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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? :confused: 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. |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7321915)
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? :confused: some people might like a quieter less stressful life. but how quiet? Hmmmm... I spent one year on an island 2 miles x 70 miles with a population of 5,000. couldn't live there any longer. too boring. but I really did enjoy the stress free and quiet life for a few months. I have also lived in a city of 200,000 for some years. smaller island 27 miles x 7 miles and thats just too much stress. I need somewhere in between. could Perth be the place? Hmmmm... |
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Originally Posted by BeachBassist
(Post 7321952)
thanks for the link. very interesting article.
some people might like a quieter less stressful life. but how quiet? Hmmmm... I spent one year on an island 2 miles x 70 miles with a population of 5,000. couldn't live there any longer. too boring. but I really did enjoy the stress free and quiet life for a few months. I have also lived in a city of 200,000 for some years. smaller island 27 miles x 7 miles and thats just too much stress. I need somewhere in between. could Perth be the place? Hmmmm... |
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Yes but it has the sun right?Is'nt that all that counts for newbies to Oz !
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I think everyone has their own opinions of a place, some people like perth, others do not. I personally can't wait to get there. I have been before and loved it, loved the atmosphere, the laid back way of life, I personally don't care if shops are open Sunday or not? The only reason I go shopping here at the weekend is because i never get chance during the week. There is never anything to do at the weekend because the weather is always rubbish. Can't plan anything because not sure what the weather is going to be like. At least over there for a lot of the year you can pretty much plan anythign to do and the weather won't be the first thing against you. Simple things like going for walks, walking dogs, visiting parks, playing golf, fishing, bbq'ing and having friends over. Just the simple things in life for me. If i get bored of it i'll go look elsewhere, but i doubt it. 36 next and done most of my hard partying. After the easy life now. Nice holidays to what to us in Britain are far flung places, but are local (in comparison) to Oz. can't wait to visit margaret river for weekends of wineries. visiting other cities in Auz. New Zealand. A whole new adventure for me. looking forward to it.
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Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by saxtonj
(Post 7322627)
I think everyone has their own opinions of a place, some people like perth, others do not. I personally can't wait to get there. I have been before and loved it, loved the atmosphere, the laid back way of life, I personally don't care if shops are open Sunday or not? The only reason I go shopping here at the weekend is because i never get chance during the week. There is never anything to do at the weekend because the weather is always rubbish. Can't plan anything because not sure what the weather is going to be like. At least over there for a lot of the year you can pretty much plan anythign to do and the weather won't be the first thing against you. Simple things like going for walks, walking dogs, visiting parks, playing golf, fishing, bbq'ing and having friends over. Just the simple things in life for me. If i get bored of it i'll go look elsewhere, but i doubt it. 36 next and done most of my hard partying. After the easy life now. Nice holidays to what to us in Britain are far flung places, but are local (in comparison) to Oz. can't wait to visit margaret river for weekends of wineries. visiting other cities in Auz. New Zealand. A whole new adventure for me. looking forward to it.
i have never been to perth personally, so wouldn't know if its right for us or not but weather is no. 1 right now like you said... as long as i can go out, to even just sit in the park and do nothing, that's 1 more than i can do here! |
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have just read the article and there are some sound points there, but hey, are most politicians dickheads- agree with journo on that point totally the government is pretty useless, unable to make decisions and stick to them, but I dont think that is exclusively as WA problem at all.
There ARE some shops open on sundays and to say otherwise is stupid. Ok there are some shops you would expect to have open that aren't, but thats just the way it is, to be honest I believe the more immigrants arrive here the more pressure there will be to have more shops open on sundays. Dont forget the odd arrangement here though, during the school holidays all the shops ARE open on sundays-dunno why... Im not a person to search for a cooked breakfast on the weekend so cant comment on availability of them. We are totally over the going out every night on the razz, we've got kids and hey its not a priority for us now.I do find where I live that there is a bit of a shortage of decent local restaurants but I dont eat out that often anyway. but there are areas a 15 min drive where there are many options. A bit like where I used to live in the UK , we had to get in the car and drive to go out in the evening -shock horror, it wasnt immediately on our doorstep. We just live our lives and we have done much more since we arrived here, dont know if because there are actually more opportunities or that we have made an effort but life here is pretty ok. My surroundings are much nicer we are in a great location so not too far from stuff we want, yes the beach is beautiful and the sunsets are something I regularly go and watch in the evenings-its very peaceful to sit with my son whilst he practices his newly aquired fishing skills. And yes the weather is great. |
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Originally Posted by livinginreality
(Post 7322346)
Yes but it has the sun right?Is'nt that all that counts for newbies to Oz !
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Since living in Perth for 8 years, I can honestly say that I don't feel the need to have mini breaks, holidays abroad, etc, several times a year as I did in the UK. Perhaps because it is more laid back here, less 'aggressive' and stressful than UK. By spending a weekend on the beach you feel like you've had a mini holiday.
On the other hand I wish there was more to do for kids regarding interesting places to go. Once you've done AQWA, Perth Museum, Scitech, Adventure World, there's little else other than parks and beaches to go to - all beautiful and clean. There needs to be more stimulating places to take them. |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7321915)
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? :confused: 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. My opinion only of course.;) And before any tells me to bugger off then, don't worry, I will as soon as I can. |
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There's more than a hint of truth in what you say ...
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Originally Posted by stm1971
(Post 7323522)
The most boring, backward, uncultured, parochial, insular and bland place I have ever lived in. All the sun and beaches in the world can not change that.
My opinion only of course.;) And before any tells me to bugger off then, don't worry, I will as soon as I can. |
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Originally Posted by northernlights
(Post 7323506)
Since living in Perth for 8 years, I can honestly say that I don't feel the need to have mini breaks, holidays abroad, etc, several times a year as I did in the UK. Perhaps because it is more laid back here, less 'aggressive' and stressful than UK. By spending a weekend on the beach you feel like you've had a mini holiday.
On the other hand I wish there was more to do for kids regarding interesting places to go. Once you've done AQWA, Perth Museum, Scitech, Adventure World, there's little else other than parks and beaches to go to - all beautiful and clean. There needs to be more stimulating places to take them. Often though we do talk about the things we do at the weekend would cost us a fortune to get in the UK. i.e a a trip to the beach, a meal by the water or that holiday feel you talk about. Last Sunday morning we took the kids to the beach which has a coffee shop across the road. We picked up some coffees, muffins and chilled out for a few hours. Cost was about £8. I don't see us being in Perth forever but right now its a good place for us and a very young family (as much as I say this it wouldn't surprise me if we were still here in 10 years but taking lots of holidays to see things) |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by PoppetUK
(Post 7323726)
Been here almost 2 years and have similar feelings except our children are very young still but I am more concerned when our oldest reaches about 10. What we are thinking though is that we will take more breaks to other parts of Australia. Visit Melbourne / Sydney perhaps each year.
Often though we do talk about the things we do at the weekend would cost us a fortune to get in the UK. i.e a a trip to the beach, a meal by the water or that holiday feel you talk about. Last Sunday morning we took the kids to the beach which has a coffee shop across the road. We picked up some coffees, muffins and chilled out for a few hours. Cost was about £8. I don't see us being in Perth forever but right now its a good place for us and a very young family (as much as I say this it wouldn't surprise me if we were still here in 10 years but taking lots of holidays to see things) |
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The most boring, backward, uncultured, parochial, insular and bland place I have ever lived in. All the sun and beaches in the world can not change that. |
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Originally Posted by pompeyblonde
(Post 7323997)
That covers a lot of Australia though doesn't it? Its how I feel about Adelaide on the whole.....
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I had a German friend come to visit Australia not all that long ago. She booked herself into accommodation in Sydney for a week, but was ready to go after the first day (she really took a dislike to the place).
But she said to me, "I guess I expected Australian cities to be like European cities." What she meant was that you're not going to find history on every corner, or a lot of beautiful architecture, or things like that. She whizzed around on a sightseeing bus and climbed the Bridge, and she was done. It is the same kind of situation in Perth. Nice to look at, but not all the attractions Europeans take for granted. The difference is that there isn't anywhere to escape to over there. The only Australian city with all the big 'National' monuments, buildings, museums and galleries is Canberra. But then surely nobody comes to Australia for the culture!! I couldn't live in Perth, largely because I'm not all that attracted to the outdoors stuff. I don't mind it from time to time, but once I've sat on a beach for a couple of hours I've had enough. It all depends what you want out of a destination. |
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Originally Posted by pompeyblonde
(Post 7323997)
That covers a lot of Australia though doesn't it? Its how I feel about Adelaide on the whole.....
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Don;t come to Perth if you are wanting to carry on the pub life you have been doing ever wsince you left school as thats not the way off life here.
Plenty to do just got to get out there and do it.:p |
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Do you still have petrol roster in Perth?
