Dan's Mythical Perth Adventure: Home

[Dan]

So I know what you're thinking. "This should be a blog".

Well nobody reads those, and I can't update them as easily, with things like pics etc that I want to do.

Basically I want to update this thread every day over the next 3 weeks, with things like updates, and/or pics of my trip to Australia; as well as get some discussion about your own trips, or any advice/things you feel I should bring/things you would like to see etc. I want this to be sort of interactive blog control; where people request what they want a pic of, and I try to make it happen, or they discuss their own trips, post their own pics, etc. I leave a week from today, and I get home on the 13th of July. My days in perth are June 27th till July 11th.

6 days till my trip
Today my money should be finished converting from CAD to AUD. So I'll hopefully be picking that up today. I'm also hoping to complete my list of things I want to bring, and get some of it packed. I'm starting to feel the like, idk excitement? I'm pretty nervous about it (understandably I would hope) but very much looking forward to it.

Next update :D - my $1,606.61 CAD has turned into $1,490.00 AUD. This is my 'spend it on food and fun' money. I don't plan to spend all of it, but it's just kinda to have it, y'know? I don't want to once while i'm there be at a shop, and see something awesome, and not be able to get it :p. I will spend as much as I have to, without any conservation effort whatsoever, and what's left over is left over.

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1500 australian dollars

5 Days remaining
I bought my health insurance, finally. I now have everything I need for my trip except bravery and a packed suitcase.

4 days remaining
List is nearing completion, give me some ideas of what to bring guys! :D i got my last few prescriptions filled, wonder how okay the airport will be with me bring medicine across borders..

3 Days remaining
Got my American express card. I now have unlimited money for my trip; but do not plan to use this while there unless it's absolutely necessary. Spending a lot of time visiting family now xD last weekend in Canada!

2 Days remaining
Went to my last yugioh tournament; Ended up going 7-0; didn't lose even once the whole day. Sweet ending to my yugioh for a while. Got a nice 40$ cash for winning too. I'm going to call TD today and Rogers to see about setting my phone up for international use as a camera; and as well as setting up my bank account(s) to see how to best get my money to pertho. My parents are also demanding I teach them skype and do some practice ones today xD down to the wire guys, tomorrow is my last full day in Canada.

Last full day in Canada
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o_o x_x ^^;

Final update before leaving?
Well. I'm all packed. This is it. Plane leaves at 3:30 EST. They want me to be there 3 hours early; and I have to actually make the drive there, and get ready in the morning so it's VERY unlikely I will be online between now and the time I'm in perth.

Day 1 in perth:
Well, so far so good; but the sun is MUCH brighter here, wow. the weather is awesome so far, her brother and dad seem nice, but she's been incredibly neutral so far. No complaints :D just good times, gonna hopefully do lots of good stuffs.

Day 2: Helped ani move out of her residency, that was lots of fun, todays been pretty good so far, but the best part so far has been last night (and no its not what you think, its just the bed here is really comfy and i got some hugs.) Waiting for her to get home from work now, may go on a pic taking spree, but i'm locked in her house

So, my bed here is a mattress, which is conveniently placed on the floor; beside Ani's bed. Shit's cray. Also, as I said above, I was locked in their house, left here alone. Left home alone in someone else's house. Her dad has known me for less than 12 hours lol. Like, there is so much mind**** here it's crazy. But pretty awesome, I feel very trusted and welcome, which is great. Just wish she didn't have to work :P but it's fine.

Day 3:
went to the markets, I bought a new outfit, I bought her some new shoes xD she was quite overjoyed.. I should really get to taking more pictures >_< it's just been weird settling in and stuff

Day 4:
Got 2nd place of 18 (by 1 point) in their local yugioh tournament, that's kinda fun I guess. Cuddles are by far the most amazing thing in the world man. I also have watched way too much my little pony since I got here.

Day 5: updating this, with the jist of the last couple days, i'm going to get a pic tonight of us, if i remember to, at least 1, I want like 50 though. Next week she has 3 days off so we will do cool shit then. I'll update this with the rest of day 5 but im off to go visit her at work.

