Johndoe Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 It's amazing just how many little things there are that are so easily overlooked, like the red post boxes and the windy roads, things that you just take for granted. And of course.............you take for granted that other folks love "windy roads" (no doubt something that you would consider as a lack of development in Oz) and that "red post boxes" are somehow so spectacular as an identification of the UK when surf beaches are not in Oz? Oh Yeah! I recognise the UK because of it's red post boxces but I don't recognise Oz because of it's surf beaches?:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 At the end of the day though it is still only a cat lol look at it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 look at it!! There are certainly some cats I quite like the look of, I love Savannahs for example, probably because they are mostly Servals. I could definitely see myself owning a Serval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Seeing as Brecon is SAS training ground. I wouldn't want to be waving a camera around unless in my own back yard I know the military use the Brecon Beacons but the size of the national park means it isn’t a total no-go area :unsure:. The Visitor Centre is hosting a stargazing evening on 17th Oct and I don’t think they would do that if there was any real chance of the SAS taking a pot shot at a bystander? And of course.............you take for granted that other folks love "windy roads" (no doubt something that you would consider as a lack of development in Oz) and that "red post boxes" are somehow so spectacular as an identification of the UK when surf beaches are not in Oz? Oh Yeah! I recognise the UK because of it's red post boxces but I don't recognise Oz because of it's surf beaches?:wacko: Bristolman was quoting my post @johndoe and I included red postboxes based on the cheery colour, and their reference to the monarch of the day, complete with roman numerals. I sort of like windy roads too, the ones that snake through villages and up and downhills, those that mean you are never too sure exactly what you are going to find when you turn the corner? Tbh It's starting to feel that it's impossible for anyone to post a positive about the UK or Aus without the thread disintegrating into an UK/Aus battle. Liking something in one country doesn't have to mean you have an agenda, does it? :swoon: T x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 There are certainly some cats I quite like the look of, I love Savannahs for example, probably because they are mostly Servals. I could definitely see myself owning a Serval where I worked with the bengals they also had a Savannah. He was amazing! Was still fairly small when I left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Bristolman was quoting my post @johndoe and I included red postboxes based on the cheery colour, and their reference to the monarch of the day, complete with roman numerals. I sort of like windy roads too, the ones that snake through villages and up and downhills, those that mean you are never too sure exactly what you are going to find when you turn the corner? Tbh It's starting to feel that it's impossible for anyone to post a positive about the UK or Aus without the thread disintegrating into an UK/Aus battle. Liking something in one country doesn't have to mean you have an agenda, does it? :swoon: T x Don't worry about it, just ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I know the military use the Brecon Beacons but the size of the national park means it isn’t a total no-go area :unsure:. The Visitor Centre is hosting a stargazing evening on 17th Oct and I don’t think they would do that if there was any real chance of the SAS taking a pot shot at a bystander? We have driven through the Brecon Beacons a couple if times and haven't been shot at yet, you should be right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 We have a fantastic Sicilian restaurant in town.Actually we have two,both owned by the same family.One's a café,and the other a restaurant.Both excellent.They were featured twice in different tv shows,and the owner is also a master baker so delicious varieties of Italian bread,biscuits and cakes can be brought from the café.The pizza I've had in the restaurant is excellent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I see amazing night skies where I live.I start work at 6am,and just lately have been looking skywards at 5am when I get up.I can see al the constellations etc and I don't live in the Brecon Beacons or Exmoor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 If that's true about braces costing 2-5k then I think I'll definitely just be sticking to a cat rather than having a child :laugh: Cats are cheaper than children in every way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Cats are cheaper than children in every way!! probably even a posh Bengal one that wants to eat salmon everyday lol. Unless I feel dramatically different when I meet someone I might just be aunt Stacey to my friends kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I have unashamedly copied this from elsewhere before anyone says anything :rolleyes: So what do you love about being here or being back ? For me it's The beautiful countryside. The wonderful friendly generous people. Being able to go for a walk in the countryside and not see another soul. The glorious pubs. The fact that our children are still children and haven't grown up before their time. The wonderful variety and quality