crustyngrizzly 1,702 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Being unemployed/able i have decided that i may have to buy myself a job,something i have been dead against,however times and atitudes do change. My wife has said she would like to move from our present location and with us both being a bit partial to Poverty Bay i decided to look up businesses for sale in Gisborne. Of the 33 on offer 11 were motels.Suggests to me maybe Gisnorne is not the place to go as that must be a big percentage of all motels in that area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke 1,232 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 I was in Gisborne in March for the first time in about 10 years and whilst it has great beaches and climate the main street has become very run down. I visited what used to be one of my favourite football grounds to play on, Childers Road and wow what an eyesore it has become. However, if you want to see a really depressed town try Wairoa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyngrizzly 1,702 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 My dad was born in Gisborne and he was always proud of their football team Gisborne City i think it was called. My only visit to Wairoa was in 1988 and my visit to the public toilets ensured that i will never go back.What a freaking mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke 1,232 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Yes Gisborne City was one of NZ's top clubs in the 70s and 80s. They played at Childers Road in front of crowds of 5 to 8 k which is huge for a city of only 40k. Marvellous atmosphere. crustyngrizzly 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uriah Heap 481 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Gisborne City - Childers Road - Kevin Fallon. vs Mt Wellington, Christchurch United, Mirimar Rangers, Caversham, Blockhouse Bay..... Those were the days. Even an old rugby head like me took an interest in local soccer back then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uriah Heap 481 Report post Posted July 23, 2015 Being unemployed/able i have decided that i may have to buy myself a job,something i have been dead against,however times and atitudes do change. My wife has said she would like to move from our present location and with us both being a bit partial to Poverty Bay i decided to look up businesses for sale in Gisborne. Of the 33 on offer 11 were motels.Suggests to me maybe Gisnorne is not the place to go as that must be a big percentage of all motels in that area. Seriously Crusty you are in a rut. I'm surprised your wife has stayed around and hope the poor woman has a job to go to, so she doesn't have to sit around and listen to you all day. If your both keen on Poverty Bay then do the old girl a favour and get over there. The sunshine might brighten your disposition. Fresh fruit, nice wines, walks on the beach, sea air and the sun. What more could you want. However Motelier might not be the go. Unless you are looking to name it "Grumpy Old Bastards Retreat" - with a "Visitors Not Really Welcome" sign hanging out front. gary1 and crustyngrizzly 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
