Bobj Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 The earth isflat [emoji594] [emoji594] [emoji594] [emoji594] [emoji594] [emoji23] Bollocks! There's a big hill in the middle... Cheers, Bobj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungfustu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 OMG the aussies are even worse at driving tan the Spanish!!! Spain......forget Spain....have you ever been to Turkey?......I honestly find it hard to believe that they are worse drivers than the Turks....I worked out there for a while and getting in a car there was like doing a couple of laps in a banger race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kungfustu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 OH!! thats busted a few myths https://bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/international_road_safety_comparisons.aspx All those hoons can't help.....wheel spinning their cars through the burbs at all hours.....also the poor general condition of their cars will also have an effect.....no MOT's and the "fix everything" mind set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm surprised italy is as low as that. Each time I've been I've thought I was going to die. Last time was by a taxi driver. There's cars there just parked up as normal with massive dents and occasionally a big bit of tape on the exhaust pipe etc lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 1.. I wasn't commenting on butchers and supermarkets...you need to understand relevance. 2. I did think.....I thought "Only a person with no knowledge of agricultural production could make this statement". Shooters understand very well how different conditions affect meat quality. It wouldn't be noteworthy except that you have claimed in previous posts that you shoot your own meat. yes rabbits, i really cannot tell what they have been fed on and if they are force fed or battery rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 But that is not what happens? not when australians get on the road it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Why should I detract from the amazing contradictions of our local amnesiac who clearly is confused regarding his oft repeated blather regarding meat and veg. If he needs a thread of mine to illustrate how important ego boosting is to him, by way of blowing his own trumpet, then I'm happy to oblige It's a shame that every thread get clogged up with the usual kindergarten bickering though. I'm really enjoying your observations. It's refreshing to get the perspectives of someone with no axe to grind. I'm glad you're having a good time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Can all you guys that see these crashes please let me know when you will, in the future, be driving in UK so as I can arrange my visit not to be there:laugh: 5.5 weeks, almost 4000miles and not see one crash, however in the local town early one morning a motorcyclist died when he drove straight into some signs at a roundabout (yes roundabout simmo), no other vehicles involved. I can beat that, 3 years plus and can count the accidents on one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 OH!! thats busted a few myths https://bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/international_road_safety_comparisons.aspx Given the standard of driving I can't say that surprises me one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 There's been some funny responses to be sure. Your thread is about how you find it but still they argue :laugh: Isn't it always the case? :-) I've lost count of the number of postings in the past, by the usual suspects, that attempted to belittle someone's positive experiences of Oz, but despite my genuine observations/experiences of the UK, I knew that sooner or later, the thread would be used as a vehicle for those very same people to do EXACTLY the same in their defence of what they seem to see as undeserved criticism of the UK. Unlike last time, I haven't yet been called a liar. Back to subject matter. I had forgotten what a wonderful range of Pates existed in the UK at reasonable prices, as opposed to the small offerings (weight wise) at ridiculous prices in Oz. Breakfast this morning consisted of hot buttered farmhouse toast adorned with half an inch thick Coarse Brussels and Ardennes Pates. Josh, as usual, started his day with a melton mowbray pork pie and branston pickle ! :-) Raining at the moment with more forecast but nevertheless, we're Just about to drive out to Lacock Abbey the "birthplace" of modern photography, and it's current "travel photographer of the year" exhibition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Love Lacock OH used to do motorcycle races near there. Some gorgeous pubs out that way. Last time we saw the Abbey it was surrounded in flood water. It escaped by just a few feet thankfully. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 It's a shame that every thread get clogged up with the usual kindergarten bickering though. I'm really enjoying your observations. It's refreshing to get the perspectives of someone with no axe to grind. I'm glad you're having a good time here. Thank you, and it's true, I don't have an axe to grind and never have. It's just a shame that any positive voiced experiences of Oz are somehow always seen as a criticism of the UK by the usual suspects I sometimes think the staunch defenders of the UK have a deeper rose tint to their glasses, than those they accuse others of having. I have never once knocked the UK but am viewed by some as having a dislike of the place simply because I like Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Isn't it always the case? :-) I've lost count of the number of postings in the past, by the usual suspects, that attempted to belittle someone's positive experiences of Oz, but despite my genuine observations/experiences of the UK, I knew that sooner or later, the thread would be used as a vehicle for those very same people to do EXACTLY the same in their defence of what they seem to see as undeserved criticism of the UK. Unlike last time, I haven't yet been called a liar. Back to subject matter. I had forgotten what a wonderful range of Pates existed in the