[lardyl]

Originally Posted by hazeandsteve You'll find a few people (mainly in Papamoa), that want that little bit of colonialism to still exist......

how ironic it is that the Kiwis who seem to have the greatest problem with new arrivals suggesting that "the NZ Way" is not the only way are those that refer with great pride to how long their families have lived in NZ.....these people who have never lived overseas never experienced the outside world and IMHO are by far more "colonial" and parochial than the new immigrants.........but then that is just my experience.

[Charismatic]

Originally Posted by barnsleymat Plus I'm normally out running most nights like tonight... ...a pedo on the loose...

Good cover for coming home sweaty and out of breath . Still it sounds like "legitimate rape" so judging by the surprising wisdom imparted to me this afternoon by a US congressman child support won't be an issue.

Also I flicked through Campbell live this evening and it was about an old lady who bakes cakes. Topical and informative current affairs.

[phyns]

Originally Posted by lardyl how ironic it is that the Kiwis who seem to have the greatest problem with new arrivals suggesting that "the NZ Way" is not the only way are those that refer with great pride to how long their families have lived in NZ.....these people who have never lived overseas never experienced the outside world and IMHO are by far more "colonial" and parochial than the new immigrants.........but then that is just my experience.

Yup, In life there are plonkers. No matter where they come from.

[Caz8NZ]

Originally Posted by hazeandsteve You'll find a few people (mainly in Papamoa), that want that little bit of colonialism to still exist. Surrounded by natives, they sit and drink Pimms and glorify the beauty of Blighty, and long for it's return in these far off lands. Refusing to mingle, they then bemoan the fact that said natives haven't wholeheartedly surrendered their children as cheap labour to mow the stripes into their lawns. Any approach by said natives, be it an invitation to a ritual imbibement or to join on the field to hit coconuts with sticks, is then seen as mere rebellion, and will be rejected with much upturning of chin. Said colonists will look mockingly at the natives as they ineptly run like like headless chickens (later to be eaten raw) around some field which is no Wembley, ain't that a bloody fact, chasing a ball which won't bloody bounce properly. Every other blue moon, a new arrival from the motherland will arrive with a different point of view. In the manner of a missionary, the newcomer will attempt to integrate with the natives. This must be mocked, cut short, and casticised with all haste lest the natives believe all colonialists are actually not a bunch of anal inbreds. Fear not, there is a world wide web of horror stricken folk willing to support the colonialists. many in the new world, some looking warily to follow the brave few who led the way. they MUST be reassured that England, glorious England is alive and well on the other side of the world. Or just come, join in, and enjoy. (Can't be arsed to proof read, so excuse grammar and spelling mistakes.) Thanks Bevs. XXX

tee hee hee thanks for brightening up my morning!