Sals68 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hi All, Have just giggled at Perth's Pet Hates and would really like to know what people love about Perth. The more research I do, the more I think it might not be the place for my 16 year old. Is there plenty to do? Does anyone regret leaving UK? Or what do people miss about UK? Any info would be greatly received x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm waiting for the responses........ :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was chatting to an older gentleman in the post office last weekend as we put stamps on our Christmas cards, he asked if I was a Pom ... we had a laugh when I asked if my accent gave me away. He spoke of having lived in England for a few short years and areas he was fond of. He asked if I liked it here, and immediately I said "I love it" - I didn't have to think about it my response is always automatic, and I smile. Now I know that some of the things that I will say I like can be found in the UK, but I didn't find them often enough to have been significant. I don't think Perth, WA or Australia is Perfect, but the things I thing are wrong with it, haven't had an impact on our contentment here. I love the space, I love my 20 min drive to work - it took me 30 mins to drive a less distance in the UK. I love the quality of time we have together as a family. I love our outdoor dining at weekends and when friends come over, I love the drive into the city along the river and every single time I smile and think "I live here". I love that my daughter now 18 often says that she is glad to have had her teenage years here. There are lots of places and experiences that I love about our life here that we can access more easily. Next month we'll have been here 7 years, it feels like about 3 it's gone so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic964 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 The weather!!!! Winter is warm, summer is hot. Had to wipe the car windsreen once in 18 months due to some ice on the coldest night. Because of this our sitting room is the back garden, we only go inside late (8pm). Beaches - 10 minutes drive from Rockingham Foreshaw, where we can walk for 10K along by the sea, and watch the world go by. People - The outdoor lifestyles or something means people say hello when passing, and generally people are friendly / helpful. Cooking - Use the BBQ alot of the year, and very rarely eat stodgy food - weight is down, blood pressure is down - excellent. Perth still isnt big, so don't expect large city facilities, but we love it. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Keep it coming. Great read, gets me excited to be there soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsquare Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I can sum up the best thing about Perth in two words... The people. Everybody we've met has been friendly and helpful. There's also the weather, the wildlife, the beaches, the traffic, the stars at night, the laid back attitude, the fresh fruit and veg and the space. Apart from that, what has Perth ever done for us?* * Life of Brian reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 The more research I do, the more I think it might not be the place for my 16 year old. Is there plenty to do? That is interesting because I have been quite open on this forum and said a few times that I would be hesitant to bring over teens of a certain age and would rather bring them earlier or wait until they were a bit older to decide for themselves if they wanted to come. It should, after all, be a case of everyone wanting to come and not a case of we know better so we are all going, should'nt it? And I know, before anyone jumps onto me, that everyone is different and what is right for one teen is not for another, I get that. However given how difficult and stressful such a move is if there were any signs of a teen being reluctant and/or people being worried about it then what is wrong with waiting a little while? Indeed are there not also some recent cases on here where folk are coming out and leaving 16 year olds behind with other family members because they did not want to leave? Anyway what are your concerns? Is it just about what is there to do or is there some other things worrying you? For example we were lucky because when our son was 16 we lived very close to a major shopping centre and so he easily got a part time job and that was what really helped him. It was close and so we did not have to act as taxi drivers which gave him his independance. It gave him cash in his pocket and he met people. If I was based somewhere here far away from any part time opportunities and/or there was a lack of jobs and/or we had to continually act as a taxi that would certainly be a negative in my mind. Maybe not for others but again everyone is different, as I say I get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Opportunity. I work longer and harder, but the rewards are greater. My commute is stress free, cheaper and shorter, so I actually get more free time and don't need time to 'unwind'. Generally where in the UK we'd be doing chores, DIY, shopping on weekends, we can get all that done during the week. Leaving the weekends empty to be social. I swapped a small sporty car and old 4x4 in the UK, for a bigger/newer sporty car, and a new 4x4 here. Swapped a 2.5x1 end of terrace to a 4x2 house, with extras. I miss :- cheap booze cheap holidays cheap cars my friends old pubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Everything........what a wonderful place, beats Brisbane in my book. Some things are expensive, but then again, some things are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest9824 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Endless sky Space Swimming in the backyard Parks The view from Kings Park across the river Dominos cheaper tuesdays.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Blue Sky Beaches / Turquoise Ocean Going away for the weekend feels like you're a million miles away from home (and therefore very relaxing) Summer/Sunshine generally I'm sure there must be more, but can't really think of any. I'm not a person who would declare my love of Perth that's for sure... if someone asks me if I like it, my response is "Erm.... it's ok" - But then I'm not sure I would 'love' anywhere I lived, everywhere has it's negatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty81 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 All these comments made me smile in a cold dark Glasgow morning! I am in the process of lodging a visa and due to the festive period, seeing alot more of my friends than I normally. It is making me think can i do this but reading these comments and looking at photos of when I was in Perth makes me think i want to be there now!! Keep them coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine12 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I have been in Australia just over 6 weeks after leaving Sheffield. I know it is early days yet but not missing UK at all. We spent 6 weeks in Fremantle in serviced accommodation and moved to Leeming last week. I enjoyed the busy atmosphere of Fremantle knowing that we were only there for 6 weeks and I am glad we have found a place to rent out in the suburbs which is much quieter. My 23 year old daughter had been backpacking around Australia for a year and has joined us for a while. She was disappointed that we are not by the sea which would have been nice but it is quite expensive. I find everything expensive but the trick I am told is not