Guest christi Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Interested to know, what us returning home guys are missing most about the UK. Im missing the supermarkets and the great selection of food, George at Asda,Tesco and Marks and Sparks food. Tesco finest food, was my favorite, beautiful meals, that I could just pop in the oven,,,I cant be doing with making stuff from scratch, it just does not taste the same Im in Tas, so theres no IKEA or COSTCO here, and getting anything from the mainland, just costs a fortune in freight I miss my wonderful Dr and Dentist, and havent been able to find either here, that are as good as what I had at home I miss my wonderful Vet,and again havent found a vet here, who has anywhere the knowledge that my Vet in the UK had I miss just being able to get into my car and pop down the road, and get everything I need, a few minutes away from home:chatterbox: Medication here is so expensive, I hope I dont get sick again, because I cant afford the medication, and having to pay to go to the Drs, really cheeses me off. It is rare that anyone in Tas bulk bills, so you have to pay in full Im missing my old life so much. I would love to know what others miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
em&paul Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Where abouts are you in Tassie? My doctor here is much better than my UK doctor. I do agree you can't get ready meals here the same as the UK but I think our local produce is much better than Englands and good value for money. I can't really comment on Vets or the dentist as we've only been to each once. Emma:v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Interested to know, what us returning home guys are missing most about the UK. Not very inclusive, or is there a presumption that those who aren't returning don't miss anything?.............not being snotty, just asking. kev PS if I can be included, I don't miss the sausages :wink: :biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Well seeing as this thread is about what we miss about the UK :wink: The list is long Our really long term friends History Architecture Beautiful old houses Countryside Wonderful village pubs Race tracks Pub grub The buzz No doubt there is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Where abouts are you in Tassie? My doctor here is much better than my UK doctor. I do agree you can't get ready meals here the same as the UK but I think our local produce is much better than Englands and good value for money. I can't really comment on Vets or the dentist as we've only been to each once. Emma:v_SPIN: Hi Emma We are just outside of Launceston,,,,,where are you? :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Not very inclusive, or is there a presumption that those who aren't returning don't miss anything?.............not being snotty, just asking. kev PS if I can be included, I don't miss the sausages :wink: :biglaugh: Hey Kev Im sure you can be included:biggrin:Not a sausage lover myself either whether they be pom or aussie ones,,,,,,hubby loves them all,,,,yuk,,,,,,,,,youre ok ,,,,,dont think your snotty,,,LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Well seeing as this thread is about what we miss about the UK :wink:The list is long Our really long term friends History Architecture Beautiful old houses Countryside Wonderful village pubs Race tracks Pub grub The buzz No doubt there is more. I have to agree with all of that,especially the friends:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Our Dr in Launceston is from Bristol and bulks bills, our local Dr. charges $15 Dentistry I have done always in Thailand, Dentistry on both sides of the world I find prohibitively expensive. I do miss beautiful cricket greens I miss my Italian Motor bike shop in Clapham The wonderful old grog shops in Soho, cheap as I miss Amsterdam Central Station where I can catch a train to many an exotic place I miss Schiphol airport where I can take a drink and choose a destination for next to nothing Church bells and the most important Ambrosia & Birds custard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Our Dr in Launceston is from Bristol and bulks bills, our local Dr. charges $15Dentistry I have done always in Thailand, Dentistry on both sides of the world I find prohibitively expensive. I do miss beautiful cricket greens I miss my Italian Motor bike shop in Clapham The wonderful old grog shops in Soho, cheap as I miss Amsterdam Central Station where I can catch a train to many an exotic place I miss Schiphol airport where I can take a drink and choose a destination for next to nothing Church bells and the most important Ambrosia & Birds custard! Hi Susie you are soooooooo lucky to have a Dr who bulk bills, we havent found one round this way. Ours is even refusing to give repeat perscriptions now,,you have to make an appointment for the script clinic. That they bulk-bill, but if you are in longer than a couple of minutes, you get charged for a full proper appointment, which is not bulk-billed Coles are selling the Ambrosia and Birds custard now, bit expensive, but at least there is a little taste of home.Hubby loves the tinned custard and I dont get a look in, when there is a tin of that in the cuboard:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi Susieyou are soooooooo lucky to have a Dr who bulk bills, we havent found one round this way. Ours is even refusing to give repeat perscriptions now,,you have to make an appointment for the script clinic. That they bulk-bill, but if you are in longer than a couple of minutes, you get charged for a full proper appointment, which is not bulk-billed Coles are selling the Ambrosia and Birds custard now, bit expensive, but at least there is a little taste of home.Hubby loves the tinned custard and I dont get a look in, when there is a tin of that in the cuboard:biggrin: I have to agree Christi, its hit and miss, and I dont understand it to be frank. Dr (Bristol) bulk bills therefore I never carry my purse .. Dr (Local) charges $15 for a consultation and we receive back the $40 in the post to give to Dr Local. Repeat scripts are never charged for even if we loose them which my husband did the other day, and Dr Local removed 3 moles in his minor surgery clinic last night and not a cent to be given. All innoculations at Dr Local are free... Dr Karrtha in