The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well

Great time of year to be there as well!  Wimbledon....and even the Ashes coming up.

Lakes District is superb, as you will soon see.  Say 'G'day' to my daughter in Edinburgh!

Did you catch up with Hicks in London?

Aussie wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:25pm:

Great time of year to be there as well!  Wimbledon....and even the Ashes coming up. Lakes District is superb, as you will soon see.  Say 'G'day' to my daughter in Edinburgh! Did you catch up with Hicks in London?

Thanks Aussie we will be in Edinburgh in a week and a bit.  Going to ardrossan for a few days then over to Edinburgh and Perth.

There was a guy in a Beemer with a really big hairy Greek Sheila in tow going into a swanky restraint near here,  not sure whether it was our man though

Hope you hve an awesome time Vic... happy travels ...  :)

Vic wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:33pm:

Aussie wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:25pm: Great time of year to be there as well!  Wimbledon....and even the Ashes coming up. Lakes District is superb, as you will soon see.  Say 'G'day' to my daughter in Edinburgh! Did you catch up with Hicks in London? Thanks Aussie we will be in Edinburgh in a week and a bit.  Going to ardrossan for a few days then over to Edinburgh and Perth. There was a guy in a Beemer with a really big hairy Greek Sheila in tow going into a swanky restraint near here,  not sure whether it was our man though

Nah.....that could not have been Hicks.  He's into far better sheet than crappy Beemers now.   You're right about the bloody expense...and the exchange rate just sucks big time.  Best way to enjoy those Village Pubs is to travel by car.  Fantastic.  You'll love it.

Is a War Office anything like a Wife?

have a great time.... enjoy the cod and chips....I did.

btw you want expensive stop off in Denmark.. make your hair curl..

at least you dont have to travel so far to get from A to B like in Oz.. so you save on petrol there..lololol..

I envy you. I've never travelled overseas and I want to so badly that sometimes it hurts. I'll do it when the kids are a bit older and finances permit, but geez it feels like such a long way off. I have so many places I want to see and the UK would be my first stop. One day...

In the meantime, have enough fun for the both of us. I hope you get to see lots of exciting places.

Are you a history buff?

cods wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:44pm:

have a great time.... enjoy the cod and chips....I did. btw you want expensive stop off in Denmark.. make your hair curl.. at least you dont have to travel so far to get from A to B like in Oz.. so you save on petrol there..lololol..

My brother lives in Norway. Apparently Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but worth it.

Vic wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:17pm:

The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well

We were there in 2012 and I can say there are many, many good spots to visit & look at!

On the way you may be heading, I can recommend -
1) Bath & Surrounds.
2) Snowdonia National Park - Betws-y-Coed is worth a look around
3) Liverpool - particularly the Beatles museum, in the Docks area.
4) The Lakes area is great - The towns of Keswick, Kendall & nearby Carlisle are also worth a look.
5) Prestwick & Troon are great on the coast. Troon is the home of golf.
6) Further North, the towns of Glasgow, Oban & the lochs are great! Kings Knoll Hotel @ Oban is a good place to stay & has great views out over the town.
7) Inverness is a must & the sun doesn't set until after 10pm.
8) Cairngorms National Park is also worth a look & Aviemore is a nice town.
9) Believe it or not, there is a town call Perth on route to Edinburgh.
10) Edinburgh is great, but it can be cold - Edinburgh Castle is a MUST!

We caught a flight from London to Edinburgh, so we didn't see much of the East coast, except for Dover, where we caught the ferry to Calais in France.

Cheers & enjoy!   

Oh & I still can't believe, they hauled those huge rocks, to Stonehenge!

Annie Anthrax wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:48pm:

Apparently Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but worth it.

Indeed.

Beers were expensive.

Vic wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:17pm:

The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well

Are you taking the piss?

Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!!

Annie Anthrax wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:48pm:

cods wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:44pm: have a great time.... enjoy the cod and chips....I did. btw you want expensive stop off in Denmark.. make your hair curl.. at least you dont have to travel so far to get from A to B like in Oz.. so you save on petrol there..lololol.. My brother lives in Norway. Apparently Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but worth it.

my daughter works at the Embassy in Copenhagen which also overseas Sweden Norway and Iceland.. she goes to each of them for her job... and she still says Copenhagen is the most expensive...we went out for take away one night we ate in the shop...4 adults 2 children 1 15yr old..3 hamburgers..and 2 chicken dish and spag bol for the two young boys..two beers and coke for the kids... $250. australian...1800 krona.

thats the norm....25% vat tax on EVERYTHING...

but when you are on holiday you just pay it dont you?..I think big vic will take a second look at what we pay here when he comes back...... ;D ;D

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:57pm:

Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!!

thats crazy....I did find the quality better in England.. mind you we were not there long.. but the meat and veggies seemed better more flavor I thought..

cods wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:05pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:57pm: Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!! thats crazy....I did find the quality better in England.. mind you we were not there long.. but the meat and veggies seemed better more flavor I thought..

Eating out and our general grocery bill is mich cheaper here than in Melbourne.
Flights around Europe are like £100 but we used to pay $500+ just to go to Townsville.
Mortgage is 40% cheaper.
Bought two cars for less than one in Australia and im taxed less.

