NZ a failed nation?
Apr 1st 2010, 9:05 am
#32
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Re: NZ a failed nation?
Most of my time was around Asheville/Hendersonville way - lovely neck of the woods.
Can't say I could say the same as AndyR about America in general - just too many different places to get on with all of them. It would be a cold day in hell before you got me living in the mid-west for example and my own personal vision of hell involves Los Angeles*.
And just remember - to pull this thread back to where it started - we are still talking about a country with a 6.5 times higher assault mortality rate than New Zealand. Grass greener and all that......
*along with lots of spiders and pickled beetroot and cottage cheese sandwiches - just humour me on that one.
Apr 1st 2010, 9:20 am
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Re: NZ a failed nation?
I reckon some of you lot are a right laugh.
Whilst Rome burns you twiddle your fingers arguing over who is best and who is not.
Whilst Rome burns you twiddle your fingers arguing over who is best and who is not.
Apr 1st 2010, 9:41 am
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Re: NZ a failed nation?
I wouldn't know .
BE is an information exchange. It is primarily here to help and support expat people & to hopefully have some fun along the way
How you spend your time twiddling is up to you.
BE is an information exchange. It is primarily here to help and support expat people & to hopefully have some fun along the way
How you spend your time twiddling is up to you.
Apr 1st 2010, 9:47 am
#36
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Re: NZ a failed nation?
That's OK then - a little light twiddling keeps me happy!
Apr 1st 2010, 11:53 am
#38
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Location: Nelson Bays/Abel Tasman NZ- my Utopia
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Re: NZ a failed nation?
I enjoyed reading your 'twiddling'.
Rekindled many happy memories.
Twixt you and me , I have often equated the southern states of US of A to NZ and pointed out many 'red neck' characteristics in the local kiwi population.
Yet I can't give a single reason for "lovin' NZ" because it has so many different facets.
All I can say is that since arriving 6 months ago, I feel {and act} 10 years younger.
My health both mental and physical has never been better.
Every day is a joy- hanging out washing (I know - Pathetic!) but it's the stupid little things of everyday life ie :-
Driving on wide, empty roads. Loads of free parking in towns or very cheap [A dollar for 2 hrs!]
It's the blue skies and sunshine that makes me feel good - puts a smile on my face and a lift in my heart.
The daily stroll on 2 miles of deserted beaches.
The youngsters- their behaviour, pleasantness and politeness.
Peoples genuine 'pleasantness'.
Love it all and more-
Sod the pound!
Jennie
PS. Yotty- You're so right.
I consider myself to be very lucky!
Rekindled many happy memories.
Twixt you and me , I have often equated the southern states of US of A to NZ and pointed out many 'red neck' characteristics in the local kiwi population.
Yet I can't give a single reason for "lovin' NZ" because it has so many different facets.
All I can say is that since arriving 6 months ago, I feel {and act} 10 years younger.
My health both mental and physical has never been better.
Every day is a joy- hanging out washing (I know - Pathetic!) but it's the stupid little things of everyday life ie :-
Driving on wide, empty roads. Loads of free parking in towns or very cheap [A dollar for 2 hrs!]
It's the blue skies and sunshine that makes me feel good - puts a smile on my face and a lift in my heart.
The daily stroll on 2 miles of deserted beaches.
The youngsters- their behaviour, pleasantness and politeness.
Peoples genuine 'pleasantness'.
Love it all and more-
Sod the pound!
Jennie
PS. Yotty- You're so right.
I consider myself to be very lucky!
Apr 1st 2010, 12:34 pm
#39
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Joined: Mar 2009
Location: UK - currently!
Posts: 206
Re: NZ a failed nation?
I enjoyed reading your 'twiddling'.
Rekindled many happy memories.
Twixt you and me , I have often equated the southern states of US of A to NZ and pointed out many 'red neck' characteristics in the local kiwi population.
Yet I can't give a single reason for "lovin' NZ" because it has so many different facets.
All I can say is that since arriving 6 months ago, I feel {and act} 10 years younger.
My health both mental and physical has never been better.
Every day is a joy- hanging out washing (I know - Pathetic!) but it's the stupid little things of everyday life ie :-
Driving on wide, empty roads. Loads of free parking in towns or very cheap [A dollar for 2 hrs!]
It's the blue skies and sunshine that makes me feel good - puts a smile on my face and a lift in my heart.
The daily stroll on 2 miles of deserted beaches.
The youngsters- their behaviour, pleasantness and politeness.
Peoples genuine 'pleasantness'.
Love it all and more-
Sod the pound!
Jennie
PS. Yotty- You're so right.
I consider myself to be very lucky!
Rekindled many happy memories.
Twixt you and me , I have often equated the southern states of US of A to NZ and pointed out many 'red neck' characteristics in the local kiwi population.
Yet I can't give a single reason for "lovin' NZ" because it has so many different facets.
All I can say is that since arriving 6 months ago, I feel {and act} 10 years younger.
My health both mental and physical has never been better.
Every day is a joy- hanging out washing (I know - Pathetic!) but it's the stupid little things of everyday life ie :-
Driving on wide, empty roads. Loads of free parking in towns or very cheap [A dollar for 2 hrs!]
It's the blue skies and sunshine that makes me feel good - puts a smile on my face and a lift in my heart.
The daily stroll on 2 miles of deserted beaches.
The youngsters- their behaviour, pleasantness and politeness.
Peoples genuine 'pleasantness'.
Love it all and more-
Sod the pound!
Jennie
PS. Yotty- You're so right.
I consider myself to be very lucky!
Although as typical bloke, if I start acting ten years younger than I do now then I reckon that the missus will have me back in nappies....
Really happy that NZ is working out so lovely for you - if I can get that sort of contentment no matter where I end up then I'll be a very, very lucky man indeed!
