Perth boredom
 

Now this isn't a rant about Perth being boring, more that I'm a bit bored in Perth...if that makes sense.

I've been here now for around 6 or 7 weeks and am currently working for the company I was with but at home. I start at 6am and am finished at about 2pm.

My wife works from 8 till around 5 and gets home at about 6, and for most of the afternoon I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs wondering what to do (there's only so much Aussie daytime TV a bloke can take...!).

Does anyone have any idea/advice on what I can do with myself?

Cheers!

Re: Perth boredom
 

Hobby, sport, go for walk, pub, do a course, get dinner ready, porn.

Re: Perth boredom
 

Just a suggestion .... washing, ironing, cleaning, food shopping, dinner prep for starters - I'm sure your wife would love it;):thumbup:

Re: Perth boredom
 

It's all done ;)

Re: Perth boredom
 

Take up Golf. You wont be bored, it can be extremely social as you meet all sorts of different people from different backgrounds but be careful because it can be addictive.

Re: Perth boredom
 

Sea fishing :)

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/index.php

Re: Perth boredom
 

Get a bike. Explore the entire area you live on that bike (Perth's packed with bike lanes). Get a bike rack for your car and cycle the coastline (do it in installments, a few km per day). On a bike you'll experience far more of the look and feel of the place than you would in a car.

And you'll be fitter because of it :)

Cheers
b

Re: Perth boredom
 

I'm guessing you work too fast for the workload you get?

Re: Perth boredom
 

start stalking people. it really makes time fly

Re: Perth boredom
 

Defo get a hobby. I'd love to be able home with a few hours daylight every arvo.

Re: Perth boredom
 

Get a flight back to grubby Oldham, then tell me Perth's boring..lol.

Yep...hobbies needed , get out there and explore W.A

Dave:)

Re: Perth boredom
 

Come and do mine then!!:D

Re: Perth boredom
 

I dont think people have shortage of some thing to do in Perth, I think Perth has a shortage of people willing to do some thing. I hope that doesnt sound to bad.
There are numerous parks, walks, as some has all ready said bike tracks, beachs, fishing, maybe a hobby such as working on a bike, maybe landscaping, reading, studying to maybe move jobs, I for one cant wait to get settled, there is a model aircraft club in Gnangara that looks pretty cool, there is also a gun club up there. There is also loads of places to go off roading if you have a 4x4 and are willing to bash it about.

I think fishing would probably be my number one past time to relax and let time go by.

Re: Perth boredom
 

Take up Windsurfing. Perth is one of the best places in the world to do this fantastic sport!!!

Re: Perth boredom
 

Well said. In the last 6 months I have been camping, jetskiing, scuba diving, off-roading, wakeboarding...

...and that is next. But I think I will wait until next Spring now.

Re: Perth boredom
 

Get a second job :p

Re: Perth boredom
 

Thanks for all the replies.

Part of the problem is that our stuff hasn't yet arrived from the UK, so still living out of a suitcase.

To be fair I shouldn't have mentioned Perth, and just titled this thread 'Boredom' as I'm sure I would be in the same situation whatever city I was in.

I've joined a gym, but have no gym gear here (can't really afford to go and buy new stuff) - plus I've got my bike coming over. So once they do I'm sure I'll be able to fill my time.

Re: Perth boredom
 

:)Have thay built that pub in Carramar yet it has been on the
cards for donkeys The local truly british institution:beer:

Re: Perth boredom
 

Go running if you're able. Its a great way to explore your new surroundings and keep fit at the same time, but then... I'm addicted so I would suggest that :blink:

Re: Perth boredom
 

well you could have done that in the UK :ohmy: