Posted by Nickengland on July 24, 2005, at 6:28:38
In reply to The main difference... » Nickengland, posted by Racer on July 23, 2005, at 15:08:38
>How can you say that? My husband swears up and down he has NOTHING in common with those English who eat *marmite* instead of proper Vegemite! {shudder} And you think the two nations have anything in common?
(Couldn't resist!)
LOL OK You got me there! ...The Marmite and Vegemite is a very real difference lol But what if I told you I didn't like marmite ;-)
No you are right and of course with an Australian husband your're in a far better situation than me to know that the two Nations are very different indeed. Its this difference that I love so much though that attracts me to Australia ...the far more laid back attitude the "no worries" you know? (compared to our *up tight reserved cliche ;-) Its really weird but i've met quite afew Aussies here in England and when I lived in xxx and I don't know how to explain it, but I just felt I had more of an understanding of Australians - I can relate to them...more so than I can to English people in some respects you know? Of course i'll always be british..but then I have some Irish Republic blood in me to lol
Would me and your Husband agree on this though?...us Brits and Aussies who drive on the left side of the road, definately drive on the *right* side of the road ;-)
>Ah. I didn't know that was the only way, especially since I never had to deal with that. I was there taking care of my ex's kids, while he worked. My husband, being a citizen, doesn't have to worry about that, either...
Well there are other ways (different types of visas) but for my age and circumstances this would be the best route really. So whereabouts is your Husband from in Oz?..Has he ever been to Perth?
>I live in California -- in Silicon Valley. In fact, I live about 45 miles from my Home Town of San Francisco. My, haven't I gone far in life? ;-)
>It's not so bad, but I like small towns. I'm just not a City Girl anymore, you know?
We have a mutual envy then definately....If for whatever reason I couldn't go to Austalia I would love to live in America (its just really hard for me to find an angle on how to get there and work) Anyway, my first choice would be California!...2nd choice Florida (but ive already been there) Out of all the countries ive been to, America was the Best one :-)
I will do - keep you up-dated..( i'll try hard not to rub it in your face too much ;-) )
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