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  1. 10th January 2006, 21:41 #1
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    Smile Hi all newby looking for a little help

    Hi folks I’m new on here my name is Davey Uprichard and I'm a 36 year old Professional Engineer from Northern Ireland, I ride a CBR1100 Blackbird and my wife rides a ZZR600. My wife and I are going to be traveling around New Zealand for 3 months (mostly backpacking) from the 14th Feb with a view to moving out if we like what we see. I was wandering if there was any one out there who would like to meet up for a drink and a chat and to share some local knowledge? It would be great to meet up with some like minded people and get their view of life in NZ.
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    g'day mate; I've lived in Preston for a stint.. shit hole aint it
    Anyhows.. definately keen for a beer and a chat when you get here; and i dont think it'll be long before you move here permenantly


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    Hi..If you ever in Wellington, give me a PM.Always like to meet new people. Been working in the engineering industry in NZ for a few years now and also doing a BE at the moment..
    There is some really nice roads in NZ for biking..think you'll get hooked!
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    Thanks for the replys , looks like a night out in Wellington then cheers Darkman anyone else fancy a few scoops
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    What kinda engineer are ya Davey?
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    If you're passing through Christchurch I'm sure we could make time to have a couple of beers with you - even got a couple of Irish pubs down here, so I'm sure we'd have no trouble finding a good watering hole!!
    Send me a PM when the time gets closer or confirmed!

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    As DE said, feel free to pop in if you down chch way. I moved here from South Africa, it wasn't too bad a thing to do. I can perhaps offer a couple of tips?
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    Just PM me when you get in to Wellington, more than happy to meet and dine.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by snuffles
    Just PM me when you get in to Wellington, more than happy to meet and dine.....
    You will never leave....I have been here 8 years......I am on North Shore so give us a bell if you want an immigrants view.....09 446 6258......
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    yep, get in touch nearer the time...
    send a PM - Rotorua will very likely be part of your itinerary at some stage...
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    Hi Davey, and welcome to the site. Geoff sent me a mail telling me you were after some advice, and contacts, and to keep an eye out for you joining here. Feel free to contact me using the mail address (or PM me here) Geoff sent you.

    Depending on timing, we've a spare room for you both just north (15-20K) of Christchurch for a few nights.

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    Hey Davey - couple of Scots here in Nelson. Moved out 4 years ago and never looked back.

    Also a spare bed (could possibly free up one of the cages for you to tiki tour area as well) here for the pair of you for as long as required - would love to meet and sink a couple of cold ones. Email or PM when you are ready.

    My other half is Engineering Manager for CHH Woodproducts - maybe able to give you some help.
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    Cheers guys we are both overwhelmed by the response and I will try and get back to you all personally however I’m very busy making arrangements at the mo. Hi Drum am a mechanical engineer with a varied background my last job was as a Tribologist working in R&D

    Thanks again all
    Good night or should I say good afternoon

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