Guest guest36187 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I will miss many things about this country. -The rainforests in FNQ. -The wildlife we get in our garden and can see around the area. -The weather sometimes, not the heat of the summer but probably 6 months of the year I love. -Dim Sims -Our friends -Our pool, even if it doesn't get used that much. -Cheap petrol I have restarted this thread on request of OP. If posters could please refrain from posting `un-necesasry` comments I would be very grateful as would Chris955. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Thanks Joanne, it is a serious thread. I will miss many things about this country as it has been my home for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Thanks Joanne, it is a serious thread. I will miss many things about this country as it has been my home for many years. How long have you been here Chris? Must be a huge thing for you going back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest famousfive Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I will miss.... Waking up to hear the 'still exotic sounding' birds Having a tan,in all my years this is the first time i've ever been anything other than various shades of white Putting the laundry out knowing it will get dry today The beautiful fig tree and avocado tree we have in the garden Dipping my toes in the water knowing I won't scream inside because it's freezing The gorgeous little kid next door who is like a fourth daughter to us Hearing our 8yr olds weird and wacky irish/australian accent because she will lose it quickly no doubt My OHs father as he is very old and frail and we will probably not see him again,he welcomed me as his daughter and i'm glad we made the journey here so my daughters could get to know such a gentleman And in a strange and twisted way I will miss telling people that "No I don't feel more at home when it's teeming rain,i'm just soggy and miserable like everyone else" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I would miss the wide car parking spaces and my son and granddaughter (not in that order of course!) and were I lucky enough to leave permanently, then I would definitely miss my husband:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I have restarted this thread on request of OP. If posters could please refrain from posting `un-necesasry` comments I would be very grateful as would Chris955. Wineries Steaks and prawns The blue sky - most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 That post sums up exactly why certain countries don't necessarily suit everyone. I love wine but don't really care where it comes from, don't eat prawns and the best steak I ever had was in the Cross Guns pub near Bradford on Avon. I will miss the blue sky that's for sure. WineriesSteaks and prawns The blue sky - most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 It's a long story but came here in 1962, went back first time when I was exactly my boys age and then backwards and forwards a few times. Not ping ponging just moving because we could :biggrin: It will be a huge thing but with us all being behind it I have no major concerns. How long have you been here Chris? Must be a huge thing for you going back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 That post sums up exactly why certain countries don't necessarily suit everyone. I love wine but don't really care where it comes from, don't eat prawns and the best steak I ever had was in the Cross Guns pub near Bradford on Avon. I will miss the blue sky that's for sure. I look forward to trying out a steak at the Cross Guns near Bradford on Avon...........next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Do it, do not go through life without doing it at least once. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Just found the website, made myself seriously hungry and itching for a pint in the beer garden! Another thing I will miss is the Queen Vic Market - love that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy123 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 What do I miss about Australia? Pretty much everything, the sights, the smells, the feeling of belonging. What don't I miss? The flies and mozzies........ Everything else :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I will have to check out the website, the beer garden is beautiful, it overlooks the canal and you can watch the lucky people on their canal boats meandering their way along from one pub to another :laugh: Just found the website, made myself seriously hungry and itching for a pint in the beer garden! Another thing I will miss is the Queen Vic Market - love that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 The Cross Guns at Avoncliff It is a wonderful pub, it was never the cheapest pub around but as with everything you get what you pay for. Can't wait. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Glad the thread was restarted, good luck Chris with your plans. Home really is where the heart is. All the best to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 The Cross Guns at Avoncliff It is a wonderful pub, it was never the cheapest pub around but as with everything you get what you pay for. Can't wait. :biggrin: I actually thought the prices looked quite reasonable considering the views and location..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Oh yes certainly not expensive especially when you actually get the meal and as you say when you look at the views and the location it is a small price to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Yes unfortunately the original was ruined pretty quickly but Joanne did a great job and got it back up and running. Thanks, I agree the heart at times has to rule the head. Glad the thread was restarted, good luck Chris with your plans. Home really is where the heart is. All the best to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy123 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Oh yes certainly not expensive especially when you actually get the meal and as you say when you look at the views and the location it is a small price to pay. You need to report your own post chris for going off topic :policeman: is this thread what we miss about Australia or the UK? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 A little from column A and a little from column B :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rachellh Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Blue sky, Tim Tams and .... No, that's it. Rachel :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest37175 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Queensland winter nights, Gold Class Cinema and good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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