benlauren

Hi benlauren,

Sorry to hear your views on Mudgee. I agree that the Medical system needs to be looked at, 3 weeks is an unacceptable time frame to wait (off course emergencies are dealt with sooner). Your impression of peoople, pay and prices are cetainly different to mine but everyone is entitled to their opinion. You mentioned that the boredom is mind numbing, perhaps you may like to view our blog on Mudgee (http://ilovemudgee.com.au), we like to promote local events and topical local issues perhaps this may help you see the Mudgee that I see and LOVE.

Best wishes
ilovemudgee

The other person who added a comment is obviously a local therefore not treated with rudeness and contempt by other 'locals' ie. very small minded people. I couldnt have described Mudgee better than benlauren..try being a single mum living in this loserville...Sad but true. The only time I enjoy Mudgee is when I have visitors..too bad I have to stay here when they go home..

Fortunately I have now moved to a bigger country town and am loving it. The people are really friendly. There it a lot more of a social life and I'm much happier. I miss the land and the space, but I sure don't miss the people.

Again it is disappointing to hear of your experiences here, most people I meet that move here love it and find the local community engaging, its a pity you mustn't have mixed with the right people.

Mud, I also feel sorry that you feel that way, I can assure you that as a "local" I don't treat anybody any differently, I have lots of friends that have moved here and love the place, its like anywhere, its what you make of it.

Funny how ilovemudgee is written by the local real estate who have only their hip pocket in mind just like the local council!

Mud we actually love where we live and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I didn't realise there was a problem in being proud of the place you live? Its a shame a few bitter people can attempt to ruin the reputation of a great area.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. It is called a free thinking society. You may not be familiar with this however.

I'm all for Free Speech, that's why I thought I would voice my opinion that I feel your comment that ALL "locals" were rude and small minded was not a fair representation of the area. You are certainly entitled to your opinions, I just feel that people using this service might want a rounded view.

Go Mud! As I said before, speaking to a local hire company who rents out trucks to people who are moving, a lot of people move here and a lot of people leave as well. They give the same reasons myself and Mud give.

As l have said in my own comment Mudgee is the best small town l have EVER lived in,it sounds to me that benlauren has never lived in a smaller town.Sorry benlauren that you didn't like our town and you found the 'locals' rude and tell everyone your business,as for me l don't care who no my business as l have nothing to hide. l now l can grow old here and feel very safe and happy in my town. 5 years living here now and many many more to come BEST PLACE IN N.S.W

You also might learn how to spell and punctuate. You wouldn't want to grow old there and get sick. Can't see a doctor straight away and have to go to Orange or Dubbo or even further to get major medical work done. No further comments will be forthcoming. I have made my point. Some people just don't like the truth when they hear it.

Too true Benlauren..and my final point regarding grammar and Mudgee is that 'complacent and stuck up ' should never be used in the same sentence...

Boredom comes from within,and so does rudeness . As for spelling and grammar l didn't think it was a spelling bee l thougt it was a comment board for Mudgee. l have lived in 9 towns including Orange and l hope you enjoy your winters, you will have lot of time inside on the computer picking on people and there towns . lf you had taken the time to speak to loacls as l have you would know that to see a doctor you sit out the front till they open and you get a appointment on that day.
Best wishes
BARBER

Mudgee is way too expensive, $385/week average rental property!!! unless you're a miner (that's why its expensive) you'll go broke because other wages here are not special. Got to agree with other post, boring night life unless special occasion. It's nice with all the cafe's and such but yeah not great for young people

Check out the latest comment from someone commenting on living in Wellington, NSW. Admits to the Wellington problems but comments they have moved to Mudgee and comment on how unfriendly it is. Would prefer the people of Wellington any day. I rest my case.

Yep Wellington's not so flash but they always say g'day. Funny but I recently met a girl who moved from Sydney and I thought she'll be fine and make lots of friends as she works for a large government organisation with quite a few staff. Apparently they barely give her the time of day..so cliquey.

It's a shame that benlauren and mud didn't meet while you were both living here, you could have got together and whinged about lots of stuff. Enjoy living in Orange or Wellington or anywhere else with a high crime rate. Unfortunately in life those who like to have a sook are more vocal than those that have a positive outlook on life.
Have a great weekend, I'll be enjoying Mudfest, Mudgee's Small Film festival.

Mudgee has a low crime rate because the locals slaughtered all the Aborigines. Charming. The film festival is probably too expensive for the locals, like most of the one off functions Mudgee puts on. Watch the BMW line up in Market Street this weekend indicating that Sydney has come for the weekend. That was always a giggle.

Actually as with most events it is reasonably priced, $25 a head. Are you suggesting that Aboriginals cause crime? Now that is charming. It's always great to have visitors enjoy our town and spend money in the local economy.

Yes there is a very unfortunate history with the Wiradjuri tribe around the region when martial law was declared. Unfortunately I believe that this has sucked alot of the soul out of the land. Sadly, this traumatic past has led to some crime in areas where there are Indigenous people but only because they had their power and autonomy taken away by white settlers.

As a sydney sider who has a farm in hargraves I rarely get into town, however when I do (and people dont know me from a bar of soap) I find people very friendly, in fact its the visitors who dont say gday , thats how we know they are tourists. Ill be moving up to mudgee in the near future thats for sure . Cant wait to get out of the sydney rat race. BH

I agree with the comment alot of people move here and alot of people move as well. I know at least 15 families that have left , each has their own reasons but mainly because of jobs and lack of things to do and extreme changes in the weather.