Tina2 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 :-) If you have children Coomera State College is NOT a good choice. Lots of nice areas, depends on where on the Gold Coast you prefer, closer to the beach the more expencive of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 self deprecation creaky old pubs with low ceilings the sound of robins tweeting the smell of the English countryside, particularly on a dank, foggy day in November seeing a fox at night and knowing that it belongs in that environment, rather than being a feral animal country walks curry houses the ability to get to France in an hour by plane, and not to have to plan 2 years ahead in order to go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahelle Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Many things, but Christmas mostly. I hope every year to get home for it and never do, this coming one will be my 5th here and I haven't once even felt remotely 'Christmassy'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I'm like a broken record. The only thing about the UK I miss is Manchester. I've been saying this ever since we arrived, getting on for 3 years ago. Watching From There To Here on iplayer certainly made me rather misty-eyed Not bothered about Christmas at all, since most of my family died it's just a few extra days off work to me, and I'm quite happy to spend that time in warmer climes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Things I miss? Cheap alcohol, cheap cars, friends and family. If I could buy a carton for $30, a 911 Turbo for $50,000 and get 3 or 4 of my mates over to enjoy them with me, I'd be stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geraldine Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Friends and family being able to pop over for a cuppa. Has to be going to watch the blues at Goodison , although I don't miss the layers of clothes I needed to sit there for 2 hours . Miss all the footy progs on the TV but don't miss any other TV as mostly watched the news and politics stuff anyway. I order stuff from M&S and get free delivery which is great. Went back at Christmas and first stop was M&S cafe for a Cumberland sausage toastie. Wasn't as fab as we had remembered. We've adopted a much healthier eating style over here as the fruit and veg is much better. Miss the long light summer evenings. We will never have that here on the Sunny Coast even if they do change the daylight saving hours. Was lucky enough to see quite a bit of Europe so looking forward to seeing some of the history here and in the countries closer to Oz. Listened to Life in a northern town by The Dream Academy recently...now that really did make me nostalgic but probably because I was a teenager at the time. What you miss may depend on where you land in Oz, I'm lucky that I have the most amazing green hinterland and stunning beaches. Anyone who is lucky enough to hold dual nationality for both countries really did get hit with the lucky stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 designated scenic lookouts where you can actually see something other than the trees right in front of your face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymon212 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Morrison's boiled ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 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. A lot of people in the UK would be happy to swap for our weekender options around Brisbane. Sometimes grass is greener I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Honestly absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Robinson's cordial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 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. We see/do more of that now when we go back on holiday than we ever did when we lived there. Same with food and shops don't really miss them now but enjoy them when we are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Christmas. Countryside. Countryside smells. English pubs. English ale. Boots and Next. Curry. Sausage. Premier Inns. Castles. Architecture. Accents. All the usual.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I miss living in a village, with the countryside all around, and being able to walk or cycle from my front door. Watching the Tour De France in Yorkshire, made me wish I'd visited there whilst I had the chance. The countryside is wonderful here too, of course, but it's not practical to walk or cycle from my front door! I drove to Windsor on Sunday arvo, from Surry Hills, 60 kilometres, mostly motorway and dual carriageway. I can actually immerse myself in all things British via internet, Sky News UK, Sky Sports, TV. Now my computer is working again, I might actually listen to 'The Archers' on line, (the only 'soap' I was ever addicted to.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Berry Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Working part-time! The generous annual leave entitlements! Hanging out with my family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Summer!Been in Adelaide now for a few months so have missed out on the nice warm weather.Pubs where no one is playing pokies,countryside,my OH and kids,my job (Did I really say that!lol)and my town where I live,and working on my allotment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Currently nothing as everything is so new and interesting here, I'm sure there will be something at some point though. I don't miss washed out summer camping trips though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Berry Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Robinson's cordial? You can buy it at our Coles in Adelaide, although only orange double concentrate flavour, that family could have stayed after all!! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 You can buy it at our Coles in Adelaide, although only orange double concentrate flavour, that family could have stayed after all!! :wink: They were here for 2 weeks, that would be a pretty short stay for a holiday! :biglaugh: Saying that if my memory serves correct it was Blackcurrant they were looking for... Hope they are enjoying life back in Hull with lots of cordial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Berry Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 They were here for 2 weeks, that would be a pretty short stay for a holiday! :biglaugh: Saying that if my memory serves correct it was Blackcurrant they were looking for... Hope they are enjoying life back in Hull with lots of cordial. No sign of blackcurrant at Coles, just orange, oh dear!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 A lot of people in the UK would be happy to swap for our weekender options around Brisbane. Sometimes grass is greener I think... Yes, there is lots to do and we have seen lots of the area and go camping etc. However I do miss the differences in culture that you can get within a few hours of the UK (and at a low cost) that just isn't possible for us at the moment. For example I had family in Italy and, if flexible, could sometimes get flights over there for £200 altogether with free accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Not a thing! I'm here and I'm very happy! What I did miss - and boy, did I miss them: The variety in almost everything - scenery, opportunities, products, activities The weather - clement, unpredictable, gorgeous The sense of humour, banter, community spirit The countryside, ever changing with the seasons, beautiful colours, wild food (just finishing the cherries, about to move on to blackberries!) The courtesy of drivers The history - walk down a C21 street and suddenly find a beautiful C10 building Christmas - never did get used to hot Christmases even though I had over 30 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Robinson's cordial? $1.49 at my local spudshed cheaper than you'd pay back in the UK. Wouldn't buy any though just thought of the couple from the newspaper article that said that because there poor little Chantelle couldn't get her favourite Robinsons cordial was one of the reasons they MBTTUK :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helz980 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Too many to list!! Flying home 28th July for a 'holiday' so will enjoy all the uk bits & bobs that I miss xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyb Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 My daughters , my granddaughters , English cities. , European cities , the Lake District , snowdonia and the Brecons ,the Peak District , stone villages , old buildings and Leeds rhinos . Nando's that do starters and deserts and sell beer like a real restaurant . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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