Kiwi Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hello everybody, This looks like a great forum filled with interesting people, I'm going to have fun here . I thought I should introduce myself first and foremost. My name is Matt, and I'm a 16-year-old student in New Zealand. My interests include football, world politics, journalism, activism, and of course, reading. Unfortunately I don't get the time between school, study, sports and other things to read as often as I would like. My absolute favourite book is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, as it has had a profound influence on what I want to do in life. I also recently founded a non-profit organisation called IPA. It was basically established to reduce prejudice globally, through an international forum. The idea is to achieve tolerance through communication. We will also try and fund raise for larger organisations in conflict zones, when things get going. The forums are a little empty at the moment, as they've only just been built; however, if any of you are interested, please feel free to check out http://www.ipa-forum.co.nr . Anyhow, I'm looking forward to meeting some of you here, and joining you in discussion. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 *leaps on newbie* HI! Welcome and thrice welcome. Have a great time here B) (yay, I'm first ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 welcome to bcf B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hello, Kiwi, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leetid Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkoe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi & welcome Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Welcome to the Forum, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val on the road Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Welcome there Matt ! I'd love to visit New Zealand one day, how lucky you are ! IPA seems to be interesting, I'll have a look one your forum one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renniemist Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hello Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Kia ora fellow Kiwi and welcome B) I am no longer alone at the bottom of the world Sounds like a very good cause you're fighting for there ....will check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyz Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 hiya Matt - welcome from a fellow newbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) Hi Kiwi and welcome to the forum! I admire your goals. I am no longer alone at the bottom of the world B) What am I? Chopped liver? (Or should that be, 'where am I?' I suddenly feel very disorientated.) Edited August 6, 2008 by Kylie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What am I? Chopped liver? B) (Or should that be, 'where am I?' I suddenly feel very disorientated.) Oh Kylie, I hadn't forgotten you, truly. I nearly put 'except for Kylie' but then I thought, well we're more south than you, so we really are at the bottom (unless of course we get someone joining up from the Antarctic) I had a look at your forum Matt and think you've done a great job. Good luck with it and wishing you success with your aims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 No worries, I was just kidding I wouldn't be surprised if someone from that far south did join. We seem to be pretty far-reaching these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks for the nice welcomes and kind words everyone! I'd love to visit New Zealand one day, how lucky you are ! I think it's definitely a better place to visit than a place to live. I have a lot of photos that I took of the scenery here, so if you're interested in seeing them I'll give you the link. Kia ora fellow Kiwi and welcome I am no longer alone at the bottom of the world Sounds like a very good cause you're fighting for there ....will check it out. Kia ora, ke te pehea koe? Finally, a forum where others will associate my name with something other than kiwifruit. Thanks B). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hello and welcome. I'm another who'd like to visit NZ (apart from the fact it involves such a long time on a big scary metal bird!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Kia ora, ke te pehea koe? Finally, a forum where others will associate my name with something other than kiwifruit. Thanks B). Kei te pai Lol. I didn't know that's what people thought when I said I was a Kiwi Though trying to explain we are named after a nocturnal, flightless, near blind bird that has a long sticky beak isn't very flattering either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi there Matt - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks By the way, I've been trying to send private messages, or leave profile messages, but I don't appear to be able to do it. Is there a reason for this? Perhaps there's a minimum number of sent post for this to be enabled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Matt, and welcome from another newbie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks By the way, I've been trying to send private messages, or leave profile messages, but I don't appear to be able to do it. Is there a reason for this? Perhaps there's a minimum number of sent post for this to be enabled? You need 10 in the book related forums, so not too many. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hello and welcome Kiwi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks By the way, I've been trying to send private messages, or leave profile messages, but I don't appear to be able to do it. Is there a reason for this? Perhaps there's a minimum number of sent post for this to be enabled? You need 10 in the book related forums, so not too many. This is also explained in the FAQ, amongst other useful snippets of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenblack Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Welcome to the forum Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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