I am visiting NZ (South Island only, unfortunately) for about a week's holiday, starting mid-March (only 10 more sleeps to go, as they say). I'm flying in and out of Queenstown. What places should I visit? What should I see? What should I do? What car rental service is good? Any recommended places to stay?
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posted by vidur
on Mar 6, 2013 -
18 answers
I've paid my back taxes for New York State as of last year, but the judgment is still on my credit reports, although marked "paid". This is my only ding. Will landlords refuse to rent to me anyway?
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posted by droplet
on Feb 28, 2013 -
4 answers
I know this sounds weird, but I've been sort of struggling with this idea for awhile now. When we're younger we do things a certain way, like the food we eat, the music we listen to, the traditions we have, they all come from our parents. But when you get older, you grow out of some of those things and into other things. I know this, but sometimes I'll be reading a health food article (for example) and I'll think something like, "doesn't the author feel weird about not eating the foods she ate when she was younger?" Because I imagine she grew up on mash potatoes and meatloaf, not quinoa salad and red snapper.
I mean I know that eating healthy is ideal, but it just makes me uncomfortable on some deep level to see people diverting from what they must've done when they were kids. I guess I mean when they're trying new things. I don't know why it should bother me so much though, especially when I am trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle myself?
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posted by Cybria
on Jan 13, 2013 -
50 answers
Within the past 4 years, I read an article in the New Yorker written by an older writer who had recently lost his younger wife. Where can I find this?
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posted by shushufindi
on Jan 11, 2013 -
6 answers
When does "I love you" mean something? And is there a way to say "OMGZ I'M HAVING SUPERSTRONG LIMERENT FEELINGS TOWARDS YOU" without sounding quite that weird?
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posted by f3l1x
on Nov 6, 2012 -
33 answers
I just moved to a big city after graduating college in August. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do, and I'm not the most ambitious or confident person, to say the least. I have a somewhat untreated case of ADD, but I don't take my meds anymore; I'm finding coffee and exercise are much better.
Anyways, I have gotten two different pieces of negative feedback on my phone behavior with people who had the potential to give me a job; they both basically said I sounded unenthusiastic. What is a good way to remedy this?
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posted by bluelights
on Oct 19, 2012 -
28 answers
How do you handle the labyrinth of New York State sales tax? I'm launching an online business that sells goods (some clothes, some non-clothes). We're located in New York State. We need to collect tax in New York State... gorey details inside.
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posted by Muffy
on Oct 11, 2012 -
8 answers
I have seen 3 fleas, but not noticed any bites on myself. Is this an indication of some infestation that is about to explode?
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posted by abirdinthehand
on Sep 9, 2012 -
13 answers
Order up for some serious, stylish, comfortable shoes that are New York fashion AND all-day-walking compatible.
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posted by mmmcmmm
on Jul 31, 2012 -
48 answers
Microsoft Access Training/Classes in New York City (Manhattan), or your best suggestion of online materials.
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posted by rosswald
on Jul 20, 2012 -
4 answers
Are there health risks in living in an apartment inside a reconditioned factory building in Hoboken, New Jersey?
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posted by StrawberryPie
on Jul 9, 2012 -
8 answers
Help! My husband and I will unexpectedly be spending our rapidly-approaching anniversary in NYC. We need something romantic (for us) to do. Our original plan turned out to be based on a misunderstanding (We mistakenly thought the Museum of Natural History had a nice restaurant, which would have been perfect...food, wine, and a model of a giant prehistoric frog!), and we are now at a loss.
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posted by Wylla
on Jun 7, 2012 -
16 answers
We're considering moving to Santa Fe. Tell us what we should know and where we should live.
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posted by Flamingo
on May 10, 2012 -
22 answers
New York City vacation! Metafilter made San Francisco so memorable, can you do the same with New York?
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posted by raisingsand
on May 1, 2012 -
29 answers
I don't know enough about cars. Should we trade in the Subaru for a pick-up truck? If so, how do we pick a truck?
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posted by blue_bicycle
on Apr 26, 2012 -
20 answers
What is the best sparkling wine or champagne under 20 dollars? Also, I need help with a last-minute New Year's celebration.
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posted by Fairchild
on Dec 30, 2011 -
42 answers
Has anyone ever found any New Yorker (or other) articles by Terrance Malick?
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posted by mixer
on Oct 25, 2011 -
4 answers
Road tripping through VT and NH to Portland, Maine between Sunday and Tuesday, with a pretty open schedule. What should I do and see?
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posted by hanoixan
on Oct 6, 2011 -
16 answers
Drinking outdoors in New Orleans: I'm planning a picnic with a large group of people in a New Orleans city park. I know outdoor drinking is permitted in New Orleans as long as the alcohol is consumed in a plastic cup and not the original container. My question is, can I bring a cooler of beer and wine to a city park, and serve the drinks in plastic cups? In other words, am I legally permitted to have open glass or metal containers outdoors as long as they're in a cooler?
posted by Ziggurat
on Sep 22, 2011 -
9 answers
My Palm Pre recently gave up the ghost 2 years into a 3 year contract with Bell Canada. I'd like to get a new Android phone with a good physical keyboard and a touchscreen. I'm not looking for specific phone suggestions, but places to do research: How do I know what models will work with bell, can I buy them away from bell and then use them with my existing plan, what sites have reliable reviews and what are just churning them out for a quick turnover.
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posted by Canageek
on Aug 14, 2011 -
9 answers
I am going to New York for 4-5 days towards the end of October and need cheap accommodations. A shared bathroom is no biggie but I am too old for anything that veers towards the hostel side of things. It needs to be in Manhattan. I am male by the way if that makes a difference. Thank you for any suggestions.
posted by Phlegmco(tm)
on Aug 9, 2011 -
20 answers
I've had a Canon 5D Mark II for about 2.5 years, and I've recently noticed some bad dust particle issues that are on the sensor or mirror, not the lens. Can someone recommend a good camera store in New York City that could do a good professional job of cleaning my sensor (and an idea of how much this will cost)? I've looked into cleaning kits, and I think I would rather have a professional do it. Thanks!
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posted by samoa
on Jul 24, 2011 -
4 answers
My father passed away in February, and left a very simple will - a 50/50 split between my sister and myself. His estate is very small, so we are trying to keep legal fees down as much as possible. The will and supporting documentation have been submitted to the NY probate court. One of the probate clerks is objecting to an irregularity in the self proving affidavit that's holding up the whole process. (The will itself seems to be sound.) Somehow this affidavit was screwed up by the notary.
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posted by ljshapiro
on Jul 5, 2011 -
9 answers
It's all come together. I am moving into my own place, what should I buy first when I need it all?
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posted by srbrunson
on Jun 12, 2011 -
28 answers
What is the most valuable book or website about dogs, dog training, & dog behaviour.
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posted by Fence
on Jun 10, 2011 -
11 answers
Many new garments have a distinctive smell that disagrees with me. What's the likely source of this odor?
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posted by jocelmeow
on May 14, 2011 -
15 answers
Why, when remastering old movies, do they record new sound effects to dub over the original audio?
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posted by koolgiy
on Apr 2, 2011 -
5 answers
I'll be jetlagged for the first day (and week) at my new job. Help me deal with this gracefully in my new workplace.
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posted by paindemie
on Mar 21, 2011 -
11 answers
