3 weeks in Perth - update
Nov 10th 2005 | 3:51 pm
#1
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From: Carramar, Perth
3 weeks in Perth - update
I love Perth, couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I can't believe I feel like that already!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Nov 10th 2005 | 3:59 pm
#2
I'm watching YOU...
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Searching for The Doctor
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Look, how sad are we - only been here 5 min and worrying about Idol - "COME ON LEE"
Nov 10th 2005 | 5:12 pm
#3
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 629
From: Gold Coast
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
The Qld government have been blamed for Queenslander Dan being kicked off ldol last week - because there's no daylight savings here Queenslanders get an hour less time to vote, and apparently loads tried to vote in that last hour but by then the voting lines had closed.
Something like that anyway. Can't really understand what they mean but it was another good reason for people here to slag off not having daylight savings
Something like that anyway. Can't really understand what they mean but it was another good reason for people here to slag off not having daylight savings
Nov 10th 2005 | 5:24 pm
#4
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 24,249
From: Alloha snack bar
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Originally Posted by worzel
I love Perth, couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I can't believe I feel like that already!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
.Glad you're enjoying it.
Nov 10th 2005 | 5:38 pm
#5
surfer chic from Teesside
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,431
From: Halls head, WA
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
hi long time no speak
glad to hear you are dong so well, how come you ended up in Perth, thought you were off to Brissy??
Glad you are enjoying it, Perth is great my family are there so might end up there one day, but for now we are very settled here in Melly.
Sorry I havent been in touch, since moving here I barely have any time, just pop in now and again, and everyone seems to have come here now, so lots of catching up to do...
lots of love
Laura n JC
glad to hear you are dong so well, how come you ended up in Perth, thought you were off to Brissy??
Glad you are enjoying it, Perth is great my family are there so might end up there one day, but for now we are very settled here in Melly.
Sorry I havent been in touch, since moving here I barely have any time, just pop in now and again, and everyone seems to have come here now, so lots of catching up to do...
lots of love
Laura n JC
Nov 10th 2005 | 11:45 pm
#6
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,913
From: On a rollercoaster
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Hi
Glad you are settling in so well sounds fantastic cant wait to get our visas and get to Perth!!!
Keep us posted!
Kris xx
Glad you are settling in so well sounds fantastic cant wait to get our visas and get to Perth!!!
Keep us posted!
Kris xx
Nov 10th 2005 | 11:55 pm
#7
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,900
From: Betchworth, Surrey.
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Glad you're having fun Worzel.
Keep us posted.
Enjoy
Julie
Keep us posted.
Enjoy
Julie
Nov 10th 2005 | 11:59 pm
#8
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 11,948
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Great news! So glad to hear that it's working out for you!
Nov 10th 2005 | 11:59 pm
#9
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Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Originally Posted by worzel
I love Perth, couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I can't believe I feel like that already!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Everyone is so friendly which I didn't always find out east. Probably because so many people here are British or recent decendants of them that there is no Pom-bashing at all that we have come across.
We sorted a house within 6 days and moved in this Monday. Our container is with Crown at the moment awaiting clearance so we are sleeping on air beds but we are gradually acquiring stuff: fridge/freezer, patio furniture (used as dining furniture for the moment), TV, microwave etc etc so it is starting to feel like home. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, games room and a study so we keep getting lost!!! Bigger than we need but it is nice, in a nice area (Currambine), near a good school and in the area we think we will settle.
Perth is easy to get around. Trains are clean and reliable for the city. Roads are not very busy and on a grid layout so you easily learn your way around.
The car was sorted 4 days after the house. Again easy to do. $600 stamp duty a week later was a shock though.
Maryann loves school. It is a relaxed atmosphere and she is making friends. She comes home from school with a bit of an Aussie accent already each day which fades over the evening.
I haven't started looking for a job yet. We are earning a shed load of interest on our savings and too busy doing things (nesting as well as fun) at the moment.
I don't get comments in the past about Perth being remote and quiet. We have got tickets to the Rock-it festival with Oasis, Foo Fighters and Kaiser Chiefs for December, are going to watch Perth Glory (soccer) tonight and may even squeeze in Rally Australia this weekend too. We have enough plans already to fill 2 years worth of weekends.
Done Freo, Zoo, Hillarys already.
The one thing I don't like (apart from the flies) is the time difference to the east coast. It is no big deal, but silly things like watching Australian Idol results night when you remember that the program was shown 3 hours earlier on that side of the country means that it isn't "Live" at all. But if that is the only negative thing I can say about the place then it shows you how good this place is!!!
Nov 11th 2005 | 12:01 am
#10
Life is good
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,019
From: Perth, WA
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
You're making me jealous. I want to be there now!!
Nov 11th 2005 | 12:07 am
#11
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Posts: 7,172
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
get a load of you!!
great news mate
very happy for the 3 of you
great news mate
very happy for the 3 of you
Nov 11th 2005 | 12:17 am
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Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
The 'isolated' story is rubbish as well, basically this is the opinion of people on the east coast who are known for talking crap at times .
What sort of statement is that ? Is Perth not isolated ? I thought Perth was known worldwide as the most isolated city in the world ?
And its people on the east coast who talk crap???????
What sort of statement is that ? Is Perth not isolated ? I thought Perth was known worldwide as the most isolated city in the world ?
And its people on the east coast who talk crap???????
Nov 11th 2005 | 12:27 am
#13
When?? We ask ourselves!!
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 329
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Sounds great! Can't wait! See you in January 06
Nov 11th 2005 | 12:34 am
#14
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From: Tapping (Perth)
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Originally Posted by worzel
I love Perth, couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I can't believe I feel like that already!!!
sooooo pleased to hear this!! Really glad that you're settling in well.
We'll be arriving on Boxing Day for our visa validation trip. Getting very excited.
Gina
Nov 11th 2005 | 1:14 am
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From: Alloha snack bar
Re: 3 weeks in Perth - update
Originally Posted by paygee
The 'isolated' story is rubbish as well, basically this is the opinion of people on the east coast who are known for talking crap at times .
What sort of statement is that ? Is Perth not isolated ? I thought Perth was known worldwide as the most isolated city in the world ?
And its people on the east coast who talk crap???????
What sort of statement is that ? Is Perth not isolated ? I thought Perth was known worldwide as the most isolated city in the world ?
And its people on the east coast who talk crap???????
5 hours to Sydney,
5 hours to Brisbane,
5 hours to Singapore.
I'd rather go to Singapore.
Perth is 19 hours from London. Sydney is 25 hours from London.
Perth is 9 hours from Jo'burg. Sydney is 13 hours from Jo'burg.
Which is the most isolated?.