UK at reasonable prices, as opposed to the small offerings (weight wise) at ridiculous prices in Oz. Breakfast this morning consisted of hot buttered farmhouse toast adorned with half an inch thick Coarse Brussels and Ardennes Pates. Josh, as usual, started his day with a melton mowbray pork pie and branston pickle ! :-) Raining at the moment with more forecast but nevertheless, we're Just about to drive out to Lacock Abbey the "birthplace" of modern photography, and it's current "travel photographer of the year" exhibition Something right up your alley Kev:yes: Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thank you, and it's true, I don't have an axe to grind and never have. It's just a shame that any positive voiced experiences of Oz are somehow always seen as a criticism of the UK by the usual suspects I sometimes think the staunch defenders of the UK have a deeper rose tint to their glasses, than those they accuse others of having. I have never once knocked the UK but am viewed by some as having a dislike of the place simply because I like Oz. There are many of us who feel the same. Enjoy your day out - rain or no rain! England is beautiful in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) The supermarkets do fresh fish and fresh chicken as good as any butcher or fishmonger...they both buy from the same source. @Perthbum, I've got no complaint about fish and chicken in the supermarket, personally I've never been able to pick the difference between the quality of fish/chicken between the small independent shops and the supermarkets, in Australia or here. I'm talking about steak. In Australia, I always found Woollies had cr@p steak. Coles' scotch fillet was pretty good. Steak from a good butcher was better (and of course, steak from a rubbish butcher was worse). In the UK, I have tried all the supermarket steak now (even Waitrose and M&S) and it isn't even as good as Woollies! But right now I have no way of telling whether independent butchers might be better, because I haven't been able to get to one yet - they're like hen's teeth. Edited July 2, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) A cow is a cow, a chicken is a chicken, a lamb is a lamb...can there really be a great difference in the taste from a supermarket to a butcher? I suppose you'd say a beer is a beer, because they're all made from the same basic ingredient, so it doesn't matter what temperature it's kept at, whether it's allowed to go flat or stale, how it's poured etc? I lived in Africa for three years and learned the hard way that "preparation" of meat starts long before you start heating up the pan. There's what age the animal is killed at, what it's fed on and how long it's hung. The butchers in Africa have little or no refrigeration so the cow used to walk in the back door and the meat would be sold that afternoon - even the fillet steak was as tough as old boots. I'm sure you know all that really, you're just stirring! Edited July 2, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Maybe they are different breeds of beef cattle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 @Perthbum, I've got no complaint about fish and chicken in the supermarket, personally I've never been able to pick the difference between the quality of fish/chicken between the small independent shops and the supermarkets, in Australia or here. I'm talking about steak. In Australia, I always found Woollies had cr@p steak. Coles' scotch fillet was pretty good. Steak from a good butcher was better (and of course, steak from a rubbish butcher was worse). In the UK, supermarket steak (even Waitrose and M&S) isn't even as good as Woollies! That's why I'd like to find a butcher, to see whether they are any better. One of the best steaks I have ever had was a few weeks ago and it came from Asda, beautiful and tender and wonderful flavour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 There are many of us who feel the same. Enjoy your day out - rain or no rain! England is beautiful in the summer. Yes, I am disappointed about many things in England but the weather is not one of them. I had to smile at everyone in Southampton city centre yesterday, moaning about how "muggy" it was. It was a glorious day and by Sydney standards, hardly humid at all. And I'm relishing the cool days where I can go out walking for hours without worrying about sunburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 For once Wimbledon is bathed in glorious sunshine. Nice to see everyone with sunnies and t shirts for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Ok I've tidied the thread and given one person an evening off for personal attacks, now please let Kev continue with his updates and start your own threads to bicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 For once Wimbledon is bathed in glorious sunshine. Nice to see everyone with sunnies and t shirts for a change. It was the same last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Spain......forget Spain....have you ever been to Turkey?......I honestly find it hard to believe that they are worse drivers than the Turks....I worked out there for a while and getting in a car there was like doing a couple of laps in a banger race. OMG worse that Turkey!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Love Lacock OH used to do motorcycle races near there. Some gorgeous pubs out that way. Last time we saw the Abbey it was surrounded in flood water. It escaped by just a few feet thankfully. Enjoy. Had a late 3.15pm lunch in The Red lion. Shin beef cooked in stout gravy with parsnip mash spuds and veggies, Just wonderful, as was the ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Something right up your alley Kev:yes: Enjoy. Really did although it didn't help my photography due to the rain. As was expected, as soon as we headed home the sun came out :-) Managed to do the interior of the manor though and Jake entertained the tourists, (as he did previously at Stourhead Manor) with his rendition of Fleur de Lys on the piano. It's nice that they invite you to play on such treasured instruments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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