Illawaralad

I think it became unfashionable for a good while because of the perceived racist connection with the St George cross. Nowadays more and more people are finding that connection pretty tenuous, and refusing to let the likes of the EDL drag it through the gutter. I always have and always will celebrate with a few beers and a bit of a sing song.

I noticed a West Ham one in there, bravo. I had afew beers in isolation yesterday, well more than afew and had a play. Hope you all had a great day 20200423_170619[2].mp4

how's everyone getting on then? I haven't logged on for bleedin ages, hope everyone's doing ok

Sorry I looked at the chippy and mental health nurse and thought, crikey he's diverse...Not really sure what the work situation is like at home in the Gong cos I'm FIFO, but as said Campbell town is really happening at the mo, Building game and railway looking for chippies last I heard. good choice and best of luck to you

We have one whitch is maturing in 2016, we took it out on our first house but kept the policy going even when we switched to a repayment mortgage. We've been getting letters hinting that if we cash it in now we'll get pretty much the same as if we let it mature. Now I have a deep seated mis-trust of all people financial, afterall they're in the game because of the money they make for themselves not their clients. So I'm gonna let it mature and a) be very pleasantly surprised, and mis trust intact, or b) wind up with egg on my face, in either case no-one else will know about it

We're in Figtree, a bit older (mid 40's) and distinctly unprofessional, but next time I'm home you're welcome round the Nags Head for afew, as long as you're not wierdos haha. You'll find people friendly for the most hart here with the odd bonehead, so probably no different in that regard, lovely scenery too you're gonna love it

Lots of new Poms arriving, brilliant. You'll love it, you can drive round for days and not get bored with the views. We're in Figtree, nearly 7 years now and I can't imagine living elsewhere

I'm in love with the Illawarra as a whole, I love the beauty and the paople, a very good choice in my opinion. I'm getting home from work on Saturday morning for 2 weeks to Figtree and I'm looking forward to it immensely.

I'm full of admiration that you had the courage to share that Incata, and mortified at what you went through. Can't think of anymore words

powerful, respected or neither, it's still wrong legally and morally. What you're failing to see is that this subject is one that makes just about every parents blood boil, we're all intelligent enough to know that lies are told but this is rife. If a 50 year old man had sex with a 14 year old daughter of mine whether she' looked the part' or not it wouldn't make the courts I can tell you, and would bet that others feel the same. I can see you trying to be objective and not get on the outrage bus, but this aint the subject to do it with, your 'it was 30 years ago, what's it matter' attitude is most offensive

My mates wife was abused by her uncle, he hasn't been able to go near her for 3 years, she's on anti depressants and has attempted suicide. The incident in question was 30 years ago. You rape a child you take away their right to a chance of a 'normal' life. Your attitude is beyond reprehensible http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Hall_(presenter) If you don't find this disgusting then you need help mate

Setting a cut off point would mean that those that didn't 'make the date' weren't entitled to the same justice as those that have accused already, how unconstitutional. If society is indeed full of these perverts then they need weeding out and punishing no matter who they are. To believe otherwise is absurd in a so-called civilized society. As a parent I automatically think 'what if it was my kids' as would any parent surely

spot on, we live in figtree and we got views all around of mountains, ocean, the temple, even the steelworks is a cracking view after dark. We even have deer coming up to the back gate. it's bloody lovely innit

Wollongong as a whole is one lovely part of the world, I've travelled alot with work and there's only one place I'd want to call home. Parts of the town are a little run down, and course you've got the steel works, but unless you've been living in a mansion in the UK, you'll really find yourself distinctly un-bothered by it. Port Kembla for instance has a terrible reputation according to some, but they won't mention the award winning beaches and stunning views. Good luck

good on ya mate, the gong is a great area. good luck, if ya want a local diceys is a dump, it's bloody brilliant

I'm just home after my 2nd swing in Karratha. 22 on 6 off (days that is lol) it's really not too bad, you just have to get used to the fact that Roeburn maximum security prison is just down the road and they have better conditions . All about state of mind really, and whether you've got a plan for the dosh. Do it, you'll never know otherwise

hi we've been in figtree for the jast 4 years or so, beautiful area, I couldn't imagine living anywhere but the illawarra. Look into that Melbourne flight though, I'm pretty sure they've knocked it on the head.I took the flight a couple of times and they were talking about stopping it a few of years ago. Take care and enjoy Steve

Hi all, we've lived in the Gong for the last 5 years, and it's true you could choose far worse. beautiful place right from the northern suburbs down. I'm not on here much but will keep an eye out for you, good luck. There are some very helpful people on here, hopefully I'm one of em lol Take care Steve