Day 6: Ermagerd we went to the zoo :D it was sooo bitchin. we got lots and lots of pictures; penguins!!! :DDDDD

Day 7: Went to aqwaaaa! aquarium ftw! we totally laid down on this like treadmill thing and watched as sharks swam over us :>

Day 8: Ani had to work, so machanist came over for a visit! we had pizza, and cookies, and watched youtube all day because we are such hard partyers

Day 9: This is today but its 9 AM; hoping to go to dinner tonight as well as the city :)

[Snagprophet]

This is an excellent idea. I've always wanted to go to Australia so hopefully this'll make up for my inability to go, for now.

[DementedSun]

Just don't swim in pools without checking thoroughly for spiders, on and under the surface :p.

[Smouvy]

Been to Switzerland for a week a few years back. Luckily I had a short flight, but I would recommend getting some entertainment for the duration of the flight (provided the plane doesn't do so for you). Just one other pretty obvious tip. Don't spend too long in bed, two weeks are over before you know it, and there's plenty of Australia to discover. Every hour you spend in bed extra is an hour you can't go discovering Australia :)

[sam.26]

Prepare yourself for Australia's reality TV scene. Dear God.

Also $100 video games.

[Jackjack71]

Oh yeah, you're visiting Korra, right?

Well then...

I want this to be sort of interactive blog control; where people request what they want a pic of, and I try to make it happen,

I suggest you take a picture of you two holding up a sign that says "Jackjack71 is awesome". This is my only request. ^_^

Other than that, have fun! Make sure to update and fill us in. Oh, and don't get trampled by kangaroos. o-O

[Dan]

Haha I can sure try :D today is going to be dedicated to completing my list, getting my Aussie cash (it should be done converting now) and getting health insurance.

[Jackjack71]

Haha I can sure try :D today is going to be dedicated to completing my list, getting my Aussie cash (it should be done converting now) and getting health insurance.

So when are you even leaving?

[Dan]

I don't know man, there's a countdown in the title, but I guess that's just a crazy random number.

June 25th.

[Jackjack71]

I don't know man, there's a countdown in the title, but I guess that's just a crazy random number.

June 25th.

....:facepalm

[RareCareBear]

Meeting people from the internet in my experience is incredibly fun but I was always a nervous wreck. When I first met my boyfriend in real life, I was shaking really bad. But it was still enjoyable. It took me two more visits, but we finally got the vibe right. I move in with him in 9ish days.

I also met NeoGC just last week. We went to the Museum of Natural History together. I hope you have a lot of fun, Dan. Take tons of pictures, and try lots of new things.

[Dan]

Yeah i'm worried about the nervousness, that's why I went with 2 weeks. one week just didn't feel long enough. and I didn't want to go for too long in case she just ends up hating me and wanting me to leave, plus the imposition on her family with me being there for that long :p so 2 weeks felt right.

[Smouvy]

Meeting people from the internet in my experience is incredibly fun but I was always a nervous wreck. When I first met my boyfriend in real life, I was shaking really bad. But it was still enjoyable. It took me two more visits, but we finally got the vibe right. I move in with him in 9ish days.

I also met NeoGC just last week. We went to the Museum of Natural History together. I hope you have a lot of fun, Dan. Take tons of pictures, and try lots of new things.

When I visited someone for a week, the first day was really awkward, none of us really being talkers and all.

Then, once the ice had finally been broken, the rest of the week was filled with things that would make you tear your eyes out :)

[Snagprophet]

I wish I was going to Perth, Double-you Eh.

[Porky]

Of course the twist that Dan hasn't told anyone is he's actually going to Perth, Scotland.

[Smouvy]

Well, it's obviously Perth, Canada. I mean, he IS from Canada after all :P

[Dan]

Nah Perth Australia, where I can meet a bunch of strangers who don't already know I'm a tool and can find out the fun way.

[qwertyo76]

Out of curiosity I looked up what a "tool" is. Turns out I've been using the word incorrectly all this time.

[Smouvy]

A tool: something you can use for the specific handling it's designed for.

And then you can abuse it for all sorts of things it's not supposed to be used for. :)

[Dan]

Updated OP :D

[Gruntling]

Australian money is so colorful! Be sure to let us know when you are about to leave.

[Dan]

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[Korra]

We already have some epic plans.

[Smouvy]

Want to share them with the class? :)

[Jackjack71]

You might want to make sure the airport is okay with you bringing meds in the airplane, as you said.

