bunbury61 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some of the things we are looking forward to most. Nunney Castle Nunney Village chris ....you would love my job ......iam all over the shop ......and i see places like this everyday ......rural staffordshire yesterday ......staffs moorlands the day before ......kington in herefordshire today .......plus the usual crap M6 ....M42 ...M1 ....THE GET OUT IS TO PUT NON MOTORWAY IN THE SAT NAV :biglaugh:....ps went to a beautiful house in Weston near lichfield the other day ....right up your street:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 But don't the vast majority of British pubs have those wretched money grabbing machines? Our local has a quiz machine that seems to rarely be unused and some of the punters seem to put more money in the bandit they they could possibly earn!:confused: Were not talking a quiz machine and the odd fruit machine in the corner of a pub here, most pubs if not all have a separate room with 20plus machines in them, it's obscene. Nsw people spend more money on gambling per head than anywhere else in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 But don't the vast majority of British pubs have those wretched money grabbing machines? Our local has a quiz machine that seems to rarely be unused and some of the punters seem to put more money in the bandit they they could possibly earn!:confused: Have you been in an Australian pub? They have pokie rooms here........yes they do have them in British pubs but it's on another scale here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 it is very sad the large numbers of people who are addicted to these machines in Australia. Gambling addiction is a real problem, and these machines are very addictive for some people, causing them to spend their pensions and wages the day they get them. Marriages breakdown because of them. The state governments though are addicted to the revenue they get out of them, so they are here to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyRebel Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Will you please stop banging on about your brilliant pool which i was swimming in defrosting from last years horrible cold winter, i am already having withdrawal symptoms about Australia as it is, with this years horrible long freezing cold winter, we are into the 7 month of crappy weather here and they are predicting another 5 months more of it, then it will be................ the start of winter again.:laugh::cry::elvis::yes: Having read several of your posts one question springs to mind. If the UK is that bad why dont you leave?? People like you are so annoying, whinge all day long but never do anything about it. Grow some balls man and take the plunge. Its time to stop moaning either put your money where your mouth is or shut up and remain in that ghastly mother land. Why do you post on this thread anyway? This is supposed to be good advice for people who did have the balls to try Australia and who are now having 2nd thoughts. Youve never lived here are are supposedly heading in this direction. There are plenty of other threads on this forum for people coming to Oz, so why come on this one??? Please stop deliberately sabotaging this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyRebel Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 chris ....you would love my job ......iam all over the shop ......and i see places like this everyday ......rural staffordshire yesterday ......staffs moorlands the day before ......kington in herefordshire today .......plus the usual crap M6 ....M42 ...M1 ....THE GET OUT IS TO PUT NON MOTORWAY IN THE SAT NAV :biglaugh:....ps went to a beautiful house in Weston near lichfield the other day ....right up your street:laugh: Absolutely fantastic scenery. Keep those pictures coming!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyRebel Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 www.picturesofengland.com Try this one Chris955 and co... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Having read several of your posts one question springs to mind. If the UK is that bad why dont you leave?? I think he's made it clear that he's waiting for a better exchange rate and for UK property prices to pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 He will be waiting a few years then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Have you been in an Australian pub? They have pokie rooms here........yes they do have them in British pubs but it's on another scale here! Currently Chloew they are limited to certain states.. WA is a state without pokies except the Casino. :wubclub: Susie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chloew Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Currently Chloew they are limited to certain states.. WA is a state without pokies except the Casino. :wubclub: Susie x Hopefully siamsusie, it stays that way............. http://www.oneperth.com.au/2011/02/03/premiers-poker-machine-fears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 He will be waiting a few years then. Visa validated. He can afford to wait 4 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Hopefully siamsusie, it stays that way............. Poker machines Western Australia Colin Barnett | oneperth.com.au We have them here, I dont like them at all Chloew... but when I do a tad of research I see they are a great revenue tax wise to the states (unsure of all the legalities etc)... but they a scourge on relationships, humanity etc. I do have a girlfriend who is very addicted, and flies to Tasmania for the sole purpose of..... Cigarettes must now be covered.... children are refrained from drinking until 18, but children are privy to seeing the lottos on the screen in pubs etc.. Chloew. Susie x:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 www.picturesofengland.com Try this one Chris955 and co... That was apposite - the first picture in the banner of that site when I just logged on was of Kings College Cambridge - my beautiful home town!!!! I think it is a sign!