Meet New People [Archive] - Poms In Adelaide

MichaelandJo

06-05-2007, 01:00 AM

Hi my name is Joanna and my husband Micheal and Son Vincent 2 and half have lived in Adeliade now for 1 year. From the South East in the UK.

We have made a few friends and are looking to make more.

Enjoy, Clubbing, Pubbing, Cycling (did the 40k Barossa few weekends ago was great) Fishing, Meals, Gym, Soccer (Manchester United) Micheal originaly from Manchester. Beach, just about anything really. Love to be busy weekends and meet new people. Both work in the City and live 15 mins outside in Hectorville.

Anybody interested in meeting up please get in touch. :P

graandjac

07-05-2007, 09:16 AM

Just when i was thinking how your life and intrests matched ours , then i saw it united, and things went down hill :lol: :lol: , we are from nr Hastings here in the uk where were you here? hope to be out in about 9 months all the outdoor stuff is what we cant wait for,especially the beach ,fishing and cycling hope someone crops up. Cheers
yid army!!!

MichaelandJo

07-05-2007, 11:08 AM

We moved from Buckinghamshire.
You will love the Outdoor lifestyle here.
Have you been out here before now?
If you need any advice or help, just ask.
Totenham just a small suburb in Arsenal isn't it.
Champions :twisted:

The Bowmans

07-05-2007, 04:26 PM

Hi Michael and Jo

Welcome to PIA and as an Arsenal season ticket holder, please let me congratulate Utd on their Premiership. Odd though it sounds, every gooner I know at the Emirates yesterday was on Utd's side and it gave us great pleasure to take Chelsea's title away and hand it to you guys - richly deserved by a team that plays attactive football (and has class and history )just like Arsenal). Apologies to any Chelsea-supporting forum members!

Sorry graandjac - Tottenham/Arsenal - perhaps we can agree to diasagree on this one!

We're hoping to be out by the end of the year and looking forward to the outdoors/lifestyle and meeting new frinds. Aprt from my family and friends, Arsenal and football on a cold winter's day/night will be the thing I really miss.

Deena

graandjac

07-05-2007, 05:49 PM

Hi Micheal and Jo,

No as mad as it seems to our friends (and to us as it goes) we could be going blind,i just think that a reccie for two weeks or so would only be done in holiday mode so it would seem great, We have quite a good pot to take but a reccie would still take a few grand or more which could go further when hopefully there.

The only thing that keeps us indoors here is the weather and we know that bit is better down under,so the outdoor thing is great,we to do like to socialize,love a beer or ten and both work so hope fully that part should fall into place how did you find things? We have said that the first year or so will be v hard so anything less will be a bonus,so we have no illusions that it will be easy from the start. cheers Graham

PS Deena there is nothing for us to agree on you are a gooner and iam a yid :lol: :lol: :lol:At the end of one day you will get over it , must admit the new stadium looks good i have not been there yet.

ianb

07-05-2007, 07:54 PM

nice to know i wont be only spurs fan in Adelaide

Ian

graandjac

07-05-2007, 08:38 PM

Ian maybe we need to get together over a game of golf(sure you said you played) fellow yid as long as you dont have to low a handicap :lol: Cheers Graham

ianb

07-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Graham,

Always up for game Graham. Takes the frustration away from being a spurs supporter!! Wifes always up for a shopping trip and a natter
Only play of 12 handicap (member over at Willingdon, Eastbourne)
Cant wait to play an Aus course, found some great ones around Adelaide on the web!

Ian

graandjac

07-05-2007, 09:25 PM

Going to have to take 10 shots off you sorry, i play at Hemstead Forest and struggle there to be consistent to many trees(excuse) .The course's look great out there and cheeper than here for a round. Any way we've just gone up to 6th with a game in hand ,cancelled sky last month to put some money away for the big adventure trying to listen online,not quite the same, that golf sounds good and the girls all like to shop and natter would be good to get together. Cheers Graham

ianb

08-05-2007, 04:26 AM

Graham,

Same with me, have to put up with watching "Matchcast" on PC. Not the same but then at least you can watch it with out the nagging! :lol:
Nice course at Hemstead Forest, played there once before and enjoyed it. If ever you fancy a game just let me know and i am sure it can be arranged.

