Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Jun 27th 2012, 7:04 am
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Jun 27th 2012, 7:25 am
#34
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Hey how about an indoor barbie....keeps the oven clean and warms the house....
Jun 27th 2012, 7:36 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
I would never have spent so much time on the internet 'listening' to TOWINZ expats talking b0ll0ck$ about their happy ever after, endless summers and dreamy blue sky days at the beach.
I would never have been subjected to these Narnia type stories of folks that emigrated here for the less materialistic, simpler life; whilst simultaneously surrounding themselves with big boys toys and bragging about their big houses, spa pools, monster BBQs and Chelsea/ Remuera type tractors.
I would never have been subjected to these Narnia type stories of folks that emigrated here for the less materialistic, simpler life; whilst simultaneously surrounding themselves with big boys toys and bragging about their big houses, spa pools, monster BBQs and Chelsea/ Remuera type tractors.
Jun 27th 2012, 8:39 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Do you know you really do downbeat well BJ....
Jun 27th 2012, 8:49 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
I would never have spent so much time on the internet 'listening' to TOWINZ expats talking b0ll0ck$ about their happy ever after, endless summers and dreamy blue sky days at the beach.
I would never have been subjected to these Narnia type stories of folks that emigrated here for the less materialistic, simpler life; whilst simultaneously surrounding themselves with big boys toys and bragging about their big houses, spa pools, monster BBQs and Chelsea/ Remuera type tractors.
I would never have been subjected to these Narnia type stories of folks that emigrated here for the less materialistic, simpler life; whilst simultaneously surrounding themselves with big boys toys and bragging about their big houses, spa pools, monster BBQs and Chelsea/ Remuera type tractors.
Jul 5th 2012, 1:04 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Hate being colder inside my house than outside, reminds me of staying at my Nan's house in the late '60's, early 70's.
Having a house with crying windows.
Owning a car that I will need to keep until it gives up the ghost.
Dicing with death on the roads of Auckland on a daily basis & accepting that as being the 'norm'.
Not being able to find any decent clothes in the shops.
Given up being a midwife, cos the maternity system stinks.
Not owning a hamster because they don't have them
Having a house with crying windows.
Owning a car that I will need to keep until it gives up the ghost.
Dicing with death on the roads of Auckland on a daily basis & accepting that as being the 'norm'.
Not being able to find any decent clothes in the shops.
Given up being a midwife, cos the maternity system stinks.
Not owning a hamster because they don't have them
Jul 5th 2012, 1:47 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Hate being colder inside my house than outside, reminds me of staying at my Nan's house in the late '60's, early 70's.
Having a house with crying windows.
Owning a car that I will need to keep until it gives up the ghost.
Dicing with death on the roads of Auckland on a daily basis & accepting that as being the 'norm'.
Not being able to find any decent clothes in the shops.
Given up being a midwife, cos the maternity system stinks.
Not owning a hamster because they don't have them
Having a house with crying windows.
Owning a car that I will need to keep until it gives up the ghost.
Dicing with death on the roads of Auckland on a daily basis & accepting that as being the 'norm'.
Not being able to find any decent clothes in the shops.
Given up being a midwife, cos the maternity system stinks.
Not owning a hamster because they don't have them
ive been buying loads of clothes from Pagani lately love that shop
Last edited by love30stm; Jul 5th 2012 at 3:45 am.
Jul 5th 2012, 3:57 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Jul 5th 2012, 4:18 am
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Re: Things you would never have done before you got to NZ - downbeat stuff
Always happy to know that some people are able to get clothes they like though.