I liked living in Australia but we as a family just couldnt really afford it.

Monetary wise we are much better off over here.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:57pm:

Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!!

What?  Petrol nearly double the cost per litre,  clobber expensive, good steak 33 pounds a kilo,  beer and wine comparative, I look at the price and double it as a rough comparison, and I reckon most things over here are more than Aussie

Vic wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:08pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:57pm: Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!! What?  Petrol nearly double the cost per litre,  clobber expensive, good steak 33 pounds a kilo,  beer and wine comparative, I look at the price and double it as a rough comparison, and I reckon most things over here are more than Aussie

Thats not my experience,
Petrol yes.

When i was moved from Melbourne to London and the company tried to work out a fair salary etc, they engaged consultants on cost comparison.

They ranged both ways

Mobile phones (2.5p per text v 25c), mortgages, flight and travel, clothes all cheaper here.
Petrol and renting were cheaper in Melbourne.

Energy bills. I used to pay $400 per quarter. Here its £75.

In my personal experience i am better off.

Taxed a lot less too.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:08pm:

cods wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:05pm: Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:57pm: Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!! thats crazy....I did find the quality better in England.. mind you we were not there long.. but the meat and veggies seemed better more flavor I thought.. Eating out and our general grocery bill is mich cheaper here than in Melbourne. Flights around Europe are like £100 but we used to pay $500+ just to go to Townsville. Mortgage is 40% cheaper. Bought two cars for less than one in Australia and im taxed less. I liked living in Australia but we as a family just couldnt really afford it. Monetary wise we are much better off over here.

well whos bringing in travel.. big vic is talking cars not flying.. and distance is what its all about...with flying.

yes vic double the price is about right...

In my experience clothes are cheaper here.

Just thinking i bought a pair of timberlands for £85 in london and they were priced $190 in chadstone.

I guess its what youre after.

cods wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:14pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:08pm: cods wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:05pm: Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:57pm: Vic wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 9:17pm: The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well Are you taking the piss? Australia is double the cost of here in 90% of things!!!! thats crazy....I did find the quality better in England.. mind you we were not there long.. but the meat and veggies seemed better more flavor I thought.. Eating out and our general grocery bill is mich cheaper here than in Melbourne. Flights around Europe are like £100 but we used to pay $500+ just to go to Townsville. Mortgage is 40% cheaper. Bought two cars for less than one in Australia and im taxed less. I liked living in Australia but we as a family just couldnt really afford it. Monetary wise we are much better off over here. well whos bringing in travel.. big vic is talking cars not flying.. and distance is what its all about...with flying. yes vic double the price is about right...

You tend to use air travel a lot more now cods.
Im flying to Hannover tomorrow night for £65.
If i wanted to go to north Queensland when i was in Aus i had to pay well north of $500.

Im just saying im better off here and Australia i found pretty extortionate.
I had a mortgage of $4,400 per month and here its less than £1,900.

It sounds like you guys need an independent and unbiased judge to sort this out.

My fee is minimal.

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Annie Anthrax wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:19pm:

It sounds like you guys need an independent and unbiased judge to sort this out. My fee is minimal.

Done.
Come and spend two weeks here in the summer Annie

Righto. I'll have to check my calendar, but I think I'm free. I'll sort my passport, you sort my tickets. Sounds fair to me   ;D

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:15pm:

In my experience clothes are cheaper here. Just thinking i bought a pair of timberlands for £85 in london and they were priced $190 in chadstone. I guess its what youre after.

True - horses for courses.  It is lovely here at the moment, our car rental was cheaper, and we are going to the Portsmouth arms for a fe beers.   I do like the fact that you can do everything, from pharmacy, alcohol, clothes, groceries in one store - stains bury sin our case.  It is definitely the way to go

Ally G in de UK - AY?

When I do my world tour, I will bypass the Old Dart and focus on Ireland and Scotland and Germany.. only got one English ancestor - from Portsmouth - gateway to England... could be anything.........

Got me eye on a small property in Germany for a Summer hide.......

Look up me old mates in 41 RM.....


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Now you're talking...... OI - watcher, Guv - bu' nointeen 'undred pand is abaht 4000 dollar in Auschtrylia! 

Roight you are, Guv!  (pillock).....

1,900 is now $4,000 with the current FX yeah given your currency is dropping down quicker than a Bangkok hooker.
However salary doesn't work that way.
I wasn't paid 2x my UK salary otherwise I'd have been on $350,000!!!

Would have been nice mind and we'd not have left.

Bigvic - you in Portsmouth?
I went there few weeks ago for first time in ages.
They've done a lot down at the Naval yard by the Victory.
Lot of pubs, restaurants and new apartments.

Didn't think too much of the Mary Rose but the victory is awesome.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 11:50pm:

1,900 is now $4,000 with the current FX yeah given your currency is dropping down quicker than a Bangkok hooker. However salary doesn't work that way. I wasn't paid 2x my UK salary otherwise I'd have been on $350,000!!! Would have been nice mind and we'd not have left. Bigvic - you in Portsmouth? I went there few weeks ago for first time in ages. They've done a lot down at the Naval yard by the Victory. Lot of pubs, restaurants and new apartments. Didn't think too much of the Mary Rose but the victory is awesome.

