HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I could see this post coming from the very first time Marissa posted upon her arrival in this country. Is that a problem? Someones opinion Like in your posts This is MY OWN OPINION, nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Did I say it was a problem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Even though I grew up in Australia once I got into my 20s I never felt it was home and always felt I should be in England. After 12 years in Brisbane the transition back was very easy indeed. The most surprising thing was how our Aussie born and bred kids have adapted better than we could ever have hoped. I think the fact that we moved to a lovely little village had a huge influence on it. It's the complete opposite to drab where we are I should add, that's too funny lolI could see this post coming from the very first time Marissa posted upon her arrival in this country. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Did I say it was a problem ? I have no idea But I'd say yes it was a problem for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 :wink: I don't get it, you highlighted a portion of my post and winked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I have no idea But I'd say yes it was a problem for you Why, I was pointing out something obvious, why would that be a problem for me ? That makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I don't get it, you highlighted a portion of my post and winked. Could you read my future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Why, I was pointing out something obvious, why would that be a problem for me ? That makes no sense. Obvious like your replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Could you read my future No, why would I be able to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 No, why would I be able to ? Just a guess :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Obvious like your replies There you go, something we have in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just a guess :laugh: As usual not a very good guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 As usual not a very good guess. Ok I'll use Google Must be some stats somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 There you go, something we have in common. This is my best way of winding down after another great day:wink: Is that what you do to start your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Marissa needs somewhere a bit more middle class but by the sea...and it needs to be a city not a town or village. Struggling to think of anywhere in the UK that fits that bill....any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Marissa needs somewhere a bit more middle class but by the sea...and it needs to be a city not a town or village. Struggling to think of anywhere in the UK that fits that bill....any ideas? Brighton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Brighton? Mmm, possibly.... Not sure it would be "city living" enough compared to Sydney? Have you been to Brighton Marissa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I think Marissa needs somewhere a bit more middle class but by the sea...and it needs to be a city not a town or village. Struggling to think of anywhere in the UK that fits that bill....any ideas? Brighton is a really nice place and certainly much nicer than Southampton by a country mile in fact. Going the other way Weymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Mmm, possibly.... Not sure it would be "city living" enough compared to Sydney? Have you been to Brighton Marissa? Well the only way to get that would be London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellybingobingo Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I've been to Brighton didn't like it at all lol it's where I concieved my eldest son on holiday lol but I wasn't keen on Brighton I suppose everyone's different mind you that was 26 years ago I went and I don't get this middle upper and lower class business people are people ! Some people are so full of themselves at times ! I just don't get it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellybingobingo Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Well I do get it like if you are royalty or a billionaire who eats caviar and shoots animals but they are just posh knobs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 You are right I do not fit in in the UK either, my daughter is over there presently and she cannot wait to leave, she is off to San Francisco and I am sure she will feel more at home there. We must change when we live away so long and I find Europe and UK fine for a short visit but too drab to stick around for long. I cam except you don't like the u.k ...but please enlighten me ,where you have visited to call Europe drab ....it is anything but ..culture,weather,art ,history ... As I say ,I wont step in and defend the u.k ...but the bit about Europe is ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Brussels is drab but I can't think of anywhere else that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) No offence, but it was obvious that you would feel a massive hit / culture shock. Moving from Sydney to Southampton is a bit like moving from London to Dubbo. ...but if it's all Southamptons fault, why didn't I get a similar good feeling during my week in Exeter with my sister, nieces and nephews? Edited September 6, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 6 weeks here so far, have been in Bristol, Bath, Preston, Nottingham, Boston, plus a couple of villages, can't recommend any of them to you Marisa for the sort of coffee culture you are missing. Bristol and Bath seemed the best of these. hope that helps to avoid a few more places!!! off to Cornwall tomorrow, then back to Bristol. been great spending time with grandchildren, and even though I haven't lived properly in UK for 22 years, have visited fairly regularly, old friends have gone out of their way to see us, including a pub lunch in our old village with 11 there. Interesting comment made, that the only time they all get together is when we visit! Very strange though, I don't feel I belong here, or want to live here, and can't wait to go home. Not turning this into one of those stupid Oz against UK threads, just know where my home is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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