Quokka2005 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 I would love to leave here start of June but the savings been bad so I'm going to have to stay till the first week in July. So unless I can find a backpacker in kalgoorlie then I'm going back to Perth for a few days. I'll find people to travel with and go up north seeing the west coast. At the moment I want to go up to broome but I might continue onto Darwin. I want to see the red dog statue in WA because that was my dream and some people laughed as if I wouldn't go so I'd be gutted if I missed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Sounds like a good plan Stacey! I had to smile at your mention of the Red Dog statue. My son's girlfriend had to see the statue of Greyfriars Bobby when they were in Edinburgh recently. :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 When I watched it with Dave and found out there's a statue I promised myself that I'd go to it. So I'm hoping I manage it. I'm starting to get stressed about money and travel plans but all I can do is see as much as I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 When do you finish work and whats the plan after Stacey? That read like a proposition lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Does anyone have any contacts for farm work? While I'm not sure I can imagine me on one I'm getting very aware of the fact I only have 6 months left so the idea of at least trying the work is more appealing but I haven't been able to find anywhere yet. Every backpacker seems to be after it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I've found farm work! Off to south Australia asap to give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Churchill Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I've found farm work! Off to south Australia asap to give it a go Well done Hen xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I've found farm work! Off to south Australia asap to give it a go[/QUOT brilliant news Stacey ... so you will still be able to see Will's ? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah maybe, it's around 2.5 hours from Adelaide. But it's just a coincidence,I have a friend working there and she told me to try it so I phoned today. Otherwise I would probably have ended up in Queensland. I think I'd prefer working in the cold over the humidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 OOOh, you are coming our way! Where will you be? (Feel free to PM if you prefer?) and what sort of farm? Hope you have warm clothes... Be great to catch up when you're down here :-) Let me know if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 It's fruit picking. I stay in a working hostel then I go out to farms to pick the fruit. It'll probably absolutely kill me but I want to give it a go so at least I know wether I was capable. If I'm not then I'll accept it a.d enjoy the rest of my year or go home/New Zealand. I'm going to have to store most my clothes somewhere and buy warm ones! God knows I'll manage that lol. Might just have to post them home or Chuck them. Would love to catch up with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Remark or Berri? I did a bit then in 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well done Stacey... it will be hard work, but you will meet lots of other WHV people and you will earn your second year visa. Just remember I have an empty spare room... can store stuff for you on the understanding you come and see me and my fluffies again so you can retrieve your stuff!!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I might take you up on that @Rossmoyne! God I do some amount of jetting around on planes,the poor planet. Someone told me I could get the train from kalgoorlie? The place is called Barmera. It looks a lot nicer than where I currently am! I got abused tonight by my favourite aboriginal lady, she must have been grumpy as well as drunk. Never mind lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I might take you up on that @Rossmoyne! God I do some amount of jetting around on planes,the poor planet. Someone told me I could get the train from kalgoorlie? The place is called Barmera. It looks a lot nicer than where I currently am! I got abused tonight by my favourite aboriginal lady, she must have been grumpy as well as drunk. Never mind lol Yes you can take the train from Kalgoorlie over to SA.... well worth the experience of crossing the Nullabor by train, even though it might be expensive. I think you can also do the Greyhound bus from Kal too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Good on you Stacey. I think once you get into it it won't be so bad. And hopefully with room and board and a bit of money it'll soon pass. I'd stock up on a few warmer items of clothing, some warm bed socks and PJ's too. A warm beanie won't go amiss either if you are going to be outdoors. Give us a shout if you make it to Adelaide itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Berry Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yes you can take the train from Kalgoorlie over to SA.... well worth the experience of crossing the Nullabor by train, even though it might be expensive. I think you can also do the Greyhound bus from Kal too. When I was a backpacker over here in the 90's, I travelled from Perth to Adelaide on the Greyhound bus from memory it took about 35 hours (not sure I could handle it now!) but it certainly left an impression the hours and hours of nothing. Coming from a UK city where there are people everywhere it blew by mind that we would travel for hours without seeing a car/anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yeah maybe, it's around 2.5 hours from Adelaide. But it's just a coincidence,I have a friend working there and she told me to try it so I phoned today. Otherwise I would probably have ended up in Queensland. I think I'd prefer working in the cold over the humidity It isn't humid in Queensland this time of year btw. It's the dry season now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) I'm really struggling tonight. I've got all anxious and emotional over something silly and I'm having one of those "I could just go home moments". I think the thought of the fruit picking is making me extra anxious because everyone here keep telling me bad stuff about it Edited May 14, 2016 by Quokka2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Churchill Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm rely struggling tonight. I've got all anxious and emotional over something silly and I'm having one of those "I could just go home moments". I think the thought of the fruit picking is making me extra anxious because everyone here keep telling me bad stuff about it Stacey, you are amazing. You can do whatever you want. Never stop believing in yourself If I can make just one person smile, then I've made a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks Dom, hopefully it'll pass. I'm sitting here crying like a total idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Churchill Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Thanks Dom, hopefully it'll pass. I'm sitting here crying like a total idiot Hey Hen. Like others, I'm here for you. Just call xxx If I can make just one person smile, then I've made a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Well done on the job! Life is an emotional rollercoaster. Hopefully your feel better after a week in the new job. Hope your okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm really struggling tonight. I've got all anxious and emotional over something silly and I'm having one of those "I could just go home moments". I think the thought of the fruit picking is making me extra anxious because everyone here keep telling me bad stuff about it I wish I could give you a Aussie granny hug ... it is natural you are anxious about the fruit picking job when you have thoughtless idiots who are telling you bad stuff ... just go there give it a try ... if you don't like it leave and go back to what you had planned before ... at least you tried ... x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I wish I could give you a Aussie granny hug ... it is natural you are anxious about the fruit picking job when you have thoughtless idiots who are telling you bad stuff ... just go there give it a try ... if you don't like it leave and go back to what you had planned before ... at least you tried ... x What Bottler said is what I was about to say to you Stacey..... Try it... if you don't like it... move on! Nothing ventured, nothing gained.!!! Isn't that what this year (or maybe two) is all about for you? xx Rossy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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