I am n Basingstoke at the moment.  I was in Portsmouth for my submarine course in 1976 but would love to go back to see it again.  I was based at gosport for a couple of years and enjoyed it

We did go to hayling  island for fish and chips, pickled onions and eggs.   Looked over to Portsmouth quite fondly

I drive through Basingstoke now and again when the M25 craps itself.
Classic London overspill town. You wouldn't really go there unless you are specifically going there for a reason.
You should come up to Henley-on-Thames. Proper English country town on the river and no shortage of pubs to sit in the garden.

Mind it's not exactly sunny this afternoon.

Lake District is fantastic though. Even up in Carlisle there's a lot to see.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 10:21pm:

Annie Anthrax wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:19pm: It sounds like you guys need an independent and unbiased judge to sort this out. My fee is minimal. Done. Come and spend two weeks here in the summer Annie

yes, summer is best..

it only rains 6 days a week instead of 7...

plus... it sometimes gets to 14*  ;D

oh... then there's the Muslim Ghettoes , they are always good fun ::)

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 6:51am:

oh... then there's the Muslim Ghettoes , they are always good fun ::)

Because Noble Park, Broadmeadows and Footscray are just full of white people right?

Have a great time BigVic, I'm jealous....

Meat was double the price in the UK in the 1970's.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 6:51am:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:21pm: Annie Anthrax wrote on Jun 14th, 2015 at 10:19pm: It sounds like you guys need an independent and unbiased judge to sort this out. My fee is minimal. Done. Come and spend two weeks here in the summer Annie yes, summer is best.. it only rains 6 days a week instead of 7... plus... it sometimes gets to 14*  ;D oh... then there's the Muslim Ghettoes , they are always good fun ::)

you sound so jealous.. hilarious...

they do have Prince George now....and I bet a lot of aussies cant wait for him to come back....ho hum!

when you travel you really have to go with an open mind.. if you want it all to look like what you have left behind... whats the point of going..

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 8:42am:

Have a great time BigVic, I'm jealous.... Meat was double the price in the UK in the 1970's.

pansi it should make us all appreciate what we have back here... but it doesnt always work like that does it???..

look at the gst look at the whingers... yet we have one of the lowest on the world...remarkable...

we should be more grateful instead of the constant hand outs we seem to be looking for all the time.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 1:25am:

I drive through Basingstoke now and again when the M25 craps itself. Classic London overspill town. You wouldn't really go there unless you are specifically going there for a reason. You should come up to Henley-on-Thames. Proper English country town on the river and no shortage of pubs to sit in the garden. Mind it's not exactly sunny this afternoon. Lake District is fantastic though. Even up in Carlisle there's a lot to see.

Don't give away your itinerary, Andrei.. the AFLF might find you... (Anti Fracking Liberation Front)...

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 7:23am:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jun 15th, 2015 at 6:51am: oh... then there's the Muslim Ghettoes , they are always good fun ::) Because Noble Park, Broadmeadows and Footscray are just full of white people right?

white people?

what do white people have to do with anything?  :-/

I wouldn't mind going to Europe one day but it would be my second choice to countries like, China, India, Japan and the Mrs wants to go to Canada...

even some of the Indonesian getaways look quite attractive...

I guess I enjoy places that will give me a more of a Cultural Difference..  :)

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Jun 15^th, 2015 at 12:25pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 15th, 2015 at 1:25am: I drive through Basingstoke now and again when the M25 craps itself. Classic London overspill town. You wouldn't really go there unless you are specifically going there for a reason. You should come up to Henley-on-Thames. Proper English country town on the river and no shortage of pubs to sit in the garden. Mind it's not exactly sunny this afternoon. Lake District is fantastic though. Even up in Carlisle there's a lot to see. Don't give away your itinerary, Andrei.. the AFLF might find you... (Anti Fracking Liberation Front)...

hahahahahahahahahahaha..

not forgetting CODS LEGALS who are also searching for him..... he is wearing disguises I have been told...even a bowler hat and he looks ridiculous... I have a pic...

I want to go to the UK just to have cod and chip/s, want to try that just one time, just one.

Vic wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:17pm:

The war office and I are travelling serenely through the UK at the moment.  Having a good time but wow, is it expensive!   Petrol nearly double the price, meat is very dear and clothes are much dearer than Oz.   done the Stonehenge, Salisbury cathedral and some beaut little pubs.  Heading up to the lakes district on mondaythen bonnie Scotland.   Weather at the moment is great as well

That's because you're down south.  The North of England and the rest of the UK are much cheaper than the South of England.

Aussie wrote on Jun 14^th, 2015 at 9:25pm:

Great time of year to be there as well!  Wimbledon....and even the Ashes coming up. Lakes District is superb, as you will soon see.  Say 'G'day' to my daughter in Edinburgh! Did you catch up with Hicks in London?

And there's the Rugby World Cup in the autumn.