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I agree with the earlier poster. It is a superb place for young kids. I also feel that I am on holiday every day pretty much and don't feel a desperate need to have a break.
I kind of like the small town feel because I think it's a fair trade-off for having such a calm, soothing place to bring up children. I do wish I'd have had the great lifestyle that Perth offers children when I was young. I've also realised that if you are the type of person who is constantly criticising the place then this will rub-off on your kids. Wherever you live I think you get bored. When I lived in the UK I was constantly bored. There are only so many times that you can look at a beautiful tree or the old church - you soon take it for granted and travelling to London or Edinburgh every weekend for something new isn't practical or affordable. We talk about access to Europe but, really, how many times a year do you do this? When we lived in SE Asia I got bored - there are only so many times you can swim in the South China Sea and find it stunning. Only so many times you can go rainforest trekking in any one year. What do you do for the other 90% of the time? So, ultimately you have to look at the broad picture. Where will your children be healthiest, happiest and most content in the day to day routine that is life? Let's be honest kids don't want to be whisked off at every opportunity to a different activity.(and on that front I think Perth is great - our kids still nag for AQWA and Scitech even though they've been many times - it's also brilliant for the multitude of after-school activities for kids). Kids want their parents, they want their friends, they want decent weather to play out and they want opportunities for getting out of breath. Perth provides all of this. My eldest is approaching 10. And when I think back to when I was 10 I still don't think there's a better place to be. What do 10 year olds do that younger kids don't? And more so what do 10 year olds do that Perth can't provide? I really can't see that she'll be thinking "I'm so trapped. I'm bored". Well she might but she would also be saying that if we were in the UK or SE Asia. I think we often perceive that things will be more interesting elsewhere - and for the first 6 months or so they might be. But ultimately we settle in to everyday life. Before you make a move to Perth, to the UK, to anywhere, ask yourself where you and your family will be most content with the everyday normality - not with the potential access to the Natural History Museum, Edinburgh Castle or Paris. |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by NKSK version 2
(Post 7324284)
I agree with the earlier poster. It is a superb place for young kids. I also feel that I am on holiday every day pretty much and don't feel a desperate need to have a break.
I kind of like the small town feel because I think it's a fair trade-off for having such a calm, soothing place to bring up children. I do wish I'd have had the great lifestyle that Perth offers children when I was young. I've also realised that if you are the type of person who is constantly criticising the place then this will rub-off on your kids. Wherever you live I think you get bored. When I lived in the UK I was constantly bored. There are only so many times that you can look at a beautiful tree or the old church - you soon take it for granted and travelling to London or Edinburgh every weekend for something new isn't practical or affordable. We talk about access to Europe but, really, how many times a year do you do this? When we lived in SE Asia I got bored - there are only so many times you can swim in the South China Sea and find it stunning. Only so many times you can go rainforest trekking in any one year. What do you do for the other 90% of the time? So, ultimately you have to look at the broad picture. Where will your children be healthiest, happiest and most content in the day to day routine that is life? Let's be honest kids don't want to be whisked off at every opportunity to a different activity.(and on that front I think Perth is great - our kids still nag for AQWA and Scitech even though they've been many times - it's also brilliant for the multitude of after-school activities for kids). Kids want their parents, they want their friends, they want decent weather to play out and they want opportunities for getting out of breath. Perth provides all of this. My eldest is approaching 10. And when I think back to when I was 10 I still don't think there's a better place to be. What do 10 year olds do that younger kids don't? And more so what do 10 year olds do that Perth can't provide? I really can't see that she'll be thinking "I'm so trapped. I'm bored". Well she might but she would also be saying that if we were in the UK or SE Asia. I think we often perceive that things will be more interesting elsewhere - and for the first 6 months or so they might be. But ultimately we settle in to everyday life. Before you make a move to Perth, to the UK, to anywhere, ask yourself where you and your family will be most content with the everyday normality - not with the potential access to the Natural History Museum, Edinburgh Castle or Paris. Last year my husband quit his job as he wasnt happy there so he went to lots of interviews.I picked the kids up from school one day and to see their reaction told him that Dad was having trouble finding a new job and that he may have to go back to England.Their answer was "Dad we will miss you" Sums it up. |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by NKSK version 2
(Post 7324284)
I think we often perceive that things will be more interesting elsewhere - and for the first 6 months or so they might be. But ultimately we settle in to everyday life. Before you make a move to Perth, to the UK, to anywhere, ask yourself where you and your family will be most content with the everyday normality - not with the potential access to the Natural History Museum, Edinburgh Castle or Paris.
