Guest ozboy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 From reading this and other immigration forums alot of people who have never been to OZ before have some very strange ideas about what OZ is like. Alot of people seems to think, Its 40c degrees every day, It Never rains, Theres no crime but the biggest danger in deadly snakes , spiders and crocs which are crawling all over your suburban back yard waiting for a chance to jump out and kill you. You can spend more time with your family downunder because people don't work anywhere as near long hours as in the UK. You can buy a four bedroom house with a pool on the beach for $200,000. Neighbours and Home and away are accurate representations of what life downunder in like. Ayres Rock and the outback is about 1 hours drive outside Sydney and its takes a few hours to drive from Perth to Adelaide. Theres no mountains or hills in OZ the countrysides all flat. If you go swimming in the ocean theres a pack of sharks just waiting there to eat you , sharks are the biggest danger at he beach not getting caught in a rip and drowning. Because of the hole in the ozone layer over OZ people can't leave their houses during the day or they drop dead of skin cancer. Apart from Sydney theres no sealed roads in OZ only dusty run down dirt roads and you need to drive a 4wheel drive to get around. Bring lots of bottled water with you its not safe to drink the water in OZ. Anyone else heard any strange things people have said about OZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I was thinking of doing a thread along the same lines of this too..:wubclub: People think life will be the same as the UK, its not. All the supermarkets sell all the same products and stuff as in the UK, they dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 there must other forums who need members why dont you go and give your wisdom to them but i do feel you have a problem seek help. Meoww......:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 not you brickie (ozboy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Fair 'nuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Fair 'nuff you on strike today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 No, Ive got me a 1/4 acre Plasma TV being delivered and Im the only one allowed to sign for it. Ive left the tools for the labourer to load up so I can stay here and annoy you lot alllll day....:twitcy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozboy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 there must other forums who need members why dont you go and give your wisdom to them but i do feel you have a problem seek help. Obviously your a sad person with so sense of humour. l won't be posting in this forum again if there people like you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabroom Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Well I see nothing wrong with the OP, there are a lot of people who think some of these things about Australia. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scardycat Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Obviously your a sad person with so sense of humour. l won't be posting in this forum again if there people like you here. Don't let people like that put you off!!! I thought it was funny and had the makings of a good thread. :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 LOL nothing wrong with the OP from my pov either. Add to it There are no immigrants in Australia Australians have a wonderful sense of humour Australians only cook on the bbq Everyone lives on the beach A swimming pool is an essential for every Australian home Kangaroos hop down the main street (oh, wait, that isnt a misconception after all!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozboy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't let people like that put you off!!! I thought it was funny and had the makings of a good thread. :wubclub: Thanks, even if he thinks my thread/post was stupid theres no need for him to personaly insult me.:wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 ozboy, don't stop posting because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scardycat Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks, even if he thinks my thread/post was stupid theres no need for him to personaly insult me.:wacko: Agree, but rise above it, some people arent worth worrying about:skeptical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynandsean Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 there must other forums who need members why dont you go and give your wisdom to them but i do feel you have a problem seek help. Sorry mate, but I think Ozboy's thread is spot on and very funny Keep it up Ozboy, your posts are always valid and informative and worthwhile so just ignore this persons response. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Australians always have a shoulder to cry on for the sensitive and precious type of person...:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I agree that people think Aus is different to what it really is thanks to the soap operas and the ads which depict everyone living life with barbie and prawns.:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Australians always have a shoulder to cry on for the sensitive and precious type of person...:biglaugh: :biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonraker1961 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ozboy:Re the sharks?I would'nt be too complacent when it comes to swimming in the ocean.Anyone with abit of sense would probably avoid swimming anywhere where there are not safety nets!!! If we don't hear from you at some stage in the future?????????lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well when landing in Brisbane I thought I would see lots of lovely beaches, I was quite amazed to see so many high rise buildings there and even more amazed to see all those big bill boards like in America :twitcy: And you think you were joking Ozboy:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ozboy:Re the sharks?I would'nt be too complacent when it comes to swimming in the ocean.Anyone with abit of sense would probably avoid swimming anywhere where there are not safety nets!!! If we don't hear from you at some stage in the future?????????lol Ive snorkeled quite a bit around the coast of Vic where the Great White frequents and never got bit once....not that I know of anyway....:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK AND CO Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 just woke confused about private E-mail post deleted? as I have not posted lately. Now have found out that my teenage son has found it is a laugh to wind people up sorry ozboy.now have changed pass word to comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brickie Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 just woke confused about private E-mail post deleted? as I have not posted lately. Now have found out that my teenage son has found it is a laugh to wind people up sorry ozboy.now have changed pass word to comp. Right........no worries.....stay off the grog.....:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy123 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ozboy:Re the sharks?I would'nt be too complacent when it comes to swimming in the ocean.Anyone with abit of sense would probably avoid swimming anywhere where there are not safety nets!!! If we don't hear from you at some stage in the future?????????lol Yes stay away from the beach go to the public pool instead it's so much safer! There your only swimming in other people urine!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozboy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 just woke confused about private E-mail post deleted? as I have not posted lately. Now have found out that my teenage son has found it is a laugh to wind people up sorry ozboy.now have changed pass word to comp. Apology accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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