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Subj: Things from down under
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From: ZL1AJG@ZL1UX.#20.NZL.OC
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> I remember a lot in the late 50's who went to Oz with rose-tinted
> spectacles and had nothing good to say about the UK. within a year they
> were back here, slagging off Oz and everyone in it. I guess that's when
> the term "whinging pom" really came into its own.
>
> Anyone who can't make a go of it in their own country should take stock
> of the reasons why. If they go half-way round the world to a different
> country, different culture, customs and practices, where they may not be
> universally welcome, that adds to, rather than reduces their "excess
> emotional baggage".
>
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> 73 - David, G4EBT @ GB7FCR
For a good entertaining read on the perspective of a"New Australian", try
to get hold of a copy of "They're a Weird Mob" by Nino Culotta. It's an
oldie but still very entertaining. I think the follow-up was called "Cop
This Lot", also by the samer author.
Such are the pitfalls of staring life in a newer strange environment.
Pity some of the flood of imports are not as tolerant as they were back
then. Most want the new start but reatin all rhe trappings ofwhat they
left behind. Seems the old saying "When in Rome...." has been given the
heave-ho by the PC brigade.
Allen ZL1AJG.
X: "I'm not cynical! I just have my own distorted view!"
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