18th Sept 2007:Everyone else seems to have a blog so why not us as well? As for us, well the news to date is that we are now officially Australian - actually we are dual citizens and son number 2 (S2) was the youngest Aussie in the latest intake. Needless to say there was a bit of fuss made about him and us, which was a bit embarrassing, especially as I was referred to as Dr all the time. As many of you who know me know, I tend to hide my light under a bushel !
Now we are Aussies I have had many e-mails from customers bemoaning that they can't call me a Pom anymore. This I assure you is not the case and I even like the term of endearment. Besides, I will continue to live up to the name of Whinging Pom as there are many things that need to be addressed.
The list is huge and will always be so, but lets start with the inability of those down under to pronounce the letter "t" in the middle of a word. For example, the word "butter" is not pronounced "budder" and "water" is not "wadder". The problem is Son 1 (S1) and to a greater extent S2 are dropping their "t"s all over the place. I keep correcting them but I fear it is a lost cause. Not only that but they both actually like Aussie Rules Football. What the....!
Well I shall endeavour as a father and a Pom to instil a little education the the boys in this wonderful land where unfortunately Americanisms seem to be creeping in. Arnotts, an iconic Australian biscuit manufacturer has started calling them "cookies". Really! Whatever next. Australians are "proud as" and fiercely nationalistic, yet they allow this to happen.... Come on mate. Play the game. TTFN
1 comment:
As long as Arnotts keep making biscuits I wouldn't worry :)
I never noticed any bushels R, LOL.
Congratulations on your new status. There is lots to be proud of :)
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