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Is it ok to be Australian on this site?

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Ehlana Mon 14-Dec-20 11:59:03

I'm originally from UK now living in Australia since 1974 and was wondering if it's ok to be on this site. smile

Callistemon Mon 14-Dec-20 16:17:54

Ehlana welcome
I have relatives in Queensland, NSW and NT and friends in Adelaide. We're missing our trip Down Under this year and all news is welcome.

PamelaJ1 Mon 14-Dec-20 16:43:26

MyDD is in Sydney. Welcome

Kestrel Mon 14-Dec-20 16:49:51

G'day! I have aunties and cousins in Victoria. Loved my recent visit to Perth smile

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 14-Dec-20 16:52:28

My sister, her husband, my niece and nephew live in Sydney. My brother, his partner, ex wife and my two nieces live in Sydney. One niece is married and expecting my first great nephew next year. A cousin and his family live in Melbourne. My sister usually visits the UK every year and another niece was due to be married in France next July. They will probably delay it until 2022.

Chewbacca Mon 14-Dec-20 17:46:09

<<waves>> Hi!

Callistemon Mon 14-Dec-20 17:48:40

Gransnetters are chartering a private jet and coming over post-COVID, Ehlan so stoke up the barbie!

ixion Mon 14-Dec-20 17:58:51

?‍♀️
I have a DS an his family over there!
I have bagged a window seat on the plane, callistemon!

mokryna Mon 14-Dec-20 18:03:20

Welcome Ehlan I used to have my DD and family in Sydney and spent many a very happy holiday touring with them. Where are you living?

mokryna Mon 14-Dec-20 18:07:12

Callistermon my seat near the loos please.

Lucca Mon 14-Dec-20 18:13:33

Callistemon

Gransnetters are chartering a private jet and coming over post-COVID, Ehlan so stoke up the barbie!

Business class I trust ?

Marmight Mon 14-Dec-20 18:43:59

Hi Ehlan & welcome. I’m another with a daughter married to an Aussie & living on the Northern beaches with 4 gc. I should be there ?

Jane10 Mon 14-Dec-20 19:12:03

Bags me in first class. I'd love to finally see what its like!

Callistemon Mon 14-Dec-20 19:24:50

Jane10

Bags me in first class. I'd love to finally see what its like!

You can be the pilot. ?‍✈️

On second thoughts, perhaps not of you've never been, you might get lost!! ????

Callistemon Mon 14-Dec-20 19:25:21

if

jerseygirl Mon 14-Dec-20 19:28:25

Welcome to Gransnet!! My daughter, son in law and my lovely 9 years old grandson live in Perth and have done for the past 12 years. I envy you the weather at the moment!!

Urmstongran Mon 14-Dec-20 19:31:25

I read the title & thought it was going to be someone who supported Brexit under WTO rules (aka Australian deal).
Haha!

Welcome Ehlan I bet all the grans over here with family in Oz will be delighted to hear any news from Down Under!

Bigred18 Mon 14-Dec-20 19:40:01

I live in Sydney! Welcome

PamelaJ1 Mon 14-Dec-20 19:57:45

If we are chartering a jet I have 2 questions;
Do we all pay the same?
Do we draw lots for 1st & business class?

PamelaJ1 Mon 14-Dec-20 20:04:04

Jane10

Bags me in first class. I'd love to finally see what its like!

Sorry Jane didn’t see this. If we are going for the bagging seats method then my DH and I will join you in first.
I’m prepared to bring sandwiches to keep the cost down. I just want a comfy seat.

Situpstraight2 Mon 14-Dec-20 20:11:35

Go with Emirates, door to airport and back home chauffeur driven limo, seats that change to beds.
Stewards hovering to refill your glass with whatever, although Champagne was the most popular( common) full menu......... sigh.
Bliss.
Mine is booked.......

Callistemon Mon 14-Dec-20 22:15:55

PamelaJ1

If we are chartering a jet I have 2 questions;
Do we all pay the same?
Do we draw lots for 1st & business class?

It's free

Because it's virtual and only takes 5 minutes to get there

ixion Mon 14-Dec-20 22:19:17

That'll be a scrum then, to get on board! Will bring my umbrella and my sharp elbows?

Rufus2 Tue 15-Dec-20 01:48:18

I'm originally from UK now living in Australia since 1974 and was wondering if it's ok to be on this site. smile
Ehlana Welcome! You followed in our footsteps (1971)!
Depends on whether you're M or F! If the former you're doubly welcome because we've lost a few Grandads lately and we need some new stock to re-build the herd!; but it will be a rocky road until you've worked out who's who! tchshock

If you're F then you're henceforth appointed Fashion Editor, but a word of caution!
Don't describe anything as "beige"! It gets them going! tchhmm
Btw; Where are you?
Good Health
OoRoo

Rufus2 Tue 15-Dec-20 02:04:12

Go with Emirates
Situpstraight I've heard they also free membership to the Mile High Club!
OoRoo

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Dec-20 02:32:03

Adding to the welcomes Ehlana!
Are you coming back to your thread?