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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 29th 2010, 8:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 7,972
Posted By newnip

Re: TEXTING FROM NZ TO UK (SIM CARD)

Hi, I'm on a monthly tariff. Vodafone.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 28th 2010, 10:01 am
Replies: 8
Views: 7,972
Posted By newnip

Re: TEXTING FROM NZ TO UK (SIM CARD)

I text my friends and family quite regularly in the UK from NZ mobile, Vodafone. Most it's ever added to my monthly bill was $7 and that was after NY when I was a bit tiddly and texted just about...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 28th 2010, 9:59 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,304
Posted By newnip

Re: son needs braces....do we wait or go?

Are you happy with them, I think they are fantastic really helpful and kind! But then I don't have to pay!!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 26th 2010, 6:18 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,304
Posted By newnip

Re: son needs braces....do we wait or go?

My son has braces here, but we got them on ACC as his damage was caused by an accident. The costs quoted if we couldn't get ACC was $2000, but it would vary from case to case. Don't know where you...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2010, 10:24 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,411
Posted By newnip

Re: would like to meet...

We're in Darfield, outside of Chch. Would be on your way over to Arthurs Pass. I have a 13 yr old (stroppy female teenager!) and a 9yr old boy, you would be welcome to pop in for coffee.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 14th 2010, 10:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 801
Posted By newnip

Re: Come On Ladies!

A friend and me are doing the Christchurch one! Quite looking forward to it, although we are def going to walk, don't think my bladder or boobs could stand up to a jog!!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2010, 11:56 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By newnip

Re: Coronation Street

He may be mean but he's very, very cute!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2010, 8:46 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By newnip

Re: Coronation Street

We'll still have Tony!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2010, 6:52 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By newnip

Re: Coronation Street

That Mitchell and Webb Look

I knew Webb when he was little!! I went to school with his big brother and my mate married his other brother! They all look very much alike and he's lost his...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 23rd 2009, 8:57 am
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By newnip

Re: Happy Happy Xmas!

Happy Christmas to you to - hopefully see you in Darfield next year???!! xx
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 9th 2009, 9:15 am
Replies: 456
Views: 52,189
Posted By newnip

Re: Scorching !

Pimms is very much nicer if you substitute a bottle of sparkling wine for the lemonade! Although drinking too much can make you prone to singing Neil Diamond songs very loudly! xx
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 5th 2009, 8:13 am
Replies: 104
Views: 7,268
Posted By newnip

Re: BE Hosts needed - STEWIE is a wee figurine who travelled Oz and is now in NZ

He's welcome to come and visit Darfield (!) and I could take him into Chch for the day, we could do the trams, square and go up in the Gondolas! That is after seeing the sights of Darfield of...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 18th 2009, 6:02 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,189
Posted By newnip

Re: The good life!!

Will try and get some pics up - don't know where the tyres are from - we rent and they were already here. Our landlord got the house as an investment and everything was already here - I'm not sure...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 16th 2009, 10:03 am
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By newnip

Re: Xmas Pressies

Last date for economy is 23rd Nov!!!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 9th 2009, 12:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By newnip

Re: snowboarding/skiing Mt Hutt

Hi Spanky (!)

Yes Darfield is a great place to live, it has shops, pubs/eating places. I would say though that it is prob a bit isolated if you like a bit of 'life'. Do you have children - there...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 8th 2009, 10:32 am
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By newnip

Re: snowboarding/skiing Mt Hutt

Don't do the skiing but have been to Mt Hutt a couple of times - we live in Darfield. Darfield is about 30/40 mins from Christchurch outskirts. Going most weekends would not be a problem. But in...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 6th 2009, 5:13 am
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By newnip

Re: we just bought a wii

Mario Karts is very good fun and all can enjoy!
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2009, 12:39 am
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By newnip

DVD Players for info

I know some DVD players don't play NZ dvds, we have an all singing, all dancing dvd recorder which won't touch them! But we also have a really cheap one we got from Asda for about £15 which plays...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2009, 12:29 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,110
Posted By newnip

Re: Does life begin at 40??

Mr Newnip is 6 years younger than me - but looks about 10 years older! I think I have worn him out!;)

Enjoy Mexico - always wanted to go there! xx
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 5th 2009, 12:20 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,222
Posted By newnip

Re: Why so much GREY??

I had a bad taste pink toilet too! It was called 'popstar' pink! I painted it myself and couldn't cut in properly so painted the ceiling too! It had a leopard print lightswitch and a fab silver...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 2nd 2009, 7:18 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,110
Posted By newnip

Re: Does life begin at 40??

I was told once that you are only as young as the man that you feel! So get yourself a toyboy!

I remember hitting '40'! I was very worried about it - I always remember my Mum being quite old at...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 28th 2009, 10:28 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By newnip

Re: What do you miss most.....about NZ?!

Quite possibly - he is a bit mad! Although I'm not sure the New Zealanders would get his thick brummy accent!;)
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 27th 2009, 3:06 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,285
Posted By newnip

Re: What do you miss most.....about NZ?!

Jim Hickey is my Uncle and he lives in Dorset!?:confused:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 21st 2009, 3:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By newnip

Re: Anyone used Pickfords for shipping??

We used Pickfords and the only problem we had was the extra cost this end because we went a few k's over their limit! They wouldn't budge and we had to pay it! Everything arrived fine except for...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 20th 2009, 7:13 am
Replies: 48
Views: 5,189
Posted By newnip

Re: The good life!!

I've heard the Feijoas are good in crumbles with apples! Looking forward to trying that - haven't seen any Ambrosia custard to go with though!
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