of food. The wildlife. The history and architecture. The cider :laugh: Have I mentioned the pubs ? What do I love ? .....the opportunities its given my kids .....they have seen and done more here than could be achieved elsewhere I wont look back and say " would have ,could have,should have " in relation to Paris . Even the youngest has travelled extensively ....4 times to Paris,3 times to Rome and 3 times to Venice to name a few ...3 of the big Disney parks .....london twice a year at least . They can now leave home with a bucketful of memories. Me personally ,others have mentioned most of the stuff .....a sense of belonging mainly ....a just a host of choices.....loads of great sporting facilities locally ....everything I could ever need within a mile ...pubs...medical ....schools ....shops Plus I can be in beautiful countryside in 15 minutes..... And Britain keeps re inventing itself ....critics keep writing it off ,and it keeps bouncing back....i was in Mansfield Friday ....i thought " here we go ,bit of a dump " ....far from it ...new roads ...re generation ....facilities ....very good I thought . Being close to Warwickshire and Worcestershire is a pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 @tea4too. Back from work now and found this. There was every chance I was dreaming it, but I'm glad I haven't lost the plot completely... yet... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-25260186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miw54 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 :hug: I have unashamedly copied this from elsewhere before anyone says anything :rolleyes: So what do you love about being here or being back ? For me it's The beautiful countryside. The wonderful friendly generous people. Being able to go for a walk in the countryside and not see another soul. The glorious pubs. The fact that our children are still children and haven't grown up before their time. The wonderful variety and quality of food. The wildlife. The history and architecture. The cider :laugh: Have I mentioned the pubs ? Steak pudding, chips and mushy peas !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 :hug: Steak pudding, chips and mushy peas !! Our local does the most amazing steak and ale pudding, in fact we are having one tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest109139 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 We moved back just over 2 months ago after 6 years in Perth. We live on the Somerset/Devon border and it is just stunning, absolutely beautiful. The diversity, the different villages and towns, the woods in the Blackdown Hills, the beaches down the south coast, and the pubs here are thriving and full with chatty and happy people everywhere. And Glastonbury!! Just love it with all the New Age shops and the hippy feel to it. The weather this weekend has been excellent for late September, warm and sunny. Yesterday we walked from our cottage in our village through the woods and fields to a hamlet where we found hidden by the river, deep in the countryside a tiny chapel dating back to the 12th century, decorated with apples, sunflowers various other vegetables and autumn flowers to celebrate harvest festival. Crossing a rickety bridge we stopped at a meadow where the river becomes a stream and my five year old splashing in the stream with her wellies on. On the way back we picked loads of blackberries to take home to make apple and blackberry crumble, apple picked from our trees in our garden. Today we went to Sidmouth, lovely seaside town and with beaches ideal for bodyboarding, plenty of people out and about, there were even surfers in the water and people learn how to kayak! The tides were out, leaving the rocks exposed, ideal for kids, loads of children rock pooling including my daughter, so she splashed in the river yesterday and in the sea today, lovely. Only today I had the chance to reflect and realised that even though I liked living in Australia, we are so very lucky living here, down the south west, and in this moment in time I absolutely love living here. There is plenty to do and see, especially for the children, we are out and about every weekend, discovering new places, new walks, and new scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest109139 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I see amazing night skies where I live.I start work at 6am,and just lately have been looking skywards at 5am when I get up.I can see al the constellations etc and I don't live in the Brecon Beacons or Exmoor. Yes the skies! Where we live there is no light pollution, the stars are just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest109139 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 What do I love ? .....the opportunities its given my kids .....they have seen and done more here than could be achieved elsewhere I wont look back and say " would have ,could have,should have " in relation to Paris . Even the youngest has travelled extensively ....4 times to Paris,3 times to Rome and 3 times to Venice to name a few ...3 of the big Disney parks .....london twice a year at least . They can now leave home with a bucketful of memories. Me personally ,others have mentioned most of the stuff .....a sense of belonging mainly ....a just a host of choices.....loads of great sporting facilities locally ....everything I could ever need within a mile ...pubs...medical ....schools ....shops Plus I can be in beautiful countryside in 15 minutes..... And Britain keeps re inventing itself ....critics keep writing it off ,and it