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Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by travelbug
(Post 5827964)
oh, and the OH's sister threw a little strop one evening when we said we were "undecided" on where to live - and went into an almighty rant about how she would "never" bring her kids up somewhere like the UK!
seeing as i'm not an aussie yet i found that quite insulting - seeing as our two kids have a very good life here at the moment - it's just when they're older that we worry! But i would never actually criticise to someone's face where they choose to live - each to their own as far as i'm concerned... Good luck to all of you going home! I wish I were in your shoes - Oh to be able to walk on GREEN grass and feel the earth give beneath your feet. At least you can rug up against the cold but living in this bloody heat is draining! My DH refuses to get aircon too (he's a mad greenie) - I am adding it to the list of grievances for the divorce proceedings (just joking:frown:) |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 5835177)
I wouldnt worry about your kids when they get older if you are still in UK. One of mine went back for his gap year post uni 5+ years ago and hasnt come back yet. He found himself a nice job in UK and (thanks to dual citizenship) is now following a much more exciting career path there than he would have done had he stayed paddling in this tiny little pond!
Good luck to all of you going home! I wish I were in your shoes - Oh to be able to walk on GREEN grass and feel the earth give beneath your feet. At least you can rug up against the cold but living in this bloody heat is draining! My DH refuses to get aircon too (he's a mad greenie) - I am adding it to the list of grievances for the divorce proceedings (just joking:frown:) Hve you tried using a fan and tying a stocking full of ice in front of it and putting it on full blast:thumbup: |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 5832284)
No, we were going to go for Xmas, but took Alannah back to UK instead, so no cash left.
Def going soon though, because once we are back in UK we won't be heading this way again. Oh yeah...forgot. Mmmmmm....the Gold Coast....bit like Benidorm IMO. You'll have a laugh though I'm sure.:thumbup: |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by Backhomeatlast
(Post 5835266)
Hve you tried using a fan and tying a stocking full of ice in front of it and putting it on full blast:thumbup:
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Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl
(Post 5831273)
Now this I just don't get. What else is there to do back home in the 'suburbs' on an afternoon/evening with young children? Maybe your relatives didn't take you out and about much. I am not one of the 'I love' Perthites, but I fail to see what else you would do if you lived anywhere.:confused:
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Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 5835967)
WE use to trip out and see North Wales or go to Southport...ust hadplenty of options and you know really besides...Mandurah, Rockingham...Buss etc...we do you trip out?...these places never change infact Bunbury's main street looked even more derelict last year than the year before!!!! we have even gone to York a few times...but that again is a one street wonder...once you have been to the places a few times it does get boring.....no other way around it....it's not so bad if like some of our friends they go to these places only a couple of times a year and are just content to sit back in their gardens or homes but it you like to travel "around and about" Perth is very limited.......
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Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 5835967)
WE use to trip out and see North Wales or go to Southport...ust hadplenty of options and you know really besides...Mandurah, Rockingham...Buss etc...we do you trip out?...these places never change infact Bunbury's main street looked even more derelict last year than the year before!!!! we have even gone to York a few times...but that again is a one street wonder...once you have been to the places a few times it does get boring.....no other way around it....it's not so bad if like some of our friends they go to these places only a couple of times a year and are just content to sit back in their gardens or homes but it you like to travel "around and about" Perth is very limited.......
Wondered down the only street, most shops shut...got to IGA, bought some nuts and crisps. Got back in the car and came home. Great day out .........................NOT!!! :mad: |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
[QUOTE=St.Georges Girl;5836003]That wasn't my point though. Travelbug said, [QUOTE]We did spend quite a few evenings/afternoons wandering round Hillary's - but again like you - it was because we couldnt find anything else to do in the area!
many apolgies....it's the heat...god it's hot South of the River!!!!!! off for another shower.....bloddy hell should of put the a pool in me and my big mouth....!!! thats another story..... |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 5836047)
We were told to visit York. So off we went. took 2 hours to get there. Parked up and went for a drink and some food. "oh, we're not serving food today':( they said...
Wondered down the only street, most shops shut...got to IGA, bought some nuts and crisps. Got back in the car and came home. Great day out .........................NOT!!! :mad: Not quite the same as York in Yorkshire....... |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
[QUOTE=brits1;5836664][QUOTE=St.Georges Girl;5836003]That wasn't my point though. Travelbug said,
We did spend quite a few evenings/afternoons wandering round Hillary's - but again like you - it was because we couldnt find anything else to do in the area! many apolgies....it's the heat...god it's hot South of the River!!!!!! off for another shower.....bloddy hell should of put the a pool in me and my big mouth....!!! thats another story..... |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
[QUOTE=St.Georges Girl;5836688][QUOTE=brits1;5836664]
Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl
(Post 5836003)
That wasn't my point though. Travelbug said, It's hot up here too, about 37ºC's I think. We have a pool but never use it now. The first and last time it was used this summer was on Xmas day when we had friends round. I wouldn't go in it in this heat anyway, I always used to wait until the evenings. I'm getting sick of this heat now as it seems you are. What a life eh?
oh and pools are great for visitors.....but ours are all older now (visitors) so again it's the same thing!!!! The sea breeze has not blown inland yet....I could fry an egg on the table in the alfrescoe area and that is always in the shade!!!! help!!! |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 5836664)
Thats the same reasons we did not put one in (pool) in this home..our boys were using less and less and only when we use to get in with them....great if your children are younger but then you have to stay outside and watch them.....
oh and pools are great for visitors.....but ours are all older now (visitors) so again it's the same thing!!!! The sea breeze has not blown inland yet....I could fry an egg on the table in the alfrescoe area and that is always in the shade!!!! help!!! |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by Nu-Shooz
(Post 5836047)
.got to IGA, bought some nuts and crisps.
Got back in the car and came home. |
Re: Going back home and can't wait
Originally Posted by St.Georges Girl
(Post 5836739)
:rofl: Have you read the way you quoted me? Heat has defo got to you.
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