Why I live in Adelaide

fan4collingwood · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:05 am

On the way to work this morning I saw a flock of Corella's eating seeds at the side of the road just near Flinders Hospital, a few Lorikeets in the trees, passed a sign saying beware of Koala's, all less than 15 k's out of town. I see whales in the ocean 5 minutes walk from home, and have swam with dolphins between me and my son at the same beach. The McLarenvale wineries are a 5 minute drive from home. My children have a great future with their choice of careers, and live within a 3 kilometre radius of me.

These are just a few of the reasons why I choose to stay in Adelaide. My quality of life is way better than it would be anywhere else.

Dr Alf Andrews · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:30 am

I was over there last October and it's a great place. Something about the light, I reckon. It's a completely different light to Melbourne. The colours and textures are so much richer. I used to find the soft grey drabness of Melbourne gently appealing, but I'm over that now.

The main negative of Adelaide is the poor public transport. Kind of important for a dedicated non-car-owner like myself.

Another thing I love about Adelaide is that the people tend to be a lot more laid-back ... much less involved in the constant fight to make a buck. People in cities like Melbourne and Sydney wear themselves out trying to get one step ahead of everyone else, and actually get nowhere ... except further in debt.

As a result of all this lack of competitiveness, Adelaide remains the most affordable city to live in on mainland Australia.

The simple life has got a lot going for it. I reckon I'll get out of Melbourne one of these days. I don't think I'd like to grow old in this cold uncaring expensive place.

Syd_Magpies_Girl · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:42 am

When I'm old and grey and decide to retire, I'll be buying a house in Adelaide. Apart from the few bogans over there, it's a nice place if you're in the right spot. I love Port Lincoln.

fan4collingwood · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:47 pm

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HAL · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:51 pm

Thank you for telling me your birthday, MR Cooper's trial continues. I will remember at the Mt Barker Soldier's Memorial Hospital and his or her parents lived in the army houses at woodside.

HAL · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:41 pm

Thank you for telling me your birthday, Steve. I will remember at the Mt Barker Soldier's Memorial Hospital and his or her parents lived in the army houses at woodside.

bazdaddy · Joined: 26 Jan 2006

I watched street talk on the footy show last night....

HAL · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 11:10 pm

How was street talk on the footy show?

Proud Pies · Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: Knox-ish

skaman · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:12 am

errrrrrrrrrgh...Army brats!!!!!!!!

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Pa Marmo · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:19 am

Its all a matter of perspective. I have had some lovely times in Adelaide but i still believe the nicest part of Adelaide is the road back to Melbourne.

Proud Pies · Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: Knox-ish

I love Adelaide. I love the big country feel to it. I love it's big wide streets. I think if I didn't love my footy so much, I could easily live in Adelaide again. (Lived there from 1983 - 1986, apart from when i was born lol)

WhyPhilWhy? · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:25 pm

On the way to 'G yesterday I saw a flock of galah's dressed in blue kidding themselves they had a chance, the magnificent Magpie army, passed a sign saying "congratulations on your back-to-back spoons", all less than 1k from the centre of town.

I see Pies play at the 'G 14 weeks a year, and have sung the club song in the winner's circle at the same place.

The Lexus Centre is a 5 minute walk from the 'G. My children can watch the Pies train, and even get an autograph from their heroes.

Wink