Some of the snotty replies to Liz's letter in which she gave her opinion of Perth just go to show that when someone earlier on suggested that Perth was insular and parochial they sure were right on.<BR>What on earth does it matter how old you are compared to her. Does age mean that one is better able to get a grasp on a situation or less able to?<BR>You are entitled to your opinion and she to hers.

As a matter of fact there was a cyclone called Hazel which came down right to Perth in the summer of 78/79 and did a lot of damage to places along the coast. It came to within a few miles of Perth and Perth got the full force of the wind.<BR>I know because at the time I was with the Met Office, however I can still remember a few things even if I am supposed to be over the hill.