Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Feb 28th 2007, 9:20 am
#16
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
I expect it's only tourists going out in the week in Perth too, especially as unless you live in the city it's pretty hard to go out without driving. You'd have more chance of seeing Elvis than being able to get a taxi home at night here. Apart from that, every time I've been out in the city it's just BORING. I know someone's going give me the old "people that are bored are boring" line, but I don't care!! It's BORING!! There's no laugh, all the pubs are the same, bland, bland, bland. No character, no culture. Sorry, don't mean to offend but it's just my opinion, and I for one, like a good night out. No chance here, can't even be bothered to go out, rather stay in with a bottle of wine and a dvd.
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We did used to try to get into Melbourne city every few weeks for a meal and it was lovely but such an effort to get there and back from the suburbs.
Feb 28th 2007, 11:07 am
#17
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
I expect it's only tourists going out in the week in Perth too, especially as unless you live in the city it's pretty hard to go out without driving. You'd have more chance of seeing Elvis than being able to get a taxi home at night here. Apart from that, every time I've been out in the city it's just BORING. I know someone's going give me the old "people that are bored are boring" line, but I don't care!! It's BORING!! There's no laugh, all the pubs are the same, bland, bland, bland. No character, no culture. Sorry, don't mean to offend but it's just my opinion, and I for one, like a good night out. No chance here, can't even be bothered to go out, rather stay in with a bottle of wine and a dvd.
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Feb 28th 2007, 11:17 am
#18
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Funnily enough most people work in Australia and therefore can't go out all night/late during the week. When I visited the UK it seemed to be only the tourists who went out late at night during the week. Plenty of nightlife in Perth Thurs,Fri, Sat and Sun, heaps of cafes/restaurants - suppose it does help having friends to go out with.
Mar 1st 2007, 5:06 am
#19
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Just a couple of points in response to some of the above:
It's bright and warm before 5.30 each morning so plenty of people are out jogging, cycling, walking their dogs, and boating at that time (in Cleveland, 35mins drive from Brisbane) Workmen start at 7am and leave by 4pm so during the week they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle each morning and evening.
When I stayed out in Brisbane with some of my wifes (Australian) workmates we had no trouble in getting a taxi home at 4am - back just in time to see the sunrise!
On your reccie trip, TraceyW, spend a Friday evening in the Belgian Beer Cafe - the food is excellent and the bar is as crowded as anyone would want! Check out their website:
www.belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au
There are also lots of restaurants and clubs to choose from - just keep an open mind..
Good luck with it all.
It's bright and warm before 5.30 each morning so plenty of people are out jogging, cycling, walking their dogs, and boating at that time (in Cleveland, 35mins drive from Brisbane) Workmen start at 7am and leave by 4pm so during the week they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle each morning and evening.
When I stayed out in Brisbane with some of my wifes (Australian) workmates we had no trouble in getting a taxi home at 4am - back just in time to see the sunrise!
On your reccie trip, TraceyW, spend a Friday evening in the Belgian Beer Cafe - the food is excellent and the bar is as crowded as anyone would want! Check out their website:
www.belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au
There are also lots of restaurants and clubs to choose from - just keep an open mind..
Good luck with it all.
Mar 1st 2007, 5:18 am
#20
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Just a couple of points in response to some of the above:
It's bright and warm before 5.30 each morning so plenty of people are out jogging, cycling, walking their dogs, and boating at that time (in Cleveland, 35mins drive from Brisbane) Workmen start at 7am and leave by 4pm so during the week they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle each morning and evening.
When I stayed out in Brisbane with some of my wifes (Australian) workmates we had no trouble in getting a taxi home at 4am - back just in time to see the sunrise!
On your reccie trip, TraceyW, spend a Friday evening in the Belgian Beer Cafe - the food is excellent and the bar is as crowded as anyone would want! Check out their website:
www.belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au
There are also lots of restaurants and clubs to choose from - just keep an open mind..
Good luck with it all.
It's bright and warm before 5.30 each morning so plenty of people are out jogging, cycling, walking their dogs, and boating at that time (in Cleveland, 35mins drive from Brisbane) Workmen start at 7am and leave by 4pm so during the week they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle each morning and evening.
When I stayed out in Brisbane with some of my wifes (Australian) workmates we had no trouble in getting a taxi home at 4am - back just in time to see the sunrise!
On your reccie trip, TraceyW, spend a Friday evening in the Belgian Beer Cafe - the food is excellent and the bar is as crowded as anyone would want! Check out their website:
www.belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au
There are also lots of restaurants and clubs to choose from - just keep an open mind..