to convert. Public transport is good and it will depend on where you live for your 16 year old to get around. We have left our dark compact 4 bedroom town house back at home with our 26 year old son living in it because he was not interested in joining us. However, we had only been gone a couple of weeks when he agreed to visit for Christmas. He arrives next week for 6 weeks. It will be interesting to see how he feels after his visit. We live in a bright spacious 4 bedroom single storey house that is easily twice as big as our house in Sheffield. We love the outdoors and I have watched about an hour of TV since I have been here. Actually I do confess to missing something. Hathersage, and our lovely walks in all types of weather. Now it is sun, sun and more sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I have been in Australia just over 6 weeks after leaving Sheffield. I know it is early days yet but not missing UK at all. We spent 6 weeks in Fremantle in serviced accommodation and moved to Leeming last week. I enjoyed the busy atmosphere of Fremantle knowing that we were only there for 6 weeks and I am glad we have found a place to rent out in the suburbs which is much quieter. My 23 year old daughter had been backpacking around Australia for a year and has joined us for a while. She was disappointed that we are not by the sea which would have been nice but it is quite expensive. I find everything expensive but the trick I am told is not to convert. Public transport is good and it will depend on where you live for your 16 year old to get around. We have left our dark compact 4 bedroom town house back at home with our 26 year old son living in it because he was not interested in joining us. However, we had only been gone a couple of weeks when he agreed to visit for Christmas. He arrives next week for 6 weeks. It will be interesting to see how he feels after his visit. We live in a bright spacious 4 bedroom single storey house that is easily twice as big as our house in Sheffield. We love the outdoors and I have watched about an hour of TV since I have been here. Actually I do confess to missing something. Hathersage, and our lovely walks in all types of weather. Now it is sun, sun and more sun. You've chosen a lovely suburb ... but I am biased lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase_dean Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm an amateur stargazer. if you head out of Perth a little bit the night sky will take your breath away. I'm out past York a lot and on a clear night the stars are just astonishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkft Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I love reading these type of posts We are hoping to head out there in july 2014, and I'm already thinking about the opportunities for new hobbies (star gazing with my children for example) Somebody posted about an endless sky, which I can picture so vividly from other places I have been, and I will be keen to adventure as much as possible (I think it does wonders for children's education) I wouldn't say that we are unhappy with where we live now, but we do feel that WA offers so much more (and we are also prepared to be wrong - after all its better to regret the things you've done, than to regret those things you haven't done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenPen Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 after all its better to regret the things you've done, than to regret those things you haven't done Quite agree!! I live my life by this saying!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sals68 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 We are also from Sheffield, just by Loxley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sals68 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 That is interesting because I have been quite open on this forum and said a few times that I would be hesitant to bring over teens of a certain age and would rather bring them earlier or wait until they were a bit older to decide for themselves if they wanted to come. It should, after all, be a case of everyone wanting to come and not a case of we know better so we are all going, should'nt it? And I know, before anyone jumps onto me, that everyone is different and what is right for one teen is not for another, I get that. However given how difficult and stressful such a move is if there were any signs of a teen being reluctant and/or people being worried about it then what is wrong with waiting a little while? Indeed are there not also some recent cases on here where folk are coming out and leaving 16 year olds behind with other family members because they did not want to leave? Anyway what are your concerns? Is it just about what is there to do or is there some other things worrying you? For example we were lucky because when our son was 16 we lived very close to a major shopping centre and so he easily got a part time job and that was what really helped him. It was close and so we did not have to act as taxi drivers which gave him his independance. It gave him cash in his pocket and he met people. If I was based somewhere here far away from any part time opportunities and/or there was a lack of jobs and/or we had to continually act as a taxi that would certainly be a negative in my mind. Maybe not for others but again everyone is different, as I say I get that. My daughter has a massive circle of great friends. They shop, go out for dinner and parties regularly. Worry that she will struggle to make new friends given her age (quite shy) and worry that there just won't be enough for her to do - she's not outdoorsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sals68 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 These posts are fantastic - reminding me of why I went through all the trouble of getting my visa in the first place. Thank you to all who have responded and keep them coming x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 http://www.perthpoms.com/forum/welcome-perth/4889-lets-sell-perth-wa.html#post23271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 My daughter has a massive circle of great friends. They shop, go out for dinner and parties regularly. Worry that she will struggle to make new friends given her age (quite shy) and worry that there just won't be enough for her to do - she's not outdoorsy. Then you are right to be concerned because initially she will not have that network over here however if she is positive about coming, and has the give it a go attitude regardless of her shyness, then over time she will no doubt make friends via school and/or college. Also getting that first part time job would also really be good as well because it will help broaden her social circle. All down to her wanting to come over and her attitude when she gets here I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 My daughter has a massive circle of great friends. They shop, go out for dinner and parties regularly. Worry that she will struggle to make new friends given her age (quite shy) and worry that there just won't be enough for her to do - she's not outdoorsy. I was worried about my wife for the same reason. She had a very small very close group of friends and finds it hard to make friends. But, she adores Perth and the life we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 What I love about WA, well everything!! But if I had to pick one thing I love the most it would have to be the Roadtrains!!! Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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