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The marmalade is a really pretty colour!
My parents were preserving machines! The whole kitchen would be full of pots, bowls, food & knives - along with their slave labour (that would be my sisters & me)
My husband, kids & I were all in favour of the flag changing - till we saw the final options. I know much better designs were submitted.
My husband & son aren't voting at all, I'm voting for the koru (although I preferred the blue & white option) my daughter a graphic designer is voting for Red Peak. She is pretty fluent on this whole debacle.
I voted to make some use of the money that has been spent already! But my sentiments very much echo Darkpool's. The designs are more suited to sports and don't invoke any patriotic emotions which I feel a nations flag should -- IMO.
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Darkpool (protesting GR censorship) wrote: "Yum!!
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The marmalade is a really pretty colour!
My parents were preserving machines! The whole kitchen would be full of pots, bowls, food & knives - a..."
We have seen some of your flag options back in Canada. In fact, you had many Canadians in favour of the lazor eye Kiwi bird.
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The marmalade is a really pretty colour!
My parents were preserving machines! The whole kitchen would be full of pots, bowls, food & knives - a..."
We have seen some of your flag options back in Canada. In fact, you had many Canadians in favour of the lazor eye Kiwi bird.
Many years ago my kitchen resembled a preserving factory beginning in November (marmalade a& strawberry jam) through to late February with freezing corn and bottling pears, WBCs of course. Before all the equipment was put away for the year, jelly from the seasons scraps was made.
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The blue & white koru made me think of waves & the sea or clouds & the sky.
My husband wanted the silver fern on the black background. He was in Italy a few months ago & all the NZ war graves had the silver fern on them.
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Heh. I'm Canadian born & both my kids had school projects/ uni dissertations on changing the flag, where they gave the Canadian debates as background. Note that Pearson didn't get the (hideous) design he wanted.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/50022/...
Number 10 makes me think of Lazer Kiwi.
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Melissa wrote: We have seen some of your flag options back in Canada. In fact, you had many Canadians in favour of the lazor eye Kiwi bird.
Heh. I'm Canadian born & both my kids had school proje..."
I laughed out loud at the Beatles one
Heh. I'm Canadian born & both my kids had school proje..."
I laughed out loud at the Beatles one
I hope the southern cross will be retained and a little union flag in a corner top left. I'm dual nationality so I'd like to hang on to those.The southern cross is the nearest thing to evoking patriotism and the union flag represents NZ history.
I also like the silver fern pattern. Not easy choosing.
The current flag is often confused with the Aussie one but perhaps better to hang on to that than have some of the other designs, as some have said they look like company logos.
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The southern cross is the nearest thing to evoking patriotism"
I would argue the silver fern is.
Anna wrote: "I hope the southern cross will be retained and a little union flag in a corner top left. I'm dual nationality so I'd like to hang on to those.The southern cross is the nearest thing to evoking pa..."
I agree with you regarding the Southern Cross. History says that is how the country was discovered - by following the pointer.
Not only does the silver fern look like a company logo, it is! Just as the stylised kiwi has also been used many times as a logo.
The constant cry regarding the current flag is that it is always mistaken for the Australian flag. However, most non New Zealand people see the silver fern as a feather. Do we want that white feather on our flag given its connotation?
Kathleen wrote: "☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "...Anyone voted for one of the new flags? ..."
I've voted for the silver fern (white) with the red and blue - I like the look of it for style, and I like retaining the red white ..."
I can pick it out from the Aussie flag. Australia has more stars that are white and have more points.
I've voted for the silver fern (white) with the red and blue - I like the look of it for style, and I like retaining the red white ..."
I can pick it out from the Aussie flag. Australia has more stars that are white and have more points.
Melissa wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "...Anyone voted for one of the new flags? ..."I've voted for the silver fern (white) with the red and blue - I like the look of it for style, and I like retaini..."
Totally agree Melissa. Not only are the NZ stars five pointed RED forming the part of the Southern Cross, but the Aussie flag also has the five stars of the Southern Cross marked with seven pointed stars, and includes the much larger Commonwealth/Federation Star.
Ella's Gran wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "...Anyone voted for one of the new flags? ..."
I've voted for the silver fern (white) with the red and blue - I like the look of it for style, an..."
I am not a Kiwi but I like your flag; but I can understand that there would be frustration in being mistaken for Australian (We get called American all the time from our accents)).
That being said no one even remembers our old flag, The Red Ensign
I've voted for the silver fern (white) with the red and blue - I like the look of it for style, an..."
I am not a Kiwi but I like your flag; but I can understand that there would be frustration in being mistaken for Australian (We get called American all the time from our accents)).
That being said no one even remembers our old flag, The Red Ensign
Ah! I finally understand where all the tridents of maple leaves on that Mental Floss link in message 525 came from!
Kathleen wrote: "Melissa wrote: "...That being said no one even remembers our old flag, The Red Ensign ..."
Your maple leaf flag is the nicest world flag, in my view, and I'm really hoping NZ can end up with one t..."
Why thank you, Kathleen. However, it is a pain in the rear to try and draw the maple leaf :p
I hope you guys end up with something distinctly NZ :)
Your maple leaf flag is the nicest world flag, in my view, and I'm really hoping NZ can end up with one t..."
Why thank you, Kathleen. However, it is a pain in the rear to try and draw the maple leaf :p
I hope you guys end up with something distinctly NZ :)
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I don't think the flag will be changing in my children's lifetime now, Let alone mine.
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I went to a fundraiser for the Ponsonby Baptist Church last night (one of my husband's sisters is a member of the gospel band Heaven Bent) & then we went for a cruise to look at the Franklin Road lights. Maybe because of Christmas in the Park, but traffic wasn't too bad & both the choir & the lights were amazing!
I am curious. Does it get very warm for you New Zealanders around Christmas?
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It does - & Kathleen & I both live in humid parts of the country. Some parts of the South Island can be colder though. Yesterday was the first day I have felt warm since coming back from SE Asia- it's all relative isn't it?
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I am curious. Does it get very warm for you New Zealanders around Christmas?"
It does - & Kathleen & I both live in humid parts of the country. Some parts of the South Island can b..."
Very true, Carol. Even Vancouver isn't "cold" relative to many parts of Canada. However, it would likely be cold relative to NZ.
It does - & Kathleen & I both live in humid parts of the country. Some parts of the South Island can b..."
Very true, Carol. Even Vancouver isn't "cold" relative to many parts of Canada. However, it would likely be cold relative to NZ.
Kathleen wrote: "☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I am curious. Does it get very warm for you New Zealanders around Christmas?"
It does - & Kathleen & I both live in humid parts of the country. Some parts of the ..."
Oh goodness; I could not do Sydney or Brisbane in the summer. I fear that i would melt on a sidewalk somewhere.
It does - & Kathleen & I both live in humid parts of the country. Some parts of the ..."
Oh goodness; I could not do Sydney or Brisbane in the summer. I fear that i would melt on a sidewalk somewhere.
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☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Oh boy you know you are addicted to GR when the first app you download on your shiny new phone is this place :D"
:D It is an addicting place to be :D
:D It is an addicting place to be :D
It's my favourite place on the Internet too Carol. What phone did you choose?
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Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace. I'm a light user so more expensive seemed a waste of money. Camera not wonderful but I'm a crap photographer anyway.
Ohh nice. I have a Samsung too. The second app you need is Kindle :)
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Hahahahaha, you read my mind!
I need TradeMe too I think
& a mindless game.
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Ace wrote: "Ohh nice. I have a Samsung too. The second app you need is Kindle :)"Hahahahaha, you read my mind!
I need TradeMe too I think
& a mindless game."
Well I recommend staying away from Candy Crush. Hours of my life wasted :( I have UNINSTALLED.
My geriatric mobile is creaking to a halt and some of the keys don't work so I have to buy a new one. I also am a light user and I don't want too many gizmos in it. Phone, text, alarm, address book, that's about all I use, so I shall take a look at your Samsung, Carol. Thanks.
