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Sorry but I could never live in a house that didn't have a sink beside the toilet. That's unhygienic. There is hardly any point to washing your hands if you've already touched everything. I can understand having a bath/shower and a basin separate from a toilet but surely not if there is no second sink beside the toilet. Ugh. :eek:

Thanks for that PQ. It answered my questions. I cried

I presume this will put a lot of farmers out of business then. That's awful. And I can't help feeling for those poor cattle too

Son-in-law wants to come too so I'm now total of 3

Are there any predictions for how long the drought will last? And is there no government assistance at all? I expect this will also hike beef prices although that is the least of the concerns here

That's awful. Quite upsetting

M&S will send clothes delivery free (including sale clothes) for most of the year. They only ever stop for a month or two every now and then so keep checking

I'm also a possible along with daughter

Happy either way

Oh dear. I'm never going to fit in. I'm such a good old girl......errr:ssign9:

I was not expecting any free drinks. 2 free is a real perk.

Put me down for a tentative yes. I'll just have arrived in Perth but daughter and son-in-law (where I'll be staying) are looking to move to a bigger place so I'll stay tentative for the moment just in case. Whatever happens I'll be there for Stacey's welcome party and the first customer at Tony and MtT's curry house. Daughter and son-in-law may wish to come too. Daughter is PIO member too but not posted for a while. I'll ask next time we skype.

That's wonderful. I bet you are very relieved. Congratulations

By "mongrels" do you mean the owners?

My god. I didn't know about this either. How many of these attacks are going on? And how is your dog now?

My god. Just 50$. Why bother? That's ridiculous Are you better now? And how is your poor wee dog? That's truly awful Edited to answer your question. Put the owner in a pit with lots of wild dogs.

True. But I have lived many different towns and countries and every single one has become "home". I seem to be lucky in that I've never suffered from home-sickness possibly for the reason I've just stated. And it's not because I have cut ties with the people and places I have lived. I keep in touch and sometimes visit. Granted that will happen rarely in future but many of my friends have plans to visit so I will still be in touch. I think I will be just fine.

My daughter and son-in-law live in Perth. Any isolation seems to have passed them by. They have lived there less than 2 years and so far have had a long weekend in Melbourne, a week in the Kimberley region, a week spent between the Margaret river area and further South, 2 weeks in Indonesia and they are off for a week to Sydney next month. For next year they have trips planned for Brisbane, Cairns and Bali. I don't think they are suffering from isolation even in the slightest.

Because my family are in Australia and I want to be with them. Because I love life there and feel so much more relaxed Because I've already made friends there even though I've only been for long holidays so far Because I feel at peace there and can see myself living there comfortably to the end of my days Because simply I love it

Someone like you - Adele I don't want to miss a thing (Armageddon) - Aerosmith Caravans- Barbara Dickson The Rose - Bette Midler Something so strong - Crowded House Everything I own - Crystal Gale Looking for Linda - Hue and Cry Mother Glasgow - Deacon Blue Said I loved you... but I lied - Michael Bolton Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt How you remind me - Nickleback Where the wild roses grow - Nick Cave and Kylie Keep on loving you - REO Speedwagon Nothing's gonna stop us now - Starship Sorry. I could go on for ever. So many songs. Not enough time to capture them all on here

Loved layla by Derek and the Dominoes. hardly anyone seems to remember the song

The ability to fit in and adapt The ability to appreciate the good things and take the bad with a pinch of salt To be honest, it's the ability to find happiness wherever you are

Try Heirisson island for the kangaroos and lovely views down the river. Lindor mentioned the lucky Shag and it does wonderful fish and chips but get there early if you want a table outside (wonderful views again) as it's really popular When shopping in town go down the little alleyways between the main streets. There are some lovely shops Fremantle is a must. It's more laid back than Perth and has market stalls on certain days (can't remember when but someone else may be able to supply) the walk along the river between Heirisson island and Bells tower which is beside the Lucky Shag is beautiful. Keep your eyes out for the lorikeets in the trees

oh so you do. what a small world this really is.:laugh:

Aww. Can't believe I'll have to miss it but visiting son in Manchester then. :cry: I'll need to wait till MtT gets to Perth and has another clear out ( or maybe save the nicest shoes to bring over to Perth for me:wink:), pretty please?