GMT -12. The time now is 6:46 am.

Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.