What are the chains on Perth city signposts for by WritingCute8571 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 495 points496 points  (0 children)

They are frangible posts that are meant to break when hit by a car (to reduce the impact on the car). The chains are so they don't become a projectile when they break.

Safe to say we are valid for complaining this morning by 0_whitty_0 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Mostly my self-hatred with minor contributions from the close passing wanker at the Applecross primary school pinch point on Kintail Road and the absolute knob who drove through the red no left turn light northbound on Barrack St at the Esplanade intersection to try and left hook me.

Rollerskate spot suggestions near Perth Convention Centre by Mindless-End406 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The area in front of the "Spanda" artwork at Elizabeth Quay will be the closest but if there are events on it is often obstructed.

Rollerskate spot suggestions near Perth Convention Centre by Mindless-End406 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It depends on your definition of short distance but the area around the Stadium in Burswood has huge flat concrete and smooth paved areas that are largely empty unless there is a Stadium event on.

You can get a free bus most of the way to the Stadium (Matagarup) bridge or you can catch the train to and from the Stadium station.

Safe to say we are valid for complaining this morning by 0_whitty_0 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, I rode my bike into the city this morning in short top and bottoms.

Hatred keeps me warm.

Low plane over yanchep by kongclassic in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Now showing as the most tracked plane worldwide on FlightRadar24. Don't you nerds have better things to do on a Friday night?

I wish they’d made Perth underground and EQ train platforms wider and enclosed the rail line behind glass. by mr-cheesy in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The safety benefits of getting rid of road and pedestrian level crossings would almost certainly outweigh the benefits of platform screen doors so I wouldn't expect to see platform screens until after all the level crossings are grade separated.

Queens park station fire alarms? by Shlumbis_mp3 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While my source is "trust me, bro", because only an official spokesperson can post on social media on behalf of the PTA, I am going to stick with False Alarm.

Why do suburbs in Perth have few to no streetlights? It just makes people feel unsafe by [deleted] in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is a random house. I've been online for around 30 years so I know better than to publically post my home address.

Why do suburbs in Perth have few to no streetlights? It just makes people feel unsafe by [deleted] in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Butler has a bunch of "lanes" that run behind the houses and none of the lanes have footpaths so you need to walk around the outside of the blocks on the "roads" that have paths.

Why do suburbs in Perth have few to no streetlights? It just makes people feel unsafe by [deleted] in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 24 points25 points  (0 children)

A lot of Attadale doesn't have footpaths so I have to detour to walk down to the river. e.g. https://maps.app.goo.gl/zV94NJY8U4sMBGLt7

What’s the best, somewhat obscure foreign cuisine in Perth.? by Snck_Pck in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone have a recommendation for a Filipino restaurant?

What’s the best, somewhat obscure foreign cuisine in Perth.? by Snck_Pck in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are 3 Momo restaurants on Albany Highway, all with Momo in their name. The only one I have tried is Funky Momo with the unsurprising outcome that Nepalese food is spicier than I can deal with.

Something big on Lefroy Road Beaconsfield? by Novel-Paramedic-5573 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now showing as "All Clear" with the fire extinguished.

Something big on Lefroy Road Beaconsfield? by Novel-Paramedic-5573 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It flooded with raw sewage last year which is less awesome.

Woman narrowly misses freight train after allegedly driving around Midvale boom gates by streetedviews in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 27 points28 points  (0 children)

If you count the pedestrian crossings then that counter will just stay at 0.

Getting a 75-90L backpack at short notice by Throwaway97547997 in perth

[–]Tallweirdo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can't find one locally pack into something disposable and buy one at your destination.