Moving, Predictions Game and Any Advice?

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  1. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

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    Hey all:

    I'll make my rare appearance in the OT forum.

    I've just accepted a position with a company in New Zealand. It will probably take a couple of months to get my work visa but once that is done, I'll be headed to hobbit-land.

    I still plan on doing the predictions game while I am there but it may become a even more sporadic in regard to my posting of results/standings.

    For anyone who has been there, either to visit or for an extended period, any advice? FWIW, the position is in the Auckland area.

    Gramps...
     
  2. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

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  3. crandc

    crandc Well-Known Member

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    I once was involved with someone in Auckland when I lived in Portland. I may have taken the prize for long distance relationships, but I don't think that helps you much.
     
  4. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    I hope you like sheep! They will outnumber you.
     
  5. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

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  6. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    Congratulations! Sounds like a great adventure you are going on. I hope you keep us posted on how it is going and the cool and different things about New Zealand. How long you there for?


    Don't know anything about New Zealand (on my to do list).
     
  7. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    You can scout out expansion territory for Stern.

    Is there any action hopping in the pastures for bored young rich black guys?
     
  8. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

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    I was told sheep outnumber humans 10-1 and cows 2-1. What kind of action were you wanting "in the pastures" or do I want to know?

    ;)

    Gramps...
     
  9. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    I've heard the climate is very similar to Oregon.
     
  10. 3RA1N1AC

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    i think dub lives in new zealand, maybe pm him gramps
     
  11. GrandpaBlaze

    GrandpaBlaze Predictions Game Master

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    dub? Is that his ID or a nickname?

    Thanks.

    Gramps...
     
  12. MARIS61

    MARIS61 Real American

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    Exciting opportuniy for you, I hear New Zealand is next to Ausome. :devilwink:
     
  13. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    id, DUB, as in "down under blazerfan"
     
  14. DUB

    DUB Da, da da, da dah!

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    How dare you! I'm no sheep shagger! I'm a Croweater!

    GrandpaBlaze you should PM BlayZa, he's a Kiwi; might even be from Auckland.
     
  15. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko boomer maniac Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I spent a few months in New Zealand once, but that was 30 years ago so it may not be of much help. I loved it there, nicest people in the world, really should go back.

    barfo
     
  16. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I work with Frank Nobilo from the Golf Channel.He is a native New Zealander. He said Oregon is the only place he's been to that makes him feel like he's home.
     
  17. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    haha whoops sorry mate
     
  18. ehizzy3

    ehizzy3 RIP mgb

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    gramps aren't you too old to be moving around with jobs lol
     

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