[qwertyo76]

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Australian money looks weird...Huh? Oh yeah, What's all this stuff?^

[Dan]

html for a little countdown ;p

I'm not entirely certain what is gonna go down, i just know i'd like to see the zoo and the aquarium :>. I basically have 'yes money'. If she says 'hey lets do X', then I wanted to make sure I had enough money to say 'yes' ;p.

[John!]

What are your plans for when the Island rejects your foreign blood and tries to kill you with seven thousand spiders.

[qwertyo76]

Perth looks pretty.

[Dan]

What are your plans for when the Island rejects your foreign blood and tries to kill you with seven thousand spiders.

Show those spiders why humans are at the top of the food chain.

[Korra]

Want to share them with the class? :)

Well, for starters I have to take him to AQWA (the Aquarium of Western Australia) because, it's honestly the best place in the entire universe. Then Perth Zoo because it has a walk in area where you can pat Kangaroos and they have Koalas. Then, I guess we'll do other things but I unfortunately have to work 5 days a week. Which, sucks but we can do stuff on my days off.

Oh, and we can go shopping in the city.

[Dan]

Well, for starters I have to take him to AQWA (the Aquarium of Western Australia) because, it's honestly the best place in the entire universe. Then Perth Zoo because it has a walk in area where you can pat Kangaroos and they have Koalas. Then, I guess we'll do other things but I unfortunately have to work 5 days a week. Which, sucks but we can do stuff on my days off.

Oh, and we can go shopping in the city.

Gonna buy me some awesome clothes :D

[John!]

Show those spiders why humans are at the top of the food chain.

You're going to eat the spiders?

[Dan]

well, the food chain is just the name of it, i will simply destroy them if they threaten my life; but if i was hungry enough and had nothing else to eat and they weren't poison ;p

[Smouvy]

I'd suggest Minigolf. it's weirdly entertaining when two not-kids are mini golfing :P

[Jackjack71]

Well, for starters I have to take him to AQWA (the Aquarium of Western Australia) because, it's honestly the best place in the entire universe. Then Perth Zoo because it has a walk in area where you can pat Kangaroos and they have Koalas. Then, I guess we'll do other things but I unfortunately have to work 5 days a week. Which, sucks but we can do stuff on my days off.

Oh, and we can go shopping in the city.

Dan, remember what I told you about the kangaroos...

[Snagprophet]

OMGFGOR you've got to take me to those places Korra if I ever go to Double-you Eh.

[qwertyo76]

Dan, remember what I told you about the kangaroos...

And the koalas....And the koalas....

[Dan]

And drop bears.

[Dan]

don't care if double post; dans off to the airport to go see him some korra :D

[Jackjack71]

don't care if double post; dans off to the airport to go see him some korra :D

Have fun man! Update regularly.

[Snagprophet]

don't care if double post; dans off to the airport to go see him some korra :D

Have fun, ;) ;)

[Smouvy]

Updating for Dan. Why? Because I can (and not everyone has him on FB).

Pic of the view from his airplane:
Pic (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540848_10150998614549695_1265087430_n.jpg)

Yep, that's a wing.

[wkw427]

Please don't die, Dan.

You're the only person I know with a three letter name!

[sam.26]

Please don't die, Dan.

You're the only person I know with a three letter name!

What about me?

...The '.26' is silent.

[Dan]

I'm alive. Ani is twice as hot in person.

[Smouvy]

How were the flights?

[sam.26]

I feel emotionally closer to you now.

[Jackjack71]

I'm alive. Ani is twice as hot in person.

Well then. Allow me to set (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j3okb3kuts) the (http://www.rainymood.com/) mood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJkgBnmODtw&feature=related). :cool:

[Snagprophet]

I'm alive. Ani is twice as hot in person.

Can we have a picture of you two together please?



EDIT: OMG 3000 POST WHOOHOOOOOO!

[Dan]

How were the flights?

Actually pretty awesome, really friendly staff, comfy seats, awesome movies, there was no tasty food but all of it was free, as well as the drinks.

I feel emotionally closer to you now.

that's cool

Well then. Allow me to set (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j3okb3kuts) the (http://www.rainymood.com/) mood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJkgBnmODtw&feature=related). :cool:

Please, don't do that. Seriously, I know your just joking around and stuff, but I don't like it when people just assume it's gonna be like that, Ani's not a slut.

Can we have a picture of you two together please?


