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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 15th 2020, 1:03 pm
Replies: 247
Views: 45,260
Posted By Droidling

Re: Cucumber News

I’m living in central Shrewsbury these days,for a little while at least until the Romany (joke) thing takes over again.
Enjoyed it with Waitrose as the corner shop (cucumbers don’t even...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 20th 2019, 8:09 am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,237
Posted By Droidling

re: question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

It’s a usual troll post from Colin. You have to remember he’s from/dragged up in Manc so everything is slightly skewed since he’s acquired a ‘plot’ in SI. What a hero xx
Ps as an aside a...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2019, 7:57 am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,237
Posted By Droidling

re: question for those looking to emigrate to NZ from the UK - re. Brexit

I would say Brexit (if it ever comes to pass in any form it may take) would be small beer to the deranged Corbynista getting the vote.
Then you really will see them queuing up at AKL passport...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 29th 2017, 9:12 am
Replies: 15
Views: 17,419
Posted By Droidling

Re: How to renew your British passport when in NZ?

I'd sort it before you travel. There's still a same day service here,OH spent the morning in Liverpool (ooh such hardships,shopping while you wait !),all done and dusted by midday.
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 28th 2017, 11:34 am
Replies: 45
Views: 18,417
Posted By Droidling

Re: A Nurses journey to NZ

In 1995 it was,
Oct go on holiday to Cyprus,realise that you always get depressed coming back to UK.
Late Oct drill through old IBM VM system to find manager of Auckland NZ(internet was just...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 24th 2016, 11:30 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,631
Posted By Droidling

Re: Moving back, maybe Warrington

Just get the ***** out of Dodge.
You're halfway there.
Just trying to be helpful ..... :thumbsup:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 11:56 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,631
Posted By Droidling

Re: Moving back, maybe Warrington

Just avoid Warrington FFS. Most able minded people tend to do so.
It's a horrendous sh*thole.
There I've said it.
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 26th 2016, 11:20 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 11,066
Posted By Droidling

Re: Well that's that...

Came to the conclusion some time ago that if you could spend 6 months of the year in each UK/NZ it would be a near perfect lifestyle (but not have the long haul flights every 6 months !) and I bet...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 26th 2016, 8:31 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,631
Posted By Droidling

Re: Moving back, maybe Warrington

You'll need deep pockets to live in Tarporley or Knutsford. As soon as you venture just outside either though it all gets a whole lot more affordable. There are some good places with a quality of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 20th 2016, 9:05 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,631
Posted By Droidling

Re: Moving back, maybe Warrington

John,
Surely you can set your sights a bit higher,especially if returning from NZ. I fear for your mental health !
I mean,without being too cruel it really is a depressing dump.
Why not try...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 19th 2016, 11:21 am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,053
Posted By Droidling

Re: Auckland or Wellington

Was there a fair while,3-4 years,Auckland weather a distinct improvement over Gods country (SE Engerland/irony)
There's no way you could parade around in shorts for 7/8 of the year in Brit. That...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2016, 11:13 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,937
Posted By Droidling

Re: Difficulty getting a job in NZ? Your thoughts/experiences

I was there 2000 - 2001 and it was nigh on impossible to get skilled work. IT engineer with 10 years experience working on IBM systems. Too small scale,ended up scraping the barrel (But not too bad...
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2016, 8:15 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,208
Posted By Droidling

Re: Best + safest way to invest 150k pounds in the UK?

I was talking about 50yr old classic Jags,not modern ones,brain cell.
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 29th 2016, 11:19 am
Replies: 124
Views: 25,149
Posted By Droidling

Re: money to be made with brexit exchange rate

Crikey it's causing vitriol and division over there as well. As for Justcol,he found somewhere else to live better than Manc, but then it wasn't hard eh ?!! ;):rofl:
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2016, 8:41 am
Replies: 33
Views: 6,208
Posted By Droidling

Re: Best + safest way to invest 150k pounds in the UK?

I'd buy a couple of E-type Jags and put them in longterm storage. Admittedly,a high risk strategy and possibly the best gains have already been and gone. (the current mayhem doesn't help confidence)...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 2nd 2015, 8:24 am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,090
Posted By Droidling

Re: What's wrong with Maidstone?

Returned to Rochester recently after 25 years - the pubs that are left open only have 10 or so tattooed 'did you spill my pint' types propping up the bars. They also walk the high street falling over...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 18th 2014, 6:58 pm
Replies: 484
Views: 105,615
Posted By Droidling

Re: 20% deposit needed to buy a house from oct

Just re-visited Northumberland Heath for a few days,I actually lived in Horsa Rd for 4yrs in the '80's. (used to work at Woolwich Arsenal).
Believe me Bo you would not want to live there now...
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 30th 2014, 12:48 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,746
Posted By Droidling

Re: #VeryBritishExpatProblems

Haven't 'onesies' hit your shores yet ? I know it's normally T-2 yrs average (:rofl:). Thank your lucky stars.
Wear a sleeping bag all day,the ultimate in Slob/slug get down your local ASDA when...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 28th 2014, 8:09 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,366
Posted By Droidling

Re: Wellington or Auckland?

No matter how pretty Wellington is I could never live there because of wind/weather.
It may be different if you're migrating from Hull ?!
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 23rd 2014, 8:35 am
Replies: 80
Views: 7,349
Posted By Droidling

Re: Hate everything England people

Gen Y

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Uwnj4TmvwA/ULzBYrsUHdI/AAAAAAAAC_s/h7mjuGGxyd4/s1600/spoilt.jpg
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 19th 2014, 9:34 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 7,349
Posted By Droidling

Re: Hate everything England people

It's also partly down to generation 'y' and their entitlement outlook on life.
They expect to be able to waltz into a 3 bed detached in a nice area as their 1st house without doing the hard yards...
Forum: New Zealand
Jun 13th 2014, 1:52 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,615
Posted By Droidling

Re: Food you miss

Good luck. It will possibly make you miserable !!
Forum: New Zealand
May 20th 2014, 9:26 am
Replies: 83
Views: 11,982
Posted By Droidling

Re: Reverse Racism from Maori

For the more discerning there's take away roast dinners and Speights Old Dark. By the way the Fijiian Indians are far worse for racism IMO ;):D
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 7th 2014, 12:22 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,541
Posted By Droidling

Re: Yorkshire Tea

'stand your spoon up in it' stuff.
www.teapigs.co.uk
Sell 'em in Starbucks and Waitrose here.
Everything else tastes like sweepings after.
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