ScottieGirl Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, bristolman said: Haha, well there you go, you have met me now. Its almost like you have been here before ? Well he/she is not Flag; the posts aren't pompous enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, ScottieGirl said: Well he/she is not Flag; the posts aren't pompous enough. No thats certainly true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, bristolman said: Haha, well there you go, you have met me now. Its almost like you have been here before ? aaah probably ...few months off ...then back with a new name ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scousers1 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 30 September 2017 at 12:12, EmmaGiggles85 said: I dont know if ive put this in the correct forum or not, but im getting a bit unnerved reading so many posts about poms moving back to the UK. We are in the early process of applying for permanent visas etc as some of you may be aware from previous posts on here. The OH and i feel silly enough that we have never visited Oz and yet feel like we belong there.... but doubt has set in over such a huge decision and when i come on here, all i see at the moment are poms desperately trying to get back home. So obviously my niggling doubt of uprooting our three sons is setting in and taking note of these posts. All friends and family are pro emigrate and we dont receive much help from family or friends here for us to miss it in Oz. All family and friends that matter are already making plans to visit anyway and we just feel a huge pull there (melbourne). Are we just completely mad and naive?? Xx Thanks, Emma x I came to Aussie family inMelbourne 30 years agowithout having visited. I think if i had been for a holiday before i would not have emigrated. Melbourne is a huge impersonal city. Most people seem to be here for a few years then move back or move on. I would visit first! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) I was convinced it would be the best place to live. I did visit but it only confirmed what I thought! Always lots of factors to consider including timing, job prospects, funds, family ties, flexibility, personalities etc... Edited December 10, 2017 by benj1980 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 05:37, Scousers1 said: I came to Aussie family inMelbourne 30 years agowithout having visited. I think if i had been for a holiday before i would not have emigrated. Melbourne is a huge impersonal city. Most people seem to be here for a few years then move back or move on. I would visit first! We came out 36 years ago, without having visited, and did not "move on". There were 7 families on our flight, all emigrating, and only one family returned to the UK, and that was after about 6 weeks. All the rest are still here. If you have figures showing that most people move on, I would like to see them. If you want to see it as being impersonal, of course you will. If you like many others want to immerse yourself in its culture, its beauty, its vibrancy, its friendliness, you will see a far from impersonal city. Sure it is huge for its population, but it is a city with space, that did not grow upwards, but outwards, and though the traffic system leaves a lot to be desired, I would rather work with what there is here, than face of terrifying commutes on roads in the U.K. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Celt Down Under said: We came out 36 years ago, without having visited, and did not "move on". There were 7 families on our flight, all emigrating, and only one family returned to the UK, and that was after about 6 weeks. All the rest are still here. If you have figures showing that most people move on, I would like to see them. If you want to see it as being impersonal, of course you will. If you like many others want to immerse yourself in its culture, its beauty, its vibrancy, its friendliness, you will see a far from impersonal city. Sure it is huge for its population, but it is a city with space, that did not grow upwards, but outwards, and though the traffic system leaves a lot to be desired, I would rather work with what there is here, than face of terrifying commutes on roads in the U.K. Terrifying commutes on roads in the UK lol. What do you imagine commuting is like here ? Do you think people run the gauntlet every time they get behind the wheel lol. The absolute worst commute I have ever had was from my home on the Southside of Brisbane to work on the North. Terrifying commutes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, Celt Down Under said: We came out 36 years ago, without having visited, and did not "move on". There were 7 families on our flight, all emigrating, and only one family returned to the UK, and that was after about 6 weeks. All the rest are still here. If you have figures showing that most people move on, I would like to see them. If you want to see it as being impersonal, of course you will. If you like many others want to immerse yourself in its culture, its beauty, its vibrancy, its friendliness, you will see a far from impersonal city. Sure it is huge for its population, but it is a city with space, that did not grow upwards, but outwards, and though the traffic system leaves a lot to be desired, I would rather work with what there is here, than face of terrifying commutes on roads in the U.K. Don’t know why, but I always imagined that you were living in Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Celt Down Under said: We came out 36 years ago, without having visited, and did not "move on". There were 7 families on our flight, all emigrating, and only one family returned to the UK, and that was after about 6 weeks. All the rest are still here. If you have figures showing that most people move on, I would like to see them. If you want to see it as being impersonal, of course you will. If you like many others want to immerse yourself in its culture, its beauty, its vibrancy, its friendliness, you will see a far from impersonal city. Sure it is huge for its population, but it is a city with space, that did not grow upwards, but outwards, and though the traffic system leaves a lot to be desired, I would rather work with what there is here, than face of terrifying commutes on roads in the U.K. wouldn't start a debate about your post , but do about 200 miles a day around the west midlands ,never a problem , unless you come across people who are not used to the motorway the roads are busy , but people are generally courteous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scousers1 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Celt Down Under said: We came out 36 years ago, without having visited, and did not "move on". There were 7 families on our flight, all emigrating, and only one family returned to the UK, and that was after about 6 weeks. All the rest are still here. If you have figures showing that most people move on, I would like to see them. If you want to see it as being impersonal, of course you will. If you like many others want to immerse yourself in its culture, its beauty, its vibrancy, its friendliness, you will see a far from impersonal city. Sure it is huge for its population, but it is a city with space, that did not grow upwards, but outwards, and though the traffic system leaves a lot to be desired, I would rather work with what there is here, than face of terrifying commutes on roads in the U.K. We have been very unlucky then. The family we came to which was uncle from uk , aussie wife and kids none are in Melbourne now even though born here. Their cousin who we lived with for four years now in Brisbane. Everyone of the mothers group live interstate and overseas. Friends through pomsinoz which was about 50 in the group there is my family and one other single lady in Melbourne now, i could go on. Neighbours interstate now, it does look like we have been incredably unlucky. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Scousers1 said: We have been very unlucky then. The family we came to which was uncle from uk , aussie wife and kids none are in Melbourne now even though born here. Their cousin who we lived with for four years now in Brisbane. Everyone of the mothers group live interstate and overseas. Friends through pomsinoz which was about 50 in the group there is my family and one other single lady in Melbourne now, i could go on. Neighbours interstate now, it does look like we have been incredably unlucky. I must admit most Victorians we knew seem to have headed North to Queensland or only as far as Sydney. We lived in Melbourne for 12 months, that was plenty ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 2 hours ago, bristolman said: I must admit most Victorians we knew seem to have headed North to Queensland or only as far as Sydney. We lived in Melbourne for 12 months, that was plenty ? Really? My cousin and his family migrated to Melbourne over 20 years ago and settled well and don't want to leave the place. Of the Victorians I know, they all seem content. I wouldn't live in Queensland but that's just me. On the other hand It's nice for a holiday and I dare say lots of folk think the same about Tasmania. Many Tasmanians spend the winters in Queensland. Different strokes for different folks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Toots said: Really? My cousin and his family migrated to Melbourne over 20 years ago and settled well and don't want to leave the place. Of the Victorians I know, they all seem content. I wouldn't live in Queensland but that's just me. On the other hand It's nice for a holiday and I dare say lots of folk think the same about Tasmania. Many Tasmanians spend the winters in Queensland. Different strokes for different folks. Funny how Melbournes always up there in the most liveable cities? Not my cup of tea but it's been OK when I've visited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Just now, Paul1Perth said: Funny how Melbournes always up there in the most liveable cities? Not my cup of tea but it's been OK when I've visited. As cities go it's not a bad place at all. I'm not a city person but I've always enjoyed visiting Melbourne. I'd like to know who puts those lists together e.g. most liveable city? What suits one person doesn't suit another. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 9 hours ago, bristolman said: I must admit most Victorians we knew seem to have headed North to Queensland or only as far as Sydney. We lived in Melbourne for 12 months, that was plenty ? you have to put into perspective though ...it is the worlds most liveable city ..but it did nothing for me ....must go again though , as I may have missed something . it be that we flew in straight from w.a ....just different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Paul1Perth said: Funny how Melbournes always up there in the most liveable cities? Not my cup of tea but it's been OK when I've visited. 3 hours ago, Paul1Perth said: Funny how Melbournes always up there in the most liveable cities? Not my cup of tea but it's been OK when I've visited. the most liveable cities , like the most liveable countries , are probably in europe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 And from what I've seen, Melbourne is the most like a European city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, unzippy said: And from what I've seen, Melbourne is the most like a European city. Melbourne has retained many of its old buildings unlike Sydney and Brisbane where they were bulldozed in the 60s and 70s to make way for boring highrises. Melbourne has excellent coffee shops, restaurants and decent pubs also good theatres. Edited December 12, 2017 by Toots 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Toots said: As cities go it's not a bad place at all. I'm not a city person but I've always enjoyed visiting Melbourne. I'd like to know who puts those lists together e.g. most liveable city? What suits one person doesn't suit another. Whilst the most liveable it's currently the 6th most expensive for real estate. So great place for millionaires to move to. Personally I don't count living in a suburb more than half an hour away as living in the city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaGiggles85 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 [mention=265287]EmmaGiggles85[/mention] I hope you haven't been put off posting. Unfortunately many many threads end up this way. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch x Thanks! Currently very busy in university at the mo so when i come on here there are lots of messages that have been written and i am trying to trapse through them all hahaDoesnt help that most of them are just arguments about the most irrelevant stuff and im just scrolling past with the popcorn ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaGiggles85 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Whilst the most liveable it's currently the 6th most expensive for real estate. So great place for millionaires to move to. Personally I don't count living in a suburb more than half an hour away as living in the city. I think i need to clarify that i am looking near Geelong [emoji3] x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I think i need to clarify that i am looking near Geelong [emoji3] xI moved over eight weeks ago, to Geelong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaGiggles85 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 I moved over eight weeks ago, to Geelong Awesome! How are you finding it?? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Awesome! How are you finding it?? XYeah it’s been great so far it’s a very nice place When are you thinking about moving? And why Geelong?If you have any specific questions you want to ask fire away anything I don’t know I can find out for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 12/12/2017 at 07:14, Gbye grey sky said: Don’t know why, but I always imagined that you were living in Sydney. Not at all. I wonder what made you think that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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