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  • A Amarnath S

    Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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    Rob Philpott
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    England. A once charming land which is now just full of sportsware-wearing, shaven-headed, gold-chain clad yobs. People on the street are generally impatient, thick and rude. Often drunk to the point to being a danger to themselves and those around them. A lot of people actually *watch* or even aspire to be on Big Brother. Combine that with a knackered economy and a dire Government and it's the perfect mix. Oh, and two weeks of sunshine a year.

    Regards, Rob Philpott.

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    • A Amarnath S

      Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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      CPallini
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      Scotland. :)

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      This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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        Scotland. :)

        If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
        This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
        [My articles]

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        Dalek Dave
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        Do you like rain and fog and snow? And it gets worse in Winter! Mind you, there is always the Whisky :)

        ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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        • D Dalek Dave

          NZ I have all the points I need, the chance to go and a job, then I can be fit and healthy, free from crowds and it is the most peaceful country on Earth. Unfortunately, my wife won't go!

          ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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          Michael Bookatz
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          Dalek Dave wrote:

          Unfortunately, my wife won't go!

          Sounds like grounds for a devoice if you ask me!

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          • D Dalek Dave

            Do you like rain and fog and snow? And it gets worse in Winter! Mind you, there is always the Whisky :)

            ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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            CPallini
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            Dalek Dave wrote:

            Do you like rain and fog and snow?

            I got little rain, no fog, no snow for my summer holidays there (three times).

            Dalek Dave wrote:

            And it gets worse in Winter!

            Actually, a lot of snow made me change a bit the winter holiday plan and visit the Lake District instead. Another issue was the very short daylight (very long day light is, a big advantage for summer holidays).

            Dalek Dave wrote:

            Mind you, there is always the Whisky Smile

            Whisky, beer, muffins, fish & chips, Scottish breakfast, I love that all. :)

            If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
            This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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              Dalek Dave wrote:

              Do you like rain and fog and snow?

              I got little rain, no fog, no snow for my summer holidays there (three times).

              Dalek Dave wrote:

              And it gets worse in Winter!

              Actually, a lot of snow made me change a bit the winter holiday plan and visit the Lake District instead. Another issue was the very short daylight (very long day light is, a big advantage for summer holidays).

              Dalek Dave wrote:

              Mind you, there is always the Whisky Smile

              Whisky, beer, muffins, fish & chips, Scottish breakfast, I love that all. :)

              If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
              This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
              [My articles]

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              Dalek Dave
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              Next time you are anywhere near the Highlands, get to a place called Crianlarich, and therein find a pub called The Drovers. It is an eye-opener. Good Food, Good Beer, Great Bear! It is a veritable Museum of creatures shot in Scotland! See Here[^]

              ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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              • A Amarnath S

                Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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                Christian Graus
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                I live in Australia, what other country could I possibly want to live in ?

                Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. "! i don't exactly like or do programming and it only gives me a headache." - spotted in VB forums. I can do things with my brain that I can't even google. I can flex the front part of my brain instantly anytime I want. It can be exhausting and it even causes me vision problems for some reason. - CaptainSeeSharp

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                • D Dalek Dave

                  Next time you are anywhere near the Highlands, get to a place called Crianlarich, and therein find a pub called The Drovers. It is an eye-opener. Good Food, Good Beer, Great Bear! It is a veritable Museum of creatures shot in Scotland! See Here[^]

                  ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                  CPallini
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                  Thank you for the advice. The link is broken (or the site is down), anyway I think I'll find it [^]. :)

                  If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                  This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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                  • C CPallini

                    Thank you for the advice. The link is broken (or the site is down), anyway I think I'll find it [^]. :)

                    If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                    This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                    [My articles]

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                    Dalek Dave
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                    Do try to get there, it is Fantastic! All the staff dres in kilts, they have clapshot on the menu and there are some great views. It is a treasure.

                    ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                    • A Amarnath S

                      Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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                      Brady Kelly
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                      Everywhere. I have no comprehensive reason to choose anywhere but where I am, but I would like to see a bit of the world before I'm bloody 50. I'd probably choose the UK first, the the US.

                      You really gotta try harder to keep up with everyone that's not on the short bus with you. - John Simmons / outlaw programmer.

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                      • N NormDroid

                        I wasn't trying to be tactful by avoiding saying that, but yes he needs to take up a new hobby or something.

