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King Monkey
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Location: On a journey to seek the scriptures of enlightenment....
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........ in search of the metaphorical scriptures of enlightenment. Yeah, nah...
Pity the timing didn't work out to meet up for a beer there Skids, but I must say you have a beautiful state mate!!
So landed on Thursday, picked up the hire car and headed straight down to where we were based in Bunbury; my wife obviously couldn't wait to see her parents, brothers, nephews and nieces.
We drove back up and checked out a bit of Perth on Friday, got the obligatory snaps in cricket club hat and shirt at the WACA Ground of course and also visited Subiaco Oval. I liked the idea of that "walk of fame" at Subi where they have pavers on the footpath honouring Sandover Medalists; nice touch.
Just pretty much drove around checking stuff out without much of a plan apart from that.
It struck me how green Perth was. I don't know why, but that sort of surprised me.
Had the Mother-in-law's 60th on Saturday which was nice. Massive feed cooked on a massive modified version of a Weber. Yum!!
Then ended up at one of the Uncle's places in Dalingyup Saturday night switching between the Footy, the Rugby, the Rugby League, the Dart Board, the Pool Table - God knows how many beers and about 7/8 of a bottle of whiskey later, was having to dodge my own dribble on the way back to the car.
Went to a few spots further south on Sunday.
Meelup was a highlight, what a beautiful spot - beach, bush and rocks; nature at it's finest. The area is sort of protected by a bit of a bay too, so really no wind to speak of.
Also went to Busselton Jetty, pretty long and curvy for a jetty! Pity the weather was absolute rubbish; cold and extremely windy. Between the whole lot of us there were too many little ones to take the 1.8km walk out there considering.
Next we went to check out Margaret River and (damn it the name escapes me) an apparently famous surfing spot. If what I was told was correct, I think it was the most western point of the continent of Australia. Awesome view and massive waves, but the gale force winds almost blew my beanie, specs and my whole bloody head off!!
Spent some time in Dunsborough at the Sister-in-law's place before making the journey back to Bunbury fairly late, a whole lot later than originally planned.
Great day!!!!
Monday I took my 2 boys around Bunbury and we went for a kick on a few ovals to give the missus some space and time with her mum.
Geez those Burley footballs they use over there in WA are much pointier than the Sherrin. Took a little bit to get used to. Had to buy a decent quality one to bring back, couldn't resist!
(The 10 year old smashed me at "H-O-R-S-E" a few times and won't let me forget, but he doesn't seem to remember the games that I actually won. )
Late night flight home Monday night.
I can now say I am a fan of WA.
Hopefully can get a chance to check out some locations north of Perth as well next time.
(Although, what was with the bloody weather??!!!???? Might as well have stayed in Melbourne on that front. Bloody horrendous! )
I'll be trying my best to get to Subi for Collingwood's last ever game there next year - there should hopefully be nothing in the way of a beer or 14 before/at/after the game my good man Skids!! _________________ "I am a great sage, equal of heaven.
Grow stick, grow.
Fly cloud, fly.
Oh you are a dee-mon, I love to fiiight." |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Good stuff.
I've only been to WA once, for work years ago, and other than the taxi to the airport and back didn't leave the CBD. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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Good job KM.
Yes, unfortunately time didn't allow us to catch up. Next year at Subi sounds like a plan. _________________ Don't count the days, make the days count. |
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King Monkey
Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Location: On a journey to seek the scriptures of enlightenment....
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Typing that out I was actually amazed we got so much in over the 5 or so days we were there. Definitely hoping to go back for a longer period and check out more of the state at some stage; never know, the sun might even show itself next time!
Highly recommend it Stui!!
Grab a hire car and a map over there and just drive....... _________________ "I am a great sage, equal of heaven.
Grow stick, grow.
Fly cloud, fly.
Oh you are a dee-mon, I love to fiiight." |
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partypie
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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Im glad to hear you enjoyed your trip.
Sorry the weather was ordinary ... I live south of Margaret River and we've had the wettest winter in 20 years.
it amazes me more people don't visit from the eastern states
People who enjoy nature and wonderful old buildings would really like it!
I had a lovely walk today, looked at rare wildflower species and a couple of southern right whales |
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watt price tully
Joined: 15 May 2007
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King Monkey wrote: | Typing that out I was actually amazed we got so much in over the 5 or so days we were there. Definitely hoping to go back for a longer period and check out more of the state at some stage; never know, the sun might even show itself next time!
Highly recommend it Stui!!
Grab a hire car and a map over there and just drive....... |
It's beautiful isn't it.
5 years ago I did the WA bike ride over 9 days in that neck of the woods with a rest day in Margaret River. Striking, beautiful & amazing forest, coastline & bush. _________________ “I even went as far as becoming a Southern Baptist until I realised they didn’t keep ‘em under long enough” Kinky Friedman |
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piedys
Heeeeeeere's Dyso!!!
Joined: 04 Sep 2003 Location: Resident Forum Psychopath since 2003
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Skids wrote: | Good job KM.
Yes, unfortunately time didn't allow us to catch up. Next year at Subi sounds like a plan. |
Unless you wind up in Vega$ that is... _________________ M I L L A N E 4 2 forever |
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Morrigu
Joined: 11 Aug 2001
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partypie wrote: | Im glad to hear you enjoyed your trip.
Sorry the weather was ordinary ... I live south of Margaret River and we've had the wettest winter in 20 years.
it amazes me more people don't visit from the eastern states
People who enjoy nature and wonderful old buildings would really like it!
I had a lovely walk today, looked at rare wildflower species and a couple of southern right whales |
What a lovely day!
It's a great place to visit from Broome to Albany - beautiful landscapes and great wine 🍷🍷🍷 _________________ “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” |
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partypie
Joined: 01 Oct 2010
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Morrigu wrote: | partypie wrote: | Im glad to hear you enjoyed your trip.
Sorry the weather was ordinary ... I live south of Margaret River and we've had the wettest winter in 20 years.
it amazes me more people don't visit from the eastern states
People who enjoy nature and wonderful old buildings would really like it!
I had a lovely walk today, looked at rare wildflower species and a couple of southern right whales |
What a lovely day!
It's a great place to visit from Broome to Albany - beautiful landscapes and great wine 🍷🍷🍷 |
Yep ... hic... Had a few tonight ... Bf suggested removing the lid would make it easier to pour 😳 |
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