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Forum: New Zealand
Sep 23rd 2007, 12:20 am
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Police Check Turnaround Times: How Long?

hi

We had ours done back in may june time in uk and took full 40 days plus extra four days in the post but I think it was only because I chased them up daily as soon as 40 expired:mad:

Hope...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 12th 2007, 8:50 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,261
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Why Manchester!!!!

No the north east, Thanks to you all aren;t you all knowledgeable sure I will be back with more silly qustions later:thumbsup::o

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2007, 7:52 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,261
Posted By jaybirdjan

Question Why Manchester!!!!

Hi

Can anyone tell me why the kiwi's call bedding manchester just curious as I was looking for some new sheets in kmart and asked the lady were I would find them!! She said Manchester:confused: I...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 11th 2007, 7:47 am
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: big adventure!

Hi Jo

We moved out here 3 weeks ago tomorrow and in that time we have found & moved house, found a job & kids into school an OH been in work for one & half weeks :thumbsup: We had never visited...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2007, 2:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: can anybody shed some light ?

Hi

Been a cider drinker myself I have found the stuff in pubs slighty better than
supermarket stuff :thumbsup: But as OH said I can smell Cider from 40 paces:eek:

Thanks futurama now get to...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2007, 9:56 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Just moved to Papamoa from UK

Hi

We have been here 2 weeks today my OH working out at Hamilton airport as aircraft engineer, I got my job by pure chance got chatting to an english lady called Mandy in one of real estate agents...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2007, 9:43 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Just moved to Papamoa from UK

Hi Cath

Quite a number BE are based in your area I know Am Loolah is in that area try PM to her and I'm sure that they are organising a BE get together see main forum. We are based in Hamilton at...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 4th 2007, 9:27 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Thank god we're not alone !

Hi All

We are Ian, Jan Aimee & Alex

we have been here now for 2 weeks after taking the plunge back in Oct 06 took quite a long time for process but we here an loving it.:thumbsup:

Know what...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2007, 10:24 am
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: which is the best airline?

Hi

Probably cathay pacific as heard good things about them


Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2007, 10:21 am
Replies: 39
Views: 8,615
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: English Sausages

Hi

Have you found the mince very fine as OH thinks it's horrible:( Is it better to buy best mince or other?:confused:
Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2007, 10:19 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,538
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: FURNITURE DO WE TAKE OR LEAVE?

Hi we brought everything apart from garden pots etc but are due to recieve our container on friday so will let you know what MAF man won't allow

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 3rd 2007, 2:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Potatoes!!!!

Thanks for that :thumbsup:
Now on a mission to find best one's:rofl::rofl:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 10:44 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,173
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: What is the top 3 most wanted items from uk?

Dilute juice with no added sugar seems to be packet stuff here full of sugar!!!:curse:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 10:40 am
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Essentials to pack in your luggage

If your coming over with kids plenty of tissues and if not something for dry skin as when we got off in singapore my legs looked like shedding skin.:rofl::rofl:

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 6:03 am
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By jaybirdjan

Potatoes!!!!

Hi


Can anyone tell me which is the best potatoes to make mash without little lumps:confused:

I have now tried 2 different type and still not creamy like when i used king edwards back in uk.
...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 12:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: The Best thing about living in NZ?

Hi

My son is 11 also how have you found fitting into school.:) he starts at Cambridge middle school next week an a bit nervous

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 12:18 am
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: How far will you go??

Hi

You know our kids try anything once:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 12:17 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,173
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: What is the top 3 most wanted items from uk?

Hi

Upto now been here 2 wks and I would say walkers crisps & sausages:rofl:

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 2nd 2007, 12:15 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Hello to all just starting out

Hi Bert

Wages here quite low if you want idea on hourly rate try trademe.co.nz

Welcome aboard

Jan:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 1st 2007, 10:42 am
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: SSSSSSsssssssshhhhhh, don't tell anyone but we're here!

Hiya

Congrats:rofl::rofl:
Enjoy the breaths you take in between the rush:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Jan
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2007, 10:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: IRD Numbers

Hi

If you open your account online before you arrive they only charge I think about 10% but once here if you don't get your IRD no. can be as much as 33% on interest only. We applied for our IRD...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 31st 2007, 10:21 am
Replies: 47
Views: 2,451
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: schools

to newbies. Friendships are very established, although fickle. :D

Personally, I'd say 11/12 is a cut off for girls, maybe up to 13 for boys? But getting risky. :)[/QUOTE]

Hi

I agree with...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2007, 10:31 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: The flights are booked.................

Congrats on move we flew with singapore great flights if you are changi airport for long you must try free foot massager in the transit lounge great for
swollen ankles!!!:thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2007, 10:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 654
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: Help required!!!

Thanks for all your input will past on to my friend am sure she has loads of stuff from uk.

Good move re utilities team embo!!!::thumbsup:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2007, 11:14 am
Replies: 110
Views: 6,262
Posted By jaybirdjan

Re: sad about england

Its not the ciggies that are expensive its the health care/ cigs I'm Not a smoker but OH is costs a fortune or a drop in brand standard if you want to carry on when you get here. Don't get any help...
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