WA charged for everything including a tissue to wipe your nose on, minimum $80-$90. Two Pharmacies in Karratha, both owned by the same man, disgusting prices and I resorted to buying everything in Tasmania in bulk before going back. I have learned not to question:biggrin:... now the good news you were telling me about! I went into Coles near K mart looking for the damned stuff to feed my phantom pregnancy :no: are you referring to Coles in Lonnie central please? and whilst you are advising me Goddards Silver Dip have you seen any, coz I am not a domestic goddess :wubclub:Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have to agree Christi, its hit and miss, and I dont understand it to be frank. Dr (Bristol) bulk bills therefore I never carry my purse .. Dr (Local) charges $15 for a consultation and we receive back the $40 in the post to give to Dr Local. Repeat scripts are never charged for even if we loose them which my husband did the other day, and Dr Local removed 3 moles in his minor surgery clinic last night and not a cent to be given. All innoculations at Dr Local are free... Dr Karrtha in WA charged for everything including a tissue to wipe your nose on, minimum $80-$90. Two Pharmacies in Karratha, both owned by the same man, disgusting prices and I resorted to buying everything in Tasmania in bulk before going back. I have learned not to question:biggrin:... now the good news you were telling me about! I went into Coles near K mart looking for the damned stuff to feed my phantom pregnancy :no: are you referring to Coles in Lonnie central please? and whilst you are advising me Goddards Silver Dip have you seen any, coz I am not a domestic goddess :wubclub:Susie Hi Susie Some of the pharmacies are disgusting what they charge, and some of the staff are soooooo rude.I try to go to the chemist warehouse when I can, but even then, a couple of times I have been caught out and found they were not that cheap afterall Im glad you have found a GP, who doesant want to rip you off.You are so lucky there. I go to Coles at Kings meadows for some pommie produce, thats where:biggrin: I get the custard from, they usually have it, along with colemans mint sauce, paxo, and some other goodies. Not a huge selection, but better than nothing I havent spotted the Silver Dip, but I will keep an eye on my travels and let you know, if I come accross it A long-shot, but maybe some on e-bay??.Sometimes for me, it works out very reasonable to get it on e-bay, and even after paying post,it is still cheaper than finding it here.Not always the case, but I have had some god buys and I have been very pleased Great to chat to you Christi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Really miss the history and the culture and everything typically British. When I watch QI i feel really homesick-the sense of humour is unbeatable. Castles and green hills church spires. Speaking to people who know whom and what I'm talking about. Speaking to people who have travelled further than Australia Long summer evenings English Birds The news People moaning (everyone seems too 'happy' here that it seems a bit false & like stepford wives to be honest-not many challenge anything). Knowing when there is going to be a bank holiday -the term Bank Holday-not public holiday. Obvious stuff like choice,supermarket etc Argos Laughing at ourselves. Feeling part of the world Being able to get anywhere from anywhere...very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thanks for that Christi, I will pop there today Susie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Family, proper fish and chips and Asda/George. Apart from that I have everything here that I could possibly want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thanks for that Christi, I will pop there today Susie x Hope they are not out of stock, or you will murder me!!!!!:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hope they are not out of stock, or you will murder me!!!!!:biggrin::tongue::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Really miss the history and the culture and everything typically British. When I watch QI i feel really homesick-the sense of humour is unbeatable. Castles and green hills church spires. Speaking to people who know whom and what I'm talking about. Speaking to people who have travelled further than Australia Long summer evenings English Birds The news People moaning (everyone seems too 'happy' here that it seems a bit false & like stepford wives to be honest-not many challenge anything). Knowing when there is going to be a bank holiday -the term Bank Holday-not public holiday. Obvious stuff like choice,supermarket etc Argos Laughing at ourselves. Feeling part of the world Being able to get anywhere from anywhere...very easily. Connie All of those things I miss too I still say Bank Holiday and get looked at very oddly!! Gosh how we used to take Argos for granted, you could everything and anything, I cant beleive they havent got places like that here I have told Aussies about Argos and how we shopped there and they have looked at me, like I have 66 heads Sometimes I feel like I come from an alien planet somewhere,and sometimes its as if aussies dont beleive you when you tell them about things back home Not long now for you Connie, and you will be back to all of those things:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 ConnieAll of those things I miss too I still say Bank Holiday and get looked at very oddly!! Gosh how we used to take Argos for granted, you could everything and anything, I cant beleive they havent got places like that here I have told Aussies about Argos and how we shopped there and they have looked at me, like I have 66 heads Sometimes I feel like I come from an alien planet somewhere,and sometimes its as if aussies dont beleive you when you tell them about things back home Not long now for you Connie, and you will be back to all of those things:biggrin: Yes Christi in 4 weeks we will be home. We brought an Argos catalogue with us to show my Father in law-nobody can believe it- even the number of stores that are listed in the back! I'm not Argos crazy at all but to me it's just another thing that shows how limited the choice/ease of here. It's down to the population and vastness of the country I suppose. I had a meeting with the Principal of the school today about various things and he