For all those bitching about Perth
May 3rd 2006, 11:56 am
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Any ideas of where you will go?
Melbourne's top of the list just now, but as you know i am not the most decisive person in the world
May 3rd 2006, 12:03 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
I think he said about 6 months but it may be more than that.
I think everyone is entitled to like/dislike where they live.
Worzel is just happy with where he lives and is telling people.
Its true, loads of people have slagged off Perth, and its nice to hear something positive about it.
I think everyone is entitled to like/dislike where they live.
Worzel is just happy with where he lives and is telling people.
Its true, loads of people have slagged off Perth, and its nice to hear something positive about it.
Just great to see someon enjoying themselves..........
May 3rd 2006, 12:45 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by worzel
There seems to be a lot of bitching about Perth on here at the moment. Either property is too expensive, it is too quiet, too remote, too many flies.
Feel free to read all the posts, good and bad. Maybe try a visit. Make up your own minds. Maybe you live here already and don't like it.
I just want to say I LOVE IT here.
Our house cost $150K less than the one we sold in the UK and is now on one level with large pool, in a great location and it takes no longer to get to work than it did in the UK. We have a 700 metres square plot in Carramar by the way (not 300).
I have more mates than I did in the UK.
People are happier and friendlier than elsewhere in Aus IMHO.
I get on well with people at work and find the "can-do" attititude fantastic which means I am getting on well. I play golf / tennis with them, go for regular beers and will probably watch the derby on Saturday with a load of them.
Trains / roads are quieter more reliable.
My wife loves it and my daugther doesn't want to go back. She does loads more than in the UK.
After 6 months+ we do stuff every weekend and never the same thing twice.
With the exception of U2, every major band comes here.
There are more sports / arts / events than my nearest major city in the UK.
So...If you don't like it then bugger off somewhere else. Whinging Poms
Feel free to read all the posts, good and bad. Maybe try a visit. Make up your own minds. Maybe you live here already and don't like it.
I just want to say I LOVE IT here.
Our house cost $150K less than the one we sold in the UK and is now on one level with large pool, in a great location and it takes no longer to get to work than it did in the UK. We have a 700 metres square plot in Carramar by the way (not 300).
I have more mates than I did in the UK.
People are happier and friendlier than elsewhere in Aus IMHO.
I get on well with people at work and find the "can-do" attititude fantastic which means I am getting on well. I play golf / tennis with them, go for regular beers and will probably watch the derby on Saturday with a load of them.
Trains / roads are quieter more reliable.
My wife loves it and my daugther doesn't want to go back. She does loads more than in the UK.
After 6 months+ we do stuff every weekend and never the same thing twice.
With the exception of U2, every major band comes here.
There are more sports / arts / events than my nearest major city in the UK.
So...If you don't like it then bugger off somewhere else. Whinging Poms
So why are we in Bunbury, well hubby had a job to come to.
But i could live any place in WA , well the places i have been to.
But nobody hears about the very beautiful south west. Which is a shame.
We love it hear also, and so do our kids.
DENISE
May 3rd 2006, 1:05 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by cranni
Absolutely agree, PERTH is beautiful i must say. Everything you say , i agree.
So why are we in Bunbury, well hubby had a job to come to.
But i could live any place in WA , well the places i have been to.
But nobody hears about the very beautiful south west. Which is a shame.
We love it hear also, and so do our kids.
DENISE
So why are we in Bunbury, well hubby had a job to come to.
But i could live any place in WA , well the places i have been to.
But nobody hears about the very beautiful south west. Which is a shame.
We love it hear also, and so do our kids.
DENISE
no shame
May 3rd 2006, 1:08 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Big up Perth from me too 
Only been here 4 months but been here before and loved it then , love it now
Only been here 4 months but been here before and loved it then , love it now
May 3rd 2006, 1:17 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Oh here we go again eh? Another "I love Perth" post and all the 'pro-Perthies" (many of whom haven't even stepped foot in the place) come out and slap the OP on the back for telling all the "Anti Perthies" to shape up or ship out!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
May 3rd 2006, 1:33 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by TraceyW
Oh here we go again eh? Another "I love Perth" post and all the 'pro-Perthies" (many of whom haven't even stepped foot in the place) come out and slap the OP on the back for telling all the "Anti Perthies" to shape up or ship out!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Oh Get a GRIP!!!!
