the troubadour

Nothing ever changed. Petit bourgeois pretensions have never proved to be of much use to me. Don't go much for team sport either, so proletarian cred probably rather low as well. I suppose the free food and booze equates 'let them eat cake' before the heads start rolling en mass as the party really gets under way.

Beoz

Given sport, food and booze is a big part of many cultures, especially Australia's, it's a shame you look down the nose of such activities which reflects the arrogance you have against people who enjoy such activities.

the troubadour

I suppose cold meat pies made in part from dingo's donger and washed down by watered down Fosters (can that really legally be termed a beer?) may well be the height of what you call a dining out sensation and so be it. Not wanting to partake in the frivolous culinary pursuits as such while pretending interest in a game that have no interest in would display a pretence boarding on arrogance in the extreme. The shame being of course, your lemming like theory that all should be reading alone the same lines and pretend 'to fit in' through such an activity.

spouse of scouse

After morning tea at Mum's, we spent a good part of the day at our new house. I'm impatient to move in, but that bloody shipping container's still weaving it's mysterious way around the world. 1 November is its ETA.
While Scouse was painting the garage floor I attempted to get my head around the retic system, with modest success. I gave the house a good dusting and removed a few paint spots that the builder's clean had missed. Had great fun planning where the furniture will go, assuming it's not at the bottom of the ocean of course.
Acquainted myself with the perimeter security system, have never had one before but it seems easy enough to operate. I'm especially pleased with the ducted reverse cycle air conditioning and heating as I hate the heat of Perth summers. We were a bit concerned about electricity bills, so after a lot of research we have solar panels being installed next month. We had them on our last Oz house and it made a hell of a difference to the bills.
Will be a bit sorry to leave my sister's place in Mount Lawley as it's been great to walk to everything, especially the Queens where Scouse and I met all those years ago. But having our own place again after being 'homeless' for 6 months will be so good. I've decided that I don't much like not having a permanent place to hang my hat.

paulry

You two should get a room

the troubadour

Be a failure of some magnitude even as a stable mate. Hate to think of the resulting outcome as a room mate. Even at short term rates.

Beoz

That could be tricky. I don't drink Fosters (can you get Fosters in Australia?) and he / she doesn't do sport. You probably won't find many around finals time to support a room with troubadour.

the troubadour

Now there's a relief. With a rebuttal likely to cause offense.

BadgeIsBack

hey... First time I've ever seen you post or paint a positive aspect to Perth. :-)

the troubadour

You say that every time, I express the virtues living out West. But no matter. Condo sales have declined and no longer earning a six figure plus sum, meaning must get more interest in 'bargain' investment property investors, looking for deals here in Perth.

DeadVim

spouse of scouse

During a heavy day or a night time swell, one wonders.

ozzieeagle

PIcking up Youngest Daughters first Car.....

DeadVim

Beoz

Same here. The cricket widow is not going to be happy.