landv Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I know we are all immensely looking forward to moving back to good old Blighty including myself, but occasionally I do a mental reality check what I won't be too keen on to see/experience again. I only do it, so I can prepare myself and won't have a massive wobble in the first months or the first year. I'll start off: - getting up half an hour earlier in midwinter in the freezing cold and dark to scrape the car - foggy, damp, drizzly, dark days that seem to last forever - parked cars everywhere... and I mean everywhere and having to stop every meter to let the traffic flow - paying council tax and whingeing about the council (yet again) about not collecting the bins for weeks and not filling in the potholes on the roads (amongst many other things) - the price of petrol - looking for parking spaces - driving on the motorway - postcode snobbery and toffs - working for the NHS again (I'm very apprehensive about that) - getting payed monthly - January & February May I add that the reasons for going back far outweigh all the above, and this thread is also meant to be a little tongue-in- cheek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well I'm here so the things I don't like: driving around to find a parking place people who instantly assume that I would much rather be back in Australia Having to wait 2 days for an appointment at my local Apple Genius bar that on weekends the train to my local station only goes once an hour - and that not all the trains have outlets for me to charge my iphone Not looking forward to the aged rellies kicking the bbucket being without my DH while he has an Aus hholiday having, eventually, to leave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lpool7 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 For me the main thing is getting colds and flu. I have hardly hardly had a cold in 10 years after I left the Uk, but I know I will catch them quickly - I used to get at least 3/4 a year - bad ones. This is getting me worried but I know its not worth staying here just for that. Just have to be a lot fitter I guess and eat healthier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 It's strange really, that even after being back for over 2 years I get bugged by very little. The sense of belonging really is a warts and all feeling and I find a great deal of peace and acceptance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Chavs M25 february strictly come I'm a celebrity Big Brother get me out of here with the stars Football and WAGS traffic jams driving to and from work in the dark Daily Mail dreary council estates posh bastards who think they own people the hard nosed materialism and aggression ("oi what you lookin at?" "are you laughin at my mate's joke?") in the SE of England Islamophobia, Francophobia, Europhobia Looking at that list, a lot of those could be avoided by NOT returning to the home counties and heading for the SW instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 It's strange really, that even after being back for over 2 years I get bugged by very little. The sense of belonging really is a warts and all feeling and I find a great deal of peace and acceptance. I really hope it will be the same for us too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 ChavsM25 february strictly come I'm a celebrity Big Brother get me out of here with the stars Football and WAGS traffic jams driving to and from work in the dark Daily Mail dreary council estates posh bastards who think they own people the hard nosed materialism and aggression ("oi what you lookin at?" "are you laughin at my mate's joke?") in the SE of England Islamophobia, Francophobia, Europhobia Looking at that list, a lot of those could be avoided by NOT returning to the home counties and heading for the SW instead! Oh yes.... chavs! I did think of putting chavvy towns with dreary council estates on my list, but I did mention postcode snobbery....:mask: And yes, will avoid the home counties this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 For me the main thing is getting colds and flu. I have hardly hardly had a cold in 10 years after I left the Uk, but I know I will catch them quickly - I used to get at least 3/4 a year - bad ones. This is getting me worried but I know its not worth staying here just for that. Just have to be a lot fitter I guess and eat healthier! Same for me, I had only one cold during my four years here, back home I used to get nasty chest infections on top of bad colds too at least once a year. Interesting isnt it? It must be the dampness in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 ChavsM25 february strictly come I'm a celebrity Big Brother get me out of here with the stars Football and WAGS traffic jams driving to and from work in the dark Daily Mail dreary council estates posh bastards who think they own people the hard nosed materialism and aggression ("oi what you lookin at?" "are you laughin at my mate's joke?") in the SE of England Islamophobia, Francophobia, Europhobia Looking at that list, a lot of those could be avoided by NOT returning to the home counties and heading for the SW instead! Funnily enough, my hubby mentioned exactly the same thing the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Funny how someones hates are anothers heaven. I miss long days of cold and fog - winter was always my favourite time. Dont read the Mail, but do miss not having a selection of newspapers and what we do get is crap. Motorway driving is a million times better than the Kwinana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Same for me, I had only one cold during my four years here, back home I used to get nasty chest infections on top of bad colds too at least once a year. Interesting isnt it? It must be the dampness in the air. Ive had more colds and really bad chest infections since being in Aus than I ever got in the UK. I find the wood heater smoke a real issue in the winter and then we have horrible burn-offs and fire smoke in the summer, so I live in thick smoke all year, and my chest doesant