place. Semi-aquatic Australian city of almost mythological beauty. Tall spires arise from the surf's edge and mobile causeways transport tourists past the grist mills and anorak factories to wide white surf beaches calm enough for the kiddies.
Settled largely by Greek farmers rather than transported labourers, Perth became a magnet for muticulturism and sailing regattas as well as an oasis for the non-sporting types.
Iconic buildings such as the South Perth Magistrates Courthouse and the Wallaby enclosure at the Banamara Zoo dot the landscape and attract the bemused stares of visitors.
The America's Cup yacht race was once held near Perth but those heady days of glory are on hiatus just now.
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Settled largely by Greek farmers rather than transported labourers, Perth became a magnet for muticulturism and sailing regattas as well as an oasis for the non-sporting types.
Iconic buildings such as the South Perth Magistrates Courthouse and the Wallaby enclosure at the Banamara Zoo dot the landscape and attract the bemused stares of visitors.
The America's Cup yacht race was once held near Perth but those heady days of glory are on hiatus just now.
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After a long trek across the Western desert it's almost comforting to see the spires of Perth in the distance.
Too right mate. Pass me some kangale from the grubsack
Too right mate. Pass me some kangale from the grubsack
by gnostic 1 December 23, 2012
n. Musical group consisting of four under educated musicians. Also a sexual foursome.
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Yo tuba guy. We got a threesome going now but if you joined us we would have a fourtet.
Sounds good. Should I empty my spit trap?
Sounds good. Should I empty my spit trap?
by Gnostic 1 December 27, 2013
n. Canadian term for an athlete who is on a "hot"' streak. Can also be used in other settings such as workplaces and often is used ironically.
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Way to almost score a hockey goal there champ! You are such a thermal-boy it's a wonder the ice don't melt, eh.
by gnostic 1 July 18, 2012
n. The collection of average riders in a bike race who are just phoning it in.
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by gnostic 1 June 16, 2013
by gnostic 1 November 07, 2013
n. Ice curling term for the time required to broom the house before the pebble fades.
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by gnostic 1 January 07, 2013
n. Rugby expression for a large gap through which one can run with the ball. The term has its roots in heavy drinking, as does rugby itself.
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Here now boyo. Wobble yer head a bit see, to throw them off kilter, and then plough up the lager hole.
I say. Spliffing idea old chap.
You're not English are you? It's Welsh we are. We hate the tommies.
Rather not my good fellow. Leeks rule! Etc.
I say. Spliffing idea old chap.
You're not English are you? It's Welsh we are. We hate the tommies.
Rather not my good fellow. Leeks rule! Etc.
by gnostic 1 December 20, 2012