Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Jun 26th 2012, 11:45 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Originally Posted by hazeandsteve
There's plenty of people that couldn't get work years ago, regardless of desire. I've certainly been poorer and colder than I am here.
I had hoped the purpose of splitting the thread would be understood & respected. Clearly not , which has given me the grumbles.
So. To be clear. People will not rain on the parade of the 'upbeat' thread for reasons which I have stated on that thread .That same fairness applies to this thread too. Do not seek to denigrate what others have chosen to write here.
Jun 26th 2012, 7:27 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
For heavens sake. Enough !
I had hoped the purpose of splitting the thread would be understood & respected. Clearly not , which has given me the grumbles.
So. To be clear. People will not rain on the parade of the 'upbeat' thread for reasons which I have stated on that thread .That same fairness applies to this thread too. Do not seek to denigrate what others have chosen to write here.
I had hoped the purpose of splitting the thread would be understood & respected. Clearly not , which has given me the grumbles.
So. To be clear. People will not rain on the parade of the 'upbeat' thread for reasons which I have stated on that thread .That same fairness applies to this thread too. Do not seek to denigrate what others have chosen to write here.
Jun 26th 2012, 8:51 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
For heavens sake. Enough !
I had hoped the purpose of splitting the thread would be understood & respected. Clearly not , which has given me the grumbles.
So. To be clear. People will not rain on the parade of the 'upbeat' thread for reasons which I have stated on that thread .That same fairness applies to this thread too. Do not seek to denigrate what others have chosen to write here.
I had hoped the purpose of splitting the thread would be understood & respected. Clearly not , which has given me the grumbles.
So. To be clear. People will not rain on the parade of the 'upbeat' thread for reasons which I have stated on that thread .That same fairness applies to this thread too. Do not seek to denigrate what others have chosen to write here.
Jun 26th 2012, 9:31 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
this is very entertaining
Jun 26th 2012, 9:59 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Though I have been made redundant twice in the UK, it's never happened here, however the financial quality of life in NZ is far lower than that of the UK, and with 4 children it is definitely a problematic issue.... you can rant on about the quality of life over here for kids - which is fantastic - however we have reached our peak and are moving on....
good luck to those that live it out! we shall be back no doubt at some point in the future, but "greener" (??!) pastures call for the immediate future.
good luck to those that live it out! we shall be back no doubt at some point in the future, but "greener" (??!) pastures call for the immediate future.
Jun 26th 2012, 10:14 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
, which I spent some time farting about with yesterday & then renamed the 'upbeat' thread to ensure it would not get clogged by the 'downbeat' posts thereby hacking off the 'upbeat' posters who wish to enjoy their 'upbeaty' posts without having to view 'downbeaty' posts , which have been given this place to huddle in peace alsoYeh.
Jun 26th 2012, 10:21 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Driving a clapped out car and fearing for my life on a daily basis when 'taking on' Auckland drivers :-o
Jun 26th 2012, 10:49 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Being subjected to seeing Males in shorts and gumboots 
Crap Drivers who dont know what indicators are for
Rugby Rugby Rugby!!!!
Crap Tv
expensive everthing!
Crap Drivers who dont know what indicators are for
Rugby Rugby Rugby!!!!
Crap Tv
expensive everthing!
Jun 26th 2012, 11:01 pm
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Having to import car parts to get them for less than double the UK prices.
Then getting screwed for GST and duty at customs.
Then getting screwed for GST and duty at customs.
Jun 27th 2012, 12:35 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
the desert ....
Jun 27th 2012, 2:34 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Further posts to jump on the 'downbeat' posts in this specific 'downbeat' thread which was started to help the 'upbeat' posters, will perhaps be moved to clog up the original thread , which I spent some time farting about with yesterday & then renamed the 'upbeat' thread to ensure it would not get clogged by the 'downbeat' posts thereby hacking off the 'upbeat' posters who wish to enjoy their 'upbeaty' posts without having to view 'downbeaty' posts , which have been given this place to huddle in peace also
Yeh.
, which I spent some time farting about with yesterday & then renamed the 'upbeat' thread to ensure it would not get clogged by the 'downbeat' posts thereby hacking off the 'upbeat' posters who wish to enjoy their 'upbeaty' posts without having to view 'downbeaty' posts , which have been given this place to huddle in peace alsoYeh.
Is that Kiwi speak...
Jun 27th 2012, 5:11 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Whats to moan about its all lovely
Jun 27th 2012, 6:29 am
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Jun 27th 2012, 7:01 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Sigh.