Matt&beck Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So completed our first 24 hours in Perth and so far my thoughts have been: 1) Did I land in an actual oven (it was 37 degrees and the wind was HOT!) 2) Undertaking on the roads is ok?? 3) A 21inch desktop Mac is like £750!! Electronics are CHEAP! as is meat - steak for tea kids!! 4) Fruit appears to be not so (went to woolworths though - any advice on cheap fruit/veg??) 5) 4x4 or Ute? 6) Areas are hard to work out just by looking and everyone has opposite opinions, just like home funnily enough 7) People are really very helpful here 8) Sand literally gets EVERYWHERE! Anyone have anything to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBen Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 This is has lifted my spirits! Can't wait to be thinking these thoughts! 220 sleeps til we are there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhebden Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 70 sleeps to go and counting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcozambini Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Can't wait can't wait can't wait....... Soooooooo excited! How's the price of seafood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Awww Brilliant ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlenelouise Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Love this post, cannot wait to be in your position. I never knew that electronics were cheap, great to know as it saves luggage space we can just buy over there. Good luck with the next few days guys,where have you landed at the minute ( which area) ... Enjoy, I can only imagine it's a whirlwind. Please keep us all updated xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Lovely post and Welcome to WA. Veg - the supermarkets aren't great - don't know where you're staying but most malls seem to have an independent fruti/veg shop, Spud Sheds I believe are pretty cheap too - there's one in Jandakot and one in Kelmscott that I know of, Freo markets on Fridays and weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So completed our first 24 hours in Perth and so far my thoughts have been: 1) Did I land in an actual oven (it was 37 degrees and the wind was HOT!) 2) Undertaking on the roads is ok?? 3) A 21inch desktop Mac is like £750!! Electronics are CHEAP! as is meat - steak for tea kids!! 4) Fruit appears to be not so (went to woolworths though - any advice on cheap fruit/veg??) 5) 4x4 or Ute? 6) Areas are hard to work out just by looking and everyone has opposite opinions, just like home funnily enough 7) People are really very helpful here 8) Sand literally gets EVERYWHERE! Anyone have anything to add 1) Wait till it warms up a bit. 44 the other day was brutal for some. 2) Only on roads where the speed limit is under 90. But we all still do it on the freeway anyway. 3) Yes and Yes. 4) Places like Spud Shed appear to be cheaper, but I feel their stuff goes off quicker. 5) Both, get a 4x4 UTE. 6) Yup, but it's all pretty much the same. 7) You'll find the occasional jerk, but in general they are okay. 8) Move away from the coast and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thinking back, my first thoughts were; 1. Wow, it's like the States 2. Roads are massive - 3 lanes and it's not a freeway??? 3. Why are we the only ones on the beach? (It was August and 28 degrees) 4. A coffees just a coffee, right? 5. People are awesomely friendly, generous and helpful 6. Those old weatherboard houses are beautiful, I wish we could live in one (we do now) 7. I can do anything, be anything. Truly, out with the old and in with the new (This has been something of a mantra for me and now my life is a sooo different to how it was 4 years ago) 8. Everyone has a boat, I want a boat 9. People dedicate real time to switching off, relaxing and enjoying the outdoors 10. Man, people are fit, fit, fit (sharp slap on arm from wife!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Love your post! 1. yes, very hot and lucky that we are south of Perth where it is slightly cooler! Even luckier that we move to Margaret River tomorrow where the temperatures are even milder! 2. Undertaking is so common. Even more scary are the cars which filter in on surburban roads from the left and right (Old Coast Road, Mandurah!). 3. Meat is much better quality and cheaper than the UK 4. Coles for fresh fruit is my favourite. I've tried Woolworth, IGA and Spudshed but Coles seems to stay fresher longer (not the fruit lasts long in my house). Fruit prices are like a roller coaster. Strawberries were $8.98/kg when we arrived and went up to $12.98/kg over Christmas. Raspberries are way to expensive so the girls get to eat whatever fruit is reasonably priced at the time. 5. The sun UV rating reaches extreme levels frequently and being very pale I burn easily so have resorted to 30+ and reapply often after getting burnt when I first arriving (not a pleasant experience!). 6. Getting face, hands and neck burnt whilst in a car with aircon on is a first! The side windows are tinted but sun blasts in through the windscreen so for long trips I cover up and slap on the suncream! 