Kapri

Of course there are days in the UK with clear blue skies, and spirits tend to lift when they arrive.

My point is that they are not as common as they are in Australia.

There's plenty to love about the UK but IMHO the weather isn't one of them. 

This thread has made me laugh

Of course the UK has some good weather, but it's not generally known for it.

I much prefer the weather here in NSW. I expect sunshine and it's odd to see grey skies.

Its not that the UK has severe weather, it's more the heavy, low grey sky and dreariness.

It's because of people like you that I have never posted on a forum before and may not again. Your comment was not helpful. I am well aware that it is my son's life - hence my post asking for help in dealing with MY feelings so as not to burden him with my emotions. Anyway fortunately there are many good people on here who have been incredibly supportive so I will keep posting, knowing that you are in a tiny minority.

Ignore him.

My mum was upset when I left although she gave me her blessing.

we still chat on the phone every week and it doesn't feel much different.

She has just had a heart attack and I'm heading back to see her. Once she recovers, I will pay for her to come here for a few months.

It may not be as bad as you are expecting

I've been in Aus for three months and these are my wildlife encounters so far.

As someone who is arriving in 2 weeks, this thread is great! Keep 'em coming :biggrin:

That was a question on Hot Seat last night, I'd never heard it!

 

The checkout people in supermarkets usually only put 3 items in a carrier bag!

 

Is it true that you must indicate even if you're in a right hand/ left hand turn only lane? My OH asked me why I didn't

 

indicate, when I said because I HAVE to turn right/left, he says I still need to indicate!!

It's definitely the case in the UK. I always remember this because I nearly failed a driving test because if it!