e mare libertas
Sigh.Originally Posted by Big Dave
YHBT. YHL. HAND.
Look.
I love the place, OK?
Even Australians aren't that bad. They're mental as anything, but not too bad, otherwise.
But I can't go around bloody SAYING that kind of stuff, can I. Me nuts would fall off.
kiwibiker is full of love, an disrespect.
- mikey
The instructions are simple...
We do have the bestest little corner of the world. Tis a pity that more of us don't seem to think so (at least vocally). Treason is still on the statute book - it should be used as the charge against the bartools what ripoff tourists. I also believe that the sentence is still death for that charge. We should be using it.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
Hardcore Biker
Yeah we are just a bunch of spoilt little brats who dont appreciate how good we have it. We should all get a good spanking. Bad children, go to your rooms!......NZ is
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Personally I was born and bred English and proud to be. I feel sorry for other foreigners that are ashamed to refer to their country of origin. I think people should be proud of the country and culture they were born in, no matter where they live. One of the few things I like about the maori culture is that they have the guts to remember who they are.
I've lived here for over 30 years, but I'm still british. The people here are no more friendly than in other countries, nor does it have anything that others dont have or cant be found elsewhere. I stay here because its cheap and its out of the way, so I dont get bothered by any hustle and bustle (I often travel overseas), but to be honest I can think of many places I've been to that would be better to here, just that I'm settled now and here is more convenient.
There is nothing wrong with living in a foreign country, while you may do as the romans do, doesnt mean you actually have to be one.
I do think that kiwis need to learn how to stand up, salute the flag and shout long live Helen (I was going to say Hilda Ogden for some reason), rather than spending all their time worrying about what other people think of them, because at the end of the day, no-one else really cares (I think Aussie has learned this, which is why they are on about independance so much).
NZ is one of the few countries i've lived in where this kind of thread is quite common (heck even the TV and Radio stations harp on about it).
The contents of this post are my opinion and may not be subjected to any form of reality
It means I'm not an authority or a teacher, and may not have any experience so take things with a pinch of salt (a.k.a bullshit) rather than fact
Wha.....
I'm born NZ, but bred dutch (literally!) now was that TMI?. I was bought up as a NZer for intents and purposes, but I still think some kiwi habits are odd (pancakes for breakfast?). I've over to europe a couple of times, and while I enjoyed it lots, I'd still pick NZ over anywhere else.
Yay 100 posts
W.A.N.K hardcore
What I'm in New Zealand? Fuck I though I was in Australia. Never mind I'll just catch the ferry over.
One hell of a ride.
Fair enough - piss taken.
bd
Forum whore
shhh... actually, he was just the first to make it back down alive... what about mallory and irvine in 1924??? :spudwhat:
You all gotta stop wanting to be someone else.... and enjoy where/who you are
http://geoffjames.blogspot.com
Two-Seven .... we agree (I think) that we should have genuine pride in who we are and not need other's reassurance, much of which I suspect is drummed up by politicians and the media. Neither should we get all patriotic like the Americans. The Aussies have it about right (deeds, not words).
I'm also proud of my heritage but I became a naturalised New Zealander 25 years ago as a matter of personal choice to vote with my feet. I'm not so proud of where Britain is heading.
To each his own. I'm here because I want to be, not because of convenience/apathy.
There.... proud and not needing reassurance
Fair weather rider
Forum whore
Yep. God's Own Country after all.
What was it Kipling said "l Last, loneliest, loveliest, exquisite, apart". Mind you he wasn't a biker.
She'll do me.
frequent infrequenter
thankyou BB, something I've been saying all along..
I like bikes
She'll do me.
What he said
"Not one day that we are here on this earth has been promised to us, so make the most of every day as if it was your last, and every breath ,as if it were the same"
Forum whore
No where I can get a bottle of Berenburg?? Think I have spelled it rightI'm born NZ, but bred dutch (literally!) now was that TMI?. I was bought up as a NZer for intents and purposes, but I still think some kiwi habits are odd (pancakes for breakfast?). I've over to europe a couple of times, and while I enjoyed it lots, I'd still pick NZ over anywhere else.
Yay 100 posts
Skyryder
Free Scott Watson.
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Of all the countries I have been to, NZ gets the cake - it has (mostly) the best of everything.... Good looks, nice people, freedom, no streets covered in chewing gum :\ like London, parks that are not muddy pits, water that does not cause taps to go green and clog up, decent healthcare stuff, no problems with seawater breaching Dykes (my 1/2 dutchness) etc etc - I could list many more reasons.
Only thing that aint really working is public transport - No tubes and the buses are not always on time (thats dorkland for ya anyway).
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