Some realities of Perth.
May 14th 2007, 7:12 am
#151
Gone for Good
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 138
Re: Some realities of Perth.
Methinks there are more than 1 in 10 people that dislike the place. I have met many. I think you are being a little economical with the truth there. I think the fact that 1.5 million people live here makes it all the more unbelievable how poor shopping etc is. Why should people change their opinion with time. OK they grin and bare but dont like it. As was pointed out already all of the other states have more logical shopping hours.
One thing that never stops me from chuckling is when people talk about the bad things about Perth and then go on about how it is related to the relaxed lifestyle. Has political correctness gone to the stage that rather than call a place boring we call it relaxed. The 1.5 million people of Perth are not the norm in Australia (and most of the western world for that matter).
One thing that never stops me from chuckling is when people talk about the bad things about Perth and then go on about how it is related to the relaxed lifestyle. Has political correctness gone to the stage that rather than call a place boring we call it relaxed. The 1.5 million people of Perth are not the norm in Australia (and most of the western world for that matter).
You don't need to try to justify things to yourself....just go and live somewhere else and stop worrying about it....
May 14th 2007, 7:36 am
#152
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 82
Re: Some realities of Perth.
If you need a hand to pack when leaving give me a shout, we would be more than glad to help you out of the country. Your small minded attitude to some of the trivial things in life is alarming, I think its bloody great that shops are shut on a Sunday, how disorganised do you have to be to not find time on the other 6 days? Life means different things to different people, speaking for myself, a perfect Sunday would be at one of the parks with my wife and two children enjoying a few games and a drink or two, accompanied by a good bunch of friends and their children (some of whom may even have the ordacity to be barefoot) I am pretty sure all the guys who work in shops appreciate the fact they can guarantee at least one day off too, or dont you care about them.
How strange that the only thing you found at Margaret River was wineries.......what were you expecting to find archaeological digs, or theme parks, its a wine region for goodness sake. I also find it fantastic that there isnt a pub on every corner, many times I saw adults sat with their children in theUK, in pubs getting bladdered whilst the poor children were given a piece of paper to colour on to keep them quiet.
Close the door behind you on the way out mate, and next time you are thinking of emigrating, do some research first.
How strange that the only thing you found at Margaret River was wineries.......what were you expecting to find archaeological digs, or theme parks, its a wine region for goodness sake. I also find it fantastic that there isnt a pub on every corner, many times I saw adults sat with their children in theUK, in pubs getting bladdered whilst the poor children were given a piece of paper to colour on to keep them quiet.
Close the door behind you on the way out mate, and next time you are thinking of emigrating, do some research first.
As for research I am sure that if you do research on Australia you will find that there are huge differences between the different cities. So perhaps the poster did a lot of research on Australia and found that there was plenty of shoppip etc... - only to come to Perth and find a ghost town. You know yourself how well places can be marketed from afar. i have even heard people from Perth - born and bred criticising the place.
In conclusion, life means different things to different people (as you said yourself) - perhaps you should be a little more tolerant of other peolples opinions too.
May 14th 2007, 7:48 am
#153
A former regular of BE
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Carramar, Perth
Posts: 6,241
Re: Some realities of Perth.
Methinks there are more than 1 in 10 people that dislike the place. I have met many. I think you are being a little economical with the truth there. I think the fact that 1.5 million people live here makes it all the more unbelievable how poor shopping etc is. Why should people change their opinion with time. OK they grin and bare but dont like it. As was pointed out already all of the other states have more logical shopping hours.
One thing that never stops me from chuckling is when people talk about the bad things about Perth and then go on about how it is related to the relaxed lifestyle. Has political correctness gone to the stage that rather than call a place boring we call it relaxed. The 1.5 million people of Perth are not the norm in Australia (and most of the western world for that matter).
One thing that never stops me from chuckling is when people talk about the bad things about Perth and then go on about how it is related to the relaxed lifestyle. Has political correctness gone to the stage that rather than call a place boring we call it relaxed. The 1.5 million people of Perth are not the norm in Australia (and most of the western world for that matter).
Maybe you want somewhere that is open 24/7. We don't. If this doesn't suit you then you are in the priveleged position that you can bugger off to anywhere else in two countries.
May 14th 2007, 8:00 am
#154
happy to be here!
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: Ellenbrook, WA
Posts: 2,732
Re: Some realities of Perth.
That is typical of the harsh comments that I would expect from a typical pro -Perth person. Surely he is entitled to his opinion - no? The point about it being difficult to find shopping time the other 6 days days is not about being disorganised - some people work during the week - some even work 6 day weeks - including Saturdays. So that argument about shops being shut on a Sunday is an enirely valid and understandable one. BTW just because shops are open 7 days a week doesn't necessarily mean that the same people will be working for the 7 days. There is a thing called shift work - maybe you should try googling it.
As for research I am sure that if you do research on Australia you will find that there are huge differences between the different cities. So perhaps the poster did a lot of research on Australia and found that there was plenty of shoppip etc... - only to come to Perth and find a ghost town. You know yourself how well places can be marketed from afar. i have even heard people from Perth - born and bred criticising the place.
In conclusion, life means different things to different people (as you said yourself) - perhaps you should be a little more tolerant of other peolples opinions too.
As for research I am sure that if you do research on Australia you will find that there are huge differences between the different cities. So perhaps the poster did a lot of research on Australia and found that there was plenty of shoppip etc... - only to come to Perth and find a ghost town. You know yourself how well places can be marketed from afar. i have even heard people from Perth - born and bred criticising the place.
In conclusion, life means different things to different people (as you said yourself) - perhaps you should be a little more tolerant of other peolples opinions too.
I for one, if my only day off was a Sunday, would not be spending it shopping for tins of beans etc, I'd be out be with my family and friends, enjoying my day off
May 14th 2007, 8:02 am
#155
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Some realities of Perth.
I can't understand why people say the shops are shut on a Sunday - you'll find the high street stores open in the CBD and plenty of IGA's for food shopping - so what's the problem?
I for one, if my only day off was a Sunday, would not be spending it shopping for tins of beans etc, I'd be out be with my family and friends, enjoying my day off
I for one, if my only day off was a Sunday, would not be spending it shopping for tins of beans etc, I'd be out be with my family and friends, enjoying my day off
May 14th 2007, 8:14 am
#156
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,807
Re: Some realities of Perth.
First thread I read tonight and its full of insults. Well you can all go play somewhere else, and consider the fact that its quite possible to have opposing views on a place without insulting the people that hold those views.
Move along, nothing left to see here.
Move along, nothing left to see here.
Last edited by Pollyana; May 14th 2007 at 8:19 am.
