aconcannon Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 So what is it that people miss the most about not being in the UK - I know we all miss family and friends but are there any day-to-day things that people miss about the UK? Any particular foods or TV shows or perhaps just ways the Ozzie's do things compared to the Brits? Interested in hearing everybodies thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I don't miss a thing. There are things that are better there but I don't miss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 A few of mine would be Bury Black Pudding English Sausage Cheese an Onion Pies Abersoch Beach and it surrounds on summer evenings, star gazing Peter kay and other Uk comedians Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The ability to travel to interesting and different places cheaply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 So what is it that people miss the most about not being in the UK - I know we all miss family and friends but are there any day-to-day things that people miss about the UK? Any particular foods or TV shows or perhaps just ways the Ozzie's do things compared to the Brits? Interested in hearing everybodies thoughts... Grabbing the papers on a Sunday morning, finding a country pub for a lovely lunch and catching a show in the West End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie22 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 English sense of humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Scrumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconcannon Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Yes I think the English sense of humour is a big that that we would miss too! During my gap year in Australia I remember missing baked beans not being a standard part of a cooked breakfast :-) @Marisawright do you not think there are more interesting and cheaper places to visit from Australia compared to the UK? I'm looking forward to having South East Asia and the South Pacific Islands on my doorstep (pretty much) and when looking on SkyScanner.net I;ve found the flights to be dirt cheap...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn2002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 M&S sandwiches, may sound silly but on my one day off from looking after the kids I used to get myself a slap up lunchtime meal from M&S, Wensleydale and Carrot Chutney sandwich, followed by a Chocolate cheesecake. Mmm. Haven't found anything comparable here yet !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconcannon Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 They are seriously lacking Marks & Specers stores in Australia aren't they 'Dawn2002! My friend from the UK emigrated out to Sydney a few years back and every time she comes home she pops to M&S for a prawn mayo sandwich :-) seen as they are in most other major cities of the world I'm surprised Australia don't have them yet - or do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 They are seriously lacking Marks & Specers stores in Australia aren't they 'Dawn2002! My friend from the UK emigrated out to Sydney a few years back and every time she comes home she pops to M&S for a prawn mayo sandwich :-) seen as they are in most other major cities of the world I'm surprised Australia don't have them yet - or do they? That's hilarious. A friend of mine came back at Christmas and every day posted a different sandwich (either Pret, M&S or Tesco) on Facebok. He was decrying the lack of decent "sandwich in a box" options in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn2002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ha, aconcannon, I live on the Gold Coast, so no unfortunately none here, I would love to know if there are any in Australia. I also miss French Cheese, as far as I'm aware you can't sell cheese with unpasteurised milk here and the Camembert and Brie just don't taste the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 For the most part the food is easy if you are capable of cooking, you can always produce better then any shop bought or processed food, and if you want that shop bought taste just find some chemicals and additives to throw in :-) I only really miss family and friends, that's about it. Western countries are all pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 They are seriously lacking Marks & Specers stores in Australia aren't they 'Dawn2002! My friend from the UK emigrated out to Sydney a few years back and every time she comes home she pops to M&S for a prawn mayo sandwich :-) seen as they are in most other major cities of the world I'm surprised Australia don't have them yet - or do they? There is talk of bringing M & S to Aus since Zara opened. I remember as a child going to M & S and buying cherry cake, and there was also a cake that was for different coloured squares, covered in jam and then marsipan stuck to the jam. Sure it did my teeth no good, but oh it tasted good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 There is talk of bringing M & S to Aus since Zara opened. I remember as a child going to M & S and buying cherry cake, and there was also a cake that was for different coloured squares, covered in jam and then marsipan stuck to the jam. Sure it did my teeth no good, but oh it tasted good. Battenberg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinker78 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Fashionable clothes at reasonable prices Tesco Finest M and S- that goes without saying Pubs within walking distance- the luxury of growing up in a village with 4 locals Friday night, curry night Less of the nanny state- being