keeps bouncing back....i was in Mansfield Friday ....i thought " here we go ,bit of a dump " ....far from it ...new roads ...re generation ....facilities ....very good I thought . Being close to Warwickshire and Worcestershire is a pleasure Couldn't agree with you more. We have only just moved back 2 months ago from Perth, and the choices of things to do and see is just mind blowing. A large sports centre is just 5 minutes away from us, there is every facility that anyone can wish for, swimming, gym, yoga, thai chi classes, various classes for kids etc. Castles and national trust gardens where there is always something going on or planned. We have woods, fields and country walks, the south coast is less than an hours drive away with its stunning beaches and coastal walks, town festivals and carnivals, so many different shops I never even knew they existed, Bristol airport is 50 minutes drive away where I can get on a plane and see my family who live in Eastern Europe within three hours as opposed to 20 hours, the list is endless. I'm actually so excited about living here at the moment, it's like being a kid in a candy shop :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I have unashamedly copied this from elsewhere before anyone says anything :rolleyes: So what do you love about being here or being back ? For me it's The beautiful countryside. The wonderful friendly generous people. Being able to go for a walk in the countryside and not see another soul. The glorious pubs. The fact that our children are still children and haven't grown up before their time. The wonderful variety and quality of food. The wildlife. The history and architecture. The cider :laugh: Have I mentioned the pubs ? You forgot the sense of being home, and belonging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 You forgot the sense of being home, and belonging I do hope you manage to get back to the UK Zack. All the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly111 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yesterday we walked from our cottage in our village through the woods and fields to a hamlet where we found hidden by the river, deep in the countryside a tiny chapel dating back to the 12th century, decorated with apples, sunflowers various other vegetables and autumn flowers to celebrate harvest festival. Crossing a rickety bridge we stopped at a meadow where the river becomes a stream and my five year old splashing in the stream with her wellies on. On the way back we picked loads of blackberries to take home to make apple and blackberry crumble, apple picked from our trees in our garden. This reminds me of the great experiences I had when I was growing up in England. I want to have a child but am hanging out to return to England first as I want my child to also have these experiences too. In regional Australia I totally avoid going into the 'nature' for obvious reasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We moved back just over 2 months ago after 6 years in Perth. We live on the Somerset/Devon border and it is just stunning, absolutely beautiful. The diversity, the different villages and towns, the woods in the Blackdown Hills, the beaches down the south coast, and the pubs here are thriving and full with chatty and happy people everywhere. And Glastonbury!! Just love it with all the New Age shops and the hippy feel to it.The weather this weekend has been excellent for late September, warm and sunny. Yesterday we walked from our cottage in our village through the woods and fields to a hamlet where we found hidden by the river, deep in the countryside a tiny chapel dating back to the 12th century, decorated with apples, sunflowers various other vegetables and autumn flowers to celebrate harvest festival. Crossing a rickety bridge we stopped at a meadow where the river becomes a stream and my five year old splashing in the stream with her wellies on. On the way back we picked loads of blackberries to take home to make apple and blackberry crumble, apple picked from our trees in our garden. Today we went to Sidmouth, lovely seaside town and with beaches ideal for bodyboarding, plenty of people out and about, there were even surfers in the water and people learn how to kayak! The tides were out, leaving the rocks exposed, ideal for kids, loads of children rock pooling including my daughter, so she splashed in the river yesterday and in the sea today, lovely. Only today I had the chance to reflect and realised that even though I liked living in Australia, we are so very lucky living here, down the south west, and in this moment in time I absolutely love living here. There is plenty to do and see, especially for the children, we are out and about every weekend, discovering new places, new walks, and new scenery. Its amazing what being away does to re focus the vision ...all those things you just didn't see ,or even took for granted. Its like having a new pair of glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Apricot stilton. So I can melt it onto a pork steak. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 You forgot the sense of being home, and belonging Yes indeed I did and quite right. It's odd because I grew up in Australia but consider this country to be home. We went to our local for a meal last night and it just felt so comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 How long have you been back in the UK bristolman and how old were you when you came to Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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