Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Dec 5th 2005, 10:29 pm
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by homesick harry
you'll do well here, you're head is up your arse & you're not listening to honest opinions.
i do work for a living, & no i cant afford a decent mattress here either.
i do work for a living, & no i cant afford a decent mattress here either.
Dec 6th 2005, 12:54 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
"you know you have been in NZ too long..."
When your debts get higher and your bank account goes lower..&
When a cheap labour job at Pak n Save sounds appealing
When your debts get higher and your bank account goes lower..&
When a cheap labour job at Pak n Save sounds appealing
Dec 6th 2005, 1:44 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by shepslady
lol must be sad to have to remind yourself who you are Kind of like how to influence friends & make enemies though. I would have thought one would never forget who they are or where they are from & would think one union jack would suffice
Do know where your coming from though because over here so many houses fly the American flag outside somewhere. I dont have a problem with that at all seeing Hubby is American but if its good enough for him then its good enough for me & my NZ flag flies alongside his American one. Does cause quite a stir amongst the neighbours & annoys the heck out of me when they all refer to our house as the one with "The English" flag. I keep telling them its not bloody english but having the union jack in the corner blind sides them a little
Kind of like how to influence friends & make enemies though. I would have thought one would never forget who they are or where they are from & would think one union jack would suffice Do know where your coming from though because over here so many houses fly the American flag outside somewhere. I dont have a problem with that at all seeing Hubby is American but if its good enough for him then its good enough for me & my NZ flag flies alongside his American one. Does cause quite a stir amongst the neighbours & annoys the heck out of me when they all refer to our house as the one with "The English" flag. I keep telling them its not bloody english but having the union jack in the corner blind sides them a littleNot that you want to please the yanks but how about flying the silver fern?
Dec 6th 2005, 2:02 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by mumomonty
Not that you want to please the yanks but how about flying the silver fern?
Dec 6th 2005, 2:05 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by shepslady
Geeze are you a mind reader or what?? I got a parcel from my youngest son today & he put a lovely Black flag with silver fern & the word Loyal on it so it is now hanging outside with the others....that one is sure to make the neighbours wonder what it is huh?
Dec 6th 2005, 2:28 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by mumomonty
They won't have a clue; it'll be a conversation starter.
In my little box from home he also sent me a new NZ flag because he thought the one I had was getting a bit weather worn & he sent a couple of NZ CDs so I could keep up with NZ music so of course Dave Dobbyn is on it singing Loyal. Guess you could say Im feeling a little nostalgic tonight but have to love him for sending me a little of home huh?
Dec 6th 2005, 2:38 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by shepslady
Your not wrong there but for anyone who watched The Americas Cup they might recognise it............
In my little box from home he also sent me a new NZ flag because he thought the one I had was getting a bit weather worn & he sent a couple of NZ CDs so I could keep up with NZ music so of course Dave Dobbyn is on it singing Loyal. Guess you could say Im feeling a little nostalgic tonight but have to love him for sending me a little of home huh?
In my little box from home he also sent me a new NZ flag because he thought the one I had was getting a bit weather worn & he sent a couple of NZ CDs so I could keep up with NZ music so of course Dave Dobbyn is on it singing Loyal. Guess you could say Im feeling a little nostalgic tonight but have to love him for sending me a little of home huh?
Dec 6th 2005, 2:43 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by mumomonty
We're all a bunch of homesick buggers where ever we maybe. Family's v. important. We're lucky if we're loved.
Dec 6th 2005, 3:25 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
... when that special meal is just not complete without a slice or two of beetroot.
Dec 6th 2005, 3:36 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by shepslady
my NZ flag flies alongside his American one. Does cause quite a stir amongst the neighbours & annoys the heck out of me when they all refer to our house as the one with "The English" flag. I keep telling them its not bloody english but having the union jack in the corner blind sides them a little
Dec 6th 2005, 4:30 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
....when you stop moaning about fish and chip shops not providing vinegar
Dec 6th 2005, 5:19 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by xpat19
....when you stop moaning about fish and chip shops not providing vinegar
Dec 6th 2005, 5:23 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by Apollo10
Really? I find that most interesting. The yanks I have met and made aquaintance with have know the difference between the Union Jack of the U.K. , and the St.George , St.Andrew & St. Patrick flags.
Dec 6th 2005, 7:08 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by Batty
I have to ask - WHAT is a St Patrick's flag?
Isn't it ornage and white with a green shamrock on it?
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Dec 6th 2005, 7:13 am
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Re: Another Fun One: You know youve been in NZ too long when....
Originally Posted by Batty
I have to ask - WHAT is a St Patrick's flag?
FHS. Will the St. Patricks cross suit you better? You know, the red and white standard . My family and school taught me this.If still unsure & your family don't know , I am sure Google will help you out.
