well the idea is to pass it on to the next newbies when their contianer arrives. (the forumites set up something similar on the South island). we wont have any further use for it.
.. and it really is a cheap pack..probably won't last very long anyway!

Thats such a nice idea Jax can I put first reserve in

Hope you are loving settling in. I'm getting emotional over socks long story.....

Dewb xx

your sure can! i'd even gift wrap it for you deb!
i saw the sock thing too lol...
dont worry! there's socks a plenty here. in Botany there's even a sock stall in the 'Arndale' bit! loads to choose from.. but probably a tad more expensive than your Tesco bargain

I hardly dare comment least the Jun 9th 2010 be classed as an old thread!

Anyway I found Auckland to be a nice city to live in. I lived near The Domain and often use to walk down into Parnell and get some fantastic food treats from a deli. There use to be a gourmet pie shop / deli along the main street and I haven’t eaten pies that good before or since. There were also some really good cafes in Ponsonby.

We use to often take the ferry over to Waiheke Island to visit a winery. The Bay of Islands to the North is a gorgeous area and makes for a nice holiday location away from Auckland.

If you have not done so already, I hope you get chance to explore the South Island (especially the West Coast), there are some beautiful holidays to be had down there.

You sound like you are enjoying yourself – so good luck with it all.

mmm Pies!!! will check that out!.
i love that Domain, we walked through it as part of the coast to coast walk last week. we have all those other visits on a "to-do" list. there's so many things to try! although im glad we're living out of the city centre. its very peaceful here Cockle bay and Howick
we will definitely travel to the south Island. we like snowboarding so may visit the slopes there this (or next) winter,but i really want to explore it in the summer too. it all looks beautiful. we should plan a route to call in and visit along the way of some of the forumites darn sarf!

Glad you like it. Its a cool little town ay? You will be saying Sweet As before you know it

I caught myself saying that today.........was a trifle annoyed

Also caught myself saying Awesome for gods sake!!!!

I just told the pizza guy sweet as tonight

ive tried it a couple of times but it doesnt sound right with my manc accent.... am practicing the NZ drawl and already say "perfect" (purfikt) in the kiwi way wihout even thinking of it lol!

I already say awesome, not even there yet! could be influence of hubster though

Dewb

The emerging word in our house is "choice". Not too bad at 1st but is starting to get really annoying. Already using the word "Eh" (pronounced A) and that's just as bad. Everything ends in A? Just can't get used to it. Suppose I will in the end though A?

ive even started texting ay

OH driving me mad with 'eh Barb' on the end of everything.....and we're back in the UK!!
Son uses 'awesome' & 'choice'....never been to NZ
My kiwi speak favourite is 'sweet as'.....used where ever & when ever
B x

i love "Sweet as"... ive seen a t shirt with 'Sweet AZ' written on it.. deffo want one for the summer
j

hi glad you like nz we have been here 13 years and would never go back to the ukwe to live in howick medowlands and think its a fantastic place to live.
have you tried muzzas pies in howick they are the best pies ever,if you ever miss uk food go to the uk shop pakarangr called bramptons also go to the farmers market on sat mornings in howick 830 till 1230 best eggs and bacon.
want to know any more get intouch
cheers