like it one bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle13 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think I have to agree with all of the above. I'd like to add; Not being able to go to a GP on the same day I'm sick, waiting a week for an appt. having to winterise the house - lag pipes, store hose away, salt ready for the drive not being able to show my painted toenails off every day in my array of summer sandals Getting used to being able to cross over and park my car in the street facing the wrong way like Landv, I don't have rose colored glasses on, but it's not always about the material things . Bottom line is, there isn't a perfect place to live, everywhere has its quirks, it's whether they are deal breakers or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Some things will drive me nuts when I get back, sitting in a queue of traffic on the M1 for ages, cos some silly sod has run out of petrol The variable speed limits on the M25 Im sure the rain will bug me eventually,when it is constant for days.Although at this moment in time, I cant wait to see proper rain again, we get about 3 spots here, and thats it,and everyone starts moaning and says its the worst weather they have ever seen, and we need to call the SES, incase it floods:) Theres going to things that drive me mad, but at this moment in time, Im looking forward to everyone of them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabloinperth Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Some things will drive me nuts when I get back, sitting in a queue of traffic on the M1 for ages, cos some silly sod has run out of petrolThe variable speed limits on the M25 Im sure the rain will bug me eventually,when it is constant for days.Although at this moment in time, I cant wait to see proper rain again, we get about 3 spots here, and thats it,and everyone starts moaning and says its the worst weather they have ever seen, and we need to call the SES, incase it floods:) Theres going to things that drive me mad, but at this moment in time, Im looking forward to everyone of them I can't wait for proper rain again Can't wait for a proper, decent nights sleep too!! I'm pretty sure once I'm back in Scotland the weather will drive me mad after a while. Funnily enough, I vowed and declared when moving to Oz that I would never once complain about the heat....I've done nothing but the last few weeks! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I can't wait for proper rain again Can't wait for a proper, decent nights sleep too!! I'm pretty sure once I'm back in Scotland the weather will drive me mad after a while. Funnily enough, I vowed and declared when moving to Oz that I would never once complain about the heat....I've done nothing but the last few weeks! Lol. Proper nights sleep,,,ahhhh that would be so good.Cant remember having one for a long time. A good thunder storm would be lovely as well, the storms normally burn themselves out coming accross the Bass Strait, so we only get a little rumble,I used to love the storms at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseBrown1972 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I can't wait for proper rain again Can't wait for a proper, decent nights sleep too!! I'm pretty sure once I'm back in Scotland the weather will drive me mad after a while. Funnily enough, I vowed and declared when moving to Oz that I would never once complain about the heat....I've done nothing but the last few weeks! Lol. My hubby said i wasn't allowed to replace im too cold with im too hot! Instead he got both depending on the timeof year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 The worst of the weather in February - not the bright cold days, or crisp white snow but cold, damp and miserable days. Neds drinking buckfast on the street corner Paying extortionate amount for parking almost everywhere Being hated just for being English (rare but it happens) The roadworks in Edinburgh NHS waiting lists The Daily Mail mentality of too many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoLeannan Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Not looking forward to the what did you come back HERE for questions and finding a job and a rental that will accept our two dogs and a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 No one has mentioned all the immigrants yet? Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 No one has mentioned all the immigrants yet? Why not? I dont think it will bother us, too much,,,,,of course it may feel different when we get back, but we were never affected before, so hopefully it wont be much different now. Of course when the 25 billion bulgarians and Romas arrive, it might:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I dont think it will bother us, too much,,,,,of course it may feel different when we get back, but we were never affected before, so hopefully it wont be much different now.Of course when the 25 billion bulgarians and Romas arrive, it might:) I was being tongue in cheek Sapphire! I think those with a certain 'political' slant will see 'it' as a problem, whereas normal people (who don't eat a diet of DM) will see that its just life: you cannot hermetically seal Britain circa 1948 in a jar. Britain has changed, is changing and will continue to change. Same for Aus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I was being tongue in cheek Sapphire! I think those with a certain 'political' slant will see 'it' as a problem, whereas normal people (who don't eat a diet of DM) will see that its just life: you cannot hermetically seal Britain circa 1948 in a jar. Britain has changed, is changing and will continue to change. Same for Aus. I know you were,,,,,thats why I said about the 25 Billion:) I suppose if someone lives in an area,where there has been a massive influx,it might well affect them,in thier daily lives.But we never really noticed the influx, apart from when we went into major towns, and there was a few hanging about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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