trusted to drink in public or cross somewhere you aren't supposed to cross on a road Generally, a good variety on the box and the money which gets invested into decent TV (I don't mean soaps) The song of a blackbird on a late summer's evening The quiet of snow Easyjet- took that one for granted- have zero interest in Asia- regret not seeing more of Europe London- dirty, filthy, crowded, crazy London- screaming with thousands of years of culture, people and stories The beauty of the moors Stone walls Cobbled streets Green The build up to Christmas Intelligent, self deprecating and sharp humour I don't miss these all the time. I can get by without them most of the time. I love Australia in the way you'd truly love a favourite Aunt- she's fun, she spoils you, you get along great. But, she's not your mum. going home 2015- may be back here again- badly need to feel like I belong again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I miss M&S food quite a bit but every time I go back I have my fill. To be honest with time I am missing British food less and less. Some of the marketing strategies employed by British supermarkets are disgusting - they need to rethink their Corporate Social Responsibility positions instead of just encouraging their customers to eat junk! Coles and Woolies are very dominant I find (doh) but I don't find they do so much of this seductive marketing cr&p! Australian supermarket shopping may be expensive but it's surprisingly straightforward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn2002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Fashionable clothes at reasonable pricesTesco Finest M and S- that goes without saying Pubs within walking distance- the luxury of growing up in a village with 4 locals Friday night, curry night Less of the nanny state- being trusted to drink in public or cross somewhere you aren't supposed to cross on a road Generally, a good variety on the box and the money which gets invested into decent TV (I don't mean soaps) The song of a blackbird on a late summer's evening The quiet of snow Easyjet- took that one for granted- have zero interest in Asia- regret not seeing more of Europe London- dirty, filthy, crowded, crazy London- screaming with thousands of years of culture, people and stories The beauty of the moors Stone walls Cobbled streets Green The build up to Christmas Intelligent, self deprecating and sharp humour I don't miss these all the time. I can get by without them most of the time. I love Australia in the way you'd truly love a favourite Aunt- she's fun, she spoils you, you get along great. But, she's not your mum. going home 2015- may be back here again- badly need to feel like I belong again. Yep almost all strike a cord with me, cockatoos are great, but their song is nowhere near as relaxing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Battenberg? [ATTACH=CONFIG]25302[/ATTACH] Oh my goodness thats it ! Oh I so miss that. Guess it would not handle the flight to Aus to well LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh my goodness thats it ! Oh I so miss that. Guess it would not handle the flight to Aus to well LOL Woolworths occasionally has the mini ones by Mr Kipling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconcannon Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 @Dawn2002 we're hoping to move to the Gold Coast after xmas - if you have any advice re decent suburbs eithger on or very close to a beach please let me know. I hope they open up some M&S stores soon - it's so British it really amazes me they don't already have them! Even Dubai has an M&S! Totally agree with what people are saying about Christmas! During my gap year in Australia Christmas day was the only day I missed home and not just because I wasn't with immediate family & friends but because Christmas in the sun is just weird & the Ozzie's don't quite go as 'all out' as we do in the UK - I think Christmases will definitely bwe the time of year we head home for our trips :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Old buildings and lots of historical sites within easy distance. Just took that stuff for granted. And definitely been able to travel into Europe quickly for a long weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn2002 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 @Dawn2002 we're hoping to move to the Gold Coast after xmas - if you have any advice re decent suburbs eithger on or very close to a beach please let me know. I hope they open up some M&S stores soon - it's so British it really amazes me they don't already have them! Even Dubai has an M&S! Totally agree with what people are saying about Christmas! During my gap year in Australia Christmas day was the only day I missed home and not just because I wasn't with immediate family & friends but because Christmas in the sun is just weird & the Ozzie's don't quite go as 'all out' as we do in the UK - I think Christmases will definitely bwe the time of year we head home for our trips :-) I'll pm you, saw your other post about this.. It's very dependent on your personal situation. Christmas was strange though, I spent 2 yrs on a WHV here about 10 yrs ago and couldn't get Christmassy at all. Was easier with the kids though this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hill billy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina2 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Woolworths occasionally has the mini ones by Mr Kipling. Really ? never seen them but will keep an eye out for them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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