Quaywe Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 At Bob's request I've set up this post to better air my views, give you some ED gossip and just generally entertain/annoy you all.So without further ado let the EDKiwi bashing begin! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 To end the M&S or White Stuff speculation, just spoke to White Stuff, they're definitely opening in the old Walsh site "early in the New Year". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 PS - If you want to work there: send your CV to [email protected]. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Smashing! What do you think of West Ham's current form? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Dear Ed, Why is it that things that are in the distance 'look small' - even though you know they're really actually quite big?! Please help! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Being a kiwi I don't waste my time with soccer. The ball's the wrong shape, waiting 90 mins for a goalless draw bores the hell out of me and all the players are p*ssy's! Imagine if rugby players took a dive every time someone farted in their direction like soccer players do! Soccer's for girls (enter the offended reader to comment on my sexist remark)...I will say though that I rather did enjoy the world cup and it was (don't tell anyone) the only time in my life I've ever rooted for Australia! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Bob, things look small because you're looking through the the wrong end of the telescope... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinder999 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Hello EDKiwiIs NZ really the class-free society you think it is? This recent story suggests otherwise:Auckland SnobberyTo summarise, in an email from a NZ marquee hire company wrote to a potential customer:"Our marquees are for upper class clients which unfortunately you are not. Why don't you stay within your class level and buy something from payless plastics instead." Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 I didn't say NZ was class free; just that I don't give a stuff about the English system as it's way OTT. It's true there is a bit of snobbery in the old Aucklanders. They think NZ ends at the Bombay Hills (the small mountain range that effectively divides Auckland from anything south). Aucklanders are known as JAFA's (just another f**king Aucklander) to the rest of NZ. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Talking of classless societies, 'Back to Basics Victorian Values' straight talking sense or desperate populist nonsense? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Australian snobs are the best value (if you want a bloody good laugh).. I wouldn't have believed they existed until I went to party populated by an comedy selection of privately-educated 'upper class' Australians, one of whom described himself as (and I quote) "the cream of the cream" - whilst another explained (with a straight face) that he was 'a direct descendent to the English throne'. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Mockney, I wasn't around when Victoria was at the throne, and given that I don't know jack about religion or politics I'm not about to start learning about old English birds. Can't we talk about something interesting; like rugby!?Bob, it's all a front; criminals can't be snobs...that's just crazy talk! It sounds like your "direct descendant" friend is just a rich POM criminal's great great grandson. Snob's or not the Aussie's are still rubbish at rugby. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 OK folks I need some idea's on where to go for a last minute Xmas holiday for a week. I'm talking no flights, just renting a car and heading in a certain direction. I've not done much domestic stuff in GB. Been to Cardiff, Edinburgh, Cornwall and Devon, Brighton, that's about it. Feel like just getting away from it all though and seeing the country. Staying in some cosy B&B's and seeing some great scenery.Which direction should I head? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 If it's scenery you're after, I'd recommend heading for the Lake District for bracing walks and cosy country pubs with open fires. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Walsall, in the Midlands, would be a good bet. Also Wolverhampton or Tipton.. and Dudley is very pretty at this time of year.Only joking, of course. The Lakes would be a fine choice... long drive though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Suffolk? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Also try Derbyshire and the Peak District Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Funny you should say that Huguenot. My girlfriend thought the newsreader said suvvark and went into near panic (not that she works in the industry or anything mind you). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 EDKiwi, as an outsider who has come to understand and love our highly inclusive and class-mobile society, what insight can you offer us on the scandal of Princess Di and the extermination of the Dodo? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Di and Dodo were killed by the Suffolk serial killer. He was the "photographer" on the motorbike next to the car. He tried to climb into the car to get a leg over on Di. The driver tried to avoid the killer and hit the pole, wiping them out. Just goes to show that lower class English people shouldn't be driving cars in Europe! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 EDKiwiI have a suggestion for your Christmas holiday - why don't you go back to NZ? Your views and attitudes about the English 'lower'class and everything else are getting a bit tedious and even offensive. The death of 5 women in Suffolk is not something I would make a joke about, even to encourage some debate/comment. I am sure that this site was not set up for you to air your opinions constantly. Sorry but all this is putting me off using this site.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Georgia, actually I thought that's exactly what this site was set up for....opinions. I wasn't making jokes about 5 women being killed, why the hell would I do that!? Luckily for you this post it aptly titled "ED Kiwi Soapbox", so I guess the next time you see there is a new post in here you'll choose not to open it and not to read it. That way you can save yourself from being offended from a light sense of humour which you clearly don't have! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mc Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 It does get a bit unnecessarily "off-topic" sometimes, doesn't it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I have a FANTASTIC sense of humour actually ;-)Will say no more on the topic. I am sure you are a great bloke and yes I can avoid your rantings if I wish.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Over inflated gas bag or interesting guy? - can we have poll please? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/75-the-edkiwi-soapbox/#findComment-677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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