tayloal Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just wondering if anyone actually goes on any PP's meet ups? I'm planning on coming over early next year,hoping to live NOR. I've got one or two contacts over there but am looking to make some new acquaintances. 38 yr old male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I went on one and organised a couple for our sister site PIO in the early days, with WA being so spread out it's often difficult , but there have been some that I've seen have gone well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Try looking on facebook for groups, and there is a site called meetup that you can find people with similar interests or situations to you, seems quite good, i have just joined so not been to any events yet but if you find groups you like it might be worth it, at least you will have something in common besides the migration factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I went on about 5 when still in the UK on the PIO site. But I've not gone to any on here. I think plenty do though. If when you get here you feel you want to meet up with people then organise one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I haven't done any of the meet ups but have met people on a one to one basis, which has worked out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Been here over 2 years, went to a couple early on, but found I had little in common with most the people. To put it bluntly, most the people were (as a massive stereotype, but not ment to offend) :- Old, northern, labour voting, parents, manual Laborers, wanting to move to the UK with more sun and less immigrants, and moaning about the lack of mushy peas and the price of a pint. Where I'm mid 30's, spent 20 years in the South East UK, no kids (and no interest in having them), IT contractor. I'm not a moaner (that often), I just get on with it and I came (back) to Australia because I wanted to be IN Australia. Have little to no interest in soccer (I don't want to play it, but I have a 'team' that I don't ever watch), prefer AFL. I was born here so support Australia in the rugby/cricket. I don't want a BMW X5 (with a premiership team number plate), I drive a 4x4 ute. So I had little overlap of life experiences, so nothing to really bond over. Nice people, but no hook. But on the other side, I'm also a bit of an arse, highly sarcastic, very (very) opinionated and wont change that just to make friends. I also don't live in a exPat hotspot, so the meets are usually a distance away. But I've met a few poms via forums (via the wife who makes me go) who I genuinely like though. But there needs to be *something* in common to talk about over that beer. I should really put more of an effort in though, and see them more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Anyone would think you got out of bed the wrong side this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Anyone would think you got out of bed the wrong side this morning Wasn't ment to come across like that. But I was just trying to say that going to a meet is not a 'Guarantee of friendships'. When all you've got in common is you were once on a small island miles away, and now your are on a big island here, it's hard to meet people you'll bond with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just messing with you man. I get what you're saying. And for one thing, it's too bloomin' cold to go out much atm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzachino Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I agree, however when you first arrive its nice to meet people in the same situation as you just to have a shared experience. Family and friends back 'home' have no idea what you are going through so cant really relate. Whether these initial contacts lead to long term friendships is irrelevant, its just nice to meet others at the start of your journey. And who knows, contacts can be made and knowledge gained too. Someone recently advised me to say yes to every invite even if you dont want to really. You make contacts, meet others and from there you can choose if you want to continue or end some friendships along the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just messing with you man. I get what you're saying.And for one thing, it's too bloomin' cold to go out much atm! Amen to that. 18 today Least I remembered a hat and jumper on Sunday, unlike some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wummin with prams, feeding their young un's with stuff they bring in plastic containers, leaving rubbish all over the floor and taking over half the coffee shop..... Annoying meet up or what..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Try looking on facebook for groups, and there is a site called meetup that you can find people with similar interests or situations to you, seems quite good, i have just joined so not been to any events yet but if you find groups you like it might be worth it, at least you will have something in common besides the migration factor. I started a Meetup group to try to network with locals with similar interests but just found that most people were swingers or singles looking for a date. I've a lifetime subscription now Been here over 2 years, went to a couple early on, but found I had little in common with most the people. To put it bluntly, most the people were (as a massive stereotype, but not ment to offend) :- Old, northern, labour voting, parents, manual Laborers, wanting to move to the UK with more sun and less immigrants, and moaning about the lack of mushy peas and the price of a pint. Where I'm mid 30's, spent 20 years in the South East UK, no kids (and no interest in having them), IT contractor. I'm not a moaner (that often), I just get on with it and I came (back) to Australia because I wanted to be IN Australia. Have little to no interest in soccer (I don't want to play it, but I have a 'team' that I don't ever watch), prefer AFL. I was born here so support Australia in the rugby/cricket. I don't want a BMW X5 (with a premiership team number plate), I drive a 4x4 ute. So I had little overlap of life experiences, so nothing to really bond over. Nice people, but no hook. But on the other side, I'm also a bit of an arse, highly sarcastic, very (very) opinionated and wont change that just to make friends. I also don't live in a exPat hotspot, so the meets are usually a distance away. But I've met a few poms via forums (via the wife who makes me go) who I genuinely like though. But there needs to be *something* in common to talk about over that beer. I should really put more of an effort in though, and see them more often. This^ oh, so this. I've spent most of my life not fitting in and it took me a long time to realise that's okay. I'm not good in social situations especially if I don't know anyone but there are a number of people on here I'd like to meet because I find them interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Bibbs us very on the mark Im sad to say . It's very much what I think but am too embarrassed to actually say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I started a Meetup group to try to network with locals with similar interests but just found that most people were swingers or singles looking for a date. I've a lifetime subscription now ...tart...! This^ oh, so this. I've spent most of my life not fitting in and it took me a long time to realise that's okay. I'm not good in social situations especially if I don't know anyone but there are a number of people on here I'd like to meet because I find them interesting. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I started a Meetup group to try to network with locals with similar interests but just found that most people were swingers or singles looking for a date. I've a lifetime subscription now This^ oh, so this. I've spent most of my life not fitting in and it took me a long time to realise that's okay. I'm not good in social situations especially if I don't know anyone but there are a number of people on here I'd like to meet because I find them interesting. I'm not putting my car keys into a bowl before anyone suggests it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'm not putting my car keys into a bowl before anyone suggests it I know what you mean. Bowls are soooooo yesterday lol Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayloal Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for all of your replies people. Bibbs you have a point, i'm definitely not looking for Little Britain but just to touch base on landing might be good but i'm quite outgoing anyway so i'm sure i'll be out and about in no time. I might check out some of the groups that others (Lozzachino) have mentioned but not sure i'll have a car so soon and be able to throw the keys in any bowl Thanks again everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Glad I'm not the only one to feel like that! If there are any city working, mid-30s males, who like V8SC, AFL, heavy metal, swiss watches, drinking, xbox, sportscars & offroading, who live near the city and fancy a beer or three at 15:30 onwards in the CBD on a Friday. Drop me a PM. Oh, just me? Edited June 26, 2013 by Bibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have a pass this Friday by the look of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have a pass this Friday by the look of it... I'll SMS you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'll SMS you. How very 1990's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 How very 1990's "iMessage" then .. or whatever the bollocks Apple have named it. Anyway, shoosh or I'll Tumblr your Facebook with my Instagram or whatever the hipster kids call it now days (reminds me, must dig out my skinny jeans and deck shoes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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