Three cheers for the Aussies

[Mich the Tester]

Swarms of mosquitoes, the severity of the winter...but definitely some of the nicest people I've ever met.

Now you know that mosquito spray, I've found that it's actually more effective if you buy a cigarette lighter and the spray and walk along using the spray as a flamethrower. Toasted mozzies all round. Best not to do this in a crowded area.

[sasguru]

No, I've travelled in about 50 countries and worked in 8, and the grass really is greener in some than in others.

Well clearly living in an African tuliphole is bad.
But most "Western" (for want for a better word) countries have advantages and disadvantages. Depends what you want.

[Doggy Styles]

"Australia weren't running a deficit during the good times. Unlike us."

That's right. Not exactly rocket science is it?

Indeed, it's basic economics. It's utterly amazing how our government just doesn't understand it.

No wonder they've made so many Honest Mistakes with their expenses.

[expat]

I think Dim is talking about the ability to profit from the "confuse the roof over your head with a loaded casino" attitude, as am I.

I take your point, but I'd rather just not be surrounded by stupidity than be able to profit from it.

[expat]

Well clearly living in an African tuliphole is bad.
But most "Western" (for want for a better word) countries have advantages and disadvantages. Depends what you want.

This is very true too. I don't really know what I want (who does?), but if I made a list it would include mountains, and low population density: which would be OK for Canada. OTOH I liked living in the Netherlands, which is about the opposite.

ISTM though that I have 2 modes of living, and they are distinct" "European/city" where I want facilities, galleries, concerts, restaurants, etc, and other countries nearby; and "big country" where I want space and freedom, never mind stuff, I'll make my own life. I wonder if a 2-mode life might be best, but am fearful of trying to persuade others to join me.

I'm working on us moving to Scottish Highlands, with weekly commute to NL/Germany etc: that might do it. Best of both worlds? Some people use that as a pejorative term for a greedy person's wishes, I call it a worthwhile ambition.

[gadgetman]

Makes me even more convinced that coming here was a good move.

I am currently recruiting a team if there are any testers on the way to Melbourne. Can't do sponsorships though.

Gadgetman - from the land down under

[DiscoStu]

Makes me even more convinced that coming here was a good move.

I am currently recruiting a team if there are any testers on the way to Melbourne. Can't do sponsorships though.

Gadgetman - from the land down under

I'll PM you in about 9 months