You are right Ted, I don't want to put anyone off...
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Originally Posted by camelbrass  A. 'Bastard' is, in fact, a term of endearment and if an Aussie greets you with 'How are you you old bastard?' it is a very friendly way of saying 'Hail fellow well met' and should not be confused with a slur on your parentage which will probably contain much more colourful language. |
Oh dear I am glad you pointed that one out Trevor. I wouldn’t like anyone to think I was in anyway disrespecting my Father. I hope no one took offence… I was so caught up in my own colloquialism that I clean forgot how easily that term could be misunderstood. The term Bastard is indeed a term of endearment. I should also point out that we really have to like you a LOT before we call you a Bastard…. Just so you folks coming out for the ITC in 2010 can understand what the hell we are all saying down here there is more on Australian slang here
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Originally Posted by camelbrass Sydney is home to the funnel web spider of course...now there is an ugly bugger....wonder if they get many in the Hilton? Best ask before you check into ITG |
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I hate to point this out to you Trevor, but funnel webs are found in many places in Australia. In fact the further north you go from Sydney the more venomous they are… The Sydney funnel web just makes its appearance more often. They like to come out after rain in summer and are often found in back yard pools. I know a man who has been bitten a number of times by this little sucker. He is a scientist and spends most of his time on the rainforest floor in the dark searching for glowing mushrooms and fungus (yes we have glowing mushrooms and fungus in Australia, just in case you think I am having you on
Plants & Animals - Glowing in the Dark (bioluminescent) )… unfortunately for him funnel webs also like to spend time on the rainforest floor..
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Originally Posted by camelbrass My favourite non draught beer is Cascade which is from Tasmania but difficult to get (although I could occassionally get it in London) . |
Ohhhhhh that is my favorite beer too. They reckon it tastes so good because it is made from clean spring water. Boags is a very nice drop too.