This is my first accommodation stop - in Airport West & conveniently situated for speedy access to my first place of work.
There's loads of refurb work going on at the front entrance of the Motel, so we have to use the back entrance whilst we're here ...
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"Pokies" is a generic tern in Australia & New Zealand for slot machines ...
presumably an amalgam of 'Poker' and the act of 'Poking' the buttons
as you try desperately to lose more money. |
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| And jolly nice beer it is too - made in Tasmania! |
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| There's a bloke over there taking photos - what's THAT all about mate? |
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| Another inventive way to help relieve you of as much money as possible |
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| On Pension day, the room's full of senior citizens and zimmer frames! |
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| "Good evening Ladies & Gentlemen ... whilst you transfer your money from your pockets to ours, we're pleased to offer you some complimentary drinks and snacks from the bar ... |
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