Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
May 3rd 2007, 12:31 am
#16
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
Well I have read a few posts from donnaf and have found her generally to be positive and a nice poster! I have certainly reached the stage of wanting to say the same thing on many occasions and probably have, but my aim by coming on the site is to try and be helpful to people wanting advice...I do retaliate when attacked or should I say did...now I try and ignore the we hate NZ'ers and try not to respond to the constant picking at those of us that are happy tree huggers.
May 3rd 2007, 12:35 am
#17
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I agree. Its not the negative stuff. Hey, everyone likes a good moan every once in a while. Sometimes need to get stuff off your chest but as everyone has said, its the shere nastiness thats around. As a fairly newish person, its pretty offputting.
May 3rd 2007, 12:35 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
yep me moved in the beginning of march, & are now just starting to sort stuff out. have changed light fittings , getting blinds /curtains sorted & are in about to have a new bathroom/loo & laundry done once designs are approved. (then we're skint!!) lots of work to do but bathroom is urgent. house will be an ongoing project for a while yet!
May 3rd 2007, 2:19 am
#19
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I am a rose tinted spectacle wearing, tree hugging, happy camping, eternally optimistic, type of chap. Who lives in warm dry house, has a job, feels settled, drinks wine, loves his wife and generally happy with my lot in life.
Anyone got a problem with that?
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May 3rd 2007, 2:40 am
#20
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
Sorry to barge in on you peeps in NZ (i'm in OZ).........but i would just like to say i am so glad it's not just the OZ forums that have bitchy cat fights between members. Negativity can be a good thing as not everything is for everyone and we do need to see both sides of the coin.
May 3rd 2007, 3:01 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I am a rose tinted spectacle wearing, tree hugging, happy camping, eternally optimistic, type of chap. Who lives in warm dry house, has a job, feels settled, drinks wine, loves his wife and generally happy with my lot in life.
Anyone got a problem with that?
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Anyone got a problem with that?
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May 3rd 2007, 3:03 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
Don't be put off dazal...I was for a while but now I can ignore those that try to pick a fight...the forum is really useful we found it valuable and informative whilst in the UK and again since we have been here.
May 3rd 2007, 3:20 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
Do you include yourself in the "nasty" category? I just read one of your responses, see below 
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Lexylou-shut up you moaning,whingeing gobshite. Would've pm'd you but you obviously like it up front-so there it is.
Before anyone has a go-freedom of speech-just putting across my opinion."
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Lexylou-shut up you moaning,whingeing gobshite. Would've pm'd you but you obviously like it up front-so there it is.
Before anyone has a go-freedom of speech-just putting across my opinion."
Poppets, Phil01 and Jude - thanks for the positive vibes.
Last edited by donnaf; May 3rd 2007 at 3:26 am.
May 3rd 2007, 3:26 am
#24
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
A lot of the "old" posters have gone to pastures new - what a shame as all their experience and good advice has gone with them.[/QUOTE]
Where are the pastures new
, can i come? I'm also one of the tree huggers who loves our life here
Where are the pastures new
, can i come? I'm also one of the tree huggers who loves our life here
May 3rd 2007, 3:40 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I am a rose tinted spectacle wearing, tree hugging, happy camping, eternally optimistic, type of chap. Who lives in warm dry house, has a job, feels settled, drinks wine, loves his wife and generally happy with my lot in life.
Anyone got a problem with that?
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Anyone got a problem with that?
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your .life sounds as good as mine, ain't it sweet bro
May 3rd 2007, 3:53 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
What have you got against me Albie? Get your facts right, check that thread again and you will clearly see that it was not posted by me. So no I don't class myself as nasty, I would never post anything that would cause anyone a minutes upset no matter how much I disagree with them - unlike several others on here. if I have something to say I pm the person rather than post it for everyone to see.
Poppets, Phil01 and Jude - thanks for the positive vibes.
Poppets, Phil01 and Jude - thanks for the positive vibes.
Nothing against you personally, honest.
May 3rd 2007, 6:10 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I am a rose tinted spectacle wearing, tree hugging, happy camping, eternally optimistic, type of chap. Who lives in warm dry house, has a job, feels settled, drinks wine, loves his wife and generally happy with my lot in life.
Anyone got a problem with that?
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Anyone got a problem with that?
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May 3rd 2007, 6:39 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
Ditto for me too!
Just to clarify - I love my wife not yours
Though I'm sure your wife is lovely, nothing personal.
Shall I keep digging or stop right now?
May 3rd 2007, 10:50 am
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May 3rd 2007, 11:32 am
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Re: Sorry, but you can't rain on my parade.
I agree it's a site for anyone wanting to post and can be invaluable to those who want some advice or assistance. I have met quite a few people through this site that I have been able to offer my view to about trucking in NZ and they seem to have found that information useful. We have kept in touch and look forward to meeting up with them when they get here.
I certainly won't let anyone put me off posting no matter how often they attempt to pick a fight with me just because I am a happy tree hugger...better than what I was called on the UK forum a troll in sh**...ha ha...it really did just make me smile that someone could get that enraged just because I had an opinion that was different to theirs...Live and let Live and if I can offer any help or advice to someone that is making the move then I will...but of course it is only my humble opinion and experiences not the gospel according to......
I certainly won't let anyone put me off posting no matter how often they attempt to pick a fight with me just because I am a happy tree hugger...better than what I was called on the UK forum a troll in sh**...ha ha...it really did just make me smile that someone could get that enraged just because I had an opinion that was different to theirs...Live and let Live and if I can offer any help or advice to someone that is making the move then I will...but of course it is only my humble opinion and experiences not the gospel according to......
You have gave us some invaluable advice and I thank you both very much.
Will be inviting you down to the BOP when we arrive and settle.
Just wish that all members would be so kind. This slag fest is very off putting for the newbies, or even just the longer members who like to trawl through on a regular basis.
Lets hope it stops soon,
Nici