Boring Perth?
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Re: Boring Perth?
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/stor...005371,00.html
I keep coming across this stuff. Why? Is Perth really dullsville? Is this an accurate assessment?
Can I qualify for life in Perth? Most of the stuff im interested in is outdoor stuff, not a pub person, like bbq's, surfing, trailbikes, walking the dog, chilling out with a decent book, camping, and playing music.
I keep coming across this stuff. Why? Is Perth really dullsville? Is this an accurate assessment?
Can I qualify for life in Perth? Most of the stuff im interested in is outdoor stuff, not a pub person, like bbq's, surfing, trailbikes, walking the dog, chilling out with a decent book, camping, and playing music.
I personally find it too quiet,not boring quiet and there is a difference. It shuts down as a city early and if you go out at night it will generally be quiet although I know there is Northbridge e.t.c. I think it is better for children in some ways but at what price? we have no family here only a stepbrother I am not that close too and yes the U.K has its faults but I miss the regular Saturday nights with family and the gatherings.
For me it is too quiet
#33
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Re: Boring Perth?
most people who bang on about lack of culture etc, couldn't even tell you who painted the Mona Lisa
yeah but what's rembrant got to do with it
yeah but what's rembrant got to do with it
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Re: Boring Perth?
It's funny but we often discuss the rose tinted specs on this forum but I think that there are rose tinted specs worn by some who miss England. Not in terms of whether England is better than Australia but in terms of what any one family will get out of living back in the UK after the 6 month settling in period. I'm guilty of it - I still wake up deeply disturbed that I'm possibly not doing the "right" thing for my children by staing away from family.
I find tuning into UK webcams quite a good antidote to the homesick feeling.
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Re: Boring Perth?
Good point and I miss this too BUT this is not a Perth specific issue - it applies to all migrants in all countries. And the Saturday night thing only applies if you are in say an hour's drive of your family?
It's funny but we often discuss the rose tinted specs on this forum but I think that there are rose tinted specs worn by some who miss England. Not in terms of whether England is better than Australia but in terms of what any one family will get out of living back in the UK after the 6 month settling in period. I'm guilty of it - I still wake up deeply disturbed that I'm possibly not doing the "right" thing for my children by staing away from family.
I find tuning into UK webcams quite a good antidote to the homesick feeling.
It's funny but we often discuss the rose tinted specs on this forum but I think that there are rose tinted specs worn by some who miss England. Not in terms of whether England is better than Australia but in terms of what any one family will get out of living back in the UK after the 6 month settling in period. I'm guilty of it - I still wake up deeply disturbed that I'm possibly not doing the "right" thing for my children by staing away from family.
I find tuning into UK webcams quite a good antidote to the homesick feeling.
Which has definetly given me the green light to get the **** out of here. Point being : Don't let other people affect your decisions.
A short four week holiday would have been soooooo much better...
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Re: Boring Perth?
I relate to the family issue. I kidded myself that my family needed me... It was a major factor in coming back. A huge factor! Since being back, though, I've realised that they don't need me at all, the bastards are doing just great without me.
Which has definetly given me the green light to get the **** out of here. Point being : Don't let other people affect your decisions.
A short four week holiday would have been soooooo much better...
Which has definetly given me the green light to get the **** out of here. Point being : Don't let other people affect your decisions.
A short four week holiday would have been soooooo much better...
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Re: Boring Perth?
I relate to the family issue. I kidded myself that my family needed me... It was a major factor in coming back. A huge factor! Since being back, though, I've realised that they don't need me at all, the bastards are doing just great without me.
Which has definetly given me the green light to get the **** out of here. Point being : Don't let other people affect your decisions.
A short four week holiday would have been soooooo much better...
Which has definetly given me the green light to get the **** out of here. Point being : Don't let other people affect your decisions.
A short four week holiday would have been soooooo much better...
#38
Re: Boring Perth?
I've always said I live my life for me and my wife - not the rest of my family. We don't live out of each others pockets. yes family is important and so are friends. but what's the point if every Saturday you spend time round your family's house - every Saturday? that is just routine.
I couldn't live my life for my family. If every did there would be no exploring - no one would move any where. nothing would progress, the world would still be flat and we'd have do idea there was anything past the end of the horizon.
Everyone is different i know and for some it seems on here, the extended family (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins whatever) isn't a big enough pull to keep them in there current existence.
I know for me i will miss some of my family desperately - and my friends, but i'm doign this for reasons close to mine and my wifes heart. We are sure we are makign the right decisions. For me i feel the UK has pretty much gone to the dogs for many many reasons which don;t need exploring in this thread. I see people complain on this forum abotu certain things in Perth and the area - but times those problems by 100 and you get nearly every built up area in England.
For me it's an easy decision - again - i say i'm looking forward to it - bring on the so-called boredom!!! I personally can't wait to be bored to tears of seeing the sun when i wake up, the beach and the sea, clean streets, wineries, kings park, monkey mia, little creatures, freo, Rottnest, Margaret River, bbq's, long pleasant beach walks, friendly faces (I know what some people say but i have never met a happier group of people than those in Perth - everyone smiles and is pleased to say Hello), the biggest news being the traffic into the CBD is bad today (yes i know there are stories of stabbings, burglary's, muggings, anti social behaviour etc - but nothing like the scale of inner-city and suburban britain).
