Thought provoking comments, thank you
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Originally Posted by PaulD
you really must learn the New Zealand national anthem
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I don't even know the British one!
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Originally Posted by haggis
The true test of how settled people are is: "would you die here"? strange question but most say "no way" Proves to me where their heart lies.
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I don't know what that means. Do I care where I die? Not really, I'll be dead. However, I do care
how &
when (on my bike, somewhere beautiful & when I'm a lot older)
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Originally Posted by NearlyHomelessNick
I hope you find a place for your heart that you can call "home"
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Here, you have a point. Apart from my childhood home, I've never felt settled anywhere. Currently in my 14th abode since leaving my parents & I've never been in the forces! Perhaps I'm part gypsy
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Originally Posted by RogerM
If you're unhappy at home, you'll be unhappy in an adopted country.
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I only partly agree because the reasons for being unhappy are complex. I miss my daughter, we have a close relationship & whilst Skype is great, it's not the same. But I've also become cynical about Britain, the EU, my employer, banks & occasionally, so-called friends!
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Originally Posted by docsherlock
I say go for it - if it doesn't work out you can always come back.....
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I have no choice but to sell up so I have to think of this as a "no going back" move.
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Originally Posted by haggis
The aussies are very tolerant and put up with a lot from migrants, perhaps more than we in UK would.
......you'd be amazed at what stupid ridiculous things you miss from home
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Parts of the UK are incredibly over-populated and multi-cultural to the extreme but the majority of us remain very tolerant. In general we don't say anything outright in fear of being labelled racist or a bigot then taken to court! Many nations could be quite out-spoken & nothing would happen to them!
I'm not a pub person & never drink tea so won't miss either.
I'm at my happiest when riding my bike so I can live anywhere that offers this freedom, but more so if they have wonderful vistas and great cafes. NZ has these
I will miss the easy opportunities to visit EU countries :confused1:
NZ has Sand Flies which love to bite me
& I worry that the minute I migrate to NZ, she'll find a job in the UK!
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Elaine
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