Hi all

It's 2 years ago I landed in Australia to start all over again with new house, new wife and no kids - ain't always been easy but have now happily settled.

So this is a  to all the NGF members back there who have made me feel like I still have a very firm contact with my old homeland and also to the Aussie contingent who have made me feel at "home here. I miss all the shows very much but not so  much the weather 

Just goes to prove that this hobby is a great way to make/have friends all over the world.

I am hoping that maybe later this year I can make a trip back to England and tie in with a trip to TINGS, Plans are in the offering but finances will, as always, be the finally sticking point - it ain't a cheap trip.

Thanks again Colin

Thanks Colin - the main thing is it's good to hear you have settled down in your 'new' country and that you're enjoying the life there

Good to hear you have settled down there.

Wouldn't be my choice of destination but you've done the right thing I think, this country is past redemption now and still heading downhill 


Paul

How much did it cost you to relocate? (gimme a ballpark figure?)

I might follow in your footsteps one day in the not too distant future.

Also, how are the spiders? This is the main concern for my woman.

She's hoovered so many of the poor blighters up that she's now afraid to empty the hoover. Convenient.

Good on, ya Colin! Two years... forty for me this August!

Yeah, I've had me ups and downs too, but I've never regretted the move. Australia's been pretty good to me.

Congratulations on your anniversary! Have a few cold ones for me! 

George

Hey Colin. 28 years for me, in a few days time. I've had my ups and downs, particularly when ill a few years ago, really missed "home", but overall Aus has been good to me and I have achieved far more than if I'd stayed in UK. Not for everyone, of course, but I rate it high.
I'll raise a glass to you tonight, so well done and let's hope there are lots more. BTW, never mind going to UK, why not come to Melb in Aug for the Sandown show?
@ mr. Grumpy, the spiders, overall, are fine in the southern states. East Coast (NSW and Qld) you tend to get the worst ones, along with the venomous snakes, but very little dangerous in Melb.
Cheers, Bill.

Hi Col always hard making a new start, so glad you have settled down, are you sure you want to vist old blighty again its always raining and cold, we even have one of your great white sharks coming over for a visit,must of heard all the Brits are fat and tasty.

Anyway you enjoy all that sun sea and surf while us Brits go down to the local chiipy for our traditional cod and chipss and not fogetting to swill it down with a good old pint of beer, take care Colin and keep the banter and jokes coming.

All the very best.

Geoff

Quote from: Sprintex on March 07, 2014, 10:14:27 PM
Wouldn't be my choice of destination but you've done the right thing I think, this country is past redemption now and still heading downhill 


Paul

With such negative thoughts like that perhaps you might like to jump ship, I'd gladly chip in to get rid of people like you who seem to do nothing but whine on about their country of birth.
Rob.

Quote from: Rob H on March 08, 2014, 07:58:44 AM

Quote from: Sprintex on March 07, 2014, 10:14:27 PM
Wouldn't be my choice of destination but you've done the right thing I think, this country is past redemption now and still heading downhill 


Paul

With such negative thoughts like that perhaps you might like to jump ship, I'd gladly chip in to get rid of people like you who seem to do nothing but whine on about their country of birth.
Rob.

Quite correct Rob, i have worked all over Europe when I came out of my apprenticeship, and have had holidays all round the world, but I must say I would rather be on English soil, this country as a few faults but not half as much as some other countrys I have visited, I say good luck to any one who emigrates to other countries but please do not knock old Blighty, its only the power mongers who put us off course, but that can change through the years.

You seem to be doing OK Colin, new life, new wife, new home, what more could you need? Congrats.

The Jocks will be able to add to this topic in September 2015.

I left the UK about 25 years ago to live in France, initially for a 10 month stay!! No regrets whatsoever, but I do like coming back to the UK mainly for railway related activities. The 'old country' has certainly changed a lot, in some ways for the better and in some ways for the worse.  Most non-Brits I meet still think very highly of the UK, in particular how friendly and open the people are. How long this will last though I don't know as non-Brits become increasingly aware of the poison and condescension that drips from many British newspapers about foreigners and which is increasingly prevalent in mainstream political discourse. Anyway, I'll be back in the UK in a couple of weeks for the GCR Diesel Gala, which this year includes a Deltic. Probably treat myself to a good curry too. Can't wait!!

Don't forget the bacon & eggs !

My wife went to London on Wednesday and came back with a month's supply of bacon from Marks & Spencers at St. Pancras.

Best regards,


Joe

Quote from: joe cassidy on March 08, 2014, 05:30:27 PM
Don't forget the bacon & eggs !

My wife went to London on Wednesday and came back with a month's supply of bacon from Marks & Spencers at St. Pancras.

Best regards,


Joe

You married someone with the right priorities!

My lady takes care of domestic bacon sandwich duties also as the last time I tried I didn't quite get the grill pan handle into the slot on the grill pan, resulting in some modern art on the kitchen floor. There's a picture of me lamenting this very moment, I'll get it off her when she's back from work.