The Language Down Under - Dictionary and Translations
Australian male = Bloke Australian Wild Dog (which doesn't bark, but rather howels) = Dingo Barbeque = Barbie (not to be confused with "Ken and Barbie") Bottle Shop or Liquor Store = Bottlo (pronounced "bottle-oh") Breakfast = Brekkie Bum, Butt = Arse Conversation = Chinwag Cookie = Biscuit Drunk = Pissed Drop Bear =a fictional Australian Marsupial said to be related to the koala (Click here for a more detailed description) Electrician = Sparky Fireman = Firey Flip Flops = Thongs
Frills = birds (e.g. "No Birds" is our car rental agency. - see definition for "rent" below.) Gum = Chewy How are you? = How ya going? If you fancy meeting up just give me a bell. = If you like me and want to hang out... Call Me! Impertinently bold; impudent and saucy = Cheeky Lots of = Heaps (Aussie's LOVE this word) Pharmacy = Chemist Registration = Rego (pronounced "rej - oh")
Rent = Hire (e.g I hired a car last week from Hertz. Even though the car hire place we use here is called "No Birds".) Schedule = pronounced "Shheh-dual" Shady = Dodgy Shopping Carts = Trollies Sunglasses = Sunnies Sweets/Candies = Lollies Well Done = Onya Z = "zed" - Aussie's infrequently use "z's" in their language - it is replaced with an "s"
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How to Reach Us?
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The best way to reach us is e-mail/skype:
e-mail: marcy.miller@gmail.com
skype: mgm623
mobile: 61 423 840 488
e-mail: chkiely@gmail.com
skype: chkiely
mobile: 61 413 674 044
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Our not so new pet Koala
About Us
We've put together this blog to keep our friends and family posted on our travels.
This whole adventure began on April 27, 2007 when a work e-mail crossed about job opportunities in Sydney. Chris decided to apply to Business school at University of New South Wales, Marcy pursued the open positions at Thomson, the stars aligned and here we are... January, 2008 our venture in Sydney, Australia has begun!
Marcy and Chris, I'm glad you made it and are already exploring! Sounds like everything has gone spotlessly. Yay! I will definitely be down to visit - I may even try to come in March as I have another friend going to sydney for a few days.
g'day, mates! how is day three (or is it four there?) I hope marcy is feeling better today. my hard drive is repaired and will be re-installed shortly - turns out is was nothing too serious.....back to normal soon! happy monday! XOXO mom
4 comments:
Marcy and Chris,
I'm glad you made it and are already exploring! Sounds like everything has gone spotlessly. Yay! I will definitely be down to visit - I may even try to come in March as I have another friend going to sydney for a few days.
Welcome to the other side!!
Rach
g'day, mates!
how is day three (or is it four there?) I hope marcy is feeling better today. my hard drive is repaired and will be re-installed shortly - turns out is was nothing too serious.....back to normal soon!
happy monday!
XOXO
mom
looks like you guys are having a great adventure already! We miss you... the west coast randalls
It seems as if you're having the most amazing time. It's not like you're in a far away country...you're seeing so many people you know.
Have fun and keep blogging!!!!
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