said that Australia is the 'Centre of it's own universe'-couldn't have put it better myself. I will miss being able to dry my washing outside in winter- it's glorious here today 20+ degrees but there is really more to my life than sunshine.:hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Oven Pride-If you've never tried this oven cleaner get some-it is unbelievable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Yes Christi in 4 weeks we will be home. We brought an Argos catalogue with us to show my Father in law-nobody can believe it- even the number of stores that are listed in the back! I'm not Argos crazy at all but to me it's just another thing that shows how limited the choice/ease of here. It's down to the population and vastness of the country I suppose. I had a meeting with the Principal of the school today about various things and he said that Australia is the 'Centre of it's own universe'-couldn't have put it better myself. I will miss being able to dry my washing outside in winter- it's glorious here today 20+ degrees but there is really more to my life than sunshine.:hug: Its rainy, and dull in Tas today, so my washing is in the tumble drier I find Australia is British in some ways, but more American in stuff they say,and the way we have Senators and the way things are spelt. It does surprise me though, the lack of choice.I just think this is how it has been for so long,people just accept , so nothing changes. The principal hit the nail on the head, I think,sometimes I feel like I live on another planet:arghh: What part of the UK will you be heading for Connie?:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Pork Pies The Lake District Highlands of Scotland and the Isles Snowdonia region Crocus/Crocii, :err: daffodils Migrating geese (they seem to go on the move during amazing morn/evenings Old cemeteries....you can get a feel for the area from the headstones Screams of the kids on the Blackpool donkeys Old Peculiar Crawling out of a tent in the early morning, on top of a mountain somewhere The bacon I cook after crawling out of the tent Mist covered lakes in the early morning The smell, the morning after bonfire night My 3 older boys and their kids Chinese/Indian food as per how they do it in the UK Hollands steak and kidney puddings Black puddings A John Prescott punch-up :biglaugh: kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 A good old British pub Boots Tescos' clubcard - never seem to get anything with my cards here Fog coming out of my mouth when it's really cold Family and friends Sausages A good old cuppa in a greasy spoon cafe served by a really grumpy woman in a chipped mug Marks and Spencers pre-packed sandwiches when I'm in a rush Country Lanes so narrow you breathe in as you go round the corner Robins and Squirrels Old Historic Houses with fantastic gardens The weather - never thought I'd say that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Quote: Originally Posted by christi Hi Susie you read our minds....exactly what we are thinking about.The rate is so good at the minute and it we reckon that would be a really good way to do things Hope you get your custard:biggrin: I would say it seems a good idea, putting it in a high interest account and let it wait for you over there. Anyway something I really missed to go with my custard "Cooking Apples" not Granny Smiths that I am given to cook with..... the big old nobbly Cooking Apple. Just outside of Lonnie 81 kms ... Avoca...Avoca, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia opposite the St Thomas Anglican Church (built in 1842) there is a wonderful old house, pommie girl with an ozzie husband, she sells English cooking apples, home produce veggies etc... well worth a drive over there just for the apples, jams etc. Seeing you are here for a couple more years maybe we should start a hints and tips for Tassie i.e. good Drs, good Butchers, Restaurants etc . I would love you to be able to leave with a few positives up your sleeve:wubclub:Susie x __________________ Spouse Visa pr granted 2009, living in paradise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I miss.... Marks and Sparks food!! Getting on a train and being in the centre of London in 20 mins My little brother My young cousins Im like Moving2melbourne. HAve everything I need here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christi Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Quote:Originally Posted by christi Hi Susie you read our minds....exactly what we are thinking about.The rate is so good at the minute and it we reckon that would be a really good way to do things Hope you get your custard:biggrin: I would say it seems a good idea, putting it in a high interest account and let it wait for you over there. Anyway something I really missed to go with my custard "Cooking Apples" not Granny Smiths that I am given to cook with..... the big old nobbly Cooking Apple. Just outside of Lonnie 81 kms ... Avoca...Avoca, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia opposite the St Thomas Anglican Church (built in 1842) there is a wonderful old house, pommie girl with an ozzie husband, she sells English cooking apples, home produce veggies etc... well worth a drive over there just for the apples, jams etc. Seeing you are here for a couple more years maybe we should start a hints and tips for Tassie i.e. good Drs, good Butchers, Restaurants etc . I would love you to be able to leave with a few positives up your sleeve:wubclub:Susie x __________________ Spouse Visa pr granted 2009, living in paradise That really confused me, when we first came here, I wanted to make an apple crumble, and couldent work out, why I couldent buy 'cooking apples', they did look oddly at me, in the supermarket, when I asked,,,,,must admit it took a while to work it all out.Have had the same experience with a few things I have asked for'kitchen roll' being one, but Im used to getting odd looks now:biggrin: Dont get me wrong Susie, I do have positives, of our life here,its not all been bad.I am glad we came, we had to do it, see if it was right for us, I did come accross something the other day, that was very much like you say, a hints and tips for Tas,,,,cant remember where I saw it now,,,,will have to rack my brain:cute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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