Just Jack Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Anyone interested in getting one on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Anyone interested in getting one on Friday? 591512[/snapback] I am...only problem is that I am in Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Sure... I'll take one. Can you FedEx a plate to New Zealand for me??? I'll also take a couple Bill Grays cheeseburgers and a bottle or two of Sal's Sauce. Mmmm... Rochester food... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Sure... I'll take one.Can you FedEx a plate to New Zealand for me??? I'll also take a couple Bill Grays cheeseburgers and a bottle or two of Sal's Sauce. Mmmm... Rochester food... 591523[/snapback] Wow, I don't feel so bad now lol.....you poor bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Wow, I don't feel so bad now lol.....you poor bastard! 591524[/snapback] Oh, don't feel back for me. I'll be leaving the office in a couple hours to go camping again this weekend in Abel Tasman National Park. (Heaven) I'm sure that the wife has packed some good eats for the barbie. But a package of Zweigle sausages would really hit the spot. Or some Don and Bobs Onion rings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Oh, don't feel back for me. I'll be leaving the office in a couple hours to go camping again this weekend in Abel Tasman National Park. (Heaven) I'm sure that the wife has packed some good eats for the barbie.But a package of Zweigle sausages would really hit the spot. Or some Don and Bobs Onion rings... 591535[/snapback] So what are you doing way over there anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Just noticed that Nick's is on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I want an Eddie G's cheeseburger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 So what are you doing way over there anyway? 591538[/snapback] I'm loving life... that's what I'm doing. I moved here this past August to find a simpler, quieter way of life for my wife and kids. (Things are getting a little too "Weird" back there for us.) Anyway... I found paradise here in New Zealand. Here's where we're going this afternoon. (1 hour from here.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Just noticed that Nick's is on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Plate 591539[/snapback] Holy hell that looks good....I can't believe they forgot to mention the bread, though.....gotta have the bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I'm loving life... that's what I'm doing.I moved here this past August to find a simpler, quieter way of life for my wife and kids. (Things are getting a little too "Weird" back there for us.) Anyway... I found paradise here in New Zealand. Here's where we're going this afternoon. (1 hour from here.) 591549[/snapback] omg, that's beautiful.....I know this sounds stupid, but ever since I saw the film "Whale Rider" I've been curious about that place. Do you consider that your permanent home now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I'm loving life... that's what I'm doing.I moved here this past August to find a simpler, quieter way of life for my wife and kids. (Things are getting a little too "Weird" back there for us.) Anyway... I found paradise here in New Zealand. Here's where we're going this afternoon. (1 hour from here.) 591549[/snapback] what do you do for a living ? and how often do you gat back to the states ? do your kids go to an english school ? tell us more . please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 omg, that's beautiful.....I know this sounds stupid, but ever since I saw the film "Whale Rider" I've been curious about that place. Do you consider that your permanent home now? 591555[/snapback] Yes. It was a helluva tough thing to do. We sold our house and everything we owned, said goodbye to everything and everyone we've known and stepped out into the unknown. After only 5 months... we all agree that we never want to leave. We're still working on the residency stuff, but it's just a matter of time. New Zealand is everything that we ever wanted, and has none of the crap that we are trying to escape from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Yes.It was a helluva tough thing to do. We sold our house and everything we owned, said goodbye to everything and everyone we've known and stepped out into the unknown. After only 5 months... we all agree that we never want to leave. We're still working on the residency stuff, but it's just a matter of time. New Zealand is everything that we ever wanted, and has none of the crap that we are trying to escape from. 591568[/snapback] Wow....I really admire you for taking such a big step like that. As hard as it was, it must have also been pretty damn exciting! What are the hospitals like there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Wow....I really admire you for taking such a big step like that. As hard as it was, it must have also been pretty damn exciting! What are the hospitals like there? 591570[/snapback] Hospitals? Nelson (where I live) has one main Hospital. I've never need inside, but I've heard good things. A couple points... - Whale Rider was filmed on the North Island. Go and watch The Lord of The Rings trilogy. A lot of these films were filmed here on the South Island. (Much larger Mountains, Fjords, etc.) - I work as an Engineer for the City of Nelson. (I was here on vacation last March and dropped off a resume at City Hall. Next thing I know... I have a job offer in June, and we were all here in August.) - Yes, my son started school here in September and is now on Summer vacation. He's in the first grade and loves it. (I'll never forget seeing him singing "Jingle Bells" for the schools Christmas show in a t-shirt, shorts, bare feet and santa hat.) My daughter is only two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hospitals? Nelson (where I live) has one main Hospital. I've never need inside, but I've heard good things.A couple points... - Whale Rider was filmed on the North Island. Go and watch The Lord of The Rings trilogy. A lot of these films were filmed here on the South Island. (Much larger Mountains, Fjords, etc.) - I work as an Engineer for the City of Nelson. (I was here on vacation last March and dropped off a resume at City Hall. Next thing I know... I have a job offer in June, and we were all here in August.) - Yes, my son started school here in September and is now on Summer vacation. He's in the first grade and loves it. (I'll never forget seeing him singing "Jingle Bells" for the schools Christmas show in a t-shirt, shorts, bare feet and santa hat.) My daughter is only two. 591588[/snapback] That's interesting, cause when I was first trying to figure out whether to continue for a PhD in psych or get my BSN and become a 'Focker', I talked with a guy RN who was from the states but took a job in NZ. I guess I had never really thought about what it was like out there, but that was the first time it really crossed my mind with regard to the standard of living in that country. Is there a predominant religion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Just noticed that Nick's is on Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Plate 591539[/snapback] Never even heard of these before but they look......interesting. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 That's interesting, cause when I was first trying to figure out whether to continue for a PhD in psych or get my BSN and become a 'Focker', I talked with a guy RN who was from the states but took a job in NZ. I guess I had never really thought about what it was like out there, but that was the first time it really crossed my mind with regard to the standard of living in that country. Is there a predominant religion? 591591[/snapback] Predominant religion? NZ was settled by the British in the 1840's and brought with them the Anglican Church. As far as predominant goes, no... there's a lot of little churches around here. (Christian mainly) Kiwis are VERY open to all types of people and ideas. It was such a breath of fresh air coming here from post 9-11 America where fear and intolerance has been pumped into the polulace.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Predominant religion? NZ was settled by the British in the 1840's and brought with them the Anglican Church. As far as predominant goes, no... there's a lot of little churches around here. (Christian mainly)Kiwis are VERY open to all types of people and ideas. It was such a breath of fresh air coming here from post 9-11 America where fear and intolerance has been pumped into the polulace.) 591601[/snapback] You might be able to tell that I find what you did to be absolutely fascinating....I think Mead feels the same way! It's almost inspiring to hear some of this stuff.....a big part of me wants to just up and leave for NZ right now, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 You might be able to tell that I find what you did to be absolutely fascinating....I think Mead feels the same way! It's almost inspiring to hear some of this stuff.....a big part of me wants to just up and leave for NZ right now, lol. 591604[/snapback] Hey, I hear you. When my wife and I first started to discuss moving away to the South Pacific, we thought that it would be impossible. Waaaaaay too big of a task to undertake. Then, as we got the ball rolling, we realized that it was only a f'ing billion little tasks to do instead of one big one. Once we were able to dissect the situation... we were able to undertake it. (Plus... we're a modest little family on one income. We did this on a tiny shoestring budget.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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