HappyHeart Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 No I remember it, just can't believe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 eurgh im so sweaty today. god help me in real summer. RIP Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I love Italians....fiesty buggers the women are....speak their mind...often shout it....I must get around to learning the language one day. There's an Italian club in Freo isn't there? OH went to a few Stirling lions football matches, said they were very welcoming...lots of Italians, Macedonians etc in Balcatta, Noranda, North Perth and surrounds. Aussie born for the most part. The Italian community is ageing rapidly. It actually declined by 9% over the previous five year census, up to 2011. I'd expect far greater losses after next years census figures are released. Italians in WA are a bit over 19,000 in number. I've always found they as a race are very diverse. From sophisticated all the way down to earthly. To me the ones born in Australia are largely Aussie, with Italian characteristics. Different from those in Italy. I've hears numerous folk say they'll learn the language out here. Not one actually did so though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 eurgh im so sweaty today. god help me in real summer. RIP Stacey But it's hardly hot today. The real heat starts after Dec 21. One train stop from Fremantle, Port Beach, is good for swimming. Get there early to beat the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I felt more sweaty today than I did in the 36 oC. Night in the city but the hairs being tied up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I felt more sweaty today than I did in the 36 oC. Night in the city but the hairs being tied up! That must have been one wild night:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Had a nice night at the Scottish night. Was good to get out for a drink! Plus I got cake haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hiya everyone Well I've got some news. I'm off "outback" for a while. I got offered a job and after much hesitation and nipping ali, fiona and jules's head I decided to accept it and book my ticket. Im really nervous about what it might be like but Im not having any proper luck here and i'll never save anything for next year so I'm just going to give it a go and see what happens. Least i'll see some kangaroo's haha! The owner just phoned me there and she sounded really nice so fingers crossed she is and the locals are too. Im going to give it 2 weeks and and if its really not for me then i'll head back but fingers crossed i'll last the 8 weeks. Shes picking me off the bus tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Great, all adds to the fun! What are you going to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm going to be working in a country hotel that has a bar. So i'll be working in the bar and doing housekeeping and stuff like that. My back hurts just thinking about the housekeeping part haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm going to be working in a country hotel that has a bar. So i'll be working in the bar and doing housekeeping and stuff like that. My back hurts just thinking about the housekeeping part haha Sounds good, hope you got free digs! (and a farmer thrown in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 haha thanks. its saying i get my bus in east perth terminal. when i google the only thing thats coming up is the east perth trainstation. is there a bus depot there or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Brilliant news, good luck Stace, it'll be an experience for sure. Remember, believe in yourself and not all experiences have to be magical. It'll be character building and you will grow and learn. (Oh and maybe a bronzed farmers son thrown in for good measure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Great news Stacey You will now have the true Oz experience. I think you will enjoy it. Good luck !! Millie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Well done Stacey on scoring a job in a country town in WA. You honestly will not regret the experience. It will be very different from anything you have done before, and you will meet some very lovely genuine people and some real characters too. Just hold the thought that although towns are small in the Wheatbelt of WA, they are the centre of the social life for the many farmers, their families and workers in the district, and social life in such towns centres around the local hotel/pub. Remember too that distance is nothing in country WA... people travel 100's of kms just to go shopping or socialise, so you are not going to be stuck with the 100 people all the time! Just be your gorgeous self and I bet you have so many invites that the 8 weeks will fly by! Proud of you girl - you will get more of an "Australian Experience" than the majority of WHV backpackers who stick to the big cities on the east coast. Catch up face to face when you get back to Perth. Rossy :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Good Luck Stacey, my nephews time at the cattle ranch in Mt. Isa turned out to be his best experience ever, I'm sure this will be the same for you. You're only an hour away from Albany too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Sounds fantastic Stacey! What an experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (Oh and maybe a bronzed farmers son thrown in for good measure) ...and keep your eye out for any retired farmers with well trimmed beards. I'm sure bottler would like to know. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm starting to get a bit nervous about going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Stacey you travelled 12000 kms on your own to come here and you are nervous about going n a wee bus trip lol - you will be fine one you are on your way there. You can always come back if you don't like it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Haha the flight was the easy bit! Was lovely meeting you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 So nervous. Just getting on the bus in 10 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just look upon it as an adventure Stacey ............... if you don't like it there, you don't have to stay. Enjoy the bus trip :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What town are you going to Stacey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playghirl Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Ask when the next B and S ball will be!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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