Slickpuppy:
Yes, Perth is a
very beautiful city to look at. Unfortunately, looks aren't everything.
Funny you were here in the Navy -- that's how my sister-in-law met her husband!! He was on a US aircraft carrier, met Sue, came back later and married her. They lived in Canada, then San Diego, then Maine (I loved it!) and now in Oregon.
We just heard on the news tonight of a whole new range of "weapons" to be handed in over the next 6 months (with no compensation), including:
all replica guns (I have two -- and they can whistle for 'em)
"pistol" crossbows
gings (slingshots, catapults, call 'em what you will -- I have one -- and they can whistle for it
)
"martial arts" weapons(swords, nunchakus, "stars")
batons or clubs
If you have a knife, a speargun or a Hawaiian sling, you now have to show "just reason" why they are in your possession.
Police are also empowered to search you or your vehicle on "suspicion" (nothing more).
Really, this place is starting to p*ss me off severely!!
B