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My husband says mine has been reduced further to $79 at Noel Leeming. But some of the basic phones are even cheaper.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our BLK members. Enjoy the day and your family, over eat, and if you are travelling, drive safely.
Angie, absolutely enjoy your first Christmas with Bryn. ☺
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We have had a lovely surprise - our son is home a day early!
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Merry Christmas to you too LesleyWe have had a lovely surprise - or son is home a day early!"
Wonderful!! Best present eh. Enjoy your time. Looks like the weather is going to behave for the duration as well - at least down this way. ☺
Merry Christmas to all of you Book Loving Kiwis (it is the 25th there? 24th?) :)
Merry Christmas to all you book Loving Kiwi's! :)!
Merry Christmas to all BLK's! To all readers I wish you the gift of choosing books that you'll really love.
Christmas Greetings from Ankara, Turkey.
A normal working day here but hubby is taking it off so much excitement! It's the small things that make the day so special.
A normal working day here but hubby is taking it off so much excitement! It's the small things that make the day so special.
There were much nicer designs for a flag and they didn't get chosen. I think a lot of people will be voting status quo in protest!Cherries ripe and I'm getting my grandson to pick them. We're getting buckets!
Poor little blue penguins are being pestered by the tourists who all want to be close up - preferably sticking camera into beak! - and get balky when we tell them this is NZ and we keep a 5 metre distance from our wildlife. I think I am sworn at every night I'm on duty!
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Cherries ripe and I'm getting my grandson to pick them. We're get..."
Keep fighting the good fight with the penguins - what is wrong with (some) people,
Sigh. cherries are my favourite fruit.
With the flag we have had family in & out all day - & of course the flag argument came up. One of Marty's brothers is all in favour of the new one - because it looks like a logo!
I never thought a flag choice could be so bad that I would vote for the present one - but I was wrong.
As you say p.d.r., there were much nicer designs for the flag that were not chosen. IMO the leader of the campaign is determined to have the fern (white feather) on dreary black so all selection was engineered. I do believe we will end up with status quo in the final vote.Love cherries. Always shout myself some in season. Last year they were still reasonable at $20 per kilo, but at $29 per kilo this year they remained on the shelf. Just like oysters, I always treated myself to a dozen until the price went over the top.
Pretty sure the current flag will stay the current flag.Love cherries, but not the prices up in Auckland!
Chilling at the beach this week - if you can call watching both children doing surf club training, on different parts of the beach, at the same time, relaxing!
Pretty sure the current flag will stay the current flag.Love cherries, but not the prices up in Auckland!
Chilling at the beach this week - if you can call watching both children doing surf club training, on different parts of the beach, at the same time, relaxing!
Pretty sure the current flag will stay the current flag.Love cherries, but not the prices up in Auckland!
Chilling at the beach this week - if you can call watching both children doing surf club training, on different parts of the beach, at the same time, relaxing!
Kirsten wrote: "Pretty sure the current flag will stay the current flag.
Love cherries, but not the prices up in Auckland!
Chilling at the beach this week - if you can call watching both children doing surf club ..."
I am Canadian so i do not really get a say. But, I like your current flag. Personally, I can tell that it isn't the Aussie one.
Love cherries, but not the prices up in Auckland!
Chilling at the beach this week - if you can call watching both children doing surf club ..."
I am Canadian so i do not really get a say. But, I like your current flag. Personally, I can tell that it isn't the Aussie one.
I had a rather alarming wake up this evening. It seems I have just experienced and Earthquake. I did not enjoy it.
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:-O How bad an earthquake?
☆ Ｃａｒｏｌ ☆ wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I had a rather alarming wake up this evening. It seems I have just experienced and Earthquake. I did not enjoy it."
:-O How bad an earthquake?"
Only minor; but enough of one to shock people and wake them up.
:-O How bad an earthquake?"
Only minor; but enough of one to shock people and wake them up.
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Yeah, I have voted in the flag referendum, but I think the options presented are all so horrid that I'll be voting for the status quo in the next one.