May 3rd 2006, 1:39 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by TraceyW
Oh here we go again eh? Another "I love Perth" post and all the 'pro-Perthies" (many of whom haven't even stepped foot in the place) come out and slap the OP on the back for telling all the "Anti Perthies" to shape up or ship out!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
The OP is stating the fact he is happy and settling in well, full of positive spirit.
Good on him and his family, I say.
Perth or even OZ is not for everyone as is often mentioned on this forum.
Fight your mood first.
May 3rd 2006, 1:41 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by TraceyW
Oh here we go again eh? Another "I love Perth" post and all the 'pro-Perthies" (many of whom haven't even stepped foot in the place) come out and slap the OP on the back for telling all the "Anti Perthies" to shape up or ship out!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
May 3rd 2006, 1:45 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by worzel
There seems to be a lot of bitching about Perth on here at the moment. Either property is too expensive, it is too quiet, too remote, too many flies.
Feel free to read all the posts, good and bad. Maybe try a visit. Make up your own minds. Maybe you live here already and don't like it.
I just want to say I LOVE IT here.
Our house cost $150K less than the one we sold in the UK and is now on one level with large pool, in a great location and it takes no longer to get to work than it did in the UK. We have a 700 metres square plot in Carramar by the way (not 300).
I have more mates than I did in the UK.
People are happier and friendlier than elsewhere in Aus IMHO.
I get on well with people at work and find the "can-do" attititude fantastic which means I am getting on well. I play golf / tennis with them, go for regular beers and will probably watch the derby on Saturday with a load of them.
Trains / roads are quieter more reliable.
My wife loves it and my daugther doesn't want to go back. She does loads more than in the UK.
After 6 months+ we do stuff every weekend and never the same thing twice.
With the exception of U2, every major band comes here.
There are more sports / arts / events than my nearest major city in the UK.
So...If you don't like it then bugger off somewhere else. Whinging Poms
Feel free to read all the posts, good and bad. Maybe try a visit. Make up your own minds. Maybe you live here already and don't like it.
I just want to say I LOVE IT here.
Our house cost $150K less than the one we sold in the UK and is now on one level with large pool, in a great location and it takes no longer to get to work than it did in the UK. We have a 700 metres square plot in Carramar by the way (not 300).
I have more mates than I did in the UK.
People are happier and friendlier than elsewhere in Aus IMHO.
I get on well with people at work and find the "can-do" attititude fantastic which means I am getting on well. I play golf / tennis with them, go for regular beers and will probably watch the derby on Saturday with a load of them.
Trains / roads are quieter more reliable.
My wife loves it and my daugther doesn't want to go back. She does loads more than in the UK.
After 6 months+ we do stuff every weekend and never the same thing twice.
With the exception of U2, every major band comes here.
There are more sports / arts / events than my nearest major city in the UK.
So...If you don't like it then bugger off somewhere else. Whinging Poms
In December we bought a 4x2 double story with a cathederal ceiling, a master bedroom that has nearly the same floor area as our ground floor in England & a pool on 1/2 an acre for less than we sold our tiny (but nice) 3x1 in the UK. We get Kangaroos, Bandicoots, Parrots & Lizards in the Garden. Kalamunda is a great place.
It takes me 30 minutes to get to work & 45 to get home.
I have a 4x4 that I actually use to go offroading, its a great hobby.
I earn nearly as much as I did in the UK & am probably considered a high income earner.
My skills are so in demand here it's frightening. I have never known a job market to be so good.
Perth is booming & thriving & at the moment is 'carrying' much of the east coast, hence the interest rate rise today.
My 3yo son is thriving & I can only see a great future for him here.
We are slowly building up a social life, we have both expat & Aussie friends.
Perth's supposed 'isolation' is a state of mind, we live in a wired, jet age. Only boring people find it boring here. There is plenty to do.
I think Perth is the best place in Australia, it's much, much better than Brisbane/SE Qld, & one of the best places in the world. The only other place that I would live in Australia would be country Victoria.
I love it here & only see a prosperous, secure & enjoyable future for myself & my family.
May 3rd 2006, 1:46 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by teetoc
Oh Get a GRIP!!!!
May 3rd 2006, 1:49 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Well said Worzel & about time too. I can't believe some of the bollox that is written about this place & that people who have never been here listen to it.
In December we bought a 4x2 double story with a cathederal ceiling, a master bedroom that has nearly the same floor area as our ground floor in England & a pool on 1/2 an acre for less than we sold our tiny (but nice) 3x1 in the UK. We get Kangaroos, Bandicoots, Parrots & Lizards in the Garden. Kalamunda is a great place.
It takes me 30 minutes to get to work & 45 to get home.