Ian

Django

08-05-2007, 06:56 AM

Still got sky here guys 8) :D I reckon it'll be the last thing I cancel. I'd invite you round to watch it but I reckon I'm a bit too far away. I'd also say lets make it a three-ball but my handicap is hitting the ball. :P :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I still reckon its imposible to get a double figure score. :oops: :oops: I'll have to take some lessons from you guys in Oz. :wink:

Pete

ianb

08-05-2007, 04:07 PM

Well Graham and me will hopefully get some practice in so would be more than willing to give you a lesson!

Shame you are far away, i am sure Graham and me could bring the beers round and watch the footy!

Ian

graandjac

08-05-2007, 04:17 PM

Sounds like our first three ball in oz is a date,with of course a barby after :lol: :lol: looking forward to that , would be good to get a round in Ian just let a manic period of work die down and that would be great.
Cheers Graham

Django

08-05-2007, 05:04 PM

I'd best get up the driving range every night between now and Adelaide. :shock: Don't want to show the boys from the 'bush up. :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Haven't hit a ball since I came up here and now I have a perfect excuse to get back into it. :D

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 05:53 PM

Hi Graham

Sounds like the biggest handicap you have is being a Tottenham fan! Gloves are off now, I tried conciliation but as a Clock End girl, banter comes much more naturally!

John is the golfer (and a gooner of course) and is desperate to find people to play with when we finally get over to Oz, it's nice to know that he may be able to have a round with a few forum friends. I'll let him bore you all with details of his handicap (no, that's not me despite what he might say!) as I know as much about golf as I do Aussie rules.

Up the Arsenal.

Deena

Django

08-05-2007, 05:56 PM

Sounds like the biggest handicap you have is being a Tottenham fan!

I didn't like to say as much. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Mind you my lot aren't anything to brag about. Living in Adelaide will be the perfect excuse not to go down the bush every other weekend. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:03 PM

QPR? That's a long way from Lincolnshire........?

Django

08-05-2007, 06:16 PM

QPR? That's a long way from Lincolnshire........?

Well yes it is. :lol: I only moved up here 4 years ago. Its only 3 hours away. :lol: :lol:

Pete

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:22 PM

Blimey Pete

3 hours each way to watch QPR - that's dedication. Fair play to you, a true fan. It only takes me an hour each way to get to the Emirates from here. I was thinking about commuting from Adelaide next season but John thinks it might be impractical.......!

However, I am bringing my CL fund with me - if we manage to get to the CL final again (have to up our game first) I will fly back to attend. I went to Paris for the final last year and very nearly had the best night of my footie life.

ps - Graham and Ian - the Champions League is what you get to enter if you don't eat lasagne pre-match........sorry guys couldn't resist it.

ianb

08-05-2007, 06:27 PM

I assume you are talking about that other club from north london!

The golf idea sounds good. Even a bad round of golf (listening to a "Gooner") :lol: :wink: is better than a good day at work!

Ian

Django

08-05-2007, 06:29 PM

I was thinking about commuting from Adelaide next season but John thinks it might be impractical.......!

Can't see Johns point :? After all it is football innit :P :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

ps - Graham and Ian - the Champions League is what you get to enter if you don't eat lasagne pre-match........sorry guys couldn't resist it.

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ianb

08-05-2007, 06:37 PM

I did not think that the words Football and Arsenal go together :? :lol: :lol: :lol:

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:38 PM

Pete, you're talking my language - no such thing as too far or too much time and money when it comes to following your team.

Ian, there is only one team in North London. You know them - they've won the League twice at WHL - which is once more than Spurs have managed to win there I think......

John would love to play golf and as he's not as rabid a gooner as me, you may even get through a whole round without him even mentioning the Queen's favourite team.........

ianb

08-05-2007, 06:41 PM

Even the queen has her faults then!

Ian

Django

08-05-2007, 06:42 PM

I did not think that the words Football and Arsenal go together :? :lol: :lol: :lol:

As much as it hurts me to say it..... I reckon Arsenal play the best football in the country at he mo. If they could put away half the chances they create no one would touch them. :wink: Just wished they had thrown the game at the weekend though. Anyone but United. :( Even Chelsea :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:43 PM

Ian

Two words that really don't go togther are Spurs and Silverware or

ianb

08-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Yes they are not bad for a team full of non english people!

Im used to playing golf with a gooner, my sisters boyfriend has that sad inflication,! Still makes up for it by me beating him at golf!

Ian

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:47 PM

Spurs and Sol Campbell

or Spurs and the Premiership

or Spurs and the Champions League

I could go on, but what's the point........ Woldn't mind Berbatov off you next season though......

