Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So, I'm an Aussie now! I can imagine what some might be saying: 'What? But Harpo hates Australia, what's he gone and done that for?'. Well, now's your chance to offer some kind words of advice, or even congrats! Yay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulation Harpodom! .................... and I mean it most sincerely :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations Harpo! What took you so long ? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations Harpo! What took you so long ? :wink: Oh, a mixture of disorganisation, apathy and laziness mainly! You can thank a certain Tony Abbott for shaking me out of it though! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh, a mixture of disorganisation, apathy and laziness mainly! You can thank a certain Tony Abbott for shaking me out of it though! :wink: Quite right too, you cannot complain about the establishment if you don't step up to do something about it ! Keep telling my girls that but only one of them has citizenship, the other one can't be bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well done, I did it last September. Awarded by his eminence Darren Lyons? I was surprised by how many friends and colleagues here started to regard me as a native.... as in 'Now you're an Aussie...' whereas I'm just a Briton who has dual citizenship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations mate, that's the way! :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well done, I did it last September. Awarded by his eminence Darren Lyons? I was surprised by how many friends and colleagues here started to regard me as a native.... as in 'Now you're an Aussie...' whereas I'm just a Briton who has dual citizenship. I'm definitely English with Aussie Citizenship :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I must say I was very impressed by the whole experience of the ceremony. The enthusiasm with which Darren Lyons was welcoming us 'new Australians' was what struck me most: he seems to really like this aspect of his job. It was a real united nations of people, a real sign of Geelong's and Australia's thriving multiculturalism. It felt good to be a part of that. My kids were very proud of their dad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 You're not a real Aussie until you've got the rising terminal inflection down pat. Congratulations anyway - good belt and braces approach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I must say I was very impressed by the whole experience of the ceremony. The enthusiasm with which Darren Lyons was welcoming us 'new Australians' was what struck me most: he seems to really like this aspect of his job. I did like the way he conducted his part of the ceremony, along the lines of 'You've reached a significant milestone on your Australian journey - but enough about you, let me tell you my life story...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I did like the way he conducted his part of the ceremony, along the lines of 'You've reached a significant milestone on your Australian journey - but enough about you, let me tell you my life story...' Yeah, there was definitely an element of 'Anyway, enough about you', but he seems a likable enough bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Buy a V8 and a barbie, you'll fit right in ;-) Congrats Harpo :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Oh, a mixture of disorganisation, apathy and laziness mainly! To hear some talk, those attributes will make you the perfect Aussie:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Buy a V8 and a barbie, you'll fit right in ;-) Congrats Harpo :-) I've got a V6 and a barbie, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations so now the plan begins:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Actually, I think a certain amount of credit is due to a few members of PIO, for their continual goading about me not being a citizen. Thanks guys, YOU ROCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations Dom, for some reason, I thought you'd done this ages ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm definitely English with Aussie Citizenship :yes: My daughter calls herself an English born Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I've got a V6 and a barbie, does that count? V6's are for P-Platers mate! Congrats anyway.. You been for that lobotomy yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 V6's are for P-Platers mate! Congrats anyway.. You been for that lobotomy yet? Yeah, Darren Lyons did it, with Sarah Henderson MP holding me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Yeah, Darren Lyons did it, with Sarah Henderson MP holding me down. Good lad.. I always knew you'd conform and become a True Blue Aussie.. Good onya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good lad.. I always knew you'd conform and become a True Blue Aussie.. Good onya!! Steady, I'm still the same grumpy old harpo! But thanks :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So, I'm an Aussie now! I can imagine what some might be saying: 'What? But Harpo hates Australia, what's he gone and done that for?'. Well, now's your chance to offer some kind words of advice, or even congrats! Yay!! Congratulations, Harpo. Why have you done it? I guess, like most of us who live in OZ, sooner or later, you go native. You have just tried to fight it, but eventually even you have 'surrendered!' On the other hand, maybe it's just 'insurance' against being expelled back to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Congratulations, Harpo. Why have you done it? I guess, like most of us who live in OZ, sooner or later, you go native. You have just tried to fight it, but eventually even you have 'surrendered!' On the other hand, maybe it's just 'insurance' against being expelled back to the UK. Cheers mate. As far as I'm aware though, being an Abbott critic doesn't result in deportation. Yet, but I'm sure 'Mr Free Speech' is working on it:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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