Guest The Pom Queen Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Victoria : Take notice of Kate, not Bobj ! He can't help it Olly it's his age:eek: Glad Bob has gone away for a few days, I wouldn't have dared said that if he was around:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Some great 'pros' & 'cons'.....:yes: Really enjoying reading them Come on everyone from ALL states....:notworthy:....Love to read more Im giving out chicken clicks for all.....:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Victoria Plenty of places to get away to. Just been up to Yarrawonga for the weekend, hardly any traffic on the road, great meals, Parkers Pies in Rutherglen. Going up to the high country in winter if you like skiing, going in the summer if you like walking etc. Living on the Peninsula, beaches, friendly people, Red Hill who could not like Red Hill. Eating out at the Wineries, Ten Minutes by Tractor, etc etc. Balnarring Beach, unfortunately discovered. Westernport, scenery, small towns, green wedges and the train line. Fishing if you like fishing on Westernport Bay. Boardwalk at Hastings. Country to city 60 mins. Phillip Island. Port Fairy Grampians Little Desert Hang gliding off Mount Buffalo, we only watch. Had world championships there. Gippsland Lakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 We have had 6 and none of them have felt right, there just isn't the same Christmas Spirit.:cry: If it helps Kate, I will hire one of those snow machines next year and bring it round to Berwick if you like:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Some great 'pros' & 'cons'.....:yes: Really enjoying reading them Come on everyone from ALL states....:notworthy:....Love to read more Im giving out chicken clicks for all.....:wink: There aren't any other States, there's only Victoria, why who have you been talking to? Don't listen, especially to that lot up North, they know nothing I tell you, the South rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 There aren't any other States, there's only Victoria, why who have you been talking to? Don't listen, especially to that lot up North, they know nothing I tell you, the South rules. There are 4 states in the eastern part of Australia...Qld, cream rises to the top NSW, known as Mexico, because it is south of the border Vic, could be called Guetemala, because it is further south than NSW And Tassie, left to float on its own...:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Bugga!!! Forgot the ACT, not a state but...well...like The Alamo, surrounded by Mexicans.:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 There are 4 states in the eastern part of Australia...Qld, cream rises to the top NSW, known as Mexico, because it is south of the border Vic, could be called Guetemala, because it is further south than NSW And Tassie, left to float on its own...:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Did you say the 'the cream rises to the top' Bobj, does that mean you are all thicker than the rest of us?:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyT Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Anyone from SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Anyone from SA? Im sure there must be.....:wideeyed: Come on guys, please post some of your pros & cons of living in your state....:notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 WA Pro's ... once you hit your stride, family time , (MORE FOR US ) the beaches, the space, the parks , outdoor concerts, the winerys, living in the garden for half a year, scenery, not keeping up with the jones ( as has been mentioned ) very laid back, wildlife.. birds etc the smell of the trees... cons, red tape with jobs , the nutty drivers!! houses .. not good heating , ( in the ones we have lived in lol) shops can be pricey , ( find your specials etc) its a different culture ..same language! too much to see and not enough time to do it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 These lists make great reading for those waiting to go.... So please list: Which state you live in? & your 'pro's & con's' about living in Australia....:spinny: If you can, balance out the 'pro's' with the 'con's'!.....Thankyou :cute: Good thread, Kelly. Makes for interesting reading, and shows how nowhere is 'perfect', but it can be 'perfect for' someone.:wubclub: Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nottinghampom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 pros: Minutes from about 15 beaches, everyone with it's own style and character Weather all year, not too hot in summer and rarely properly cold in winter Very cheap golf! Quality of the food World class holiday destinations only a few hours away No traffic Good people on the whole Much lower percetange of idiots per head of population than UK Cons Expensive Food ( but if clever you can work around it) Current Exchange rate Booze quality and price (i miss my old peculiar) TV - especially Country WA Adverts! Local customer service around Geraldton - there's so much demand for certain services they can treat you like crap as they know another customer will be along in 5 minutes. Just about everything that's good about Gero (and WA in general) is life affecting and all the negative stuff is very minor and easy to live with in the big scheme of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartertucker Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 pros: Minutes from about 15 beaches, everyone with it's own style and character Weather all year, not too hot in summer and rarely properly cold in winter Very cheap golf! Quality of the food World class holiday destinations only a few hours away No traffic Good people on the whole Much lower percetange of idiots per head of population than UK Cons Expensive Food ( but if clever you can work around it) Current Exchange rate Booze quality and price (i miss my old peculiar) TV - especially Country WA Adverts! Local customer service around Geraldton - there's so much demand for certain services they can treat you like crap as they know another customer will be along in 5 minutes. Just about everything that's good about Gero (and WA in general) is life affecting and all the negative stuff is very minor and easy to live with in the big scheme of things. Thankyou for your excellent post.....:notworthy: Really sounds a great place Can I confirm that 'Gero' is in fact Geraldton?.....:unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JOHN ODonnell Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 keep em coming...great to hear the real time live comparisons....helps us to identify where we might want to be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nottinghampom Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Yeah Gero is Geraldton, i'm turning into a local :biggrin: It;s not for everyone as it is a bit quiet but if you're not that fussed about nightlife and you like exploring wild places then it's great. And whilst it is windy it's not as bad as people make out, when it's 40 degrees and calm you're crying out for the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JOHN ODonnell Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 sounds ideal for erecting a wind turbine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GThomas Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Brisbane, Queensland:- Pro's No real crime - compared to East London. Weather - hot hot hot humid humid humid, I kinda love it. 1hr and it's the outback 1hr and your climbing a steep hill , I think they call them mountains here :biglaugh: People - weird, but friendly enough. Con's Appaling roads - can't say how many times I have been ejected from my motorbike seat due to rubbish roads. Drunk Queenslanders - they cannot handle their drink. Queenslanders - my god, they can be sooooo extremely thick at times, no wonder they are called bannana benders. Over zealous police - basic revenue raisers. TV - soooooo many adverts and then its American rubbish (it never used to be like this) Other than that, fit in and enjoy the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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