GUT2407 Posted July 19, 2016 #351 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) It's a bit more random that that. Service station does become servo. But it is milkman that becomes milko. Just like garbageman becomes garbo. Smoko is what you think it is. Micheal, is Mick or Mike, never Micko. However, Darren or Darrell is Dazza, Barry is Bazza, Terry is Tezza, Jerry or Jeremy is Jezza, Garry is Gazza, and Warren is Wozza. Or rather, can be depending on the situation. And John is Jack Robert is Bob William is Bill James is Jim A short bloke is likely to be Lofty a red head Bluey, Maybe they were right, We're a wired mob. Strewth I remember when just about everyone had a nickname, fair dunkum I do. Edited July 19, 2016 by GUT2407 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted July 19, 2016 #352 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Strewth I remember when just about everyone had a nickname, fair dunkum I do. It used to be that if you didn't have a nickname it was because you didn't have enough friends to give you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 19, 2016 #353 Share Posted July 19, 2016 It used to be that if you didn't have a nickname it was because you didn't have enough friends to give you one. Knew one bloke at school that half the teachers didn't know his real name. My nickname as a kid is my handle here, but CC insisted it be longer than three letters so it got some numbers tacked on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted July 19, 2016 #354 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Oops, accidental repeat. Edited July 19, 2016 by SinbadThePorter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 19, 2016 Author #355 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Can you please start another thread with another of your 'advice to Oversea's cruisers' tips. They make me laugh out loud and some of the replies are just as much fun! Wish CC had a 'like' button Dear Reedy8 - I think most CC would be happy with the one thread - indeed many probably wish I would bugger off. Still have a few tips to come so keep an eye out for some new tips soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 19, 2016 #356 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The mods might get a bit peeved if we had a number of these threads floating around. With just the one at least all the insanity is in the one place. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted July 19, 2016 #357 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Oh I thought we were like these people.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 19, 2016 #358 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Dear Reedy8 - I think most CC would be happy with the one thread - indeed many probably wish I would bugger off. Still have a few tips to come so keep an eye out for some new tips soon. Nope. My type of thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted July 20, 2016 #359 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Trying to post a list of common Aussie slang words! Edited July 20, 2016 by gaechann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 20, 2016 #360 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Trying to post a list of common Aussie slang words! Looks OK, JUST NEED TO CLICK THEN ZOOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2016 #361 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Don't forget the Kiwifruit - You aren't going to leave us out especially as we invented it Its a bloody chinese gooseberry,originally from China.Whoa back son. LOL,but whats crazy is the americans call it plain kiwi.:):eek: The name was invented. Those Kiwis will try and take credit for everything.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2016 #362 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Strewth Mildew1951 - that is the full Aussie language in one post!!! Not going to repeat it here - too long for that. Our valued overseas visitors will now have no excuse for not understanding what we say when speaking or writing to them. Too right. no excuses now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2016 #363 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Maybe they were right, We're a wired mob. Some of us may be sober but all of us are weird.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 20, 2016 #364 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Too right. no excuses now. Never was any excuse after all we talk fair dinkum English lingo here cobber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2016 #365 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Trying to post a list of common Aussie slang words! It works with the zoom.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted July 20, 2016 #366 Share Posted July 20, 2016 fer ferk sake! youse lot need a bleedin duck shone airy. Man with a spade: Dug Man without a spade: Douglas (dug-less?) Man cooking at the bbq (barbie): Ken Man enjoying Ken's sausage: shall not be mentioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 20, 2016 Author #367 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Some of the bush tucker in the old days provides a fascinating insight to how people managed to feed off the land when there was nothing and no one within a coo ee of their bush shack in the outback. Yes, the shack would have had a dunny out yonder but no toilet paper - no way - gum leaves were the de rigueur of the day- but I digress. Recipe books in the 1800's had all sorts of odd and strange recipes to help pioneers cook and survive. One such recipe, which I am advised was very popular were dishes made from the Pink and Grey Galah (ooo gosh you say). One recipe called for six galahs to be put in a billycan of water, add a round stone and salt to taste. Boil for several hours and when a fork will go cleanly through the stone, throw out the birds, eat the stone and drink the soup. How about that. I have not tasted Galah dishes myself but I do know a farmer in Dongera north of Perth who loves to eat Galah pie (yes this is a true story). How do I know that? Well when I visited him a few weeks ago he had Pink and Grey feathers stuck to his moustache just after lunch. What a silly galah - just goes to show how quirky us Aussies can be! If visiting from overseas, you may want to order a Pink and Grey Galah pie at that fancy and expensive Sydney waterfront restaurant. It will not be on the menu but just see what reaction you get to your request. Why you may even end up with a free feed! See attached photo of the main ingredient Edited July 20, 2016 by Bpos spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 20, 2016 #368 Share Posted July 20, 2016 fer ferk sake! youse lot need a bleedin duck shone airy. Man with a spade: Dug Man without a spade: Douglas (dug-less?) Man cooking at the bbq (barbie): Ken Man enjoying Ken's sausage: shall not be mentioned! Man on doorstep - Matt Man with no lower legs - Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 20, 2016 #369 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Some of the bush tucker in the old days provides a fascinating insight to how people managed to feed off the land when there was nothing and no one within a coo ee of their bush shack in the outback. Yes, the shack would have had a dunny out yonder but no toilet paper - no way - gum leaves were the de rigueur of the day- but I digress. Recipe books in the 1800's had all sorts of odd and strange recipes to help pioneers cook and survive. One such recipe, which I am advised was very popular were dishes made from the Pink and Grey Galah (ooo gosh you say). One recipe called for six galahs to be put in a billycan of water, add a round stone and salt to taste. Boil for several hours and when a fork will go cleanly through the stone, throw out the birds, eat the stone and drink the soup. How about that. I have not tasted Galah dishes myself but I do know a farmer in Dongera north of Perth who loves to eat Galah pie (yes this is a true story). How do I know that? Well when I visited him a few weeks ago he had Pink and Grey feathers stuck to his moustache just after lunch. What a silly galah - just goes to show how guirky us Aussies can be! If visiting from overseas, you may want to order a Pink and Grey Galah pie at that fancy and expensive Sydney waterfront restaurant. It will not be on the menu but just see what reaction you get to your request. Why you may even end up with a free feed! See attached photo of the main ingredient I was told only one way to cook a galah. Get one galah Get one Rick the size of galah Put in pot Cook till Rock is tender Toss away galah, eat rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 20, 2016 Author #370 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I was told only one way to cook a galah. Get one galah Get one Rick the size of galah Put in pot Cook till Rock is tender Toss away galah, eat rock. Stone/Rock - all one and the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 20, 2016 #371 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Stone/Rock - all one and the same Sorry mate, missed that line in your post. And figured with all the talk of galah pie, you didn't no how to cook one properly, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newby58 Posted July 20, 2016 #372 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Geez. What happened to plain damper? With golden syrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted July 20, 2016 Author #373 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Geez. What happened to plain damper? With golden syrup. Easier and cheaper to find bird and stone (rock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 20, 2016 #374 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Easier and cheaper to find bird and stone (rock) The best rocks to use are Basalt as they are pre-seasoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketts Posted July 20, 2016 #375 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Some of us may be sober but all of us are weird.:p Are any of y'all on the March 13, 2017 Solstice? That'd be great - I might not stop laughing the entire trip!! [emoji3]⚓️[emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts