Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 How nice to see a thread with no real bitterness and arguing, who's missing then :wink: There are a few trouble makers missing, Earls, Bobby, Flip Flop, etc:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Decent cheese!!!! I miss it so much!!!! Absolutely true. Beats Aussie cheeses hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh7t man no way Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 There are a few trouble makers missing, Earls, Bobby, Flip Flop, etc:biggrin:thats when most threads after the second post ended up being a war zone:biglaugh:gee if you put a thread up on ice cubes--they would be bigger,and colder in oz--but not have the culture,and history of the uk ice cube:wideeyed:aye it wuz like a firing range some nights--but old nigel in oz soon sorted them out:notworthy:i miss nigel--we use to have some real good talks:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolisa Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 returned home in March after 4 years in QLD. Damned hard decision- love both countries equally, but for different reasons... Was caught up in the floods in the Lockyer valley- kind of the the final straw for us, after another very lonely un-christmasy christmas, and hated the job I had. Now I'm home, I'm loving seeing the family and friends, loving the decent gigs and restaurants and things to do and see, loving the better variety of food- and cheaper food! Loving my new job with 37 days paid holiday... Hating the traffic, cost of petrol, the pessimism, THE WEATHER. :confused: I miss the lovely big house I had in Aus. I'll be honest, I don't regret anything, but if offered a free ticket back, and if I could take my family with me, I would probably go back, but to Brisbane, and a different job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I can understand people missing pubs, castles, thatched cottages but SUPERMARKETS? That is seriously sad. I don't think that it's sad at all. As a mum of 3 young children I certainly missed the briliant variety and convenience of our supermarkets here in the UK. Why would that be sad.....:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 that years gone quick:shocked:connie--i reckon you,and dawny must have left oz about the same time--thanks for your replys--there nothing like a bit of bumping:wink: happy anniversary:wubclub: Thanks....yes we came back a week after Dawn. It has flown (funny that because it dragged by in Oz....lol). All is good....still haven't got over how much we love being here which is bizarre but great:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole Eire Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 My answer is in relation to what Ireland has rather than the Uk. Life. Ireland has a strong sense of cultural identity that walks easily beside us in todays modern world.Music,dance,art and literature play a very big part in Irish life and this is something I find lacking in Australia.It is here of course but is not such an integral part of life like it is back home.This leads to that elusive 'craic' that makes life in Ireland seem more alive in some way. My friends here work,have kids etc...and then on the weekend they mow the lawn,have a bbq and go the beach,or maybe go away for a night or two and........go the beach and have a bbq somewhere else.......every weekend.For me that is like hitting the snooze button on life 40yrs too early.There is no excitement or spontaneity to their lives or ours,whereas in Ireland you never knew what the weekend would bring,a music session in the local or one at home 'til 2am after inviting aunty delia around for dinner for example.To hell with the lawn!! I also think Ireland has more mixing of the generations,not just with those you know at a family 'do' but with people in general.For me it is totally normal to plonk myself beside an 80yr old at the bar and have a good yarn for the night.I feel this mixing of generations is very important and find it lacking in oz. Irish people also tend to look out to the world for inspiration,opportunity and travel.The aussies I know are very insular in their thinking and have a not so healthy view of other nations. Lastly,Irish people are very proud of their identity but feel no need to shout it from the rooftops.To be proud of being Irish does not mean we feel superior to others,does not mean we have a need to be the best in the world,does not mean we look down on other nations.It just means we are proud of who we are,we bring Ireland with us wherever we go knowing it will always be there for us if we choose to return.We usually don't brag about it or bag it.We are just glad we have it. This comfort in our own skin is something I feel lacking in Australia too. Thanks so much for this. Myself and my husband (with our two kids) are still here in Ireland and now that it's all looking like a reality for us, we are starting to have doubts! I was so sure that we were doing the right thing and now he keeps questioning whether it is or not - because of family, friends, familiar places. My argument is; I have all of those things now - family, friends etc and I'm not happy. What I am afraid of is the culture issue... The 'craic' is somehing that's inherent, it has no translation because you have to be Irish to understand the concept of it. What if people just don't 'get' us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Well i am confused am planning on moving Australia soon and i have tried hard to think what i will miss about the uk. Maybe it because i live in Oldham manchester as pubs yeah are great but 1: cant get there cause have young children. 