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Originally Posted by northernlights
(Post 7323506)
Since living in Perth for 8 years, I can honestly say that I don't feel the need to have mini breaks, holidays abroad, etc, several times a year as I did in the UK. Perhaps because it is more laid back here, less 'aggressive' and stressful than UK. By spending a weekend on the beach you feel like you've had a mini holiday.
On the other hand I wish there was more to do for kids regarding interesting places to go. Once you've done AQWA, Perth Museum, Scitech, Adventure World, there's little else other than parks and beaches to go to - all beautiful and clean. There needs to be more stimulating places to take them. Carol |
Re: Boring Perth?
Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7321915)
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? :confused: 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. |
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Anyone who thinks Perth is uncultured is a MORON or totally uncultured themselves. It's the Perth International Arts Festival people, and it's going on right now: http://www.perthfestival.com.au/
Last week you could have seen Fat Boy Slim, a few weeks earlier Neil Young and on Sunday I'm off to see Paul Okenfold, Basement Jaxx and N E R D. Nine Inch Nails are playing on Monday. The only people who find Perth boring are either people who miss the pub and soccer or extremely boring people themselves. |
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Originally Posted by renth
(Post 7324644)
Anyone who thinks Perth is uncultured is a MORON or totally uncultured themselves. It's the Perth International Arts Festival people, and it's going on right now: http://www.perthfestival.com.au/
Last week you could have seen Fat Boy Slim, a few weeks earlier Neil Young and on Sunday I'm off to see Paul Okenfold, Basement Jaxx and N E R D. Nine Inch Nails are playing on Monday. The only people who find Perth boring are either people who miss the pub and soccer or extremely boring people themselves. |
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Originally Posted by renth
(Post 7324644)
Anyone who thinks Perth is uncultured is a MORON or totally uncultured themselves. It's the Perth International Arts Festival people, and it's going on right now: http://www.perthfestival.com.au/
Last week you could have seen Fat Boy Slim, a few weeks earlier Neil Young and on Sunday I'm off to see Paul Okenfold, Basement Jaxx and N E R D. Nine Inch Nails are playing on Monday. The only people who find Perth boring are either people who miss the pub and soccer or extremely boring people themselves. Agree with your description of boring people! |
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Originally Posted by renth
(Post 7324644)
The only people who find Perth boring are either people who miss the pub and soccer
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Originally Posted by Three Legs
(Post 7324684)
but ... but ... I'm dead cultured me ... yet I still miss the soccer & pub ... what does this make me???
You haven't claimed Perth to be uncultured though, have you? |
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Originally Posted by renth
(Post 7324694)
Someone who finds Perth boring.
You haven't claimed Perth to be uncultured though, have you? But now it seems like that is what they miss? I bet, more likely, they were spending their free time down't pub, immersed in watching Eastenders on the goggle-box, popping around to their mums for a gossip, going to car-booters, and living a mundane 9-5. (not that there is anything wrong with that if that is what you enjoy) I have a hunch that most of the people who don't like OZ fit this profile quite well. Im also starting to notice a disturbing trend. It seems like it's the women who can't settle? :confused: |
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Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7321915)
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? :confused: 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 :) |
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Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7324729)
Im also starting to notice a disturbing trend. It seems like it's the women who can't settle? :confused:
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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:rofl: |
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Originally Posted by Funky Monkey
(Post 7324737)
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 :) 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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Originally Posted by NKSK version 2
(Post 7324916)
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. :D 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...:rolleyes: |
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Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7324929)
I relate to the family issue. I kidded myself that my family needed me...:rolleyes: 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.:cry_smile:
:D 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...:rolleyes: |
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Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7324929)
I relate to the family issue. I kidded myself that my family needed me...:rolleyes: 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.:cry_smile:
:D 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...:rolleyes: |
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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. |
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Originally Posted by NKSK version 2
(Post 7324933)
Coda - are you thinking of coming back? Were you somebody else in another BE life?
I'm doing research at the moment, but OZ or NZ look like the likeliest. Are you into past life regression? |
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Originally Posted by Coda
(Post 7324954)
I am definetly leaving the UK but I haven't decided where yet. It's a matter of when. A friend has told me that Las Vegas is brilliant. :thumbsup:
I'm doing research at the moment, but OZ or NZ look like the likeliest. Are you into past life regression? You claimed elsewhere that you are a New Zealander.....and then that you had dual nationality.:confused: make your mind up |
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