The majority of them are Southern Europeans who moved here after the War I read......So wont their Pensions be discontinued if they do?
I say "Go by all means.. can't handle the heat in the kitchen then go
rockylizard said
11:46 AM Jun 8, 2014
Gday...
Personally speaking, living ANYWHERE overseas is not going to be "cheaper" (or better) than living "on the road" in this fantastic country - no matter what Mr Rabbit, Smokin' Joe or Little Short Billy can do to me.
Cheers - John
Big Gorilla said
02:24 PM Jun 8, 2014
Next time I go back to my home in the Philippines, I might stay there !!!
Why would they move to Greece where the economy is worse than ours? I think they just had to drum up a story to fill the columns.
GaryKelly said
04:32 PM Jun 8, 2014
I've been through a heart attack and a cancer op plus radiation, and now a gum issue, all of which was taken care of by Medicare. I'd hate to think what it would have cost if I'd been living in a "cheaper" country.
arthur said
04:55 PM Jun 8, 2014
rockylizard wrote:
Living ANYWHERE overseas is not going to be "cheaper" (or better) than living "on the road" in this fantastic country
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^+1
arthur said
04:58 PM Jun 8, 2014
GaryKelly wrote:
all of which was taken care of by Medicare. I'd hate to think what it would have cost if I'd been living in a "cheaper" country.
Too right Gary. What can you do overseas that you can't do in Australia?
jimbo said
05:48 PM Jun 8, 2014
There;s a difference on your part Ken You still call greens lake Home
The dog lady said
06:03 PM Jun 8, 2014
I came here as a child post-war, so I suppose there is a country in Europe where they would let me stay, and I believe they even have good public health care and social security. But luckily I am an Australian now, so I don't have to go anywhere else to live. It's true the pension isn't riches, certainly I can't pay $30+ to park my camper van in a CP, but it is enough to live on and travel around this great country. Sorry guys, you won't be getting rid of me. I can't imagine why anyone who is allowed to stay here would opt to go somewhere else, but hey, if that's what you want to do I won't lose sleep over it.
If they are going overseas to live then I guess they were not "grey nomads" anyway because I don't think any other country allows "free-camping". 'Cept maybe third world countries where having a home is not a requirement or even a right!
-- Edited by The dog lady on Sunday 8th of June 2014 06:09:18 PM
Glenelg said
06:07 PM Jun 8, 2014
I with u Gary also had heart attack about 15years ago was looked after with a top job in adelaide aus is the best place to be. From a to & from. I am a Aussie now?? From the mid 80s
-- Edited by Glenelg on Sunday 8th of June 2014 06:09:33 PM
peterblack said
07:26 AM Jun 9, 2014
I agree with neilnruth. I think they just had to drum up a story to fill the columns. they have to sell papers somehow. enjoy
Big Gorilla said
08:16 AM Jun 9, 2014
jimbo wrote:
There;s a difference on your part Ken You still call greens lake Home
True Jim. I guess I'm lucky having two homes !!! OOOps three inc. my MH....
_wombat_ said
09:23 AM Jun 9, 2014
Big Gorilla wrote:
jimbo wrote:
There;s a difference on your part Ken You still call greens lake Home
True Jim. I guess I'm lucky having two homes !!! OOOps three inc. my MH....
you are NOT lucky, you have worked for it. So now enjoy it.
NeilandRaine said
10:03 AM Jun 9, 2014
I have a big problem with moving overseas........... I can't afford the ticket
_wombat_ said
10:11 AM Jun 9, 2014
NeilandRaine wrote:
I have a big problem with moving overseas........... I can't afford the ticket
neither can I, is Philip Island overseas? or Kangaroo Island?
Big Gorilla said
11:47 AM Jun 9, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
you are NOT lucky, you have worked for it. So now enjoy it.
If we are in good health, have a MH or Caravan and can explore this great country of ours, we are all indeed lucky...
aussietraveller said
02:52 PM Jun 9, 2014
I find it hard to believe that anybody would want to leave the most awesome country in the world, just think about it if you leave there are thousands who take ridiculous risks to get here because they know that AUSTRALIA is the absolute best and if they get here first there may not be a spot for you if you change your mind and want to come back.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/struggling-pensioners-opt-to-leave-australia-for-a-cheaper-country-20140607-39pui.html
From this morning's Canberra Times
I say "Go by all means.. can't handle the heat in the kitchen then go
Gday...
Personally speaking, living ANYWHERE overseas is not going to be "cheaper" (or better) than living "on the road" in this fantastic country - no matter what Mr Rabbit, Smokin' Joe or Little Short Billy can do to me.
Cheers - John
Next time I go back to my home in the Philippines, I might stay there !!!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^+1
Too right Gary.
What can you do overseas that you can't do in Australia?
There;s a difference on your part Ken You still call greens lake Home
I came here as a child post-war, so I suppose there is a country in Europe where they would let me stay, and I believe they even have good public health care and social security. But luckily I am an Australian now, so I don't have to go anywhere else to live. It's true the pension isn't riches, certainly I can't pay $30+ to park my camper van in a CP, but it is enough to live on and travel around this great country
. Sorry guys, you won't be getting rid of me
. I can't imagine why anyone who is allowed to stay here would opt to go somewhere else, but hey, if that's what you want to do I won't lose sleep over it.
If they are going overseas to live then I guess they were not "grey nomads" anyway because I don't think any other country allows "free-camping". 'Cept maybe third world countries where having a home is not a requirement or even a right!
-- Edited by The dog lady on Sunday 8th of June 2014 06:09:18 PM
-- Edited by Glenelg on Sunday 8th of June 2014 06:09:33 PM
I agree with neilnruth. I think they just had to drum up a story to fill the columns. they have to sell papers somehow.
enjoy
True Jim. I guess I'm lucky having two homes !!! OOOps three inc. my MH....
you are NOT lucky, you have worked for it. So now enjoy it.
If we are in good health, have a MH or Caravan and can explore this great country of ours, we are all indeed lucky...