Thanks Pete, obviously I agree about us but it's very very frustrating to watch them waste chance after chance each week. As for Utd or Chelsea - I never thought I'd say it but I wanted Ytd to win the title. At least they play attractive football and I can't stand Mourinho and don't get me started on Cashley......

ianb

08-05-2007, 06:50 PM

True, i must say the best team this year won!

Ian

The Bowmans

08-05-2007, 06:53 PM

At last ! We agree on something.

I'm off for a glass of wine - have a good evening guys.

ps - Ian, I like your sister's boyfriend already. He probably just let's you win at golf; you've got to experience winning something haven't you?!

Django

08-05-2007, 06:56 PM

Ahh yes but I have a fond hatred for 'The Winker'. I reckon that Man City player should be given a knighthood for his services to English football. How Rooney can play along side him after what he did in Germany. :x
I kinda like the Chelsea boss. At least he is a character. As for Mr A. Cole, he isn't half the player he was at Highbury. I don't think he has really done himself any good leaving Arsenal except in the bank balance area.

ianb

08-05-2007, 06:56 PM

oh bless, so kind :)
Don't drink to much!

graandjac

10-05-2007, 10:04 PM

Thanks Deena now i know where i stand gooner,nothing beats a bit of friendly banter,but like i said one day you'll get over it :D :D
Cheers Gra and Jac

peter76

20-05-2007, 08:50 AM

Hi my name is Pete (pistol), living in the South East, Brighton. I am visiting Adelaide (Highbury, where my family live), in June 2007 and would like some information if possible. :lol: I expect your probably not very happy at moment being a Man United Supporter :? I am Arsenal supporter would of rather you won yesterday than Chelsea :!:

I have had a feeling of maybe looking to live in the Seaford area, but obviously this could change when I arrive in June.

I have a family myself, girlfriend and daughter (5 years old). So we are hoping to meet other poms and obviously become friends quite quickly with the aussies. :roll:

How has been, only being for a year. Are you missing the UK at all :?: When we arrive hopefully, we want to be able to stay for long term, so can you give us an pointers.

Thanks

Pistol

The Monaghans

21-05-2007, 09:29 PM

Evening all !! Reading the tittle tattle with regards to football and golf . Hoping that come august , me , the wife(Liz) and Hattie (3) and Rory (1.5), will be very near to you . We have the small matter of our wedding and big farewell do to get out the way and will be Adelaide bound for the aussie life . If you are any way interested in a Birmingham City fans point of view of next years premiership let me know and I'll complete a four ball . My golf aint too good but I can absorb a good p*ss taking (obviously) . Cheers Rich

ianb

22-05-2007, 02:00 PM

lastboyscout

22-05-2007, 03:28 PM

The Monaghans

24-05-2007, 09:47 PM

Ah , ladyboyscout , whats my hero Enklemann upto these days ?? bring it on .

lastboyscout

25-05-2007, 01:08 PM

We`ll see my friend, straight back down you go lol

graandjac

25-05-2007, 03:26 PM

Seeing as i started this little fottie thing or golf thing however you look at can i anounce the creation of the PIA 2007 GOLF SOCIETY all welcome even GOONERS,BRUMMY,and QPR fans in fact whoever and whatever you are even deena (that hurts to say that ....such an offensive gooner lol...) so who is up for that ?:)any suggestions???

Cheers Graham

Django

25-05-2007, 04:27 PM

I'm certainly up for that Graham. ;) As you thought of it you can be the chairman, Ian can be the secretary and I'll be the heckler at the back.:D

deb and stoo

25-05-2007, 08:28 PM

Hi all
Please spare a thought for me, a yiddo since the age of 5 both sons 'Gooners' but loved watching Stevenage win the FA Trophy at the new Wembley the other week, much more exciting than that FA Cup snore but the big news on Sky Sports today was Man Utd's interest in Berbatov (he's not for sale ok !!) and the signing of Owen Hargreeves from BM.
Am an avid hacker too and anyone into Fantasy Football leagues ?
:D
Stoo Deb & Boyz
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoobru/495252987/

The Bowmans

28-05-2007, 02:40 PM

Hi there

Just back from a post-season break:) in Spain - John would be really interested in the PIA golf society. He's definitely up for that. I love Fantasy Football and am Chairman of our Superleague at work - we play the Daily Telegraph game - I'd be up for a PIA fantasy footie superleague - would even volunteer to write the weekly report. Boy, I'm at a loose end now the season is over!

Just about to buy my season ticket for next season - I know I may well only get half a season's use out of it but I can't bear the thought of being here and not being able to see my boys......with a rabid Gooner family like mine, there'll always be someone to take the ticket over for the rest of the season......

