Hulloooo from 2 newbies to NZ! (Maddmaxs)

**Maddmaxs** · 17th March 2009, 04:16

Hullo there, and, if you originate from north east Scotland, fit like?

Just signed up to Kiwi bikers today and although we aren't actually in NZ yet, we will be as soon as the flat is sold!

We've visited twice before, for a total of 9 weeks and reckon on settling near Christchurch.... probably on the outskirts and probably to the north, dependent on what work we can secure......

I'll need to think of a new name for hubbie tho, as we've both sold our trusty Bandits in advance of the move, so Elbandito wont work for him any more! Looking for a Guzzi Breva/R1100S or similar for tourin and something fun (traillie) for offroad... or anythin recommended!

Look forward to some meet-ups and run outs with ya when we get there!

Wish us luck for a speedy flat-sale!

Maddmaxs

**dangerous** · 17th March 2009, 05:15

Originally Posted by Maddmaxs

reckon on settling near Christchurch....

looking for a Guzzi Breva/R1100S or similar for tourin and something fun (traillie) for offroad... or anythin recommended!

Ohhh... ChCh is ok

Guzzi... hmmm Scotts with tast, tell ya what bring some well aged single malts with ya and Ill help sort ya's out when here

Welcome to KB

**Maddmaxs** · 18th March 2009, 04:08

Hi Dangerous!

I'll gie you a shout when we've landed!

I hope there's some good places for live music in ChCh too?

I do enjoy leaping around like a manic frog when there's a decent rock band on!

Looks like we're gonna miss U2 in Glasgow this summer

but I am sure you get your fair share of international visitors playing in NZ! Internal flights aren't too dear to get to Auckland tho are they? I suppose it will be a different matter when we are livin and workin there tho.... Never mind, we can always organise a 'wee tour' up that way on the bikes......

And, I'll see what hooch we can pack! Otherwise I will miss ma whisky!

Maddmaxs

**LBD** · 18th March 2009, 04:45

Originally Posted by Maddmaxs

Hi Dangerous!

And, I'll see what hooch we can pack! Otherwise I will miss ma whisky!

Maddmaxs

Welcome....

You will feel at home in NZ...the futher south the more at home. There is a monument between Gore and Winton erected 1997 to the Glencoe mascare....loooonnnnggg memories you Scots

Should post what nature of work you are looking for....never know.

18 year old, double barrelled, distillers edition Laguvallen or Caolella will do just nicely thankyou very much....

**dangerous** · 18th March 2009, 05:14

Originally Posted by Maddmaxs

Hi Dangerous!

I'll gie you a shout when we've landed!

I hope there's some good places for live music in ChCh too?

I do enjoy leaping around like a manic frog when there's a decent rock band on!

Looks like we're gonna miss U2 in Glasgow this summer

but I am sure you get your fair share of international visitors playing in NZ! Internal flights aren't too dear to get to Auckland tho are they? I suppose it will be a different matter when we are livin and workin there tho.... Never mind, we can always organise a 'wee tour' up that way on the bikes......

And, I'll see what hooch we can pack! Otherwise I will miss ma whisky!

Maddmaxs

Just be prepaired for a slow start, NZ is slowing down at the moment theres a few job losses and some things like power suply are very dear, but as always its what ya make it...

Originally Posted by LBD

18 year old, double barrelled, distillers edition Laguvallen or Caolella will do just nicely thankyou very much....

I asked 1st

**kiwifruit** · 18th March 2009, 05:54

Welcome to the site

**LBD** · 18th March 2009, 06:11

Originally Posted by dangerous

I asked 1st

ya did n all, but you were a wee bit vague on what your preferences were, halves? After all we both have good Italian tases in bikes....

**Jaxi** · 18th March 2009, 06:38

Looking at your profile I'd say you will love living in NZ but it sounds like you've spent a bit of time there already! Good luck with the sale of your flat!

I spent the first 7 years of my life in Peterculter.... Scotland is lovely and wicked for riding, but I'm pretty happy about my parents emigrating to NZ all those years ago!!!

**dangerous** · 18th March 2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by LBD

ya did n all, but you were a wee bit vague on what your preferences were, halves? After all we both have good Italian tases in bikes....

and obviously good tasts in malt whiskys... ok deal, but make it a highland or spayside as I have enough Island malts at the mo.

**Maddmaxs** · 19th March 2009, 01:08

And I lived in 'Culter for about 9 years too! Small place, this world of ours! Far aboots did ye bide, like?

**Jaxi** · 19th March 2009, 01:42

Originally Posted by Maddmaxs

And I lived in 'Culter for about 9 years too! Small place, this world of ours! Far aboots did ye bide, like?

St Ronans Drive, long time ago... did a big ride around Scotland a couple of years back and did a drive by...... Can't remember a great deal about living there to be honest! It was a long time ago!!