That's my opinion anyway.
I couldn't live my life for my family. If every did there would be no exploring - no one would move any where. nothing would progress, the world would still be flat and we'd have do idea there was anything past the end of the horizon.
Everyone is different i know and for some it seems on here, the extended family (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins whatever) isn't a big enough pull to keep them in there current existence.
I know for me i will miss some of my family desperately - and my friends, but i'm doign this for reasons close to mine and my wifes heart. We are sure we are makign the right decisions. For me i feel the UK has pretty much gone to the dogs for many many reasons which don;t need exploring in this thread. I see people complain on this forum abotu certain things in Perth and the area - but times those problems by 100 and you get nearly every built up area in England.
For me it's an easy decision - again - i say i'm looking forward to it - bring on the so-called boredom!!! I personally can't wait to be bored to tears of seeing the sun when i wake up, the beach and the sea, clean streets, wineries, kings park, monkey mia, little creatures, freo, Rottnest, Margaret River, bbq's, long pleasant beach walks, friendly faces (I know what some people say but i have never met a happier group of people than those in Perth - everyone smiles and is pleased to say Hello), the biggest news being the traffic into the CBD is bad today (yes i know there are stories of stabbings, burglary's, muggings, anti social behaviour etc - but nothing like the scale of inner-city and suburban britain).
That's my opinion anyway.
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Re: Boring Perth?
I'm doing research at the moment, but OZ or NZ look like the likeliest. Are you into past life regression?
#40
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Re: Boring Perth?
You claimed elsewhere that you are a New Zealander.....and then that you had dual nationality.
make your mind up
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I think I replied to you once when you were trolling on the MBTTUK forum......if that is stalking then so be it
Get your story straight before you start any more flaming posts.
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#42
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Re: Boring Perth?
I've always said I live my life for me and my wife - not the rest of my family. We don't live out of each others pockets. yes family is important and so are friends. but what's the point if every Saturday you spend time round your family's house - every Saturday? that is just routine.
I couldn't live my life for my family. If every did there would be no exploring - no one would move any where. nothing would progress, the world would still be flat and we'd have do idea there was anything past the end of the horizon.
Everyone is different i know and for some it seems on here, the extended family (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins whatever) isn't a big enough pull to keep them in there current existence.
I know for me i will miss some of my family desperately - and my friends, but i'm doign this for reasons close to mine and my wifes heart. We are sure we are makign the right decisions. For me i feel the UK has pretty much gone to the dogs for many many reasons which don;t need exploring in this thread. I see people complain on this forum abotu certain things in Perth and the area - but times those problems by 100 and you get nearly every built up area in England.
For me it's an easy decision - again - i say i'm looking forward to it - bring on the so-called boredom!!! I personally can't wait to be bored to tears of seeing the sun when i wake up, the beach and the sea, clean streets, wineries, kings park, monkey mia, little creatures, freo, Rottnest, Margaret River, bbq's, long pleasant beach walks, friendly faces (I know what some people say but i have never met a happier group of people than those in Perth - everyone smiles and is pleased to say Hello), the biggest news being the traffic into the CBD is bad today (yes i know there are stories of stabbings, burglary's, muggings, anti social behaviour etc - but nothing like the scale of inner-city and suburban britain).
That's my opinion anyway.
I couldn't live my life for my family. If every did there would be no exploring - no one would move any where. nothing would progress, the world would still be flat and we'd have do idea there was anything past the end of the horizon.
Everyone is different i know and for some it seems on here, the extended family (parents, brothers, sisters, cousins whatever) isn't a big enough pull to keep them in there current existence.
I know for me i will miss some of my family desperately - and my friends, but i'm doign this for reasons close to mine and my wifes heart. We are sure we are makign the right decisions. For me i feel the UK has pretty much gone to the dogs for many many reasons which don;t need exploring in this thread. I see people complain on this forum abotu certain things in Perth and the area - but times those problems by 100 and you get nearly every built up area in England.
For me it's an easy decision - again - i say i'm looking forward to it - bring on the so-called boredom!!! I personally can't wait to be bored to tears of seeing the sun when i wake up, the beach and the sea, clean streets, wineries, kings park, monkey mia, little creatures, freo, Rottnest, Margaret River, bbq's, long pleasant beach walks, friendly faces (I know what some people say but i have never met a happier group of people than those in Perth - everyone smiles and is pleased to say Hello), the biggest news being the traffic into the CBD is bad today (yes i know there are stories of stabbings, burglary's, muggings, anti social behaviour etc - but nothing like the scale of inner-city and suburban britain).
That's my opinion anyway.
Still like Nottingham though...but I know where I want my daughters to be.
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Re: Boring Perth?
I used to live in Sherwood and New Basford. I got my car broken into twice in Sherwood and twice in New Basford. I got my house broken into once in Sherwood and twice in New Basford. I got my car smashed into by drugged up youths in Lenton. This was all in 3 years - 1995 to 1998.
Still like Nottingham though...but I know where I want my daughters to be.
Still like Nottingham though...but I know where I want my daughters to be.