Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Aug 1st 2011, 8:52 pm
#46
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Some of these comments are so far off the mark it's unbelievable.
Early to bed in NZ... no nightlife. You've obviously never been kicked out of a British pub (in the CENTRE of London) at 11pm then.
Too expensive to travel around NZ. Oh pleeeeeeease. Petrol is still a good third cheaper over there, internal flights are just about cheaper now too. Ever tried taking the family for a weekend away on the British trains at short notice?
Nobody goes anywhere, mundane lives - see most Britons I've worked with. Many haven't been "abroad" for years - and it's only an hour ferry ride or 1 hour flight! At least most people in NZ have access to a batch/holiday home (even if it's a friend's or relative's).
NZ scenery boring, all the same: that doesn't even warrant a response.
Cheers
DC
Early to bed in NZ... no nightlife. You've obviously never been kicked out of a British pub (in the CENTRE of London) at 11pm then.
Too expensive to travel around NZ. Oh pleeeeeeease. Petrol is still a good third cheaper over there, internal flights are just about cheaper now too. Ever tried taking the family for a weekend away on the British trains at short notice?
Nobody goes anywhere, mundane lives - see most Britons I've worked with. Many haven't been "abroad" for years - and it's only an hour ferry ride or 1 hour flight! At least most people in NZ have access to a batch/holiday home (even if it's a friend's or relative's).
NZ scenery boring, all the same: that doesn't even warrant a response.
Cheers
DC
Aug 1st 2011, 9:22 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
If we're speaking from a Kiwi and middle class perspective, I would say that most people having access to a bach would be pretty close to true (at least here in the North). I actually have access to 3 beach baches and a resident caravan in a camping ground, 2 family and 2 friends (for a small fee, when they are not using it themselves).
Aug 1st 2011, 9:29 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
I am coming from the perspective of huddersfield lass, with no extended family connections in new zealand and based in chch. My friends are in the same boat as me too, its because maybe we have no generational history in NZ
Aug 1st 2011, 9:41 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
How is everyone holding up down there in chch?
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Aug 1st 2011, 10:14 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
My family are fine, business as usual for us, our house has some magnificent cracks to our concrete foundation, I have 2 wine glasses left that are actually glass, I have bought replacements in plastic for now to tide us over.
We had a beautiful snow day last monday, now we have sun and frosty mornings and no significant aftershocks for 12 hours.
Aftershocks are strange, you miss them when they don't happen, because we just anticipate them everyday
We had a beautiful snow day last monday, now we have sun and frosty mornings and no significant aftershocks for 12 hours.
Aftershocks are strange, you miss them when they don't happen, because we just anticipate them everyday
Aug 1st 2011, 10:23 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Glad to hear you're ok. Got my fingers crossed that the aftershocks are starting to lessen in frequency.
Aug 1st 2011, 11:59 pm
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
geez chin up peeps
Aug 2nd 2011, 12:16 am
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Must admit, now that the boat and motorbike are pretty much away for the winter, (except for the Cold Kiwi) the snowboarding will probably get a bit boring.
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
Aug 2nd 2011, 12:25 am
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Must admit, now that the boat and motorbike are pretty much away for the winter, (except for the Cold Kiwi) the snowboarding will probably get a bit boring.
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
If you mean snowboarding which can be expensive, tramping, bowls and knitting classes, church meetings!
well then I can't be arsed!
Aug 2nd 2011, 12:29 am
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Must admit, now that the boat and motorbike are pretty much away for the winter, (except for the Cold Kiwi) the snowboarding will probably get a bit boring.
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
Btw I go to the gym 3 times a week and walk most days.
Just would be nice If people actually socialised outside of the house after 8pm, but saying that I'm lucky I have a few brit friends who go up to wellington for the social life and fun int the early hours! Keeps me sane
Aug 2nd 2011, 12:30 am
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
My family are fine, business as usual for us, our house has some magnificent cracks to our concrete foundation, I have 2 wine glasses left that are actually glass, I have bought replacements in plastic for now to tide us over.
We had a beautiful snow day last monday, now we have sun and frosty mornings and no significant aftershocks for 12 hours.
Aftershocks are strange, you miss them when they don't happen, because we just anticipate them everyday
We had a beautiful snow day last monday, now we have sun and frosty mornings and no significant aftershocks for 12 hours.
Aftershocks are strange, you miss them when they don't happen, because we just anticipate them everyday
Hopefully that's the end of them 
Aug 2nd 2011, 12:31 am
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Re: Why NZ can be perceived as being 'boring'
Must admit, now that the boat and motorbike are pretty much away for the winter, (except for the Cold Kiwi) the snowboarding will probably get a bit boring.
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
However, having an hour and fifteen minute drive to the lifts instead of the haul with a ferry and a taxi to the airport, then a flight, then a train to the ski resorts, this might just be bearable.
The mountain bike tracks in the forest five minutes away will hopefully relieve any boredom after that. Failing that, golf, hunting, or just a plain old walk all stretch the legs and get fresh air in you.
Could it be that for some, boredom is just a reluctance to do stuff?
"Can't be arsed" was a common term with my bored mates in UK. Here, my mates generally "can."
I seriously cannot be arsed to go hunting, sorry never. I think possibly my circumstances are a tad different from yours, I have two teenage boys 15 and 16 too, so to upsticks and go skiing/boarding possible cost $1000?
My chch kiwi colleagues are also sick of themselves aswell