Thursday, April 09, 2026

Mines Popping Up Again All Over WA

 

 

 

 A shame we are too old. 

Sorry two posts today. Homesickness increases and I am mad at myself we didn´t try in say... 2006... 

You´re in your 30s and love the Outback... your chance now. 

Haha, no. 18-35, then you´re out. 

 


 

8 comments:

Christine said...

My mom regretted she never got there and I may be the same who knows.

Tom said...

...mining can be a dirty business.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, so sad about the age-restriction!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, but reckon it´d be worth it. Living in the Outback... we did that before, kinda, in the car.

Granny Sue said...

Have you seen the movie Opal Dteams? It showed the hardships those opal miners faced. Fascinating.

Iris Flavia said...

No, but I visited Coober Pedy and learned a bit.

River said...

The FIFO lodgings are first class, I'd say even Gold Class, they are certainly being well looked after and hopefully this will encourage more young people to apply for jobs there instead of lying around at home getting Centrelink benefits and smoking dope all day.

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, harsh words! Yes, those are true resorts! With all the sport-possibilities, too. And the food...