G'day from NZ

[woodhutt]

Hi to all from a new member located in NZ. I hope this is the correct area to post an introduction.
I'm a recently retired engineer and have been a hobby woodworker for about 20 years but now (particularly with the current lock-down) I can spend all my spare time in the shed.
Originally from the UK (a Geordie), I brought my family to NZ in 1986.
Toolwise, I have a relatively small workshop with a self-built bench, a compound mitre saw, band saw, Triton 001 mounted in a table, thicknesser and pillar drill plus a selection of hand power tools. I tend to use the power tools only to prepare stock and after that switch to hand tools.
I look forward to sharing and learning from the forum and will post some photos of recent projects when able.
Cheers, Pete

 

[topchippyles]

Welcome to the forum and hope everyone over there is safe and well

 

[MikeG.]

.........Originally from the UK (a Geordie), I brought my family to NZ in 1986............

Welcome, Pete. Are you saying "fush and chups" yet?

 

[woodhutt]

.........Originally from the UK (a Geordie), I brought my family to NZ in 1986............

Welcome, Pete. Are you saying "fush and chups" yet?

Worse. I now write with a 'pin' :lol:

 

[Phil Pascoe]

while you're enjoying a bicaddi and coke out on the ****?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Wonderful Country - my sister's been there since 1987.

 

[Lons]

Welcome Pete from from another Geordie, well from Northumberland really.
I've been to NZ a couple of times and loved it especially the sense of humour.
Stay safe
Bob

 

[Vann]

...Welcome, Pete. Are you saying "fush and chups" yet?

Ignore the hecklers Pete. Welcome from the other end of the Hutt - Petone.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[woodhutt]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. Hope to contribute soon. Pete

 

[MikeG.]

...Welcome, Pete. Are you saying "fush and chups" yet?

Ignore the hecklers Pete. Welcome from the other end of the Hutt - Petone.....

Heckling? No, no, we save that for the bloody Aussies. We're glad you mangle your vowels the way you do, as it makes differentiation much easier. I mean, who'd want to be confused with an Aussie, hey? :lol:

 

[Vann]

...I mean, who'd want to be confused with an Aussie, hey? :lol:

Very true :wink:

Cheers, Vann :lol: .