Per capita, crime in New Zealand is amongst the highest in the world. Many people fall for the 'low crime rate' hype put out by the NZ government and tourism companies. Consequently a lot of people let down their guard when visiting the country and get taken advantage of as a result. It's shameful really.
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well you wrote that and then disappeared.....'Last seen swimming fiercely to Hingerland......' or did you get the broom out and fly off?? Take care you....xxx more…
No I only do that on special occasions. This one stinks of catteries which is not a perfume that I would recommend for Valentine's Day :no: I may have to go and scrub with some of that carbolic soap you recommend after this :-/ more…
Ok this is doing the rounds. I’m not sure if someone has beaten me to it but I tag you
a. list seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself
b. tag seven people to do the same
c. do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag “whoever wants to do it” more…
I am starting BLOGAID for the next flight! All the children will be full fair after October. The first fundraising exercise is to take place on 1st April. I will be blowing a baked bean through a red and white stripy straw from Kaitaia to Dunedin. more…
There is a lot to be said for a strong family. When someone dies in an already physically and somewhat emotionally divided one, the cracks are all the more gigantic.
You are right Lois, it was both cathartic and heartbreaking.
At the root of it was, I think, that it was terribly hard for 'younger sister' to have been nursing Mum one more…
I'm sorry your trip and return to your other home had such mixed consequences: it sounds alternately cathartic and rather heartbreaking.
Grief can bring out the worst, as well as the best, in families. It's a shame some of your rellies can't remember that everyone has their own way of dealing with it, and also that the practicalities o more…
No we landed in Kiwiland at 5am today. Lots of mixed emotions flying around together with chronic jet-lag, back to school-itis and copious amounts of M&S underwear for which we need to find a home :D more…
Yeah and he was a vicar too! Was the world a kinder place or did our ancestors just turn a blind eye in some instances. It appears that it might have been the latter. more…
Thanx James. You would be surprised what I can do on the hoof now that I have remembered the password for my service provider and got myself another BCUK password! Sad eh? more…
Delighted to know you're okay! Will chat more when you're back in the land where you live. Which is, after all, when you'll most likely read this message. Take care! Safe trip. James. more…
I didn't know that old Hague's middle name was Jefferson :))
It all went a bit hay-wire after 1975 didn't it! Should we give Posh and Becks a go? They'd have to share the job just like they do that brain cell :yes: more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "Backpackers/Tourists Beware" 403 days old
by Luthien [Visitor]
Per capita, crime in New Zealand is amongst the highest in the world. Many people fall for the 'low crime rate' hype put out by the NZ government and tourism companies. Consequently a lot of people let down their guard when visiting the country and get taken advantage of as a result. It's shameful really.
Thank you for highlighting thi more…
In response to: "He's Gone Too Far" 512 days old
by kiki2u [Member]
Hi NH :)
Hope is all fine with you :wave:
xx
Kiki more…
In response to: "Where is Tan Sam When You Need Him?" 577 days old
by Allinn [Member]
Dear Friends,
I am connected with an organisation called The Learning People, who have launched a UK petition on the Downing Street website to reclassify dyslexia as a thinking style rather than a disability.
You can access further information about the campaign, and sign up for newsletter updates, on our blogsite at http: more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 580 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
ah......that was so wistful.......so when are you going to come back to live in the UK then? I'm worried you'll pine away...:( more…
In response to: "He's Gone Too Far" 580 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
well you wrote that and then disappeared.....'Last seen swimming fiercely to Hingerland......' or did you get the broom out and fly off?? Take care you....xxx more…
In response to: "He's Gone Too Far" 621 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Everything okay? You've been quiet a very long time! James. more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 631 days old
by deana24 [Member]
I know Leyland too, pass it on the M6 all the time. For a big planet it's a small world. more…
In response to: "He's Gone Too Far" 634 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
No I only do that on special occasions. This one stinks of catteries which is not a perfume that I would recommend for Valentine's Day :no: I may have to go and scrub with some of that carbolic soap you recommend after this :-/ more…
In response to: "He's Gone Too Far" 634 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
are you now wearing all three cats?!
welcome home! more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 635 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Ok this is doing the rounds. I’m not sure if someone has beaten me to it but I tag you
a. list seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself
b. tag seven people to do the same
c. do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag “whoever wants to do it”
more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 635 days old
by Arnica [Member]
You should have popped in for a coffee at my mums! She lives near Chorley or even closer my brother at Euxton!
Which hotel did you 'party' at?
I'm sure the sister will realise that, given the circumstances, the speed in which the practicalities were handled was inevitable. more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
I mean fare! Sorry my spelling has been affected by sleep deprivation more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
I am starting BLOGAID for the next flight! All the children will be full fair after October. The first fundraising exercise is to take place on 1st April. I will be blowing a baked bean through a red and white stripy straw from Kaitaia to Dunedin. more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
There is a lot to be said for a strong family. When someone dies in an already physically and somewhat emotionally divided one, the cracks are all the more gigantic.
You are right Lois, it was both cathartic and heartbreaking.
At the root of it was, I think, that it was terribly hard for 'younger sister' to have been nursing Mum one more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Never mind - it's something you don't get a chance to do that often so just enjoy! :yes: more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
:yes: lots of financial wound licking for a while! more…
In response to: "The Alton Towers of Life - a big debriefing type post" 635 days old
by loiswakeman [Member]
I'm sorry your trip and return to your other home had such mixed consequences: it sounds alternately cathartic and rather heartbreaking.
Grief can bring out the worst, as well as the best, in families. It's a shame some of your rellies can't remember that everyone has their own way of dealing with it, and also that the practicalities o more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Glad you're safe and sound (and skint no doubt!!!) :)) more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
No we landed in Kiwiland at 5am today. Lots of mixed emotions flying around together with chronic jet-lag, back to school-itis and copious amounts of M&S underwear for which we need to find a home :D more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by la_spice [Member]
Hi - how's it going? Are you still in the UK? more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
Yeah and he was a vicar too! Was the world a kinder place or did our ancestors just turn a blind eye in some instances. It appears that it might have been the latter. more…
In response to: "Romany" 635 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
24 hours of aeroplane food and there is wind in every species of tree you care to mention :-/ more…
In response to: "Romany" 639 days old
by technomist [Member]
I can't imagine anyone who lived in a gypsy caravan being allowed anywhere near children's TV or radio these days. more…
In response to: "Romany" 641 days old
by la_spice [Member]
A touch of "The Wind in the Willows" there? And I don't mean flatulence! :no: more…
In response to: "Romany" 641 days old
by Usksider Pro
Sounds fascinating... I'm off to the library this morning! more…
In response to: "Eureka!" 641 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
Thanx James. You would be surprised what I can do on the hoof now that I have remembered the password for my service provider and got myself another BCUK password! Sad eh? more…
In response to: "Eureka!" 641 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Delighted to know you're okay! Will chat more when you're back in the land where you live. Which is, after all, when you'll most likely read this message. Take care! Safe trip. James. more…
In response to: "Are You Our Great Leader?" 650 days old
by nultygoestopartick [Member]
Couldn't agree more. more…
In response to: "Are You Our Great Leader?" 650 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
Now is our chance. We could swop him for a Russian Dairy Farmer or a Butcher from Fife. Nobody would be any the wiser :no: more…
In response to: "Are You Our Great Leader?" 650 days old
by Not-Herneschase [Member]
I didn't know that old Hague's middle name was Jefferson :))
It all went a bit hay-wire after 1975 didn't it! Should we give Posh and Becks a go? They'd have to share the job just like they do that brain cell :yes: more…