Does anyone live in the United Kingdom?
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No, I don’t think anyone lives there any more. 
Why are you asking?
How would someone who lives his whole life upside down know about that?! (:
Why are you asking?
I moonlight as a double-secret-agent.
I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you!
(Actually, because I want to move somewhere else…)
Debbie
At the moment, it seems like everyone from the UK is here in Australia, gloating over how muchly they are thrashing us at sport. 
(Actually, because I want to move somewhere else…)
Maybe you should ask a specific question, then, like Where should I live, or How much does it cost to live there, or something like that. Of course, you really should move to Australia, but that’s another issue…
Huh? (American translation, please.)
Maybe you should ask a specific question, then, like Where should I live, or How much does it cost to live there, or something like that.
Yeah, but I’m trying to find some friendly people who live there and want to talk more maybe via PM.
Of course, you really should move to Australia, but that’s another issue…
I would consider it. (:
(Have any room on your couch? I’m a pretty good cook…) 
Debbie
I’m talking about a game called Cricket, which doesn’t have an American translation, I’m afraid. 
It’s kinda like baseball with just two bases.
Yeah, but I’m trying to find some friendly people who live there and want to talk more maybe via PM.
I guess even that makes your post a bit clearer.
Have any room on your couch? I’m a pretty good cook…
I’m afraid not, and I already have a personal cook (= wife 
)
couchsurfing might help you get more info
So the Aussies are gettin their rears whopped?
I guess even that makes your post a bit clearer.
Okay.
I’m afraid not, and I already have a personal cook (= wife
Well, you could still give me tips on down under since YOU brought it up!
Debbie
To put it mildly, yes.
It’s been endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. What more needs to be said!
[QUOTE=ralph.m;4773377]To put it mildly, yes.
Bummer.
It’s been endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. What more needs to be said!
It’s people like that narcissistic b* tch that make me wanna leave home. smiley throwing up
Debbie
Well, she’s already left Australia, so it’s safe here now.
Mind you, TBH I don’t think she’s too bad. We just like to laugh at the hype that surrounds her, as it is quite funny to an outsider, and somehow, it’s so very… well, American. You have no idea how much terror this moment caused in Australia!
The woman is sick. :mad:
So anyways…
How do you (legally) get to live in Australia?
(Here in the U.S., all you have to do is swim a river, hide in a truck, or sneak off a ship or plane and the next thing you know you have scholarships for college, and are one Amendment away from the presidency!)
Debbie
But on the plane on your way over, if you tick the box next to Collingwood for the question “Which footy team will you barrack for?” on the customs form, 1 - the customs guys will probably let you straight through and 2 - you’ve probably then already met half the requirements
That didn’t help.
Where do you live?
I don’t think I could ever live in a place like Australia unless someone hired me or Ralph’s wife lets me split him! 
Debbie
I’m surprised that link doesn’t help.
Oh well, I’m married as well so I can’t be a reason for you to come over either
I guess you are in Australia?
I suppose it helped some.
Would be better to talk to someone who has done it.
Looks like England doesn’t want anyone coming in?!
Debbie
Yes I’m an Aussie
Looks like someone in this thread is looking to leave the UK. Are you sure you want to go there?
Nobody wants you to come in, unless you are highly skilled.
The quickest way into Australia is via a rickety boat from Indonesia. Mind you, you’ll need to spend at least a year in detention once you arrive, and you will have to prove that your life was in danger in your home country to be allowed to stay.
You could always claim that you were terrified of Oprah. Most Australians will sympathize with that.
Why the animosity towards outsiders? (Christ, we have almost as many ILLEGAL immigrants in the U.S. as your entire continent?!) 
Define “highly skilled”…
The quickest way into Australia is via a rickety boat from Indonesia. Mind you, you’ll need to spend at least a year in detention once you arrive, and you will have to prove that your life was in danger in your home country to be allowed to stay.
You could always claim that you were terrified of Oprah. Most Australians will sympathize with that.
Ha ha.
Seriously, is it that dismal to move to another country?
Debbie
I don’t think it’s deliberate. But with housing, water, medical shortages and infrastructure limitations we can only take X number of people in per year. There are people already saying we need to cut back our annual intake because the current rate is not sustainable. I suppose it’s only fair to allocate places to genuine refugees and not someone running away from Oprah