The Perth Thread

[Teriyakicat]

Hey Teriyakicat seems that fuel mistake lasted for 9 hours before it was noticed. According to the radio it was like Armageddon out there with people lining up for fuel. Apparently one guy filled his car and a trailer load of Jerry cans

oh dear!! I wonder how much money they lost?!

Damn! Pity I was out having a cuppa, refuelling my stomach. I think I went out at about 7am- had an appointment so my son picked me up and we went to Winthrop then had coffee on our way home at Dolce and Salato at Tony Ale's that morning. Usually we meet at Gateways in the early morning and I always travel past that petrol station.

 

[Off The Couch]

It's a shame it was an independent operator but that's also the risk you take when you have automated service taking your money rather than a living breathing human being

 

[Teriyakicat]

It's a shame it was an independent operator but that's also the risk you take when you have automated service taking your money rather than a living breathing human being

My kids often buy petrol there- they like the whole automated thing- plus it's often a bit cheaper.

Does anyone ever buy their petrol from BP?? They always seem to be 20+ c/l more expensive than any other petrol station that I pass.

 

[Underdog]

Wave Park Group and architects MJA Studio want to bulldoze the current home of WA football and build a wave park, elevated parkland, market place and 220 apartments, which will cost the joint venture $120 million.

Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/r...-wave-park-20151019-gkchaf.html#ixzz3oypqUlXB
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It's a pretty cool idea but at the same time seems pretty superfluous so close to the surf beaches of Perth.

On the news they also said the rates would be about $45 an hour for an adult...pretty expensive.

 

[kane249]

Yeah not sure why you would bother when the beaches aren't too far away.

As someone said on the Perthnow comments, a snow dome or ski slope would be better as it's something we don't get over here.

 

[Beerfish]

Yeah not sure why you would bother when the beaches aren't too far away.

Because sharks?

 

[Off The Couch]

It would be a good place to start learning to surf, when the weather is really crap or competition practice but tbh I just can't see it appealing to the diehards.

 

[The Speaker]

Say hello to the new Mayor of Canning.

 

[kfc1]

Say hello to the new Mayor of Canning.

 

[Beerfish]

Say hello to the new Mayor of Canning.

Assuming it's the guy not the dog.

 

[Underdog]

Because sharks?

The extreme rare case of shark attack doesn't justify it, does it?

 

[Beerfish]

The extreme rare case of shark attack doesn't justify it, does it?

Wouldn't have thought so. Just trying to figure out what their angle would be.

 

[The Speaker]

Also, perhaps unsurprisingly, Jesse Jacobs and Christine Cunningham have both been elected as councillors. I fully expect Jacobs to resign in time for the next state or federal election so he can run again for the Libs.

 

[Teriyakicat]

It's a pretty cool idea but at the same time seems pretty superfluous so close to the surf beaches of Perth.

On the news they also said the rates would be about $45 an hour for an adult...pretty expensive.

It'll only be as good as the beaches if it has sharks. Does it have sharks??

 

[Teriyakicat]

Because sharks?

Drats. Had the same thought but was reading a page behind. Sorry.

 

[Off The Couch]

It'll only be as good as the beaches if it has sharks. Does it have sharks??

They are going to paint shark teeth on the wave maker and play jaws music

 

[kfc1]

Surely we can build a hospital on the site of Subi Oval. That part of Perth needs more hospitals.
Actually, being Subi, it will probably be a large retirement village

 

[Teriyakicat]

Yeah not sure why you would bother when the beaches aren't too far away.

As someone said on the Perthnow comments, a snow dome or ski slope would be better as it's something we don't get over here.

That might be much more expen$ive to run, though. I know the Arabs do it but look at how many billions of dollars they have to throw around.

 

[Teriyakicat]

They are going to pain shark teeth on the wave maker and play jaws music

Lol
A sure winner! They'll come in droves for the experience!!

 

[Off The Couch]

Surely we can build a hospital on the site of Subi Oval. That part of Perth needs more hospitals.
Actually, being Subi, it will probably be a large retirement village

Really, we can't staff or fund the ones we have.

Doesn't hurt to have some fun things going on

 

[kfc1]

Really, we can't staff or fund the ones we have.

Doesn't hurt to have some fun things going on

not sure if you didnt realise i wasnt serious

 

[Off The Couch]

not sure if you didnt realise i wasnt serious

I do now

 

[Teriyakicat]

Really, we can't staff or fund the ones we have.

Doesn't hurt to have some fun things going on

They can put in a travelator from the carpark to the water and supply tractor-tyre- supported surfboards so the oldies can enjoy the surf as well.

 

[vWestCoast]

But but but we need more schools and hospitals first thing commented on perthnow was that same shit. Don't know why I expected any different.

I'm all for something like that in Perth at least it'll change it up and give people a chance to try something different. Beaches are pretty average for surf a lot of the time apparently. Personally don't even surf so wouldn't have a clue

 

[Underdog]

But but but we need more schools and hospitals first thing commented on perthnow was that same shit. Don't know why I expected any different.

I'm all for something like that in Perth at least it'll change it up and give people a chance to try something different. Beaches are pretty average for surf a lot of the time apparently. Personally don't even surf so wouldn't have a clue

I like innovative ideas and areas for leisure, I just find this one a bit of a head scratcher given the proximity to surf beaches, even if they are inconsistent. Additionally, I think most surfers love the ocean and variety that it presents.

I reckon we could find better uses of the space.