PommyPaul Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 just thought i'd share abit of the freindly attitude i got at my local shop today. Hows this for being helpful, bought my groceries at the local shop this evening and the owner carried half my bags to my car with me, told me if i couldn't make it to the shop before closing time to give him a ring and he'll stay open late and too top it off he picked a beer of the shelf and said "here i'll shout you a beer mate" You've really got to love the country folk attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Brill , i take it your enjoying rural life ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PommyPaul Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 yeah i am, just wish it was abit warmer lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 what sort of temps do you get there then now and in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PommyPaul Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 its about -1 - 1 in the mornings (often have to scrape ice off windows) then upto 14 - 18 during the day. think its around 15 -35 in summer...... brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 oooh id kind of like those temps , are you nsw ? your photos looked lovely , glad to hear its good and hope your job's ok too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PommyPaul Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks, yep i'm about 20ks from the vic/nsw border between albury and wagga wagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It's great to read this, especially after reading a lot of negative stuff glad things are going in the right direction for you, sounds like a nice friendly place to live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 We found this in Sydney. I had miscalculated and was 50c short when buying a toy. OH had my purse and kids whileI nipped back to a shop to secretly buy the toy. When I got to the checkout and realised I didn't have enough money, the shop assistant reached into her bag and put the money in for me! OMG. Can't see it happening here. I told her I would pop back later and return the money and she said not to worry. I did and she looked surprised when I did so. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cazbeckham Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Sounds like you have really settled there now Paul. Good Luck with the job and don't forget to keep taking those pics we all love to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 -1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG Paul how do you cope? lol Im not sure i could drag my butt out of bed now in those temps,lol. Good to hear the people are friendly and helpful out there, certainly makes you feel more welcome doesnt it? Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Bit chilly down here in Melbourne at the moment. How I laughed last summer when my mother (in uk) sent a parcel with various things in for the kids - hats, scarves, gloves. Doesn't seem such a bad idea now:snowman3:I think it will be time to head North (sooner rather than later if OH has anything to do with it :rolleyes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Bit chilly down here in Melbourne at the moment. How I laughed last summer when my mother (in uk) sent a parcel with various things in for the kids - hats, scarves, gloves. Doesn't seem such a bad idea now:snowman3:I think it will be time to head North (sooner rather than later if OH has anything to do with it :rolleyes:) My mil just sent two parcels for the children containing fleece jumpers! They are definitely needed at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Bit chilly down here in Melbourne at the moment. How I laughed last summer when my mother (in uk) sent a parcel with various things in for the kids - hats, scarves, gloves. Doesn't seem such a bad idea now:snowman3:I think it will be time to head North (sooner rather than later if OH has anything to do with it :rolleyes:) Yeah, right. Ohhh, how good is Smellbum?? Another Vic family heading to greener pastures...:wink: Cheers, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_uktooz Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 -1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG Paul how do you cope? lol Im not sure i could drag my butt out of bed now in those temps,lol. Good to hear the people are friendly and helpful out there, certainly makes you feel more welcome doesnt it? Cal x Its been -3 here in Tallangatta for the last few nights but I don't have a problem with it,it's a bloomin bit warmer than when I was last in Scotland where it was -7 with snow a foot deep !. Anyway back on topic,good to here that you are experiencing some nice country hospitality Paul,sometimes the aussies get some bad press here on PIO but I have always found them very warm and welcoming ,expecially here in N/E Victoria which isn't too far from where you are. Glad you are having a good time and the next time you are passing Tallangatta call in for a coffee. Cheers Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yeah, right. Ohhh, how good is Smellbum?? Another Vic family heading to greener pastures...:wink: Cheers, Bob. Not biting on that fish hook today Bobj, but luv ya anyway:laugh:Just lovin' the rainy cold weather today, oh and don't forget the wind. Seriously thinking of nicking over to Tasmania tonight, Susie has the mulled wine and the fire going. Jealous? Don't be, we'll send pictures:tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Mulled wine, log fires and oysters ..... poor Bob wouldnt stand a chance with us Olly would he lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yeah, right. Ohhh, how good is Smellbum?? Another Vic family heading to greener pastures...:wink: Cheers, Bob. Now, now Bob don't get too excited, I didn't say I didn't like Smellbum, but when it's winter it makes me yearn for warmer climates. That reminds me I need to ask you a couple of questions but won't hijack PP thread or he will give me a slap. Now back on topic before I get an infraction, Paul, that is great customer service, glad you are enjoying yourself.:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 cold weather here in the evenings. The days are lovely... still better for the skin so they say lol Pleased you are enjoying yourself. A pair of women's tights is the way to go Paul preferably not the "bloater paste" variety lol Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sorry for being off topic too, it was Bobj's fault (bloody Australians:laugh:) yes Paul, sounds like you are having a great time, you are not going to be rocking in your chair in a nursing home at age 80 thinking 'what if'. Well done - you never know, you and I and a few other PIO'ers could meet up on the road somewhere at age 80 for a beer, if you are still in Oz by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sorry for being off topic too, it was Bobj's fault (bloody Australians:laugh:) yes Paul, sounds like you are having a great time, you are not going to be rocking in your chair in a nursing home at age 80 thinking 'what if'. Well done - you never know, you and I and a few other PIO'ers could meet up on the road somewhere at age 80 for a beer, if you are still in Oz by then. Bugga!!! I've only ten years to go, then...Hurry up you lot and grow old quickly... Cheers, Bobj. I must not digress I must not digress I must not digress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Doubt you'll be in a nursing home either Bobj, you'll probably whack yourself over the head with a big fish or something when the time comes, just as I will whack myself over the head with a Bailey's Irish Cream botttle, of course I'll drink it first.........................:shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PommyPaul Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 thanks all, womens tights lol i don't think that would do my reputation alot of good lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 How did tights get into this? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 thanks all, womens tights lol i don't think that would do my reputation alot of good lol No Paul, don't go wearing those tights in rural NSW, if you know what I mean...................................:elvis:just the R.M Williams will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.