Good luck with it all.
any recommendations for around cleveland area? nice meal/wine bar..........etc
dont want to pay taxi from city all the way back to redland bay!
recommendations greatfully received
Mar 1st 2007, 5:33 am
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
For really good inexpensive Thai Food try the Thai Cuisine on the corner of Bainbridge & Gordon Street - really good service too.... and BYO.
The Raby Bay Oriental is also good - the chefs specials are tasty: Shredded beef, Singapore Noodles, Peppered King Prawns (ask for 'shell off' - less messy), and Scallops - Yummy!
There is also a wonderful Indian Restaurant - food full of flavour - nearer to you at The Victoria Point Shopping Centre -- sorry can't remember its name ( getting old!) but it's next to the ANZ Bank, and owned by the chef.
Let me know if you want more (pm me)
Mar 1st 2007, 6:15 am
#22
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Sirromet Winery have a really good 'degustation' menu - 7 (I think) courses with a different wine with each course for around $70. I've also heard that their Sunday Lunch is good but haven't tried it yet.
For really good inexpensive Thai Food try the Thai Cuisine on the corner of Bainbridge & Gordon Street - really good service too.... and BYO.
The Raby Bay Oriental is also good - the chefs specials are tasty: Shredded beef, Singapore Noodles, Peppered King Prawns (ask for 'shell off' - less messy), and Scallops - Yummy!
There is also a wonderful Indian Restaurant - food full of flavour - nearer to you at The Victoria Point Shopping Centre -- sorry can't remember its name ( getting old!) but it's next to the ANZ Bank, and owned by the chef.
Let me know if you want more (pm me)
For really good inexpensive Thai Food try the Thai Cuisine on the corner of Bainbridge & Gordon Street - really good service too.... and BYO.
The Raby Bay Oriental is also good - the chefs specials are tasty: Shredded beef, Singapore Noodles, Peppered King Prawns (ask for 'shell off' - less messy), and Scallops - Yummy!
There is also a wonderful Indian Restaurant - food full of flavour - nearer to you at The Victoria Point Shopping Centre -- sorry can't remember its name ( getting old!) but it's next to the ANZ Bank, and owned by the chef.
Let me know if you want more (pm me)
super!
got little uns so not been out trying restaurants!
but got parents over for three weeks
heaven
will try them all, thanks again
Mar 2nd 2007, 7:14 am
#23
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Never been to bed at 8.00 pm in my life (11.30 pm usually AND I work as well!), and what's more I don't know anyone who goes to bed at 8.00 pm either. Where on earth do you all live in Perth, and who do you associate with? With all this stuff you come up with about no pubs, no life, it is as though you live on a completely different planet to me! Or could it be that some of you are not letting a few facts get in the way of a good story?
Mar 2nd 2007, 7:16 am
#24
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Never been to bed at 8.00 pm in my life (11.30 pm usually AND I work as well!), and what's more I don't know anyone who goes to bed at 8.00 pm either. Where on earth do you all live in Perth, and who do you associate with? With all this stuff you come up with about no pubs, no life, it is as though you live on a completely different planet to me! Or could it be that some of you are not letting a few facts get in the way of a good story?
You are slightly twisting posts here. Louise doesn't live in Perth either.
Mar 2nd 2007, 7:20 am
#25
going home!!
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Never been to bed at 8.00 pm in my life (11.30 pm usually AND I work as well!), and what's more I don't know anyone who goes to bed at 8.00 pm either. Where on earth do you all live in Perth, and who do you associate with? With all this stuff you come up with about no pubs, no life, it is as though you live on a completely different planet to me! Or could it be that some of you are not letting a few facts get in the way of a good story?
why oh why oh why do some people insist on challenging others?
if your life is so wonderful, good luck to you - go and enjoy it and stop questioning others!
we all have different experiences, and do the best we can in life, leave us in peace..................
Mar 2nd 2007, 7:29 am
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
We travelled all over, Scotland and Ireland too. Went abroad twice a year. Yet we still came to Perth
Only because we thought we knew better and had the chance. No comparison really.
Mar 2nd 2007, 1:06 pm
#27
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Re: Pingpongers/those returning to the U.K
Also depends on what life you lead in the UK. For me i never stopped. Kids had their hobbies/sports most evenings and weekends. Hubby and I had a very busy social life including hitting those clubbing scenes that stayed open all night We travelled all over, Scotland and Ireland too. Went abroad twice a year. Yet we still came to Perth Only because we thought we knew better and had the chance. No comparison really.
We travelled all over, Scotland and Ireland too. Went abroad twice a year. Yet we still came to Perth Only because we thought we knew better and had the chance. No comparison really. Still, we're back home now and already feeling much brighter and more positive. It will take ages before we are back to where we were, but hubby is working already and it's so good to be earning a decent wage again. We've just signed for a rented house and our stuff should be arriving next week
Hang on in there and hopefully you'll soon be on your way
