Fly out to Perth today.

Iggypoppin' · 17-05-2012, 12:48 PM

In a few hours I'm leaving Adelaide to visit Perth. My nanna is turning 80, and seeing as she is the last surviving grandparent I feel it is time I make the trip over to see her and my other family!
I'm staying for five days, I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on things and if anyone would like to catch up I'll be staying near Whitfords shopping centre, if anyone knows that one.
We've been rushing around today trying to get ready. My mum packed a few days ago; the men of the household are just getting around to it now. The dog has been given to a dog handler for the duration; she looked displeased at her removal from her home. The flight leaves in 2 hours and for those who know me(whoosha, Auslandau et al) I have absolutely no luck with flying and I'll be knocking back spirits to ease my nerves!

Uncle Niceguy · 17-05-2012, 01:01 PM

nice to hear naish got any plans for the weekend???

Iggypoppin' · 17-05-2012, 01:14 PM

Lunch Sunday with my nanna and family, otherwise no real solid plans! Taking it as it comes.

05_ENFORCER · 17-05-2012, 01:21 PM

Best way to do it too!

Take a stroll down to Hillarys, brunch, lunch, dinner, all good.

Oh the veiwing is always good too

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Iggypoppin' · 17-05-2012, 02:07 PM

Hilary's is pretty good I have fond memories of the water slides as a kid. Viewing? As in ladies? I'm leaving my girlfriend for a bit the viewing will have to suffice haha

Iggypoppin' · 17-05-2012, 07:21 PM

Well we are in, and my dad rented a 6spd auto xr6 in vibe(purple )
Great traffic jams you guys have!

HLC · 17-05-2012, 07:52 PM

Make sure you head to Northbridge on Friday or Saturday night. It's got nothing compared to Syd where I'm from, but has more going on there than what I've seen in Adel. Or you could hit up Republic in Shafto Lane ha ha my fave place.. It's not for everyone though lol.

And get into some Emu Export, WA's finest.

benXaGt · 17-05-2012, 08:44 PM

go and see the bell tower! hahahaha

Iggypoppin' · 17-05-2012, 10:01 PM

Who lives near or in kallaroo?

HLC · 17-05-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by benXaGt

go and see the bell tower! hahahaha

Why?

No idea where kallaroo is... I'm at burswood

Mr Brooksy · 17-05-2012, 11:52 PM

Im over in Perth too for an old house mates wedding. Arrived yesterday and I've already ended up having my grandparents replacing an SX4 for a Mondeo TDCi.

The nicest parts of WA seem to be south or ALONG way north.

Iggypoppin' · 18-05-2012, 12:22 PM

Kallaroo is near whitfords shopping centre, not far from Hilary's boat harbor.
I'm just getting breakfast at the shopping centre now.

Uncle Niceguy · 18-05-2012, 02:18 PM

enjoy the stay mate be sure to hit up northbridge its not big but there is always something happening and check out what the sand-gropers over here call a bell tower, possibly the ugliest of its modern day kind

and try WA's finest Little Creature's go to there distillery in freo you'll love that beer

Iggypoppin' · 18-05-2012, 02:31 PM

I did that on my last trip, little creatures is great!
This bell tower intrigues me, will need to find time. Presently going to Mt Hawthorn for lunch.

blueoval · 18-05-2012, 02:47 PM

Enjoy Naish. That's one area of Australia I haven't been to (Perth that is) and wouldnt mind some pointers when you get back to what is worth checking out there if I ever make the journey.

FTRXR8 · 18-05-2012, 02:51 PM

Mandurah is a good day trip, 75 kays south of the CBD, very much like Glenelg except its kind of a country town in some ways and not it others if that makes sense.

05_ENFORCER · 18-05-2012, 02:59 PM

Yep, best thing is you can now take the train from Whitfords direct to Mandurah, get plastered and not have to drive

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Iggypoppin' · 18-05-2012, 03:57 PM

Well we are getting lunch in a bakery on Scarborough beach road, then going to the pub at the end of the road to drink up!

MAFIA · 18-05-2012, 04:09 PM

I recommend you spend sunday lunch/arvo in freo and make the most of what the beautiful city has to offer. An if the weather nice while you have lunch or coffee on the main capo strip watch some nice muscle cars cruise by the arvo.

Iggypoppin' · 18-05-2012, 04:15 PM

I wish I could mafia but we have the 80th celebrations on Sunday, I'm not sure where exactly but it means I'm tied up all day with that! Might do freo today. See how we go.

HLC · 18-05-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

what is worth checking out there if I ever make the journey.

None of it

It's actually pretty nice over here, I've been all over WA so have seen a fair bit.

Esperance
Kalgoorlie
Albany
Busselton
Bunbury
Collie
Geraldton
Karratha
Port Hedland
Broome

And a few other regional centers not too far from Perth CBD.

Kal is my fave remote town! Port Hedland, no thanks. Don't like heading up there for work... I like Collie, Bunbury and Busso are nice as well.

The CBD has its things to check out, Belltower, Northbridge Cultural Centre, King St in the city for decent shopping stuff like that. But that's about it. Then there is Freo, Mandurah - yeah it's nice, but no thanks ha ha. Plus plenty of beaches.

You Come over here to chill out, fun in the sun.. Not a hell of a lot to do otherwise!

Iggypoppin' · 20-05-2012, 03:06 PM

The breakfast/brunch is going quite well, all the blokes are seated at one table and started drinking Around 10.30! Myself included. It's such a glorious day and for you WA folk we are opposite the bell tower in the upstairs function room.
I've had a fantastic trip so far. I went out Friday night to subiaco and hit up some clubs, stayed at a mates, which was fun. I miss Adelaide but its not so bad. A generous father and plenty of alcohol is helping!

Uncle Niceguy · 21-05-2012, 12:55 AM

enjoying the stay mate yeah the bell tower is different and start drinking at 10:30am is the norm since we are behind the other states time wise and deserve the jump start hope you have a great time too.
cheers
brendan