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22/08/2007, 8:30 Ian Joined on 04/07/2007 Posts 379 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France I recall Australian TV presenter, artist and all round good-egg Rolf Harris apologising on TV about Christmas time last year for a verse in his 1950-something hit record "Tie me Kangaroo Down, Sport" that had the word "Abo" in it.  He regretted using the word, believed it to be racist and hadn't sung that verse for over 40 years. Personally I don't waste my energy getting offended (particularly by forum posters) - however if my standards of taste and decency were found to be 40 years behind Rolf Harris' then I might consider modifying my behaviour. Daniel - don't let this thread put you off posting. All the best, Ian (or Taffy to you boyo, there's lovely isn't it!) Holiday and Property Guide for Nice and the Cote d'Azur    Report

22/08/2007, 9:31 retread Joined on 21/07/2007 Perigord Vert 24800 Posts 48 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France  darnsarf wrote: Retread, not wishing to undermine your calm and well reasoned response, I feel I should point out Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is from New Zealand, not Aus. Sorry but It was midnight here when I posted although the mistake would support other arguments Wen's comments were a bit of a rant, covering and mixing all manner of partial fact and opinion. They also contained a nasty tinge of metropolitan snobbery about rural communities, which is about as offensive as rascism. I too, as a Brit, support Aus becoming a republic, in the same way as I wish the UK were. And I'm pleased France is one too. I found offensive the comment " Mother England continues to sink; and for those of you who have come to France to escape the social and economic problems there you surely must agree otherwise you are hypocrites". Excessive reading of the Daily Mail methinks! Welcome to the forum Daniel! And just so I should not be misunderstood I have always supported the rights of individuals to freedom and happiness, as a member of a persecuted minority myself I understand. How would you like to go through life being called 'ginger'.    Report

22/08/2007, 9:54 darnsarf Joined on 19/01/2006 31 (just) Posts 106 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Well, I suppose if/when you lose your titian locks, you can look forward to being called 'baldy' instead!  :-)    Report

22/08/2007, 10:16 LyndaandRichard Joined on 01/05/2005 Posts 781 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France  darnsarf wrote: Retread, not wishing to undermine your calm and well reasoned response, I feel I should point out Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is from New Zealand, not Aus. I always thought it was unwritten forum etiquette that a new poster is welcomed and given a bit of latitude. In this case, he used a word that many find offensive and was flamed. To be honest, I don't like the word and rank it among others I won't state here now but have now fallen from grace, having once been in pretty normal usage. In my book, pretty much any word which describes a group of people according to racial, rather than geographic origin is worth avoiding and I don't really feel it's overly PC to feel that way. Wen's comments were a bit of a rant, covering and mixing all manner of partial fact and opinion. They also contained a nasty tinge of metropolitan snobbery about rural communities, which is about as offensive as rascism. I too, as a Brit, support Aus becoming a republic, in the same way as I wish the UK were. And I'm pleased France is one too. I found offensive the comment " Mother England continues to sink; and for those of you who have come to France to escape the social and economic problems there you surely must agree otherwise you are hypocrites". Excessive reading of the Daily Mail methinks! Welcome to the forum Daniel! It wasn't Daniel who used the word. It was me (Richard). I have since spoken to Lynda about this, and she agrees with the majority that it is a racist term and not to be used. So again, I apologise for any offence I have caused. I will certainly not be using that term again. So, back onto what this thread is about.... Your Property in France    Report

23/08/2007, 23:26 Loiseau Joined on 23/08/2004 London/Vendée Posts 896 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France To go back to possible areas of work for a moment.... In my travels through Northern France over the last couple of years, I have noticed how warmly regarded the Aussies are around the World War I battle areas of Fromelles (59), Péronne (80) and, especially, Villers-Bretonneux (80). The latter small town, to the east of Amiens, has a Franco-Australian museum - once a school for local children, built by the State of Victoria - and many Australian monuments of one sort and another.   I don't know if this means it would be possible to find, or set up, work as a battlefield guide or something similar? Angela    Report

23/08/2007, 23:29 LEO Joined on 15/04/2006 Calvados,14 Posts 977 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France  Loiseau wrote: To go back to possible areas of work for a moment.... In my travels through Northern France over the last couple of years, I have noticed how warmly regarded the Aussies are around the World War I battle areas of Fromelles (59), Péronne (80) and, especially, Villers-Bretonneux (80). The latter small town, to the east of Amiens, has a Franco-Australian museum - once a school for local children, built by the State of Victoria - and many Australian monuments of one sort and another.   I don't know if this means it would be possible to find, or set up, work as a battlefield guide or something similar? Angela The above job might appeal to wen   Leo. www.vianormandy.com ( I owe , I owe , so it's off to work I go! )    Report

24/08/2007, 7:10 Daniel5791 Joined on 19/07/2007 Posts 12 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France There was a actually a tv show on recently over here talking about Villers-Bretonneux, and yes it seemed from that that the Australians are welcomed very warmly. That would seem like a great solution to short term employment. The only problem is that we are pretty well set on south west France at this time. I would welcome really cold weather in winter, but my other half would most certainly freeze to the core in northern France!!    Report

24/08/2007, 7:57 Jane and Danny Joined on 23/08/2004 near Cahors, 46 Posts 708 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Daniel, here in the sunny south west it was 15 degrees high yesterday. Not normal for the season and it is due to be 31 on Sunday. However, in the Winter here it does get to minus 10 and frequently just a high of minus 1 or 2. The southwest might be pretty warm in the Summer but make sure the heating system is good for the Winter - you will need it. Danny specialist flute repair    Report

24/08/2007, 12:53 Ian Joined on 04/07/2007 Posts 379 Re: Considering a move from Australia to France Got to agree with Jane and Danny - you do get all four seasons here in the South West....but not usually all in the same day like most of Northern Europe!   Aussies would be welcome here too sport! Holiday and Property Guide for Nice and the Cote d'Azur    Report

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