Remind me why not to live in Wellington.

[kiwi.]

I'm a Kiwi (from Wellington) married to an American, living in Colorado. While I can't really complain about living up in the mountains (between Breck and Vail) I miss Wellington. We're planning on moving back, but for a number of reasons we'll not be able to do it for a little while. When I get bored at work I've been checking out houses etc, and its made me miss home a lot.

So, feel free to remind of all the bad things Wellington has to offer, so I'll feel better about not being there right now! I'll start.

-The wind.
-The rain.
-The wind and the rain!
-Cold, damp houses.
-Apparently suits are only sold in black.
-Too many drunk kids taking over 'our' bars.

Feel free to add more...

[WANZLittles]

crowded?

[kiwi.]

crowded?

Before Colorado we lived in Phoenix. So, crowded, not so much.

[Twig]

I think this thread may be a little thin on replies

I don't think I can comment on bad stuff yet, only been here 2 months myself. It's very very wet today though, and very grey.

..but oddly still warm.

[BkyMonster]

I got in trouble last time I said I didn't like Wellington so, good luck getting replies!

[Georgebulldog]

Hilly?
I think that covers it so you best be thinking about heading back
Lets face it, it's great here, you can't beat it

[seattle]

Maybe a better question would be "remind me why not to live in NZ"?

[RJLink]

Yes, it's a struggle coming up with reasons not to live in Wellington.

I guess it's not the place to live if you're looking for a hot climate. Or if frequent strong winds bother you.

The cold, damp house problem can be fixed or avoided.

And it's true about the drab colour of clothing here. Please come back and help foment a fashion revolution.

[tigerlily]

Yeah, if you hate getting exercise, this is a bad place to move. People seem to like walking, rowing, sailing, biking here. If you are a couch potato you might feel lonely!

[Wooly_Cow]

Not sure I agree about the fashion!.....Down the Courtney / Cuba end of town there are all sorts of fashions, fashion disasters and styles....up towards the Beehive you're going to be a lot drabber granted!