7. Government Departments (Centrelink, Medicare, Department of Transport etc) have so far been an absolute pleasure to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Welcome to Perth! It was hot for a few days! Spudshed and Gilbert's are great for fresh veg. You can't beat prices like 79 cents for 500g of carrots at Spudshed. There are some farm shops that deliver as well but tbh I've not used them yet. Edited January 22, 2015 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Spudshed veggies and fruit were cheap, but of low quality in our experience. We got our fruit, veggies, yoghurt and meat from http://www.realfoodrevolution.com.au/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 What you will find is that fruit and veg are priced for the season, i think we can all just about remember when you could only buy fruit and veg when it was ment to be harvested and not grown in some massive green house or exported across the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorks Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 hi there. we've been here since xmas eve. Yep its hot but you soon get your head around it. The other day when it was 44 was a bit much though. We've gone 4x4 as everyone seems to have massive cars and it just feels safer somehow. As for undertaking it's the same rules as the UK but no one seems bothered! Been overtaken by massive trucks is something that doesn't happen in the uk either so be prepared for that. We have found the farmers markets at waneroo to be the best bet for fruit and veg. Doesn't last for ever but is a lot cheaper than the supermarkets. Sand is an occupational hazard I'm afraid. Good luck. Where are you guys looking to live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dconlan3 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 hi glad your enjoying it, so much to get your head round can prepare, read up and listen to others experiences but personally when my girlfriend and i 1st got her (20/10/14) it was jut so surreal. Something we had talked and a planned for years and on arrival was completely sh*ti*g myself. "have i done the right thing, this place is massive oh my. can i survive out here" . Safe to say the next few days were an eye opener make a few mistakes get lost, but 4 months in we have our own place, both got jobs and making a few friends, which i think is the hardest thing over here making friends i pretty hard especially with my strong Glaswegian accent but fingers crossed so far its looking great. weathers amazing and the opportunities and there if want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Good on you both for achieving so much. Edited January 23, 2015 by annjean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 hi there. we've been here since xmas eve. Yep its hot but you soon get your head around it. The other day when it was 44 was a bit much though. We've gone 4x4 as everyone seems to have massive cars and it just feels safer somehow. As for undertaking it's the same rules as the UK but no one seems bothered! Been overtaken by massive trucks is something that doesn't happen in the uk either so be prepared for that. We have found the farmers markets at waneroo to be the best bet for fruit and veg. Doesn't last for ever but is a lot cheaper than the supermarkets. Sand is an occupational hazard I'm afraid. Good luck. Where are you guys looking to live? I think a ute is probably a good idea with 3 kids and half the beach of sand which is coming back with us each day! We are staying in a rental in Warnbro and searching all areas to live! Its super hard because Matt hasnt a job yet we just arent sure where best to base ourselves. Loved Rockingham beach but schools not the best apparently, liked the feel of secret harbour but it could mean a massive commute if he has to go into the city or north, really loved melville/coogee/beeliar but ?school and finding a rental... urgh its so hard I just cant think about it any more! Have done medicare, tax file number, rang ahpra and ranted (again), collected bank cards, car shopping tomorrow while matt rings a few contacts re possible work (fingers majorly crossed!!) - and BREATHE over the long weekend I think! But you guys made me want to go to spudshed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Deciding where to live before you secure jobs is a headache! My hubby decided he didn't mind the commute from Secret Harbour but we were renting initially so we could always break lease if it came to it. Another thing which has kept us in Secret Harbour is the fact my eldest was offered a place at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Welcome to Perth Matt& Beck. We have lived in Perth for 30yrs. Regarding undertaking on the Freeway. At one time you could drive in either lane at whatever speed you felt like providing it was'nt above the speed limit. About 20yrs ago it became illegal to drive in the outside lane below the speed limit. Some drivers still do & it leads to frustration, so they change lanes in order to overtake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorks Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think a ute is probably a good idea with 3 kids and half the beach of sand which is coming back with us each day! We are staying in a rental in Warnbro and searching all areas to live! Its super hard because Matt hasnt a job yet we just arent sure where best to base ourselves. Loved Rockingham beach but schools not the best apparently, liked the feel of secret harbour but it could mean a massive commute if he has to go into the city or north, really loved melville/coogee/beeliar but ?school and finding a rental... urgh its so hard I just cant think about it any more!Have done medicare, tax file number, rang ahpra and ranted (again), collected bank cards, car shopping tomorrow while matt rings a few contacts re possible work (fingers majorly crossed!!) - and BREATHE over the long weekend I think! But you guys made me want to go to spudshed!!! Take it you are enjoying the wonders of AHPRA like myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt&beck Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yes!!! Hate ahpra!! Dying to start work but noooooo..... ! I've come to laugh about it, what else can we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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