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(@bunkbed209)
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Sunderland, UK

Not sure you care, but looks like Sunderland FC are looking pretty promising to secure promotion to Championship! On a great run :)

I know it’s great! Wembley this weekend too, great to see :)

 
Posted : 25/03/2019 3:26 am
(@toastea)
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I have lived most of my life and was born near Sydney, Australia. But am currently living in Holland! :)

 
Posted : 25/03/2019 5:06 am
(@frost-shock)
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Damascus, Syria (Hardmode)
Durotar

 
Posted : 25/03/2019 5:53 am
Selexin
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Damascus, Syria (Hardmode)
Durotar

Shit, that is hardmode. Well played good sir!

 
Posted : 25/03/2019 7:33 pm
Selexin
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I have lived most of my life and was born near Sydney, Australia. But am currently living in Holland! :)

Nice! Still got your Aussie accent?

 
Posted : 25/03/2019 7:33 pm
(@toastea)
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I have lived most of my life and was born near Sydney, Australia. But am currently living in Holland! :)

Nice! Still got your Aussie accent?

It never really leaves you :P

 
Posted : 26/03/2019 2:47 am
Sojiro84
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The Netherlands!

 
Posted : 26/03/2019 7:06 am
(@sharn)
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Sacramento, CA

 
Posted : 26/03/2019 9:37 am
(@marcobaumann)
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Florianópolis - Brazil

 
Posted : 26/03/2019 9:13 pm
(@faendor)
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I have lived most of my life and was born near Sydney, Australia. But am currently living in Holland! :)

Nice! Still got your Aussie accent?

It never really leaves you :P

I ve seen many aussies complain about europian food, what about you? ^^

 
Posted : 27/03/2019 5:23 am
(@moontang)
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Michigan, USA

 
Posted : 27/03/2019 5:37 am
(@toastea)
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I have lived most of my life and was born near Sydney, Australia. But am currently living in Holland! :)

Nice! Still got your Aussie accent?

It never really leaves you :P

I ve seen many aussies complain about europian food, what about you? ^^

Depends on the food. Australia is known for having excellent meat (steak/pork chops etc) and its one of our major exports. I think they are just not used to the different food along with different expectations. For example if you order a steak in Australia you are likely to get a T-Bone or Porter house. In Europe if you order a steak you are likely to get a Filet mignon. The mignon is usually described as superior cut, how ever it is tiny and will take an Australian by surprise.

I have found the availability of fresh foods more affordable and readily available though, but that might just be because I live in a more country area.

In short I think the food here is fine, its just Australians are not used to different things and American dishes are more similar to our own. I have not found it difficult to find the things I am used to at home, it just takes more effort and its not considered the norm here.

The biggest difference in this aspect I can think of is take away coffee on the go. Its rare I will find a good coffee place, the only place I have found similar to coffee in Australia was star bucks, but thats all over milky and sugary, along with burnt coffee that is over all awful. Anything beats take away coffee from UAE though, I swear it was just dirt in warm water

 
Posted : 27/03/2019 5:51 am
Selexin
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The biggest difference in this aspect I can think of is take away coffee on the go. Its rare I will find a good coffee place

When traveling in Europe, South America, Japan, and well... most places, the average coffee standard in Australia is much higher than overseas. This is a very real and recognised 'problem' though. It is well documented that the typical quality of takeaway coffee in Australia is better than most.

Edit: for some proof - https://thenudge.com/features/why-australian-coffee-is-the-best-on-the-planet/

 
Posted : 27/03/2019 10:00 pm
(@cletus)
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Sacramento, CA

I'm from just up the hill, Grass Valley....yes, there is grass...both kinds* :wink:

 
Posted : 27/03/2019 10:20 pm
(@william)
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More folks based in the UK than I would have thought. Overall, diverse crowd. You've got your time zone coverage for the forum sorted teeb.

 
Posted : 28/03/2019 12:57 am
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