I guess, ill see if she's okay with it later on, she's at work

[Smouvy]

Is it very different from what you're used to in Canada?

[Dan]

Not awful; the sun is REALLY bright, and showering was a bit mind****ing, but other than that, it's been pretty legit.

[sam.26]

What was wrong with showering?

[Dan]

the shower protrudes from the ****ing wall ;p there was no like bathtub or isolation, the entire bathroom was the shower. Mind=blown

[Snagprophet]

the shower protrudes from the ****ing wall ;p there was no like bathtub or isolation, the entire bathroom was the shower. Mind=blown

A wet room? You've never heard of a wet room?

[Gruntling]

A wet room? You've never heard of a wet room?

Here and in Canada, the showers are usually partitioned off, either with a bathtub or as its own stall. But I've seen/used wet rooms before.

[Smouvy]

A wet room? You've never heard of a wet room?

I've never heard of a wet room.

[sam.26]

This is a wet room. (http://mgs-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/wetroom.jpg)

[Dan]

yeah but put a toilet in with the shower head, or remove that wall and shrink the room

[Gruntling]

This is a wet room. (http://mgs-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/wetroom.jpg)

That's too modern.

Like this. (http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/250/draft_lens9133551module80676501photo_1264169707WR4 .jpg)

[Snagprophet]

It must be awkward having a shower while Ani's dad is taking a shit.

[Korra]

It must be awkward having a shower while Ani's dad is taking a shit.

Wat.

5char.

[Porky]

Never really liked the idea of a wet room, surely the water just goes, like, everywhere and you're left with a really wet floor for a while, instead of it being confined to a small area that will dry on it's own accord easily.

[Snagprophet]

Wat.

5char.

:p

5char

[Dan]

It's kinda weird that I can't wear socks in the bathroom; like if I have to go pee I have to take my socks off because the floor in there is soaking wet 24/7

[Smouvy]

Yeah, there's enough of a reason for me to never get a wet room :P

[Twi]

I've a job for you Dan.

You've got to find someone for me.

Find me this man (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/8/81/Class_sniperred.png) and send him to me in a crate (don't forget to send a key).



Or just take a picture of the man or woman or whatever with the biggest mustache you've ever seen.

[Dan]

I've a job for you Dan.

You've got to find someone for me.

Find me this man (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/8/81/Class_sniperred.png) and send him to me in a crate (don't forget to send a key).



Or just take a picture of the man or woman or whatever with the biggest mustache you've ever seen.


I'll get right on it :D


OP UPDATED :D

[Korra]

We went to the Zoo today, if you have me on your Facebook just go have a look. We took a whole bunch load of photos.

[Gruntling]

Ah, finally some real pictures! :P Very nice guys. It looks like you're have a good time.

[Smouvy]

Love the Penguis!!! :wub

[Snagprophet]

Aha Dan looks like Justin Bieber!

[Dan]

Aha Dan looks like Justin Bieber!

ohhhhhhhhhhhh you can go kill yourself now.

[Nayib]

how have i not participated in this thread yet

Dan and Korra, I hope you're having a good time! LOTS OF PHOTOS PLEASE. I want my FaceBook news feed just spammed with them.

[Porky]

Aha Dan looks like Justin Bieber!

eurgh do you think all canadians look like justin bieber eurgh that is so offensive i am offended on behalf of all canadians you monster

[Smouvy]

Wait, you're canadian?

Also, great Aqua/Seaworld photos :)

[Snagprophet]

eurgh do you think all canadians look like justin bieber eurgh that is so offensive i am offended on behalf of all canadians you monster

James Cameron looks like Justin Bieber lol

[Dan]

Ani's been posting the photos in her albums, i have no idea why i've been so inactive, though with her working a lot over the next few days i'll probably be online a bit more and checking this thread like I've been meaning to. We went to the aquarium and laid down on this like moving floor thing that does laps around the tunnel with sharks swimming over you it was so awesome :D

[Smouvy]

We went to the aquarium and laid down on this like moving floor thing that does laps around the tunnel with sharks swimming over you it was so awesome :D

This legitimately sounds cool.

[Korra]

This legitimately sounds cool.

I took video.

[Dan]

This legitimately sounds cool.

it was! her video won't upload though so we have to find a way to make it work

Today's plans include going to the city, and hopefully going out for a nice (and probably incredibly expensive) dinner date :)