Perth, Western Australia

Neville60

Neville60

Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Now I know this is probably not feasible, BUT if it was, who would be willing to travel ^over here for a pre season, obviously time and finances permiting ?
 
Been a few times as my eldest lives there. Lovely place but full of convicts ?
 
Neville60 said:
If you do decide to visit sometime pm me.
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Oh, I'll definitely do it. I was in Melbourne at the end of 2016 on business, and planned in Sydney, Port Douglas, Queenstown NZ, and Singapore as a holiday, but had to cancel all bar Port Douglas due to business reasons, and was gutted.

I'm taking early retirement in three weeks time and intend to do Australia and NZ properly, probably starting off in Western Australia, so I'll let you know. How long have you been out there? I've always been fascinated by the remoteness of the place, and wonder if it feels that remote when you're out there?
 
Colin B said:
Oh, I'll definitely do it. I was in Melbourne at the end of 2016 on business, and planned in Sydney, Port Douglas, Queenstown NZ, and Singapore as a holiday, but had to cancel all bar Port Douglas due to business reasons, and was gutted.

I'm taking early retirement in three weeks time and intend to do Australia and NZ properly, probably starting off in Western Australia, so I'll let you know. How long have you been out there? I've always been fascinated by the remoteness of the place, and wonder if it feels that remote when you're out there?
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Early retirement Colin?;)
 
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Colin B said:
Oh, I'll definitely do it. I was in Melbourne at the end of 2016 on business, and planned in Sydney, Port Douglas, Queenstown NZ, and Singapore as a holiday, but had to cancel all bar Port Douglas due to business reasons, and was gutted.

I'm taking early retirement in three weeks time and intend to do Australia and NZ properly, probably starting off in Western Australia, so I'll let you know. How long have you been out there? I've always been fascinated by the remoteness of the place, and wonder if it feels that remote when you're out there?
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I emigrated in 86 when I was 25 going on 26. Remoteness depends on where you live, probably 4 - 5hr North or West of Perth.

Short answer but really too hard to write an explanation. Sorry
 
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Oldham said:
The lambretta in my profile pic is in its original condition from the the film Quadrophenia. Got to go on it last August in Brighton ?
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I was a mod wannanbe, in the 80's didn't have a Lambretta, but tried to dress in the fashion. My eldest brother grew up in that era
60's . I remember going to watch Quadrophenia, great movie, bit part by Sting ( The Police).
 
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I started off listening to the Small faces and sixties r&b then when the Jam happened it just escalated for me. Still the same now and I’m 55. Can’t imagine ever changing now.
 
Neville60 said:
I actually live an hour outside of Perth, but most of my family live in and around, we are all BB / Leys, born and bred, and pround of it. Taylors
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I was brought up in BBL too, Pegasus Road but lived in Barton for the last 20 years
 
Just round the corner! We lived in the houses by the bus terminus, my old mum still lives there. Small world eh ?
 
Oldham said:
I started off listening to the Small faces and sixties r&b then when the Jam happened it just escalated for me. Still the same now and I’m 55. Can’t imagine ever changing now.
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I did enjoy the Style Council with Paul Weller as well. Although more jaz and soul music.
 
Oldham said:
Just round the corner! We lived in the houses by the bus terminus, my old mum still lives there. Small world eh ?
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My brother Ellis lived in those white card board flats when they were first built. Bulldozed now thank fu*k terrible building.
 
I had one of those with my first wife! That was around the time of the “joy rider riot” ?
 
Colin B said:
Oh, I'll definitely do it. I was in Melbourne at the end of 2016 on business, and planned in Sydney, Port Douglas, Queenstown NZ, and Singapore as a holiday, but had to cancel all bar Port Douglas due to business reasons, and was gutted.

I'm taking early retirement in three weeks time and intend to do Australia and NZ properly, probably starting off in Western Australia, so I'll let you know. How long have you been out there? I've always been fascinated by the remoteness of the place, and wonder if it feels that remote when you're out there?
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You do realise that the close season coincides with winter in the Antipodes don't you?:eek:
 
2016 I sat in my daughters garden eating a fine Xmas dinner in 40 degrees heat. That is part of what I love about Perth, so warm. It’s a bit mad though walking through the steeets and seeing houses with all the Xmas lights and plastic snowmen etc in that heat.
 
Colin B said:
No problem mate.

I hope it was after 20 April 1986 when you emigrated?
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I wish it had been, I had already booked and paid for the flight. I missed both the semi final against Villa and the Final as I left on the 28th Febuary.

How sad is that?
 
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