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PurpleChicken · Post by **PurpleChicken** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:11 am

Hi There! I was actually researching for some info for uni when I stumbled across FG. Have only been a member <24hrs, but already think it is great. Have really enjoyed reading some of the discussions, and even contributed to a few myself.

I'm an engineer (but don't hold that against me!) hailing from downunder. I have a fairly diverse range of interests, but particularly the environment and travelling... oh and pets - I luuurve my dog!! :-4

Anyway, looking forward to chatting with you all.... :-6

pink princess · Post by **pink princess** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:28 am

heya

what kind of engineer?

good to have you with us

love the avatar btw

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:41 am

Hello PC, welcome to FG!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:13 am

G'day & welcome! :-6

PurpleChicken · Post by **PurpleChicken** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:36 am

Thanks guys. Nice to hear from you.

To answer your q's, my dog is a beagle - Maddie. Very cute

No longer really a puppy (about 2 1/2 yrs old), but still got a puppy face. Is snoozing on the couch next to me ... snoring rather loudly!!

As for me, I'm an environmental engineer, presently working in the water industry. Find it really interesting, with lots of challenges.

Cheers

PC

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:50 am

Well great! We need your input on the global warming thread.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:56 am

Yippee ...an Aussie.....welcome...you'll really love it here in the garden. :yh_flower :yh_flower :yh_flower

Don't worry about being an engineer. I work with acoustic engineers in the Loudspeaker industry (I'm a Production manager) and they are great guys...

:-6 Bez

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:24 am

Welcome! YOu will love it here - and we look forward to getting "wicked pissed" in the bar with you soon.......Hee hee!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:54 am

G'day PC Welcome to FG, we have a couple of Aussie members here,

it's good to welcome another, pleased to meet you x

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:10 am

Greetings PC hope you enjoy your stay here.

Engineers are great hehehe I work with 5 of them,..... electrical engineers and they are a hoot.

Have fun in FG.

Cheers

M

SweetDarlin · Post by **SweetDarlin** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:57 am

PurpleChicken! Great name!

Welcome.

:yh_chickn

pink princess · Post by **pink princess** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:34 am

PurpleChicken wrote: Thanks guys. Nice to hear from you.

To answer your q's, my dog is a beagle - Maddie. Very cute

No longer really a puppy (about 2 1/2 yrs old), but still got a puppy face. Is snoozing on the couch next to me ... snoring rather loudly!!

As for me, I'm an environmental engineer, presently working in the water industry. Find it really interesting, with lots of challenges.

Cheers

PC

water engineer huh?

they are the best kind

:)

any thoughts on coming over to the UK to be an engineer here? i know quite a lot of aussie engineers working over here in a very similar field to that....

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:59 pm

Welcome Purplechicken! Enjoy your visits with us!:-6

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:03 pm

Purple Chicken??!?! That's great! Welcome to FG. I would give an arm to visit your country, what's your favorite thing about Australia? Looking forward to hearing more from you! :yh_peace

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:06 pm

Hello and Welcome to the Garden PC :-6

PurpleChicken · Post by **PurpleChicken** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:25 am

pink princess wrote: water engineer huh?

they are the best kind

:)

any thoughts on coming over to the UK to be an engineer here? i know quite a lot of aussie engineers working over here in a very similar field to that....

Have thought about it - have quite a few friends that have done the same. But kinda decided that I'd prefer to travel for fun, rather than for work. Though I know most people manage to do both. I don't know, maybe I'd just miss my family and friends too much. But never say never right??

BabyRider wrote: Purple Chicken??!?! That's great! Welcome to FG. I would give an arm to visit your country, what's your favorite thing about Australia? Looking forward to hearing more from you! :yh_peace

I'd have to say my fave thing about Aust is the lifestyle. We're a fairly laid back bunch and know how to have a good time. :yh_party

Must say I'm very envious of the history of other countries/cities - the beautiful buildings and art. We only have a very short european history, and I guess you could say that our native history (the Aborigines) isn't well understood... sad really.

btw - I think that FG is great. Am actually doing a uni assignment of 'virtual communities' so figured that I should join one and experience it. Must say that already I feel a great so called 'community spirit' already. And I'm sure I'll stick around much longer than I had initially thought.

Keep it up guys!!

:)

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:33 pm

Good Day OZZ & Welcome

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:12 pm

Hi, Im very pleased to meet you. I hope you find your time in FG enjoyable, interesting and amusing. Glad to have you here, welcome.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:35 pm

Hi PC, I always catch you in my "morning" at the end of you day, buy you breakfast tomorrow!