Quoll Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Married to an Aussie, the best offer at the time was in Aus so we took it and it was good for about 20 years. Now been happily back in UK for 4.5 yrs but have agreed to return to Aus when we are no longer needed here. Just loving life for the moment and glad I live in such a fabulous place. At least I no longer vomit at the thought of returning to Aus so it might be almost another adventure the next time around. Ping pong keeps you young LOL. Edited to comment - my F-I-L was in Changi - he was a nice enough bloke but I'm not sure that growing up in his family was an easy gig. He wasn't violent or anything like that but he had lots of behavioural traits which developed from his experience - very regulated and controlled and he was essentially very much in control of every aspect of his life. About as far from the laid back larrikin as you could wish. At least like many of his mates he didn't self medicate or suicide but my M-I-L did, in later life, tell of the nights he woke screaming and sweating. They all put a good public face on though but behind the scenes, different story! The AWM in Canberra has a good Changi/Railroad section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It does amuse he how some of the people who detest Australia and Australians generally and point out how they can never have true Australian friends have actually fallen in love with an Aussie. It is very odd to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It does amuse he how some of the people who detest Australia and Australians generally and point out how they can never have true Australian friends have actually fallen in love with an Aussie. It is very odd to say the least. Does it really amuse you Parley, I suspect that it doesn't somehow?! I've never encountered anyone either on these forums or in the real world who fully fit the description you've given there. I used to hate the place in the early days here, but you get used to it after a while even if you never manage to feel affection for it and you just get on with living here. As for not having Australian friends, well, yes, I'm guilty of that, if guilty is the right word. You may assume that some of us don't have Australian friends because we refuse to, but in reality there can be a lot of factors behind that - location, long working hours, family commitments or just a lack of shared interests with the people around you - all of which can inhibit the development of friendships. Personally, I work a harder and longer working day than I did back home and my weekends are spent either running my daughter to social activities or doing jobs at home. That doesn't leave much time for socialising, in fact, I'm ready for bed by about 8:30 pm most nights! :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Does it really amuse you Parley, I suspect that it doesn't somehow?! I've never encountered anyone either on these forums or in the real world who fully fit the description you've given there. I used to hate the place in the early days here, but you get used to it after a while even if you never manage to feel affection for it and you just get on with living here. As for not having Australian friends, well, yes, I'm guilty of that, if guilty is the right word. You may assume that some of us don't have Australian friends because we refuse to, but in reality there can be a lot of factors behind that - location, long working hours, family commitments or just a lack of shared interests with the people around you - all of which can inhibit the development of friendships. Personally, I work a harder and longer working day than I did back home and my weekends are spent either running my daughter to social activities or doing jobs at home. That doesn't leave much time for socialising, in fact, I'm ready for bed by about 8:30 pm most nights! :smile: will you be staying up tonight to cheer the british dude on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It does amuse he how some of the people who detest Australia and Australians generally and point out how they can never have true Australian friends have actually fallen in love with an Aussie. It is very odd to say the least. Odd thing, love ain't it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 will you be staying up tonight to cheer the British dude on? Oh god no, I can't bear him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It does amuse he how some of the people who detest Australia and Australians generally and point out how they can never have true Australian friends have actually fallen in love with an Aussie. It is very odd to say the least. Just show love/lust is not necessary comparable with friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It does amuse he how some of the people who detest Australia and Australians generally and point out how they can never have true Australian friends have actually fallen in love with an Aussie. It is very odd to say the least. Some of the people? I can't actually think of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Some of the people? I can't actually think of one. I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 my weekends are spent either running my daughter to social activities or doing jobs at home. That doesn't leave much time for socialising, in fact, I'm ready for bed by about 8:30 pm most nights! :smile: Hahaha...That just sounds like family life wherever you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I can. give us a clue