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turkeytickler Dec 2nd 2005 9:20 am

Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
1. You end every sentance with "Aye"
2. You start using words like "awesome" and "heaps" as superlatives
3. You can get drunk on 1 bottle of Steinlager
4. You know what they are talking about when the weatherman says there is going to be a sou'westerly change...
5. You start shopping at Smiths City because Kmart and the Warehouse are soo downmarket

any other offers? :D

Pompey_Paul Dec 2nd 2005 12:44 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
When football just doesn't mean football

When you cook vegetables on the barbie :beer:

Buzzy--Bee Dec 2nd 2005 3:45 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
....you run out of money.....?

Den13 Dec 2nd 2005 4:04 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
..You think the South Island is another country..... :p

Pompey_Paul Dec 2nd 2005 4:25 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 

Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
....you run out of money.....?

LMAO :beer:

K9s Dec 2nd 2005 6:32 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 

Originally Posted by Pompey_Paul
LMAO :beer:

Here comes those abbreviations again :confused: :confused:

K9

sky Dec 2nd 2005 6:45 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
You catch yourself saying Yis instead of Yes.
The chocolate starts tasting normal

Joshlin Dec 2nd 2005 7:10 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 

Originally Posted by turkeytickler
1. You end every sentance with "Aye"
2. You start using words like "awesome" and "heaps" as superlatives
3. You can get drunk on 1 bottle of Steinlager
4. You know what they are talking about when the weatherman says there is going to be a sou'westerly change...
5. You start shopping at Smiths City because Kmart and the Warehouse are soo downmarket

any other offers? :D

1. When things are " sweet as " or " good as gold "
2. Your only foot wear are gum boots and jandals
3. You think about buying a ute
4. You have a opinion on the " Falcon vs Holden " arguement

livewire Dec 2nd 2005 8:59 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 

Originally Posted by Pompey_Paul
When football just doesn't mean football

When you cook vegetables on the barbie :beer:

Lol!! when you cook EVERYTHING on the barbie - including christmas dinner.

ukkiwi Dec 2nd 2005 9:16 pm

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
You start talking chinese or korean!

Power Dec 3rd 2005 12:18 am

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
Sweets are Lollies :D
You go to out somewhere and don't bother putting shoes on the children, don't bother even brushing your own hair or looking in the mirror.
Ask for chips (when you want crisps).

ex geordie Dec 3rd 2005 4:23 am

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 

Originally Posted by turkeytickler
1. You end every sentance with "Aye"
2. You start using words like "awesome" and "heaps" as superlatives
3. You can get drunk on 1 bottle of Steinlager
4. You know what they are talking about when the weatherman says there is going to be a sou'westerly change...
5. You start shopping at Smiths City because Kmart and the Warehouse are soo downmarket

any other offers? :D

You say Post Shop and not Post Office

You can eat Watties beans

When Christmas in the middle of summer seems normal

Nice Guy Dec 3rd 2005 4:38 am

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
You can't correctly say the word "assume"..........

Servant24kids Dec 3rd 2005 5:54 am

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
Some more:-

1. ... you get excited when the All Blacks are winning.

2. ... you hesitate at a roundabout.

3. ... you eat beetroot on your burger.

4. ... you forget to stress when you know you've left the house door unlocked.

5. ... you actually enjoy eating NZ bacon and sausages.

:)

lapsed kiwi Dec 3rd 2005 6:09 am

Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
 
...you get annoyed when you can't park within 25 metres of the shop you're visiting


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