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                        Johan Pretorius
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                        Maybe he should be looking for Bubble[^] :laugh:

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                        • D Dalek Dave

                          NZ I have all the points I need, the chance to go and a job, then I can be fit and healthy, free from crowds and it is the most peaceful country on Earth. Unfortunately, my wife won't go!

                          ------------------------------------ "When Belly Full, Chin Hit Chest" Confucius 502BC

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                          Russell Jones
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                          I've recently looked at Canada but for some reason hadn't thought of NZ. Looks like I've got enough points to express an interest and would have even more once my OU degree is finished. I might have to do that later today. Any country that invents a new extreme sport each week is a place I ought to be living. It's got to be better than living in a "democracy" where almost everyone in the country votes against the government and they see that as a mandate to carry on as they were.

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                            Dalek Dave wrote:

                            Do you like rain and fog and snow?

                            I got little rain, no fog, no snow for my summer holidays there (three times).

                            Dalek Dave wrote:

                            And it gets worse in Winter!

                            Actually, a lot of snow made me change a bit the winter holiday plan and visit the Lake District instead. Another issue was the very short daylight (very long day light is, a big advantage for summer holidays).

                            Dalek Dave wrote:

                            Mind you, there is always the Whisky Smile

                            Whisky, beer, muffins, fish & chips, Scottish breakfast, I love that all. :)

                            If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                            This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                            [My articles]

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                            Nagy Vilmos
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                            We went to Scotland after Christmas last year - right up north in a place called Nairn. Fandabidozi!


                            Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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                            • A Amarnath S

                              Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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                              Nagy Vilmos
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                              I WILL live in Hungary when I get older; retirement or near. My wife is Magyar and we intend to return there as that is our home now. We are in the UK to work and that is it. The weather is great, food and drink are superb, and my lil house by the lake wonderful.


                              Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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                                I live in Australia, what other country could I possibly want to live in ?

                                Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. "! i don't exactly like or do programming and it only gives me a headache." - spotted in VB forums. I can do things with my brain that I can't even google. I can flex the front part of my brain instantly anytime I want. It can be exhausting and it even causes me vision problems for some reason. - CaptainSeeSharp

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                                Lost User
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                                Christian Graus wrote:

                                I live in Australia, what other country could I possibly want to live in ?

                                Tasmania?

                                Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004

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                                • R Rob Philpott

                                  England. A once charming land which is now just full of sportsware-wearing, shaven-headed, gold-chain clad yobs. People on the street are generally impatient, thick and rude. Often drunk to the point to being a danger to themselves and those around them. A lot of people actually *watch* or even aspire to be on Big Brother. Combine that with a knackered economy and a dire Government and it's the perfect mix. Oh, and two weeks of sunshine a year.

                                  Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                  Mark_Wallace
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                                  Wow. Almost makes me miss the acid, acid rain of home...

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                                  • A Amarnath S

                                    Given a choice, other than your own, which country do you like to live in, and why? My answer: Still surfing through the list of countries in the world ... :-)

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                                    Mark_Wallace
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                                    Italy or China. I speak fluent Italian, and my wife is Chinese, so I won't have a problem with either.

                                    I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!

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                                    • N Nagy Vilmos

                                      We went to Scotland after Christmas last year - right up north in a place called Nairn. Fandabidozi!


                                      Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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                                      CPallini
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                                      While I don't remeber Nairn, I've probably been there, since I remeber well Fort George and Elgin and Inverness and... :-D

                                      If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                                      This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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                                      • N Nagy Vilmos

                                        I WILL live in Hungary when I get older; retirement or near. My wife is Magyar and we intend to return there as that is our home now. We are in the UK to work and that is it. The weather is great, food and drink are superb, and my lil house by the lake wonderful.


                                        Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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                                        CPallini
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                                        Nagy Vilmos wrote:

                                        I WILL live in Hungary when I get older; retirement or near.

                                        Oh, Hungary is beautyful. :)

                                        If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                                        This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                                        [My articles]

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                                          Nagy Vilmos wrote:

                                          I WILL live in Hungary when I get older; retirement or near.

                                          Oh, Hungary is beautyful. :)

                                          If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
                                          This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
                                          [My articles]

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                                          Nagy Vilmos
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                                          This is my beach[^]. I will visit there every day in the summer. To the right of the building is the bar. I love it.


                                          Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.

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