then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 It would take me ages to reply individually but what interesting posts, thank you to you all. Our reason is we hope to eventually buy the home of our dreams, we expect to work hard for it and eventually sell up our uk home. Also for the weather, winter is a long time and I live for long bright days, where we are out in the garden until late. We don't wear rose tinted glasses and we know it wont be an easy move and will take us lots of saving, emotional Rollercoaster, with visa process and the move settling in, will still have to work etc... but we have got to try. We are doing so much research and the people on here are amazing, so helpful and happy to share your experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It would take me ages to reply individually but what interesting posts, thank you to you all. Our reason is we hope to eventually buy the home of our dreams, we expect to work hard for it and eventually sell up our uk home. Also for the weather, winter is a long time and I live for long bright days, where we are out in the garden until late. We don't wear rose tinted glasses and we know it wont be an easy move and will take us lots of saving, emotional Rollercoaster, with visa process and the move settling in, will still have to work etc... but we have got to try. We are doing so much research and the people on here are amazing, so helpful and happy to share your experiences. Best of luck to you but a few things to consider. First of all, there are no "long bright days" in Australia. The length of the day doesn't vary from winter to summer nearly as much as the UK so you don't get the very short winter days - but you don't get long summer twilights either. Once the sun goes down it gets dark suddenly! It's one of the reasons you want to avoid a long commute, if you're hoping to get down to the beach after work - even at the height of summer it'll be dark before 8pm, not giving you long to have a swim! Also do check out the house prices - housing in Australia is expensive. You have much more chance of getting the house of your dreams in the North of England, Scotland, Wales or several countries in Europe than Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bound4Tassie Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Best of luck to you but a few things to consider. First of all, there are no "long bright days" in Australia. The length of the day doesn't vary from winter to summer nearly as much as the UK so you don't get the very short winter days - but you don't get long summer twilights either. Once the sun goes down it gets dark suddenly! It's one of the reasons you want to avoid a long commute, if you're hoping to get down to the beach after work - even at the height of summer it'll be dark before 8pm, not giving you long to have a swim! Also do check out the house prices - housing in Australia is expensive. You have much more chance of getting the house of your dreams in the North of England, Scotland, Wales or several countries in Europe than Australia. I just knew someone would " pounce" on the light thing.! Couldn't let it lie.....Sigh.... Maybe she meant she looks forward to those long nights here as generally the weather/warmth is more unreliable. It might go darker earlier in Aus but when you have more sunshine overall, it might not matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 It would take me ages to reply individually but what interesting posts, thank you to you all. Our reason is we hope to eventually buy the home of our dreams, we expect to work hard for it and eventually sell up our uk home. Also for the weather, winter is a long time and I live for long bright days, where we are out in the garden until late. We don't wear rose tinted glasses and we know it wont be an easy move and will take us lots of saving, emotional Rollercoaster, with visa process and the move settling in, will still have to work etc... but we have got to try. We are doing so much research and the people on here are amazing, so helpful and happy to share your experiences. In Queensland, just for your information, it is dark by 5:30pm in winter and by 7:00pm in summer as we do not have 'daylight saving' here. You get used to it surprisingly quickly but you are unlikely to be in the garden late unless under the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 For comparison, Hobart last light 9.07pm tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I just knew someone would " pounce" on the light thing.! Couldn't let it lie.....Sigh....Maybe she meant she looks forward to those long nights here as generally the weather/warmth is more unreliable. It might go darker earlier in Aus but when you have more sunshine overall, it might not matter. She (he?) may not have meant exactly what she said, but on the other hand maybe she did - so worth mentioning just in case. It's little points like that, which can take you by surprise because you never think to look them up or ask questions about them. And while little things may not matter, they can also add up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Ah the difference is, on a warm summer night here in WA, anyway, you are happy for the sun to go down at 8.to 8.30pm, you don't feel you have to hang on to the sunlight because tomorrow you may not see it or again for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 She (he?) may not have meant exactly what she said, but on the other hand maybe she did - so worth mentioning just in case. It's little points like that, which can take you by surprise because you never think to look them up or ask questions about them. And while little things may not matter, they can also add up! This forum can be excellent for advice but also at times feels like the happiness wolves are just prowling waiting for someone to stumble and say the wrong thing. Heaven forbid if they say they think they might have a better life! Lol! ( even if they MIGHT!