Up the Arsenal

Deena

deb and stoo

28-05-2007, 06:06 PM

Hi Deena
Well count me in for the PIA Fantasy Footie league,like you I'm at a loose end now the seasons over,my friends and I always did the Telegraph one and over the past few years the more detailed interactive one where you have to pick from a squad of 18 (though Terry Enry let me down this season :() Anyway to make up for it I've joinned the 'Sundayleague football manager' one and thats most amusing though quite time consuming when trying to outfox your fellow managers and I'll definately keep that going while out there.
As for your team....well have been surrounded by the most of my life so you just get used to it;) but having both sons as gooners:p....so yes I quite agree..................
Up the Arsenal :o
Stoo Deb & Boyz
Tell John my biggest handicap is standing too close to the ball...............after I've hit it

muppetbro

28-05-2007, 06:50 PM

the poor lass asked for friends in adelaide - i dont think she intended all the uks soccer anoraks to hijack her plead :cool:

i can now tell a white fib when i arrive - i played soccer for a league team - morecambe :p- white lies....cvs full of em

ciao

just moved from big pond to little pond - reality hits - what have we done

well get in touch late august for a surf down the beach - cud do with some additional shark bait :cool:

deb and stoo

28-05-2007, 07:03 PM

Yes good point Muppetbro lets not mention footie again.............ever play against Stevenage and did you see them in the Trophy at Wemb.....................lee ?
:D
Stoo Deb & Boyz

JPT07

30-05-2007, 06:54 PM

Hi all, Hoping to come out with my family in September. Do you think i will be the only Man City supporter out there ha ha ha!!!! or do you think I'll have to start my own supporters group Lol Lol Lol. Paul.

The Ashtons

31-05-2007, 01:25 AM

Hi Joanna and family were The Ashtons Jane Robert and daughter Billie aged 10 we live in Greenwith north Adelaide and are loving the country setting if you would like to meet u some time PM us and we can arrange that

graandjac

02-06-2007, 12:41 PM

Hi The Ashtons are we all ignoring the north ? every one is looking towards the southern subs which i know are v nice but should we maybe be spending more time looking at the nothern subs i think that Ian B has looked seriously at the north, any feed back.

Cheers :)graham

The Ashtons

03-06-2007, 06:40 AM

ianb

03-06-2007, 08:07 AM

HELP :(my clubs have arrived and i would love a round if you guys dont mind a 22hk and a sheffield wednesday supporter making up a 3 or 4ball
didnt laugh long enough when i saw the result of sheff uniteds unfortunate season lol :D:D:D
Well i am certainly looking forward to getting out there. Certainly wont be a problem getting a fourball with all the good golfers going to Adelaide.
When we finally get there after sorting the furniture for the house the choice of golf club to join is high on the list! ( well i suppose after finding a job, schools etc!)
We have already put a deposit on a house in Andrews Farm as we would prefer to arrive and go stright into our own home, while visas etc are sorted we are going to rent out, then we plan to settle in and if we want somewhere better we can then rent the house out and buy our "dream" home.
Just wish it was today we were going!

Ian & Rachel

Maidstone33

03-06-2007, 09:30 AM

Hi there. We are the Coopers and moved to Adelaide from Maidstone, Kent last September. We have just bought a house in West Beach and loving it so far. We are 30 and 35, no kids yet but do have Misty the German Shepherd. Seem to have similar interests and would love to meet up.

graandjac

03-06-2007, 01:28 PM

would love to but you will have to wait until we get there
Cheers Graham

deb and stoo

03-06-2007, 02:34 PM

Yo dudes
Well looking at all the messages posted on this thread it looks like we'll have to start up a 'PIA' Golf Society...................my clubs will be the first thing packed ;)
FOUR !!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Stoo Deb & Boyz

graandjac

03-06-2007, 03:54 PM

Hi Stoo, its already done , pete nomonated me as the chairman,Ian b as the secretary oh pete can be the social secretary, so you can be ......? ah the competition secretary and your incharge of the liquid refreshment lol or should i say slabs seing as you are on your way you need to check out venues before we get there. Cheers Graham

deb and stoo

03-06-2007, 04:09 PM

Hi Graham
Competition secretary a ? Can see a lot of thought (and beer) going into this.Will be researching the courses in the area but any inside info from the lucky ones living there most appreciated...........................can we incorporate 'Flamin Gallahs' into the society name or emblem ? :D
:)

graandjac

03-06-2007, 07:41 PM

Hope that's ok stoo but seeing as you will be there soon you are the man for the job !! ,maybe we need to organise a wifes social side we cant just clear off to the golf course or any wives who want to join in playing , and what are you suggesting beer and golf ...... sounds great Cheers Graham

ianb

03-06-2007, 07:45 PM

graandjac

03-06-2007, 09:39 PM

Ian when jac gets to meet with you she just mentioned something about sticking.. clubs ...and no daylight !!! lol but i agree wth you shhhhh....

