I miss home *sob *sob

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 22:47

I miss home.

Yes, the novelty has worn off slightely and Im a little homesick.

1. Finding work wasnt as easy as I thought
2. I miss normal people with manners
3. It's so f***** hot here
4. I sat my R E Motorcycle Learners yesterday, passed but cannot be issued it because I havent had my Oz Car license for a year. So its a whole year without riding. I wanna cry.

I have a very new appreciation for NZ that I now believe I took for granted.

Brisbane is a pretty awesome place don't get me wrong. But Im homesick.

Im gunna just sit here and slap myself I think lol.

As you were.

**SARGE** · 13th December 2008, 23:10

best thing for homesickness.. get something that reminds you.. food.. a smell..anything..

i listen to the old radio station i used to work at online..

also... go home every chance you get..

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:18

thanks Sarge .. I will take onboard your advice .. appreciated.

**SARGE** · 13th December 2008, 23:19

Originally Posted by fire eyes

thanks Sarge .. I will take onboard your advice .. appreciated.

oh... and booze .. lots of booze

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:22

Originally Posted by SARGE

oh... and booze .. lots of booze

lol ... bit dangerous for someone who doesnt drink! Will consider hitting the old Sparkling Grape Juice though!

**SARGE** · 13th December 2008, 23:25

Originally Posted by fire eyes

lol ... bit dangerous for someone who doesnt drink! Will consider hitting the old Sparkling Grape Juice though!

right..

i'll have hers please bartender...

how bout getting some L&P sent over?...mebbe some lollies ya cant get in OZ

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:26

Originally Posted by SARGE

right..

i'll have hers please bartender...

how bout getting some L&P sent over?...mebbe some lollies ya cant get in OZ

Id settle for the weather!

**SARGE** · 13th December 2008, 23:29

Originally Posted by fire eyes

Id settle for the weather!

mate.. im dealing with the same here..

the area im from in the States usually gets a shitload of snow for Xmas..hard to get used to Xmas on the beach..

i might hit SnowPlanet on Boxing day

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:31

how long have you been in NZ for?

**Slyer** · 13th December 2008, 23:39

You have to have your car license for a year? What the hell?
Can't you just transfer your NZ drivers license over?

**PirateJafa** · 13th December 2008, 23:42

Just ride anyway.

Alternatively, I presume they have a method by which you can apply for an exemption like we do here in Godsown?

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:43

Originally Posted by Slyer

You have to have your car license for a year? What the hell?
Can't you just transfer your NZ drivers license over?

Never had a bike license in NZ, had car license and changed that over to an Oz one the same day I sat my R E (bike learners) .. they said I have to wait a year befor I can be issued the bike license Iv already passed due to that.

**SARGE** · 13th December 2008, 23:44

Originally Posted by fire eyes

how long have you been in NZ for?

since 02..had a bitch of a time getting work ( did radio for a few years in the States and figured i'd slide right into a gig with the CV i have.. but i have this blasted American accent..apparently it dont market well in NZ)

**Slyer** · 13th December 2008, 23:45

That 1 year rule is pretty bloody stupid... makes zero sense to me.
Partially your fault for not getting a license here.

**fire eyes** · 13th December 2008, 23:45

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Just ride anyway.

Alternatively, I presume they have a method by which you can apply for an exemption like we do here in Godsown?

Im checking through the Queensland Transport Authority website as I type this and will ring up on Monday regarding an Exemption or if I do have any other options. Fingers crossed!