Blue Flu

I thought I'd give you the curtesy of replying to the post you responded to mine. Yes Euro rail travel was big back in that era. I know/knew Norfolk rather well in the past. It has a large retired population . I was thinking Cromer or Sheringham could be ideal places to meet like minded places, on the coast with easy access to Norwich, one of the better English cities. But Cyprus, that's a place I've been looking at, only been there once, but keep in mind Northern Cyprus. It is cheaper than the main part, with loads of English retirees decamped there. You could get a cheapish flight from UK to Cyprus and book into a B & B or take a room in a house . There are a number of activities aimed at the Brits retired there and you can get an idea online as what it offers. Have no knowledge of Gloucestershire or Czech Republic but both easily doable. So much more to do in that part of the world. Travel can seem more difficult as we get older. For me, it is the increasingly inability not to be spontaneous. Having to prebook so much in fear of missing out or paying too much in season.

Others got me banned. Only on here for today as spotted by chance a mention of myself (obviously in glowing terms) Not a pet subject, but a very hard reality. I would say our democracy is in danger. But not matter too many with other interests, not equating mine on this forum , so will disappear again. Not rambling I can tell you. But anyway I do not discuss the real issues on a a forum as this. I'm out.

A tin of White paint and the colouring of front number plates an easier route to take.

You really think that? So Bendigo must be rocking with enlightenment then? Most any drug better than meth, which is synthetic, far too easy to make and rapidly turning this nation into a narco drug economy. Truth being both nations are in need of complete overhauls.

Something less known, hence more 'exotic' to uninitiated eyes. Let's say, their long lost cousin, colloquially known as The wild Colonial Boy' returns home to Archer Land from Country Victoria, (for example) and sets up meth labs all over the manor.

Well I do like to make people's day. Lucky for you, and the attention you received (that's quite ok) that only by chance did I take a look at Poms in OZ today, to find me still being discussed , with such loving sentiment. I know they say absence and the heart grow fonder and all that, Certainly appears so on this platform. Never in a million years........

In time perhaps if you carry on the way you do, and obviously no reason to expect otherwise, Bendigo will build a statue of you out of paper Mache in the town square. There a certain section of the population may pay homage to you, until bored, then dismantle it with ease and transport it to the local tip.

Gosh the use of the word unsophisticated is really going to provoke the ire of a few of The chavs on this forum. I guess something akin to pulling the sheet some hide under, lights off, curtains drawn, darkened windows, and exposing them to the daylight of their existence. Did WC Fields really say that? No wonder their memory lingers on in the public consciousness. What a corker.

So unbecoming even for someone from Ben. . Tais toi?. You must use vous when addressing your betters. but alas etiquette not likely your thing, displayed to date. No confusion here Ben. The light flickers very brightly indeed.

Yep. I know what you mean. Hillbilies, though exist in America. In OZ they are called Bogans. Tasmania was crowned having the most Bogan town in OZ. Don't recall the name. But there are a lot of English chav's in Australia I find. Tread with caution believing too much said. (too many not top drawer) AS for tours in UK, have you thought about Rail? A Brit Pass is cheaper when retired and allows you the freedom to use the entire network at will. I'd suggest take a look at Norfolk , but obviously have no idea of your particular interests. I do think that UK has certain advantages over Australia in the age. The closeness of things and places, better walking ways, cheaper travel and greater possibilities to get by car free. More elderly people and generally more talkative.

Why shouldn't the poster say it how she finds it?? That's the problem in part with this forum, opposing narratives are not tolerated, or provoke ire. You are entitled to be what ever you may feel about it. Just as the OP. IQ's below 50? No idea, but some of the commentary I read on here, I would say the likelihood on not quite made the scale of measurement at this stage. But please, don't give up, when down the only way is up. Now as for two heads, I hadn't noticed that. But at a guess think probably not. But I'll retain constructive ambiguity on that one.

Or perhaps you could resist in attempting at being smart and address the issues the poster raises? So meaningful conversation is something to be 'poked fun' at is it? No wonder the poster needs to confirm themselves as Not A Hill Billy as their name. Must be harder than expected to come up for air, let alone inspiration living where they do.

I gave a fair account of Perth. I am from here so do have a vested interest in how things have fanned out. Obviously could have included more to the OP , but as they know Perth from regular visits to this fair city. Perth and WA does indeed have a big drug problem. We endure the highest death rate in the nation on a per capita basis. I think that is something to be noted. We are with Adelaide the Ice capital of the world. That may or may not be an issue either way to you. But interesting what happens here after the official rhetoric, is a denial or more likely gas lighting or silence. Now outside of that Perth can appeal for those wanting a quieter lifestyle . It has almost the worlds best climate (perhaps a little too hot in summer for a period) the beaches are good, not quite the best I've seen but more than passable. People in my experience keep to themselves, but that is hardly a Perth thing. It would not suite those seeking an active night life It is somewhat Bogan , especially certain suburbs. But appeals to a growing diversity. Not sure just exactly what you are seeking to know. Not sure if I would leave Melbourne if well positioned though .

Thing being a lot of Victoria is over here. Not necessarily blaming them for the drawn curtains, but some do contribute to proceedings. As I wrote Perth is for a certain type. My neighbours are Vic's. They had visitors to which I overheard the young lady's comment with regards to life as she had to date found in Perth. "it's a different world over here". I can't argue with that.

But then you have been here several times already. So you most likely to know what goes down here. Loads of Vic's have made the move over recent two years. Vic number plates are everywhere in inner city where I live. (hence must be an attraction, wasn't the case previously) If you don't want a bigger city vibe, better dinning places, culture and exhibitions , with the weather and a back yard pool being your preference, then Perth will do you fine. Not forgetting far less to do in Perth. If you don't mind a less cosmopolitan environment, quiet often indoors (curtains drawn obviously even in day time ) limited night life and stand offish people , a little paranoid type of people then Perth may just suite.