WeegieDave Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 You can get Bisto and Marmite here and M&S ship. Don't know about Weetabix, can't help with the pubs, and I don't get the whole sausage "thing" You also get Weetabix but for some strange reason they have decided to extract the 'A' and they are called Weetbix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus B Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Sausages, fish & chips, knowing immediately where to get a good curry, the NHS, snow, coming in out of the cold to a warm house, decent motorways, faster traffic lights, proper Sausage & egg Mcmuffin- they taste different here, good gyms, good pubs, decent chocolate, cheap clothes shops, rainy days, being closer distance to family, british shops, british festivals. This list could go on forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzkidd Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I really miss NHS they do an amazing job and I miss the security more than anything!!! And professionalism. NHS dentists!!! Same as above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciemay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Put simply, everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyay1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Don't miss anything yet, other than family and friends. Love practically everything i've come across in Melbourne and don't think there's much i can say i miss from London. The fish and chips is awesome here , even found a chippy (run by vietnamese!) that does flake and chips for $7 with proper chips. gorgeous! Maybe being able to scamper across any road without waiting for the lights to change.....easy in London, bit suicidal across a 10 lane highway in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyay1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 NHS dentists!!! Same as above... ah yes, British dentistry, the envy of the world :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzkidd Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Band 1: £17.50 includes an examination, diagnosis and advice. If necessary, it also includes X-rays, a scale and polish and planning for further treatment. Band 2: £48 includes all treatment covered by Band 1, plus additional treatment, such as fillings, root canal treatment and removing teeth (extractions). Band 3: £209 includes all treatment covered by Bands 1 and 2, plus more complex procedures, such as crowns, dentures and bridges. As opposed to $3000-$5000 dollars!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8ENN Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Friends and family, Pubs that aren't an half an hour walk away, McDonald's egg sausage and cheese breakfast bagels, and McDonald's curry sauce. Everything else here I have found as good as or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciemay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 A recent dental checkup in Adelaide cost me $145 you do the conversion , last year told i needed a crown but looking at $3800!!!!! and he couldn't guarantee its success, i'm sorry,if i spend that much i want it to work same as i would if it was a tv or at least be able to return if not fit for purpose. Sadly i wasn't paying it and had my first ever tooth removed for $375, something else i won't miss, being ripped off at any and every opportunity, in the old days they wore a mask and rode a horse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thought of a couple more: Radios 4 & 5, and especially Test Match Special That particular shade of green that doesn't exist here. But, like I said, it'll mostly still be there when I go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie13 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Apart from family and friends I miss the seasons, although from what relatives have been saying their seasons back in the uk have all been the same this year...wet! I do miss the cold crisp mornings and the autumn trees. I also miss the freedom to walk in the countryside without having to worry about snakes etc. On a selfish note I miss the variety of food in the supermarkets back home... ....and yes dentists back home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciemay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have the Smooth Radio app on my phone, gets me through each day listening to it now, great to hear familiar voices and GREAT music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have the Smooth Radio app on my phone, gets me through each day listening to it now, great to hear familiar voices and GREAT music Is it i-phone or android? Be good for us, we miss our music from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Put simply, everything. Put simply, nothing at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiegirlbay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Miss everything about UK mainly, 1: walk to my office which was only 15 -18 min from my home 2: My kind English Landlady from Chester 3: My Austrian flat mate who never stayed at home except weekends for few hours (mostly found at Uni Lab) 4: Walk to Park every evening (in summer of course) with neighbors 5: My neighbor old couple and their dog 6: Lake District view 7: My Office and colleagues 8: Marks & Spencer shopping 9: Busy Manchester Market Street 10: My travel from North to South, and frequent traveling to Europe (so economical specially if book in advance) 11: Sunday early morning Church and then head for lovely breakfast at Cafe Nero 12: All the different accents 13: The compliments I used to get from people specially on my smile 14: NHS service 15: Manchester Tram ..London Underground 16: Weekends with friends for Sheesha 17: My Dentist ... great one 18: Above all I miss weather... I love rain ohhh this list can go and on... I just miss Manchester.. Aussie Girl Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciemay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graciemay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I hail from Manchester all family is in and aroud Manchester, Leyland & preston, know what u mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyay1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thought of a couple more: Radios 4 & 5, and especially Test Match Special That particular shade of green that doesn't exist here. But, like I said, it'll mostly still be there when I go back all bbc radio channels are available over on any internet enabled device, for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly25 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Been able to walk to your friends house. Going away for a cheap weekend. British TV. The clothes shops. Countryside. Cozy nights in when its snowing out. Christmas (it just isn't the same here) Greggs. Having a real night out although the plan is to go back to the UK so I don't miss these things to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 all bbc radio channels are available over on any internet enabled device, for free! Aye. Question of timing though, innit? Can't sit there and have a quiet couple of hours in the afternoon with TMS on. I get BBC TV as well, even though I shouldn't :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiegirlbay Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I hail from Manchester all family is in and aroud Manchester, Leyland & preston, know what u mean exactly...I remember once traveling by train from Southend-on-sea to London, I smiled at a little boy who was with his parents, the couple looked at me and said 'Oh you must be from North' ....best thing I heard about my place....really lovely, kind, polite people from North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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