Guest Guest6235 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just been to my daughter's baby buddy friends first birthday party. The Dad was telling me that Perth and down at Margaret river was his favourite place when he and his wife toured oz 10 years ago. Another babies Mum who we also know was telling us they took their son to CBeebies world within Alton Towers last week and they had to pay £46 per adult plus £6 parking. Yes things are cheap in England!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I'm exhausted too. Spent the day taking most of the contents of our garage and putting it out on the verge for collection. Packed for our holidays, cleaned the house and then sat in the Esplanade hotel for a couple of pints. Stupidly busy two days ahead and by this time Saturday we'll be eating dinner in a cave in Halong Bay. Trip of a lifetime ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just been to my daughter's baby buddy friends first birthday party. The Dad was telling me that Perth and down at Margaret river was his favourite place when he and his wife toured oz 10 years ago. Another babies Mum who we also know was telling us they took their son to CBeebies world within Alton Towers last week and they had to pay £46 per adult plus £6 parking. Yes things are cheap in England!!!! My business partner just got back from a trip to the UK. He couldn't believe how expensive it was and was pleased to return for a $5 coffee. One place in London charged him GBP6 for a large latte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I'm exhausted too.Spent the day taking most of the contents of our garage and putting it out on the verge for collection. Packed for our holidays, cleaned the house and then sat in the Esplanade hotel for a couple of pints. Stupidly busy two days ahead and by this time Saturday we'll be eating dinner in a cave in Halong Bay. Trip of a lifetime ahead ooohhhhh exciting ..... Hopefully you will have some tales when your back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 My business partner just got back from a trip to the UK. He couldn't believe how expensive it was and was pleased to return for a $5 coffee. One place in London charged him GBP6 for a large latte I know, people who have maybe not been back for while don't realise that the cost of living has shot up and not everybody is on a mega wage. My Mums friends in Rockingham keep telling us how pricey it is in Perth which we accept, but so is England now.....plenty of food banks getting utilised etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Laying on the sofa with full belly......waitrose dry aged sirloin joint,Mediterranean roasted veg,Yorkshire pudding and stuffing washed down with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. An odd mix,but bloody lovely and snooze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Laying on the sofa with full belly......waitrose dry aged sirloin joint,Mediterranean roasted veg,Yorkshire pudding and stuffing washed down with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. An odd mix,but bloody lovely and snooze sounds divine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sat in bed watching the Foo Fighters x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I know, people who have maybe not been back for while don't realise that the cost of living has shot up and not everybody is on a mega wage. My Mums friends in Rockingham keep telling us how pricey it is in Perth which we accept, but so is England now.....plenty of food banks getting utilised etc. Food's gone up in price everywhere! I find it cheaper here especially if you shop carefully at farmers markets and when there are specials on at Woolies and Coles. Meat is a lot cheaper here. I've just bought 1.6kg of lamb for $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've just bought 1.6kg of lamb for $25 Are you sure it's lamb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Off to the Disney shop to buy some Prezzies for my two little girls. Another grey day in England, whilst Perth sits in the sunshine. will have a tour round later on public transport and see how much my home has changed in one year. could murder a chai latte and a cookie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Off to the Disney shop to buy some Prezzies for my two little girls. Another grey day in England, whilst Perth sits in the sunshine. will have a tour round later on public transport and see how much my home has changed in one year. could murder a chai latte and a cookie! hope tomorrow goes as well as it could possibly go and you have a safe flight home. enjoy the Disney store xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom75 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Off to the Disney shop to buy some Prezzies for my two little girls. Another grey day in England, whilst Perth sits in the sunshine. will have a tour round later on public transport and see how much my home has changed in one year. could murder a chai latte and a cookie! Nice one Matey......enjoy being home from home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Off to the Disney shop to buy some Prezzies for my two little girls. Another grey day in England, whilst Perth sits in the sunshine. will have a tour round later on public transport and see how much my home has changed in one year. could murder a chai latte and a cookie! Has coming back to England helped you decide whether or not you would want to move back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'm sat here indoors on this miserable Monday doing online learning for work .... We didn't get much of a summer and it's well and truely on its way into autumn winter now ... ... The heating shall be getting put on soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen140977 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 cleaning my toaster ready for packing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'm sat here indoors on this miserable Monday doing online learning for work .... We didn't get much of a summer and it's well and truely on its way into autumn winter now ... ... The heating shall be getting put on soon I had mine on last night for an hour woke up so cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom75 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 cleaning my toaster ready for packing!! Is that the most important thing? Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Has coming back to England helped you decide whether or not you would want to move back? its a tough one. I miss all my mates loads, and it was great to see them again, but everyone seems unhappy about something. They all think i should stay in oz, but I'm not sure the in-laws will think that when i see them tonight! went for a drive round today, lots of closed down shops, and New Tesco superstores everywhere! People were moaning about how expensive things have got, which made me smile! Petrol is cheaper than when we left. But again it was grey and overcast which doesn't help lift the mood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I had mine on last night for an hour woke up so cold Im refusing to turn it on until October .. Must admit I'm sat here with my dressing gown on lol .. It's is getting a lot colder now ... Losing all all motivation to get any work done .. I've done some bits and pieces ... Like made a cv and a bit of revision ... Didn't hardly make a dint in the amount I still have left to do ... Now to decide what to have for tea .... Any one having anything nice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Is that the most important thing? Ha ha Everyone loves a good bit of toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Sounds like a euphemism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'm awake at stupid o clock in England.cannot sleep at all. Is the weather still nice over in wa? I know it isn't the best of circumstances to be here but my head is well messed up with what to do for future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Feel for you Plimthing! If it helps its a beautiful spring day here. 24 ish degres and a light breeze. It's set to really warm up at the weekend. They reckon 32 on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks for that. My moms Central heating had just clicked on! I'll be at work on sat at Airport so that will be nice, get some colour in my cheeks! its just started to get light in Blighty, and its grey...yet again. this trip has opened my eyes a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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