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest megapixel Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 To chris955, those pics of Nunney Castle made me realise that I miss the visible history of Europe. And I have recently discovered that my ancestors lived in Nunney in the early 1800s so look forward to exploring around there : ) Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 No problem at all, it is a lovely place and certainly one we will be looking at. I know what you mean about the visible history. To chris955, those pics of Nunney Castle made me realise that I miss the visible history of Europe. And I have recently discovered that my ancestors lived in Nunney in the early 1800s so look forward to exploring around there : ) Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sally5 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm already home, but looking back I remember.... Having family just around the corner Family dinners Family coffee stops Lots of nieces and nephews around Seeing my children with grandparents Seeing my parents watch my children grow National Trust Castles Countryside Stone walls M & S underwear Proper pubs Country lanes Villages Thatched cottages English accents Being close to beautiful places in the Med/Europe Summer nights staying light till late Sitting in the garden drinking wine with neighbours whilst still light till late Cheap fast internet providers (It may have changed in AU now) The colours of Autumn Acorns Squirrels Fabulous free small schooling No pressure for private insurance No pressure for private schooling Free dental treatment for me and my children (Im a mature student now) Me studying and getting a student grant My coal fire Radiators My hairdresser Next A roast on Christmas day when its not hot outside Not having to rely on A/C Sleeping without being too hot Street lighting No hoons English biscuits English crisps Being able to park my car anywhere and not having to look for shade to park in Not worrying about redbacks (We had a huge problem with them) Not worrying about magpies attacking Not worrying about my children running around in the garden barefoot (I was totally paranoid in AU) Shall I continue? I could easily! I must say - these are MY thoughts and in no-way expect everyone to agree, but also must say - they are not to put AU down, they are what I looked forward to on return to my mother land. I'll stop for now, I think the above is enough to bring a smile to those on the way home! Wow so many I agree with, going back for a couple of reasons, but reading your list makes me realise how much I actually do miss!!!! Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovies Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm also looking forward to not having to worry about Huntsman spiders millipedes (YUK) Ants everywhere as soon as there is a hint of rain Mozzies (of course... nothing worse than just dropping off, yet again, in the middle of the night to be awakened by that zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz in your ear. Brown snakes Red backs Giant moths with faces being too hot and lethargic only having the one Newspaper for the whole of Adelaide.... soo looking forward to the 3 Scottish Sunday papers, rolls and real bacon. I'm sure there's more ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SussexBear Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi Stovies wrong thread i know but we are going back to UK from Adelaide later this year, can you recommend a removal firm? Have had a couple of quotes so far. Agree with you about the newspapers and bacon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobby Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 cold weatherchilblains getting dark at 4pm beaches with no sand It gets darker in oz a lot earlier throught the year. And no sand on beaches :eek: Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilliantay Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Lorne (square) Sausage............................. Oh, and being able to speak (properly) instead of having to spell out each word v.e.r.y.....s.l.o.w.l.y..... Wasn't aware that i spoke a foreign language:biglaugh: Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Never let the truth get in the way of a good whinge :biggrin: It gets darker in oz a lot earlier throught the year.And no sand on beaches :eek: Cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It gets darker in oz a lot earlier throught the year.And no sand on beaches :eek: Cornwall. Class post that one one thank you :err::err::err: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes I agree, it was stupid saying there aren't sandy beaches in the UK, in fact most ARE sandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes I agree, it was stupid saying there aren't sandy beaches in the UK, in fact most ARE sandy. Not sure about MOST UK beaches being sandy but having travelled all over the world (apart from Australia Ironically) the best beach I have ever been to is Skegness. Yes there are beautiful beaches in Wales (somewhere I love) but skeggy is stunning (the beach not the town). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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