I have a 4x4 that I actually use to go offroading, its a great hobby.
I earn nearly as much as I did in the UK & am probably considered a high income earner.
My skills are so in demand here it's frightening. I have never known a job market to be so good.
Perth is booming & thriving & at the moment is 'carrying' much of the east coast, hence the interest rate rise today.
My 3yo son is thriving & I can only see a great future for him here.
We are slowly building up a social life, we have both expat & Aussie friends.
Perth's supposed 'isolation' is a state of mind, we live in a wired, jet age. Only boring people find it boring here. There is plenty to do.
I think Perth is the best place in Australia, it's much, much better than Brisbane/SE Qld, & one of the best places in the world. The only other place that I would live in Australia would be country Victoria.
I love it here & only see a prosperous, secure & enjoyable future for myself & my family.
In December we bought a 4x2 double story with a cathederal ceiling, a master bedroom that has nearly the same floor area as our ground floor in England & a pool on 1/2 an acre for less than we sold our tiny (but nice) 3x1 in the UK. We get Kangaroos, Bandicoots, Parrots & Lizards in the Garden. Kalamunda is a great place.
It takes me 30 minutes to get to work & 45 to get home.
I have a 4x4 that I actually use to go offroading, its a great hobby.
I earn nearly as much as I did in the UK & am probably considered a high income earner.
My skills are so in demand here it's frightening. I have never known a job market to be so good.
Perth is booming & thriving & at the moment is 'carrying' much of the east coast, hence the interest rate rise today.
My 3yo son is thriving & I can only see a great future for him here.
We are slowly building up a social life, we have both expat & Aussie friends.
Perth's supposed 'isolation' is a state of mind, we live in a wired, jet age. Only boring people find it boring here. There is plenty to do.
I think Perth is the best place in Australia, it's much, much better than Brisbane/SE Qld, & one of the best places in the world. The only other place that I would live in Australia would be country Victoria.
I love it here & only see a prosperous, secure & enjoyable future for myself & my family.
Pro perth
May 3rd 2006, 1:51 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by Muzza04
Now is there any need for this post...
The OP is stating the fact he is happy and settling in well, full of positive spirit.
Good on him and his family, I say.
Perth or even OZ is not for everyone as is often mentioned on this forum.
Fight your mood first.
The OP is stating the fact he is happy and settling in well, full of positive spirit.
Good on him and his family, I say.
Perth or even OZ is not for everyone as is often mentioned on this forum.
Fight your mood first.
When one of us so called "whinging poms" come onto this forum and throws some negative facts into the equation, we are usually slated and told to p**s off.
It just amazes me that positivity is welcomed, negativity or disappointment is ridiculed.
Me thinks rosey coloured specs play a huge role to those who haven't made the leap of faith yet.
May 3rd 2006, 1:51 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by TraceyW
Oh here we go again eh? Another "I love Perth" post and all the 'pro-Perthies" (many of whom haven't even stepped foot in the place) come out and slap the OP on the back for telling all the "Anti Perthies" to shape up or ship out!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
Bloody bully for you that you love it here so much. That's fantastic, it really is. You're very lucky. But instead of having a slag at those of us who aren't that fussed by this place, and are stuck here because it's not so damn simple to just turn around and go back (contrary to popular belief) I really object to being labelled as a whinging pom just because I express a valid opinion?.
Why don't you, Worzel, think about just how other people may feel, and their circumstances that keep them here, before you label them?
No doubt, I will have abuse hurled at me now from every angle...........bring it on, I'm in a fighting mood!
You are a whinging pom.
May 3rd 2006, 1:54 pm
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Re: For all those bitching about Perth
Originally Posted by TraceyW
Yes, good on him. I don't begrudge him a minute of his happiness. What does get my goat is all the slagging off folk who aren't so happy here get.
When one of us so called "whinging poms" come onto this forum and throws some negative facts into the equation, we are usually slated and told to p**s off.
It just amazes me that positivity is welcomed, negativity or disappointment is ridiculed.
Me thinks rosey coloured specs play a huge role to those who haven't made the leap of faith yet.
When one of us so called "whinging poms" come onto this forum and throws some negative facts into the equation, we are usually slated and told to p**s off.
It just amazes me that positivity is welcomed, negativity or disappointment is ridiculed.
Me thinks rosey coloured specs play a huge role to those who haven't made the leap of faith yet.
Unfortunately, for the rose coloured specs, they have a habit of being 2 pairs over time.
a love hate relationship