Just a brief thought at almost 5am

A lot of the "No" voters complain, "We've voted on this THREE times before!! Isn't it obvious we don't want it?"

Now, this I can understand if the last 3 referendums had been over the past 3 years or something. Heck, I was sure I had voted on the issue previously myself (and I was sure I voted no - whereas I'll be voting yes this time). But obviously I have never had the opportunity to vote on this issue before.

Apparently the last referendum on the subject was in 1992. That's SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO!!

There are hundreds or thousands of new elligible voters now, and I'm sure their opinions differ to everyones 17 years ago. So I think it's completely reasonable we have another vote now. Quit yer whining!! Just vote "No" and get it over with and the proof will be in the pudding as they say.

And I have no issues with the issue coming up again in another 10 years or so. The population does not remain the same.

Just a brief thought at almost 5am

A lot of the "No" voters complain, "We've voted on this THREE times before!! Isn't it obvious we don't want it?"

Now, this I can understand if the last 3 referendums had been over the past 3 years or something. Heck, I was sure I had voted on the issue previously myself (and I was sure I voted no - whereas I'll be voting yes this time). But obviously I have never had the opportunity to vote on this issue before.

Apparently the last referendum on the subject was in 1992. That's SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO!!

There are hundreds or thousands of new elligible voters now, and I'm sure their opinions differ to everyones 17 years ago. So I think it's completely reasonable we have another vote now. Quit yer whining!! Just vote "No" and get it over with and the proof will be in the pudding as they say.

And I have no issues with the issue coming up again in another 10 years or so. The population does not remain the same.

More on Daylight Savings

Here is what I posted on angriest's discussion about my thoughts.

I'll be voting yes.

I believe in the past I have voted no. I know that if the referendum had been held 2 years ago when I lived in Narrogin I would have voted no then.

In Narrogin I was living in the country, finishing work at 4/4:30 (and living a 2 minute walk from my workplace). My house faced west and I had a piddly air-conditioner in the lounge room. Summer was almost unbearable, having the sun not go away until 9 (and glaring into my loungeroom and bedroom windows until I did get below the horizon) was horrid.

Then I moved back to Perth. I lived near the beach, the house I lived in had a spa, and air conditioning. I got a job that didn't finish until 5:30 in the evening. Suddenly that bit of extra sunshine was the best thing since sliced bread.

I kinda think Daylight Savings would be better in winter than summer. In summer there is plenty of sun anyway. It's not even winter yet and almost dark when I finish work (and fully dark by the time I'm home after a 30/40 minute commute). It also sucks that my current place (alas, not the place with air-con and a spa) has no outside lighting of note, so I can't water the gardens or do anything useful outside once I'm home from work.

Someone mentioned that we should do away with DST and buisnesses and employees should just be allowed to be more flexible with thier hours. This is a BRILLIANT solution which also supports extended trading, which I am an emphatic yes for (while I'll be voting yes for DST, I won't be put out if it's a no verdict, extended trading I'm a lot more passionate about). It requires more social change, but it would suit EVERYONE. If you want more light at the end of the day and don't mind travelling to work in the dark - start at 6am and finish at 4. If you prefer to sleep half the day but are a night person, you can start at 1pm and finish at 9pm. Brilliant!! How do I vote for it??

More on Daylight Savings

Here is what I posted on angriest's discussion about my thoughts.

I'll be voting yes.

I believe in the past I have voted no. I know that if the referendum had been held 2 years ago when I lived in Narrogin I would have voted no then.

In Narrogin I was living in the country, finishing work at 4/4:30 (and living a 2 minute walk from my workplace). My house faced west and I had a piddly air-conditioner in the lounge room. Summer was almost unbearable, having the sun not go away until 9 (and glaring into my loungeroom and bedroom windows until I did get below the horizon) was horrid.

Then I moved back to Perth. I lived near the beach, the house I lived in had a spa, and air conditioning. I got a job that didn't finish until 5:30 in the evening. Suddenly that bit of extra sunshine was the best thing since sliced bread.

I kinda think Daylight Savings would be better in winter than summer. In summer there is plenty of sun anyway. It's not even winter yet and almost dark when I finish work (and fully dark by the time I'm home after a 30/40 minute commute). It also sucks that my current place (alas, not the place with air-con and a spa) has no outside lighting of note, so I can't water the gardens or do anything useful outside once I'm home from work.

Someone mentioned that we should do away with DST and buisnesses and employees should just be allowed to be more flexible with thier hours. This is a BRILLIANT solution which also supports extended trading, which I am an emphatic yes for (while I'll be voting yes for DST, I won't be put out if it's a no verdict, extended trading I'm a lot more passionate about). It requires more social change, but it would suit EVERYONE. If you want more light at the end of the day and don't mind travelling to work in the dark - start at 6am and finish at 4. If you prefer to sleep half the day but are a night person, you can start at 1pm and finish at 9pm. Brilliant!! How do I vote for it??

That bloody referendum

I know when it is.
I know where to go if I want to vote early (too late for that now).
I know where I can "drive in vote" (nowhere nearby).

What I can't find out, even on the damn electoral commission website is WHERE do I go to vote today!! They make these things compulsory then give you no information.

That bloody referendum

I know when it is.
I know where to go if I want to vote early (too late for that now).
I know where I can "drive in vote" (nowhere nearby).

What I can't find out, even on the damn electoral commission website is WHERE do I go to vote today!! They make these things compulsory then give you no information.

Believe it or not

Okay, who can tell me who this is?? (the dog, not the person)

Believe it or not

Okay, who can tell me who this is?? (the dog, not the person)

BJ's Birding Lessons - Lesson 2 - Birding Basics

Okay, before I get ahead of myself teaching you about the birds, I should probably start with birding (or birdwatching). There are a few things you'll need starting out and a few pointers for how to go about it.

( The basics of birding )

BJ's Birding Lessons - Lesson 2 - Birding Basics

Okay, before I get ahead of myself teaching you about the birds, I should probably start with birding (or birdwatching). There are a few things you'll need starting out and a few pointers for how to go about it.

( The basics of birding )