The Perth Thread

[Scotland]

I reckon a primary school is a good gauge of a suburb.

I know someone that works at Cloverdale Primary. Suffice to say I'm in no hurry to move to the area.

 

[Off The Couch]

I reckon a primary school is a good gauge of a suburb.

I know someone that works at Cloverdale Primary. Suffice to say I'm in no hurry to move to the area.

Carlisle Primary isn't far behind

 

[Spongebob]

Although it is 30 odd years since I left, this "You know you're from Perth ..." article led to smiles and head nods.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/austr...of-quokka-soccer/story-e6frfq9r-1227455603525

 

[Illinois Nazi]

The only one I disagree with is #8 - to me, anyone mentioning the "Fremantle Doctor" is a sure sign that they are not in fact a local but want to sound like one.

 

[gaskin]

Never heard anyone say 'douth'. On the whole it's pretty accurate though.

 

[Underdog]

The only one I disagree with is #8 - to me, anyone mentioning the "Fremantle Doctor" is a sure sign that they are not in fact a local but want to sound like one.

I only hear it referred to as the sea breeze.

 

[Borry]

Entered Roe Hwy from Karel doing 100, guy already on the highway speeds up, quite likely because he doesn't want me popping out in front of him, I have to slow down to accommodate him and then the idiot coasts along at 90.

Just soooooo WA.

 

[Illinois Nazi]

I only hear it referred to as the sea breeze.

That's all it is.

I always like it when the cricket is at the WACA and there's a 100 knot easterly blowing in the morning, the commentators look at the flags on the scoreboard and wisely say "ah, that'll be the Fremantle Doctor"...

 

[Forward Press]

Who the **** says Fremantle Doctor, or douth?

But yes the rest of the article is solid.

 

[Teriyakicat]

The only one I disagree with is #8 - to me, anyone mentioning the "Fremantle Doctor" is a sure sign that they are not in fact a local but want to sound like one.

Or someone 'special' from the media- don't they always take great delight in mentioning it every time the wind changes?

 

[Teriyakicat]

Entered Roe Hwy from Karel doing 100, guy already on the highway speeds up, quite likely because he doesn't want me popping out in front of him, I have to slow down to accommodate him and then the idiot coasts along at 90.

Just soooooo WA.

Merging is certainly not a WA driver's strong suit, Borry!

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Who the **** says Fremantle Doctor, or douth?

But yes the rest of the article is solid.

I missed "douth" and cbf going through the article again, what's it supposed to mean?

 

[Teriyakicat]

I missed "douth" and cbf going through the article again, what's it supposed to mean?

down south, I assume. Sounds like someone's been stung on the tongue by a bee or something... never heard of it EVER being used.

 

[kfc1]

Probably because anyone who ever used that has been punched in the head

 

[Teriyakicat]

Probably because anyone who ever used that has been punched in the headmouth

FTFY

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

The Police Officer who died in Kalgoorlie was from Perth seems to be suicide going by the media

 

[Off The Couch]

The Police Officer who died in Kalgoorlie was from Perth seems to be suicide going by the media

I hate that they've reported it if that's the case.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

I hate that they've reported it if that's the case.

They said something about depression & gave the number for Lifeline & Beyond Blue after the report so that gave it away

 

[Teriyakicat]

The Police Officer who died in Kalgoorlie was from Perth seems to be suicide going by the media

That's s**t! We know a few cops from there.

 

[Teriyakicat]

I hate that they've reported it if that's the case.

Speculation is shut down quickly if the facts are reported. It's always tough -to report or not to report- but perhaps it sets people's minds at rest to know there's no crazy gunman roaming the streets.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

PTSD is pretty bad in the states emergency services

 

[Beerfish]

PTSD is pretty bad in the states emergency services

I happened to be talking to a couple of paramedics a week ago and they were telling me they do 14 hour shifts. 14 hours of cleaning up human mess and misery. I just don't know how they cope.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Belinda Neil ‏@BelindaNeil Jul 21
Police, firefighter, paramedics suicides: One every six weeks. Asking for help can minimise symptoms of #PTSD xo http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/every-six-weeks-an-emergency-services-worker-in-australia-commits-suicide/story-e6frfm9r-1227384228698…

 

[Teriyakicat]

Had no idea it was that bad. Gees, it takes a special sort of person to work in emergency services, doesn't it? Not my cup of tea.

 

[BluesMan]

I see Douth written a lot, but not spoken much