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> OT: leaving for New Zealand tomorrow AM ..., do we have any members down there ?
SirAndy
post Feb 6 2007, 08:31 PM
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16 days vacation in new zealand. yeah me ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

never been, but shannon has. in fact, she's got family down there. so, we will be taken care of.

we got a cottage on the beach just north of auckland. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

got a rental car too. i have been busy trying to visualize driving on the wrong side of the road. that's going to be an adventure all in itself!
i've done it in england once and it was, uhm, ehr, scary ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

anyways, do we have any members down there? if so, anyone up for brunch/lunch/dinner/beers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)

about time too, last real vacation was in '99 ...
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:38 PM
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:41 PM
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awesome andy, enjoy it you've earned it!
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:42 PM
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We're going to New Zealand for the first time in a year. We already have reservations for next Feb. My wife knows if she doesn't plan ahead I'll come up with an excuse why I can't go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Post pics!
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post Feb 6 2007, 08:46 PM
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Andy,
I spent two winters in Antarctica..I used to spend my vacation time in a place up by Hamilton, a place called Tamuatu..its awesome.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

The beer is the best in the world!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
The people are incredible..just don't insult the Maori, their women are tougher than a lot of guys!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

have fun!!

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post Feb 6 2007, 09:05 PM
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Have a GREAT time.

There is a guy on here from Australia...maybe he knows a few peeps to hang with.

Have fun, its a great and very pretty country.
Rent an automatic car...less to deal with...

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post Feb 6 2007, 09:11 PM
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I think there are two guys down in the land of Oz. Maybe they could meet you

for drinks. What an adventure...have a great time.
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post Feb 6 2007, 09:58 PM
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I have a good friend and his dad that are from there. They live in the states now. I hope to visit NZ with them some day. Try the Vegimite and tell us what you think.
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post Feb 6 2007, 10:33 PM
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Have fun! and get a 5 speed car as its about time you learned how to drive on the other side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Its easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) and exciting too.
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post Feb 6 2007, 11:16 PM
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My in-laws are there now vacationing. If you see them...... RUN!!
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post Feb 7 2007, 12:29 AM
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there are 914s there well at least three. one is a rh drive that i had make some custom parts for. consoles and carpets look kinda funny backwards and on the wrong side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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btw have fun there.sounds like a great vacation andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 7 2007, 08:35 AM
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I haven't been to the north island, but I spent 2 weeks driving around the south island. The people were really friendly and laid back. The driving on south island was a blast, great roads, great scenery, no traffic. We drove 2-5hrs everyday and loved every minute. You'll have a great time.

If you can, go to the Abel Tasman national park and go sea kayaking: http://www.abeltasman.co.nz/

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post Feb 7 2007, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 7 2007, 03:31 AM) *
got a rental car too. i have been busy trying to visualize driving on the wrong side of the road. that's going to be an adventure all in itself!

that's absolutely no problem - when I was in Ireland for about 2 weeks that was easy going (in general)
my only problem was that when I wanted to open the door, I had the parking break in my hand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 7 2007, 03:31 AM) *
about time too, last real vacation was in '99 ...

same for me ... that was Ireland


have a good time!

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post Feb 7 2007, 10:15 AM
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Andy you will have a blast. The roads are super and the place is beautiful everywhere. I did it in a motorhome so we could cover a lot of ground. I did not get to the south Island though. It is a great country and if I were to choose another place to live it would be New Zealand.

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post Feb 7 2007, 10:37 AM
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Andy, remember: pictures of the hobbit village! With you peeking out the window.

And lots of sunblock.

Have fun!

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post Feb 8 2007, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(Jenny @ Feb 7 2007, 08:37 AM) *

And lots of sunblock.


the mohawk has landed! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

no kidding on the sunblock! got 50+ ...

just got here a while ago, nice little house right at the beach in davenport, just north of auckland.
the left-hand driving will take some getting used too ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

went for a swim in the ocean, got some good local food and now i'm going to take a nap ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yawn.gif)

more later ...
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post Feb 8 2007, 06:14 PM
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post Feb 9 2007, 10:20 AM
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post Feb 9 2007, 12:23 PM
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drink some Lion Brown for me.....


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post Feb 9 2007, 01:25 PM
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Auckland is about a 3 hour flight from here across the ditch. A must do if you can - the Super 14 rugby series started last weekend. Don't know how long you are going to be there but there are two possibilities:
Saturday 17 February Wellington Hurricanes v Auckland Blues Wellington 19:35
Saturday 24 February Auckland Blues v Queensland Reds Auckland 19:35

Ask any of the locals they will set you straight and prob find you some tickets.
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