aston man

were those fish caught off the back of a boat,or from the shore..

hey n.b.it looks fantastic there,,i just can not get my head round the whole australian thing,i am just going to have to wait until i have been there for a couple of years,,,

northernbird

fishing charter. We only went for a week last year but this year he is going a couple of times and the freezer will be full for months. Coupled with a boys trip to Shark bay in May and we will be eating fish till Christmas.

blowfly

Love the size of the fish, and I love fish . Did you cook this on the barbie?

northernbird

Of course We love fish too J, including the kids. In fact my kids would rather eat a piece of fish than a piece of meat so the more of it the better. He was only out half a day and caught that so he plans to do 3 full days this time. We are taking a freezer just for the fish!

aston man

how big is your car?how do you do that if you dont mind me asking?
i was thinking how you keep them fresh earlier?

northernbird

We hire a trailer tent which has storage underneath for most of our stuff. The fridge and freezer we hire and they go in the boot. The fishing rods in a case get strapped to the roof. You should see what other folk take, its unbelievable. Microwaves, full size fridge freezers, its not camping as I know it thats for sure.

blowfly

Fantastic I am the only one that eats fish here but who cares bring it on. Oh and I have a thing about oysters too!

blowfly

I have never been to Perth but along with all the negtives and then watching a community programme about Perth on Austar the other day I would really like to come to have a look. It looks clean and modern and there is plenty of different beaches. I had family at Albany and that looks beautiful. I think I live in Hicksville and to be honest I really do but all of oz can't be like this.

northernbird

I think you have to take it as you find it. It suits me but doesn't suit others. It all depends on where you came from and what your pastimes are. I don't go to the pub, don't like shopping and am happy sat watching the kids in the pool with a good book and a cask of wine. They have different ways to us in a lot of things but that is just the way things are here, I certainly don't expect them to do things the English way just for me. Maybe you should book a week over here, I will be tour guide.

blowfly

It sounds great thankyou. I really don't expect things to be English.Infact just read about the package holiday that many go on and it reminded me how much we used to avoid it! We always took a villa and a hire car so we could explore and go to local supermarkets and eat their food.Their are a great many people that do go away to a "Blackpool" with sun. That isn't for me.

northernbird

Yes us too. The offer is there, I would be quite happy to show you around.

NKSK version 2

Do you remember those memories – often enhanced or false – about how good summer days were when you were a kid? Lots of blue sky, lots of idling time away at the beach or in the woods or next to a stream?
I reckon that is Perth today for young kids. When my kids get older, they will have memories such as these. Blue skies, the beach, swimming, playgrounds, picnics. And they will be real not imagined.
Those who think that Perth is boring – possibly to some extent – but not for young kids. It’s simple, unpolluted, clean, outdoor living at its best.

Now, back on to the corrupt state government.. (just so you don't think I've gone all soft)

BadgeIsBack

lol. I remember 'hot' summer days in the Uk.

2 points:

i) I didn't have to work in an office then so got to experience them when they happened.

ii) It was probably 22-24 degrees perfect for playing in.

I remember being on exercise in the UK and copping the sun big time between June and August from time to time.

thpinkpussycat

It would be funny if you didnt use the same line everytime someone asks about Perth!

Sam

thpinkpussycat

Pictures look great NB, hope to go up that way later in the year, just need to keep nagging hubby!

Sam