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8th June 2009, 01:26 PM #1
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Arrived!!!
G'day all, I have finally arrived down under so it would be advisable to lock up your wives and daughters.
Can't do any woodwork or renovating as I need to find a house and all my tools are somewhere at sea in a container. I am going to pass some time voluteering with the CFA to help re-build some fences that were destroyed in the fires last summer.
It really is great to finally be here and I will try to contribute as soon as I learn the language.IAMNOWHERE
My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.
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8th June 2009, 02:55 PM #2
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Welcome aboard, and welcome to Oz.
CFA will keep you busy for some time I'd imagine
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8th June 2009, 03:55 PM #3
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Welcome to the forum..Out of curiosity, where did you come from?
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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8th June 2009, 04:16 PM #4
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G'day, Mate.
Welcome to one of, if not THE,best countries on Earth.
Essential vocabulary 101;
Maaaate =Anyone, of either gender, whose name escapes you.
Owyagoin, mate, orrite?? = Hello, how are you?
Orrite I am very well, thank you.
Wodja avin?? = Will you join me in a libation?
Name yer poison. =What would you like?
Oozeshoutizzit. = Should I pay??
I'llgeddumin. = I would be honoured to purchase you a libation.
Emmachizzit = Will this cover the cost??
Bloody whinger =Do NOT tell us your problems,
Bastard =Best friend
Lousey bastard =Mean
Real bastard = i) Nasty person
ii) Difficult
Buggered = i) Broken, useless
=ii)Exhausted (of self or others)
I'm sure other members of this august body will add to this list, and, Maaaaate, if you come accross a phrase that "Has you buggered", we'll do our beat to put you on the right track.Orrite??Last edited by Lignin; 8th June 2009 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Made a blue in the spelling.Bugger!!!
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8th June 2009, 05:13 PM #5
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Originally from UK but have lived in BC Canada since 1965. Last place I lived was Parksville on Vancouver Island.
Originally Posted by munruben
Welcome to the forum..Out of curiosity, where did you come from?
Our daughter lives here so we have had lots of visits and decided it's cheaper to move here. Also, young people like us need the adventure!
I also spent some time here in 1957 whilst serving on an oil tanker around the coast from Geraldton to Brisbane.
Thanks for the welcome.
Regards
BillIAMNOWHERE
My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.
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8th June 2009, 07:11 PM #6
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If you need to visit a shed or want to make something till your stuff gets here, I'm not too far from where you are. You're welcome to come up any time.
Cheers
DJ
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8th June 2009, 09:08 PM #7
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Why thank you kind sir. I will certainly keep that in mind although I don't think I will be doing too much until we find a house to buy. I will get back to you when I am finally convinced that the jet lag is over and I am more settled. Originally Posted by DJ's Timber
Best regards
BillIAMNOWHERE
My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.
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8th June 2009, 09:18 PM #8
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Welcome to Oz Bill.
A little Ozzie humour to begin with:
They called you Bill because you arrived at the
end of the month.
Don't laugh too loud or you may encourage
others.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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9th June 2009, 05:45 AM #9
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G'day Bill
Welcome to the forum.
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10th June 2009, 10:16 PM #10
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I like that. Originally Posted by bullfright
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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10th June 2009, 11:00 PM #11
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Hi Bill. Nice neck of the woods to live in. I am just through the forest in Tecoma.
If you really need to get into the tools before yours show up I am sure they will let you come and play at the Knox community Woodworkers. They let me, so they must let anyone. Lots of tools and nice "old" blokes there.
here is a link to their web site. http://www.alchester.com.au/kdwc/anne-maria.
Tea Lady
(White with none)
Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.
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10th June 2009, 11:46 PM #12
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Welcome bill , Adventure is what life is about.
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