Just how boring is Perth?
Jan 6th 2008, 11:44 pm
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
There are pubs in the city but it won't be like a Birmingham city centre with a million and one pubs and the taxi services are sporadic to say the least. To be honest although I don't know you I think you should choose elsewhere, I can tell that Perth most definitely won't be for you.
. I only want a 'local', I hate the middle of town like I hate tax. It's just people keep saying its so quiet etc, sounds strange to be honest.
Jan 6th 2008, 11:49 pm
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
Near me there is the Whitfords Tavern, the Beldon Tavern (rough) the Boat at Mindarie. Then there's Pommie Bastard's old local - the Old Bailey at Joondalup where you can have a fight at closing time at the local kebab shop and the Moon and Sixpence at Woodvale, probably the most "local" like of the bars around here and consequently chock full of shaved heads, tats and british soccer shirts.
Further afield you can go to the Wanneroo tavern to watch 15 year old strippers or go to the Ocean View Hotel where the sign outside invites you to "Crack a big Woody" with big hairy men working on their motorbikes next to the pool table. I once saw a bloke on horseback going through the drive through here.
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Jan 6th 2008, 11:59 pm
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
im looking forward to being bored shitless in perth.
infact if no-one likes it as its boring, can you please go to the East Side where its all happening and take all the whinging bstards with you.
If its not the east theres always Scotland, Europe wherever takes your fancy.
infact if no-one likes it as its boring, can you please go to the East Side where its all happening and take all the whinging bstards with you.
If its not the east theres always Scotland, Europe wherever takes your fancy.
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Jan 7th 2008, 12:02 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
I went to Perth a few years ago and its like anywhere, its what you make of it. I loved the beaches, the weather, did some sailing, reminded me of a big friendly country town. Canberra on the other hand 
Jan 7th 2008, 12:06 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
....really must stick to it too!
Jan 7th 2008, 12:11 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
being from birmingham myself and as i live in perth,i feel i could answer this one for you,,
i also have a young family,and yes you are right,,
its the most boring place i have ever been..
i would rather be back in chelmsley wood...
hope this helps...
youll be bored shitless here..dont do it,brums the place to be...
just because steve bruce left birmingham ,it dosent mean you have to..
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i also have a young family,and yes you are right,,
its the most boring place i have ever been..
i would rather be back in chelmsley wood...
hope this helps...
youll be bored shitless here..dont do it,brums the place to be...
just because steve bruce left birmingham ,it dosent mean you have to..
....
Awwww Ast, you should've tried a bit harder to put him off....can't have anymore bluenose's in Perth.
Jan 7th 2008, 12:15 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
We ve been here 7 months, life is what you make it, I have nt had time to be board !!!!! in fact Im quite looking forward to a boaring weekend, you know the ones where you sit around all day doing nothing, bring it on.
Jan 7th 2008, 12:16 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
Seen a few people on here and read a bit about Perth and they seem to indicate its like staying at the in-laws, anyone have any views on this or any decent comparisons
my spelling sucks so please forgive that
thanks in advance
edit: forgot to mention, I have a job to go to in Perth and saw the BBC documentorary about moving to Perth and it made it look a bit boring. I have a young family and live in quite a big city Birmingham, althought its turning into a shit tip
my spelling sucks so please forgive that
thanks in advance
edit: forgot to mention, I have a job to go to in Perth and saw the BBC documentorary about moving to Perth and it made it look a bit boring. I have a young family and live in quite a big city Birmingham, althought its turning into a shit tip
Why don't you come over for a rekkie, see what you think of the place for yourselves? Because what suits one won't suit another etc etc. You won't know if it suits you and your family unless to spend time in it.
Oh, and leave the small heath shirt at home!
Jan 7th 2008, 12:47 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
I’ve notice in my short time on here that Perth is one of those places that people seem to love or hate, there seems to be no middle ground.
To the OP, we have been in Perth of a number of years and have not yet become bored. We also have a young family; we have found that we are outdoors a lot more (even in the heat). We cycle, play golf, take our boat out with friends, go away for short weekends, go bush walking, swimming or just hang out with friends.
As its been said if you want pubs, clubs and unlimited shopping then you may struggle.
Search Perth on here and check out MBTTUK you will get a good idea of life in Perth, and as someone else said, if you haven’t been here before try and get out on a reccie, because at the end of day only you know if it will be right for you and your family.
To the OP, we have been in Perth of a number of years and have not yet become bored. We also have a young family; we have found that we are outdoors a lot more (even in the heat). We cycle, play golf, take our boat out with friends, go away for short weekends, go bush walking, swimming or just hang out with friends.
As its been said if you want pubs, clubs and unlimited shopping then you may struggle.
Search Perth on here and check out MBTTUK you will get a good idea of life in Perth, and as someone else said, if you haven’t been here before try and get out on a reccie, because at the end of day only you know if it will be right for you and your family.
Jan 7th 2008, 3:18 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
You tell them babe! Some time soon we are going to have that boring weekend doing nothing you keep asking for, I promise, but until then we will have to endure this endless procession of barbies, boat trips, nights outs, meals, camping weekends, concerts, cricket matches, road trips... I think there is a weekend mid-March vacant at the moment but you had better reserve it quick or that'll be full soon too.
Jan 7th 2008, 3:20 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
You tell them babe! Some time soon we are going to have that boring weekend doing nothing you keep asking for, I promise, but until then we will have to endure this endless procession of barbies, boat trips, nights outs, meals, camping weekends, concerts, cricket matches, road trips... I think there is a weekend mid-March vacant at the moment but you had better reserve it quick or that'll be full soon too.
Jan 7th 2008, 3:27 am
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Jan 7th 2008, 3:32 am
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Re: Just how boring is Perth?
. If you want to go skinny dipping in the pool (or fully dressed), get hammered (or watch Sam and me get hammered), talk smutty and embarass SD ... then she'll be right!
Somebody who I won't quote on here keeps making jokes about a key party - she says it a little too often to assume it is just a joke I wonder some times