Observations from two days in South Island...

**skidMark** · 11th May 2008, 14:59

Observations from two days in south island...

Everybody says hi when you come into a shop, instead of ignoring you.

You can see the whole milky way and a sky with thousands of stars. makes auckland sky look empty and bland.

Deer are loud while having sex in the mountains in the night.

Rolling hills are kick ass

Gravel mid corner =

theres no loverly black tarmac, only the rough stuff you get on coast roads up north (this is to stop ice on surface) Hard surface to adapt to.

Our pet goat is awesome.

Sheep run when you hear something and point a torch at them. (then realising it's not mt wellington and somebody is not trying to mug you)

Drinks at te pub cost the same, but the food is decent, and its a relaxing quiet night with big screen telly some chips calamari and chicken nuggets with the flatty.

Nobody is stressed.

Traffic? ....Tui.

you can go down 30 kilometres of road and only see one car.

Even when is CHCH itself traffic on a saturday is like midnight traffic mid week in auckland.

Crossing SH1 off ya face is interesting.

In summary.

Auckland is a hole.

Skid.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 11th May 2008, 16:30

glad you're enjoying it mark, auckland was relatively quiet this weekend apart from the powerboat racing - coincidence?

r6_kid

**Trudes** · 11th May 2008, 16:35

Originally Posted by skidMark

Auckland is a hole.

Skid.

I think that is the most sensible thing I've seen you post (not meant to be mean M.), glad you're enjoying the quieter side of life... lap it up!

**smokeyging** · 11th May 2008, 16:55

you'll proably find its the best thing in your life that your've ever done, make the most of it because when the wife and kids arrive, all hell will let loose.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 11th May 2008, 16:56

Lol... I've always told you I hate Auckland (no offense to those who live there) so now do you see what I mean?!

Glad to hear you're enjoying it Mark

**Number One** · 11th May 2008, 17:01

Good to hear you are enjoying it down there! Take care and enjoy that southern hospitality.

**Colapop** · 11th May 2008, 17:01

Good start young fella. Enjoy the peace

**Maha** · 11th May 2008, 17:05

Pictures please of the Deer!

**oldrider** · 11th May 2008, 17:06

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

I think that is the most sensible thing I've seen you post (not meant to be mean M.), glad you're enjoying the quieter side of life... lap it up!

Originally Posted by smokeyging

you'll proably find its the best thing in your life that your've ever done, make the most of it because when the wife and kids arrive, all hell will let loose.

I read your post and am amazed that you actually made the change.

I have to agree with the two posts above and I am impressed with your observations so far.

Congratulations on making the move, I hope it is the beginning of positive things for your future.

If you get a chance to explore further South and you are looking for a place to stop in on your way, you are welcome here, just PM me so that we know you are coming.

Cheers John.

**Str8 Jacket** · 11th May 2008, 17:06

Awesome Mark. Make the most of it. You'll probably never want to go back to Auckland!!

**awayatc** · 11th May 2008, 17:09

Yeah, quite hectic here, but good things take time....
welcome

**Daffyd** · 11th May 2008, 17:09

Originally Posted by oldrider

I read your post and am amazed that you actually made the change.

I have to agree with the two posts above and I am impressed with your observations so far.

Congratulations on making the move, I hope it is the beginning of positive things for your future.

If you get a chance to explore further South and you are looking for a place to stop in on your way, you are welcome here, just PM me so that we know you are coming.

Cheers John.

Same goes for me.

**Boob Johnson** · 11th May 2008, 17:16

This is a re post from the thread in the uni section (not sure if you saw it as it was posted late in the game).

Shot Mark, your journey to man hood awaits. Ive given you a lot of shit in the past, well deserved shit as the "soft love" approach hasn't worked (from anyone). Now finally a positive move is about to come to fruition. I for one applaud you. It takes courage to get out of a rut so the first step in your next chapter has been taken, all the hard work lies ahead.

No matter what the outcome I think this will be a catalyst in your life, a real turning point. Good luck & all the best, take it with both hands & suck the marrow out of this life

Some things to think about.....

"It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt."

Mark Twain

"Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving."

Albert Einstein

"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."

Confucius

Respect yourself & others will respect you.

Confucius

"A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug."

Patricia Neal

ps: get a picture of that R6 & stick it on your fridge (or similar). Something you can focus on each day. Goals need to be written down & visible on a daily basis.

pps: if you want some excellent reading material I have a book you can borrow. It's called "the secret". I have it on DVD also (silly sister bought it for my recent birthday) so you are welcome to read the book.

PM me your new address if you are interested & ill send it down

All the best
Boob

**rainman** · 11th May 2008, 17:57

Originally Posted by skidMark

Auckland is a hole.

Lucky bugger. As others above have said better than me, hope you make the most of it.

And Boob, thanks for posting an Einstein quote that I had not read before. It's a good 'un.