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanGary Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Something iv always wanted to do,my wife never wanted to make the move up until a year and a half ago when we sold our house as we were going to buy a new build house when totally out the blue she asked me if i fancied going to a seminar about moving to Oz.Went to the seminar and both decided its what we wanted to do,both our kids are at a good age,5 and 8 so it was now or never. Started the process last March and got our grant in January 2016.Doing a 3 week reccie in May to Melbourne and up to Brisbane/Gold Coast before making the move permanently early 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Best of luck to you but a few things to consider. First of all, there are no "long bright days" in Australia. The length of the day doesn't vary from winter to summer nearly as much as the UK so you don't get the very short winter days - but you don't get long summer twilights either. Once the sun goes down it gets dark suddenly! It's one of the reasons you want to avoid a long commute, if you're hoping to get down to the beach after work - even at the height of summer it'll be dark before 8pm, not giving you long to have a swim! Also do check out the house prices - housing in Australia is expensive. You have much more chance of getting the house of your dreams in the North of England, Scotland, Wales or several countries in Europe than Australia. We have been looking at houses both to rent and buy and we have found an area that looks appealing in Narangba and we want to find similar to compare. I didn't know that about it getting dark is this in summer too? The thing is we have the house of our dreams here in terms of what we set out to achieve but could never afford a home with the pool and so on and live the outdoor life like in UK. In 2006 when we first started with an agent to move we lived in an area we didn't want to bring our family up in so there was no doubt about leaving there, now its harder as we have worked our backsides off to get our home and then building work to extend and I love it but cud oz offer us more? As I say we are doing our homework and thank you for your advice along the way so far. I planned to visit on my own but now we are hoping to get out in august for 3 weeks with a lot of this time looking at rentals, trying to arrange meetings re work. Thank you again I do appreciate all the advice we can get. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I didn't know that about it getting dark is this in summer too? It's summer we're talking about! If you're in Queensland it will be dark in winter about 5pm and in summer by 7.30pm. Of course even though it's dark, the weather can be mild or even hot, so there's nothing to stop you relaxing with a chardonnay out on the veranda, (though you'll need to cover up against the mosquitos and/or use insect repellent strategies if you don't have fly screens). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 This forum can be excellent for advice but also at times feels like the happiness wolves are just prowling waiting for someone to stumble and say the wrong thing. Heaven forbid if they say they think they might have a better life! Lol! ( even if they MIGHT!) I have no problems with people saying they might have a better life provided it's based on reality not pipe dreams. If someone says something that's factually inaccurate then I think it's unkind not to point out the error just in case it would make a difference to their decision. Who are we to judge what's an important part of the "better life" and what's not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Clan Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 We have been looking at houses both to rent and buy and we have found an area that looks appealing in Narangba and we want to find similar to compare. I didn't know that about it getting dark is this in summer too? The thing is we have the house of our dreams here in terms of what we set out to achieve but could never afford a home with the pool and so on and live the outdoor life like in UK. In 2006 when we first started with an agent to move we lived in an area we didn't want to bring our family up in so there was no doubt about leaving there, now its harder as we have worked our backsides off to get our home and then building work to extend and I love it but cud oz offer us more? As I say we are doing our homework and thank you for your advice along the way so far. I planned to visit on my own but now we are hoping to get out in august for 3 weeks with a lot of this time looking at rentals, trying to arrange meetings re work. Thank you again I do appreciate all the advice we can get. Maria Forgot to add that that I lose 10 points next jan and then would need to get 20 points in the English exam to get 60 points, the agent has advised to start the ball rolling now, this seems to be our last chance to get our visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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