on 18-11-2009 08:00 PM
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18-11-2013 11:11 PM - edited 18-11-2013 11:12 PM
I suspect it has Karen and not for the better
The demographic has been impacted by the influx of fluro vested workers and of course their fat wallets. I do not speak from experience as I did not know it before then but I do know that the local residents are unhappy about the changes even though they must be enjoying the spoils of those fat wallets.
I think it would basically be the change of 'atmosphere' they would be most unhappy about.
Edited a spello - I hate them lol
on 18-11-2013 11:15 PM
on 18-11-2013 11:20 PM
$800 is a mere bagatelle when you think of what some are paying for accommodation up there.
The large companies pay exhorbitant amounts for accommodation for those posted up there! It is actually quite appalling imo.
Talk about conspicuous consumption!!
You have to wonder how those folk who work in the less well paid jobs get on (let alone those without work) - it must be like stacks on the mill in some of their houses
on 18-11-2013 11:25 PM
on 18-11-2013 11:29 PM
It does of course have the tourism backup and all those other elements you listed but changing the 'fabric' of the population can have a hugely negative impact can't it!
Will just have to remember to take our fluro vests off when we go up there lol
on 18-11-2013 11:33 PM
on 18-11-2013 11:36 PM
No I havn't but strangely enough some friends were telling me the other day they had to stay there for a week whilst they waited for some replacement parts for their vehicle to be shipped up.
They were not exactly delighted to be stuck there for so long but then 'horses for courses' I guess lol
on 19-11-2013 06:46 AM
Good morning Stringsters
Exmouth brings back some very fond memories. WA is an amazing state, I am always urging people to visit.
But, I think if I were ever hot enough to drink a beer, I would like to do it in air conditioned comfort, not sitting under a tree with the spiders and snakes. 🙂
Have a great day everyone.
on 19-11-2013 08:20 AM
morning all
where else in the world can it be 30 degrees one day and 17 the next?
some funny things happen don't they?
on 19-11-2013 08:25 AM
Good morning xx