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Maggie and Daggy

The intrepid Daila tramping at Mt Cook 

Have you ever wanted to take a vacation that was memorable? I had that sort of vacation last year when I went to New Zealand. I originally chose "kiwi" country because it is known for its outdoor adventure, which I wanted to experience, plus plenty of sightseeing. Thought as long as I was down there I would try to meet some of the regular chatters that I met in NZ chat.

So, I left my home in Kentucky and with a kiwi slang book in hand (kiwitex loaned it to me....hey at least I wanted to know what they were talking about) traveled down to NZ. Wouldn't you know it while waiting for a flight out of Chicago I met a guy going to NZ and a kiwi going home for a visit. So at least I had company going down there! Too, I got to ring SB Hawaiian up in LA. He's got that hawaiian in his voice.

I really had fun down in New Zealand. I took an adventure tour which involved sailing, hiking, rafting, jetboating, kayaking and visited a Maori marae not to mention sightseeing in Auckland, Rotorua or Queenstown (I know tourist trap).

Before and after my tour, I manage to meet up with some NZ chatters who were kind enough to show my around. I met up with Strathallen, (finally saw the Waikato River) kasey, (never had Indian food) robbonz, (the workings of NZ government)
Nursie, Keith and family (now watch those eels)! Would of met with Maggie2 but she happened to be Stateside...hey come to think of it not a bad trade! Missed the daggydog by one week though. Even an Aussie holidays in New Zealand! There
are others I didn't meet but hey you never know, I may make a return trip!

All and all had a good time and what made it more pleasurable was meeting the kiwis who I first met in NZ Chat. Though its been a year, I still miss the place, people and also the many varieties of Cadbury chocolates especially the Neopolitan (anyone listening out there)?

Oh, by the way I did manage to see a real kiwi (the bird) too!

Daila

• Take shopping carts for the express purpose of filling them and stranding them at strategic locations.
• Get boxes of condoms and randomly put them in peoples carts when they don't realize it. 
• Set all the alarm clocks to go off at ten minute intervals throughout the day.
• Run up to an employee (preferably a male) while squeezing your legs together and practically yell at him "Where are your tampons?"
• Try on bras over top of your clothes.
• Make a trail of orange juice on the ground, leading to the restrooms.
• While walking around the store, sing in your loudest voice possible "I smell sex and candy"
• Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I think we've got a Code 3 in housewares," and see what happens.
• Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off and turn the volumes to "10."
• Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift wrap.
• Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit.
• Test the fishing rods and see what you can "catch" from the other aisles.
•  Put M&M's on layaway.
• Move "Caution: Wet Floor" signs to carpeted areas.
• Set up a tent in the camping department; tell others you'll only invite them in if they bring pillows from Bed and Bath.
• Contaminate the entire auto department by sampling all the spray air fresheners.
• Nonchalantly "test" the brushes and combs in Cosmetics.
• When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and  ask, "Why won't you people just leave me alone?"
• Look right into the security camera, and use it as a mirror while you pick your nose.
• Take up an entire aisle in Toys by setting up a full scale battlefield with G.I. Joes vs. the X-Men.
• Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon.
• While handling guns in the hunting department, suddenly ask the clerk if he knows where the anti-depressants are.
• Switch the men's and women's signs on the doors of the restrooms.
• Dart around suspiciously while humming the theme from "Mission Impossible."
• Set up a "Valet Parking" sign in front of the store.
• In the auto department, practice your "Madonna" look with various funnels.
• Hide in the clothing racks and when people browse through, say things like "pick me !! pick me!!"  and scare them into believing that  the clothes are talking to them.
• When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream, "No, no! It's those voices again!"
• Go to an empty checkout stand and try to check people out.
• Drag a lounge chair on display over to the magazines and relax. If the store has a food court, buy a soft drink; explain that you don't get out much, and ask if they can put a little umbrella in it.
• Go into the dressing room and yell real loud..."Hey, we're out of toilet paper in here!"

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