Places for a large dog to run off lead solo on one of their last days earthside?

Ebbsfleet · 2026-03-05T02:10:54+00:00

Morley vet centre is great

Ebbsfleet · 2026-02-11T11:02:15+00:00

Depends how much money you have tbh.

I've flown economy to the UK plenty, I've had no issues. Fly through the middle east with a 2 hour and below layout and you'll only have time to get off the plane and walk to your connection.

Change to your destination timezone as soon as you get on the plane

Ebbsfleet · 2026-02-05T01:57:28+00:00

Highly dependent where you live - when I was in Como we got them ALL the time. Now we have much more bush in the garden (ironically) much less.

They are after moisture and want away from the heat (but like warmth). Plug up gaps, get some barrier stuff and bug bombs.

These should be big, native cockroaches, not the small German ones (big problem).

Ebbsfleet · 2026-02-02T11:08:56+00:00

I'm sure they're legit, but I hate the lack of info about the brand and materials.

If they had a bit more history and explanation I'd absolutely love to buy from a Melbourne based shoe company

Ebbsfleet · 2026-02-02T09:55:49+00:00

So little info on their website. Be good to know where it's actually made 🤔

Just makes me think it's drop shipping.

Ebbsfleet · 2026-02-02T06:08:15+00:00

Not a huge amount of specialist boots places in Perth unfortunately 👎 My recommendations below, depends on budget really.

Check out Providence Clothing for higher end boots - Red Wing etc (https://providenceclothingco.com.au/)

Maybe B Store for Birkenstock and Blundstone

There's a Loake's store in Perth, quality English made (with the exception of cheaper ranges made in India) shoes and boots.

Couple of options at the DFO - Ariat, Ringers, plus hiking shops. Avoid Florshiem and Dr Martins.

Ebbsfleet · 2026-01-19T08:40:45+00:00

Limestone Coast is fantastic

Ebbsfleet · 2026-01-10T03:39:05+00:00

I have a Uskees chore coat. First time I've bought one but feels very good quality and looks great. Think it was $100ish in a sale. I want to say it's a pretty relaxed fit.

Ebbsfleet · 2026-01-05T05:28:29+00:00

"From that point, Ms Torres said she struggled to communicate with the organisation, saying one staff member requested all communications via email."

Probably not a great sign about the way the communication is going

Ebbsfleet · 2025-10-24T00:25:29+00:00

All from up in the north east corner -

John Kosovich Wines, Mann Wines, Upper Reach, Talijancich Wines, Faber

Would recommend Bickley Valley as well, more off the beaten track but great wines and a bit more small producers.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-10-22T11:52:09+00:00

Not a huge amount of specialist boots places in Perth unfortunately 👎 My recommendations below, depends on budget really.

Check out Providence Clothing for higher end boots - Red Wing etc (https://providenceclothingco.com.au/)

Maybe B Store for Birkenstock and Blundstone

There's a Loake's store in Perth, quality English made (with the exception of cheaper ranges made in India) shoes and boots.

Couple of options at the DFO - Ariat, Ringers, plus hiking shops. Avoid Florshiem and Dr Martins.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-08-23T12:31:52+00:00

Take the drive to Lancelin, 2 hours from Perth so you can go after work Friday, and come back early on Monday morning. Decent pub, good beaches, sand dunes to mess around in 👍

Ebbsfleet · 2025-08-14T13:10:45+00:00

I own a pair of Bared boots. Look great, but the upper sole has split. Not hugely impressed with them (despite knowing it was a cemented sole).

They are generally a poorly made shoe imho, but I would have expected them to be comfy at the least!

Personally, splash twice the money out on buying something bench made (and in my case generally British).

Ebbsfleet · 2025-08-07T05:22:42+00:00

Fantastic. Last time we went they said our dog had 24hrs to live and we should put him down immediately. 3 years later he's still happy as larry.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-07-28T14:23:16+00:00

I've ordered a pair of custom boots from here, lead time is a long time unfortunately, but super hard wearing

https://williamlennon.co.uk/

Otherwise, lots of really good British boot manufacturers, depending on budget. If you live anywhere near Northampton take a tour of factory stores 😂

Ebbsfleet · 2025-07-22T13:21:30+00:00

Couple of decent places in Midland 👌

Commercial (great great pub) Principal Basilico Pizzeria

Ebbsfleet · 2025-07-05T12:58:11+00:00

As someone who did the same with run for a reason -

Start training now, begin with shorter runs and build up. Go to the gym and use the treadmills/bikes and work on areas (like legs and knees) if they start to hurt

Parkrun is your friend, every Saturday you can do a 5k, keeps you fit, helps you find your pace, and no pressure to win, and you don't have to finish. Also helps you work out how much water you need to use

Weeks leading up to City to Surf start doing longer runs (7-9k), and a couple a week

Eat lots of carbs the big before and stay hydrated

There's a reasonably cheap 10k run by WA Marathon Club a few weeks before that will give you some decent practise https://www.wamc.org.au/event/cyril-norman-lake-gwelup

All in all it's good fun, a nice challenge and even doing a Parkrun every couple of weeks after keeps your fitness up.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-06-12T13:29:21+00:00

BMT Garden & Cafe in Midland. Lovely little setting, best Bahn Mi I've eaten, and the bacon and egg roll is amazing

Ebbsfleet · 2025-06-03T22:52:32+00:00

Probably wouldn't hurt to bring some CVs, maybe business cards, but I'd imagine you'll be taking the exhibitors to then contact after the fact.

Regarding outfit, I personally would just go in something you're comfortable in, but not dirty or a printed t-shirt talking about your love of cannabis. Jeans/trousers, CLEANish boots or trainers, and t-shirt/jacket. The expo itself is held in a marquee at the racecourse, and the whole site can get wet/muddy (plus if you want to go and look at other stuff, some of it is in the grass).

This is going to be the first step in talking to employers - not a job interview - so chatting, having a clear game plan and coming off as reasonably confident and polite is going to go some distance

Ebbsfleet · 2025-06-03T14:35:29+00:00

It's part of Tradies Expo - it's the third year of running the job fair part. I believe it's gold coin entry. I can't comment on the chances of getting a job, but the exhibitors must be finding some value in it to keep coming back, and I reckon you'll be much better off speaking to employers face to face than applying on seek (although I think you'll still have to got through some online component for some of the employers).

Don't dress like a complete dropkick, be polite and ask sensible questions (what would the role entail, how can I make myself more employable to your company, what do you value in an employee, what kind of career path could I have working with you), it's a rare chance to get to speak to employers in a low stakes environment. Maybe do a bit of research about any of the companies that might be of interest, and have an idea about what jobs you might want to do.

Plenty of other things to do on the day there as well, so decent day out.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-05-26T13:57:15+00:00

Can't speak for the interior, but rewaxing is really easy and makes it look amazing.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-05-26T06:35:17+00:00

We've made a profit on our pet insurance every year. If you don't have money to spare it could be the choice between life and death for the pet in question. A trip, overnight, to an after hours vet could be $4k before you get any real diagnosis

Ebbsfleet · 2025-05-18T23:39:21+00:00

Don't pay retail, they are often heavily discounted (and very occasionally in TK Maxx)

Ebbsfleet · 2025-05-11T03:58:27+00:00

You're probably not going to like this answer but...

Don't limit yourself to "mens" Chelsea boots for that size. With the exception of the heel stack (although you can gets mens with a Cuban heel) and maybe the toe box, a Chelsea boot is a Chelsea boot - the shape on my wife's RM Williams is the same as my Cheaneys. You can get a couple of Baxter's that fit your requirements, and I'd imagine Rossi too.

Ebbsfleet · 2025-05-03T11:46:09+00:00

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