Guest Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I couldn't stand Sydney. Not because I was bored, the elitism of Sydney girls (yes haven't met everyone, just the ones I came across). Who cares how big your rock is, how expensive your car is and what your OH does...sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Bordom was a big factor for us in Perth - of course the accusations fly that 'only boring people are bored'. We've been back in the UK over 3 years now, after 5 in Perth so I've had plenty of time to reflect. For us, in our 40's and with a primary age child, I think it was a case of the things that we liked - mountain biking, snowboarding, going to see bands, particularly up and coming bands in small venues and rock musical festivals, travel etc. was all a lot harder to achieve. At our age, both working full-time and with parental responsibilities we just didn't have the time or inclination to take up Australian hobbies like surfing, boating, fishing etc. - we dabbled but were not in a position to but the effort in a gain any kind of skill. If you are already into things that are big in Australia or are able to get into those things then I'm sure it isn't 'boring'. If you were a 20-somthing Aussie who had grown-up on the beach and surfed every weekend & went camping in the bush with your mates London would probably seem incredibly boring - horses for courses. People can make a big difference too - are you missing friends? So I guess it's a case of looking at why you are bored, what are you missing? Is it something you can replicate in Sydney or if not replicate then replace. Or would somewhere else in Australia suit you better or do you not have any particular reason to be in Australia, could you move back to London or on to somewhere else that suits you better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Dying of boredom? Use your intelligence... Ahh, that's possibly why you're dying of boredom Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertyax1978 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Don't die of boredom. Just become a keyboard warrior and insult people. Have a great day xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Don't die of boredom. Just become a keyboard warrior and insult people. Have a great day xxx I like your hypocricy, gerty... Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Dying of boredom? Use your intelligence... Ahh, that's possibly why you're dying of boredom Cheers, Bobj. Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I was thinking about this last night. Take up something new. How about sea kayaking, Sydney's made for it with the harbour being a flooded valley, there are navigable inlets that go for miles and it's all pretty lovely. A boat and all the required get can be had for less than a grand, and unusually you don't even need a licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 As with any new place, the first issue is finding out how to find out whats going on... Secondly, I think Australia is so much about the outdoors especially parks, water sports, biking, hiking, rugby, AFL, cricket, boating, 4x4 ing, exploring. Sydney has some amazing national parks on its doorstep, the Blue Mountains only an hour away and fantastic inland waterways. Theatre and the arts seems to be a bit more subdued, but if you do some research you will find something every night of the week, in addition to live music and a great outdoor pub scene etc. I think also once you build up your group of friends here, that changes the circumstances. I probably am not the best person to comment here because I'm quite content with own company and can survive quite peacefully doing my own thing. What kind of things do you miss from London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Have to say I find Sydney boring, too. Looks good but that is as far as it goes. Maybe the interesting things are all hidden? Melbourne doesn't look that good but it has so many things to do- and we are not all obsessed with money and appearances like the Sydneysiders. Very blinkered view of sydney ,not all people are like that, plenty to do in sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think someone is having a laugh. First post, four pages of comments and hasn't come back on their own thread. And Norwich is less boring than Sydney...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think someone is having a laugh. First post, four pages of comments and hasn't come back on their own thread. And Norwich is less boring than Sydney...? Perhaps they found something to do over the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Perhaps they found something to do over the weekend? Mybe not as boring as first thought then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigJon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Follow this link - http://www.frontiertouring.com/brucespringsteen - Sydney Feb 2017. Buy a ticket and go. If this bores you then there is no hope. You are welcome. Edited January 30, 2017 by BigJon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Follow this link - http://www.frontiertouring.com/brucespringsteen - Sydney Feb 2017. Buy a ticket and go. If this bores you then there is no hope. You are welcome. Ha ha ha ha ha This is exactly the sort of event that got Perth people excited and made me want to poke my eyes out with a stick. It's not 1985 anymore, time to move on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaty Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Help! Having lived in Sydney for a year, I'm surprised. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robswife Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Ha ha ha ha ha This is exactly the sort of event that got Perth people excited and made me want to poke my eyes out with a stick. It's not 1985 anymore, time to move on! Bruce Springstein is like Christmas, comes every year (well it seems like it) :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Ha ha ha ha ha This is exactly the sort of event that got Perth people excited and made me want to poke my eyes out with a stick. It's not 1985 anymore, time to move on! "Like" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scousers1 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Melbourne is no better, its right though it is about who you spend your time with! Been here well over 20 years and feel like I know it very well and I am very bored as are my family, but daughter born here which makes it very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 If you can get bored in Sydney you clearly haven't left the house! I've never been but my sister raves about it and explains every time I speak to her why living in Sydney is the best thing ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigJon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I lived in Manly for a while - never found Sydney to be boring at all - Loved every minute of living there. When I go back I still love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigJon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Ha ha ha ha ha This is exactly the sort of event that got Perth people excited and made me want to poke my eyes out with a stick. It's not 1985 anymore, time to move on! Like I said - if this bores you then there is no hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Like I said - if this bores you then there is no hope. Many of us would rather perform self surgery on our nether regions with a rusty spoon than attend that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigJon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Many of us would rather perform self surgery on our nether regions with a rusty spoon than attend that. Have you ever been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Melbourne is no better, its right though it is about who you spend your time with! Been here well over 20 years and feel like I know it very well and I am very bored as are my family, but daughter born here which makes it very difficult. Seriously? Melbourne is the liveliest place in Oz if not the world - bloody fantastic. But if you don't like sporting events, music, comedy, great food, cultural festivals, theatre, arts, beaches in the summer, snow sports in the winter I can't think of anything that wouldn't bore you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Have you ever been? I have, it was 1985, Leeds Roundhay Park. Actually wasn't that fabulous even then, was disappointed at the time as I had been very much looking forward to it. I can't speak for Sydney, I went there once for a weekend (disliked it immensely but the Pope was in town so I blamed that) and once on business where my hotel had views over the harbour and I was entertained on expenses at a restaurant in the Rocks which I did rather enjoy) but Perth was most definitely stuck in the past - don't get me wrong I enjoyed going to see Kiss, Motley Crue, and so on and if Bruce Springsteen was playing I might even have gone (okay a bit unlikely but if other bands were playing or if it was free then it's possible, I've nothing against Bruce Springsteen) but to hold this up as an example of Sydney not being boring really is laughable and kind of proves the point made by the OP, whom I assume is under 30 and probably wasn't even born when Bruce Springsteen was at his peak. Bowling for Soup wrote a song about sad people stuck in the past, Springsteen even gets a mention Springsteen, Madonna Way before Nirvana There was U2 and Blondie And music still on MTV Her two kids in high school They tell her that she's uncool Cause she's still preoccupied With 19, 19, 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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