graandjac

03-06-2007, 09:43 PM

Stoo there is one thing that will jeopardise your membership.......... if you are too good....any single h/cappers play with one eye shut and standing on one leg, I the chairman says so... so there Cheers Graham

Django

03-06-2007, 10:05 PM

can we incorporate 'Flamin Gallahs' into the society name or emblem ?

Deffo I shall start working it. I was going to flog my clubs in the big clear out before moving but I reckon they will find their way into the container. Just gotta learn to use tham now. ;);)

Pete

The Ashtons

04-06-2007, 09:32 AM

Ian when jac gets to meet with you she just mentioned something about sticking.. clubs ...and no daylight !!! lol but i agree wth you shhhhh....
Funny you sould mention the sticking and the darkness this is how jane helped me get my clubs through customs.;););)

deb and stoo

11-06-2007, 04:28 PM

Yo 'Flamin Gallahs' dudes
My biggest handicap is standing too close to the ball..................after I've hit it ;)
Once got it down to 18 but was playing a few times a week,now its a 28 couple times a year.
And as for the social side of it,well am always thinking of the ladies (just you dear,honest) so will put Deb in charge of wine selection/tasting and hope it'll turn into a coffee morning type thing except daytimes/evenings with wine and beer not coffee (if thats ok with the ladies) Talking of wine just recieved a nice detailed map of the city and suburbs and Deb taken great delight in picking out all the wineries in the south that shes tasted their wines (and theres lots):D
:)

Django

11-06-2007, 05:00 PM

hi Stoo,

Seeing as you are going over in a few months, we shall give you the job of trying out some courses and reporting back.;)

I'm sure Tracey would be up for a bit of wine tasting. :rolleyes::D

Pete

deb and stoo

11-06-2007, 07:29 PM

Yo Pete dude
No worries M8,will get the old map out and have a skirt around and I'm sure Deb will be doing the same for Tracey in the wineries ........all in the name of the society of course ;)
:)

donna T

12-06-2007, 02:12 AM

We would definitely be up for a bit of that - hubbie Russ used to play a really low handicap (can't remember what) but he hasn't played for years and is very rusty. would love to get him back into it and I would be very glad to have a wine / food . gossip with the ladies! Let us know.

graandjac

12-06-2007, 09:08 PM

Remember Donna if Russ is that good the handicap system comes into play........one eye closed and standing on one leg whilst a funnel web sits on top of your head so says the chairman....everyone welcome....lol Cheers Graham

donna T

13-06-2007, 02:36 AM

He's only got one leg - poor thing, he will topple over:D

deb and stoo

14-06-2007, 09:11 PM

Yo Flamin Gallahs
Have just spent 3 days in the attic trying to get rid of the mountain of junk up there but while scrambling over boxes I found an old golf bag with about 20 sleeves of unopened balls in so whatever you do guys/girls don't buy anymore.............we're on the way with more ;).......and also discovered lots of spiders though none quite as big as the Huntsmen :(.
:D

Django

14-06-2007, 09:24 PM

I found an old golf bag with about 20 sleeves of unopened balls in so whatever you do guys/girls don't buy anymore....

Well that may see me through the outward nine holes.
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Pete

Aussiebound

15-06-2007, 11:55 AM

Can we join in to??? Wine - sounds good for me. Neil was also going to sell his clubs before going but after reading this thread I am sure they will be coming with us - didn't realise there was so many golfers about!

The Ashtons

15-06-2007, 01:48 PM

We looked at the south but have to admit Roberts job dictated where we chose to live we decided to rent at the moment, we will see how the job goes. but so far so good, there are bad areas in the north or so we've heard but as yet we haven't seen anything to make us think so.
We stayed in the south in October and it was very nice we also stayed in West Lakes also very nice and when we arrived we stayed in Oaklands Park ( O.O.A.) that was o.k a bit built up or our liking so i think you have to make up your own mind when u get here what suits one doesn't suit another see how it goes.
I know this might not be much help but i believe it's best to keep an open mind
janr Rob and Billie