Spy Fox Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 How about a weekend trip to Dunedin to have a look? I know, I know, not always feasable. I had never been to Palmy, but it ended up all good. The only thing one of my friends complained about in Otago was the cold, but they have good heating, lol. Oh darn, I forgot about that! I do love that sequence of the giant marshmellow puff in the random picture thread I don't think I'd have the opportunity really. Not until the end of exams late in November I think I can rely on the fact that it is really a student city. I'm quite intent on going to Otago right now, but that might change in the next few days That is an awesome sequence You're exactly right Richard. Most people at Otago are from all over New Zealand. Whereis I know a lot of other universities it was a bit of a different feel as lot more people live at home and go to university. I lived in a hall in Dunedin which was 90% North Islanders (mostly Aucklanders at that) and no one knew anyone, so we were all in the same boat and I still keep in touch with a few people from then despite living on the other side of the world. Dunedin really has a community, something I never really felt at Vic, because there's the whole of North Dunedin which is basically studentville. You walk down the street and get invited into a keg party sort of thing. Depends what you're looking for really. Then again, would have thought the choice between neuroscience and psychology is very different! I think it's generally stacking up to be Otago, from talks I've had with people. The course is more specialised (and I have the option of taking Psychology papers towards the Neuroscience course as well, because there are no Neuroscience papers untill 400 level and you do Anatomy, Physiology and things before then.) I'm not worried about being far from home right now, but as my parents said, it'll be a bit expensive if I do want to come home for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Affordability is not a good consideration in the purchasing of beer. We tried an unpleasantly cheap imported beer called Zipfer this evenign. It was dewcidedly unwise. But hilarity ensued. My friend suggested it may have been poured through an old sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't think I'd have the opportunity really. Not until the end of exams late in November I think I can rely on the fact that it is really a student city. I'm quite intent on going to Otago right now, but that might change in the next few days That is an awesome sequence I think it's generally stacking up to be Otago, from talks I've had with people. The course is more specialised (and I have the option of taking Psychology papers towards the Neuroscience course as well, because there are no Neuroscience papers untill 400 level and you do Anatomy, Physiology and things before then.) I'm not worried about being far from home right now, but as my parents said, it'll be a bit expensive if I do want to come home for the weekend. I had a friend from Napier at Uni who went home quite regularly and it's certainly a lot cheaper these days with grabaseat/more airline competition than it was then....other than the airport being in the middle of nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Affordability is not a good consideration in the purchasing of beer. We tried an unpleasantly cheap imported beer called Zipfer this evenign. It was dewcidedly unwise. But hilarity ensued. My friend suggested it may have been poured through an old sock. i am loving the beer store by our place. although most of our selection has been brewdog. i'm eating jaffas, i have bacon and onion soup mix and my mum also sent me a goodnight kiwi and cat necklace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Beer place sounds so so good. And those are awesome presents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 i went to three major supermarkets and couldn't find reduced cream, which is called extra thick cream here (which seems so contradictory). then on the way home disappointed and frustrated, i went into a little local store and found it. the smell of the dip is so comforting! feel like such a kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 It is a comforting aroma. My sister said the bandage on my face makes me look "rugged". I think it looks more like I was standing too close to a door when I opened it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'm so immature sometimes. There's a photo of some kids fishing, and the weather presenter's script says she's going to make a comment that says "big rods for little kids!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'm so immature sometimes. There's a photo of some kids fishing, and the weather presenter's script says she's going to make a comment that says "big rods for little kids!" A friend of mine was telling me about a headline they saw in the paper which said 'Baptist students approve 54 missionary positions' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 The mind boggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 At statements above. I had a fun weekend in Rotorua. The place Wingspan was awesome, I got to have Milly the NZ falcon on my hand eating some meat. They are gorgeous birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Wow, that would have been amazing! I finally sorted out my uni enrollment, and then I had an awesome pie for lunch. Pretty happy with today, really. Small pleasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Glad to hear you got it sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Granny_falls_down_manhole That would be unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 It would be Good thing she didn't get too injured. So my birthday is in a week and I'm tyring to sort out what to do since it's on a Monday. Think I'll have a small thing on the Monday then a bigger gathering for drinks the following Friday. But for that to work, I'll need to others to be available then. You are all invited Who could make the Friday get together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 My social life is so spectacular that I can already say with 99% certainty that I can make it. That sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Seen this? http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/24/kings.of.leon.pigeons/index.html?iref=NS1#fbid=8dcMOB66PRZ ""Jared (Followill) was hit several times during the first two songs," Mendelsohn said of the band's bassist." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 That must have been a shitty experience for them. You could say the pigeons were being party poopers. That must have been quite a dump. Yeah, I'm bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 My social life is so spectacular that I can already say with 99% certainty that I can make it. That sounds great! Excellent! I am thinking about starting at least at the bluestone room, with one of those beer towers. You approve? Seen this? http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/24/kings.of.leon.pigeons/index.html?iref=NS1#fbid=8dcMOB66PRZ ""Jared (Followill) was hit several times during the first two songs," Mendelsohn said of the band's bassist." I heard about that! I did not know it was Kings of Leon though, ahaha. That must have been a shitty experience for them. You could say the pigeons were being party poopers. That must have been quite a dump. Yeah, I'm bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Excellent! I am thinking about starting at least at the bluestone room, with one of those beer towers. You approve? I most certainly do! Bluestone is always a great starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Who takes a photo of a peanut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO! I was looking for a picture of a funny-shaped birthday cake. I found some that were really side-splittingly hilarious (including at least two penises), but I thought we should go with a taste of home instead. Hope you have an awesome day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Happy Birthday Jo! I hope its a good one I decided to go the opposite route from Richard and picked one that celebrates your new locale Ignore the writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Happy Birthday Jo! I most certainly do! Bluestone is always a great starting point. Good good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Those penguins look like they're having a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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