2 Have to have police in large amounts on the main streets of the centre cause of the trouble. My son got jumped last week of 12 lads for going to the park. Oh and it rains everyday!!!!! The snow yeah nice to look at but so hard to get to work in it and not good when you fall on your bum !!! You won't have any problems in Australia believe me - you have an open mind and as long as you realize you are going to a foreign country not a version of England in the Southern Hemisphere you will be fine! I'd forgotten about the mayhem on a Sat or Fri night in EVERY high st in England! Thanks for reminding me about it! I should stress that - Australia is NOT England. Don't even think of coming if all you want is a hot version of England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I don't think that it's sad at all. As a mum of 3 young children I certainly missed the briliant variety and convenience of our supermarkets here in the UK. Why would that be sad.....:huh: If you miss them then it is your right to post it, just post your honest thoughts and do not be put off just because people do not agree with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 You won't have any problems in Australia believe me - you have an open mind and as long as you realize you are going to a foreign country not a version of England in the Southern Hemisphere you will be fine! I'd forgotten about the mayhem on a Sat or Fri night in EVERY high st in England! Thanks for reminding me about it! I should stress that - Australia is NOT England. Don't even think of coming if all you want is a hot version of England. Garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 This is the second thread on this forum I have had to post a warning. please read Kates message and remember this forum is for members moving back to the UK, I would like all members to note the title of this part of the forum - Moving Back to the UK.Now recently I have had quite a lot of emails and pm's from new members who are wanting to return home but feel concerned about putting their thoughts in this area for fear of being jumped on. It has resulted in some new members choosing not to participate any further. Now I am sorry but this is the last thing we want, people who are returning need our support more than anyone on this forum, they have uprooted their family for the initial move and are now very unhappy. We find that people moving back will have opinions of Australia that you may not agree with, but please remember this is THEIR feelings. If you are not happy with that then please use one of the other forums there are plenty to choose from. If we see people using this forum just for arguments then we may look at restricting access. This is the last warning I will issue, if members continue to post personal insults and posts deigned to antagonize other members, they they will find themselves with a few days off to study the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conniebygaslight Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 If you miss them then it is your right to post it, just post your honest thoughts and do not be put off just because people do not agree with them. Me put off because people don't agree.....:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 You are in QLD? - You are supposed to hate NSW not the Vics? Isn't that all part of the Aussie-socialisation process? Then again, in NORTH QLD you might hate Brisbane too? Nah; spent 23 years in NSW but only 2 months in Vic...What does that tell you???:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Qlnd is the best place on earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 what has the uk got that australia lacks Ridiculously stupid immigration laws??? Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 what has the uk got that australia lacks Ridiculously stupid immigration laws??? Cheers, Bobj. Gotta agree on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilliantay Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Have just had my 1st visit to the dentist since returning to the UK. Needed to have 1 extraction along with Scale and Polish and 2 x-rays to boot and was rather pleasantly surprised with the final bill....................... A whole £28.00 !!! So, although Australia does not lack dentists, the prices they charge are pretty scary compared to the UK - then again, I suppose it is all dependent on what treatment you require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Been there Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Can't think of anything really. Look around Oz and it has everything but often well hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nah; spent 23 years in NSW but only 2 months in Vic...What does that tell you???:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. Excellent taste? You know what The Hume Highway is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Nah; spent 23 years in NSW but only 2 months in Vic...What does that tell you???:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. You were chased out of vic for being a redneck?:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Excellent taste? You know what The Hume Highway is for? So squillions of people could escape Smellbum.:yes: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 You were chased out of vic for being a redneck?:wink: I saw the light very early on and spent 14 glorious years in WA.:tongue: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I don't think that it's sad at all. As a mum of 3 young children I certainly missed the briliant variety and convenience of our supermarkets here in the UK. Why would that be sad.....:huh: Hi Connie I'm finding the supermarket debate quite interesting. For me the Oz ones are far better and have a greater supply of fresh/real food. Over here I'm finding more pre cooked food and certainly a bigger choice of unhealthy pre packaged stuff. In the short time I've been here my diet isn't nearly as healthy as in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 There are a few trouble makers missing, Earls, Bobby, Flip Flop, etc:biggrin: Are they Kate?:wink::wideeyed::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Been there Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Brits are wedded to supermarkets, it's in our genes. That's why so many poms misss the better food in oz, it isn't in supermarkets. Their loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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