Things you miss about South Africa
May 25th 2007, 2:19 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
I thought the gnat's pee was appropriately irrelevant!
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May 25th 2007, 2:25 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Will be trying out The Aardvark Pub close to Surrey Quays/Docklands for first test tomorrow, there is a strong Afrikaans community over that side of town.
Quite safe to wear your Springbok Shirt there..
Once you in the Pub its like instant transformation and you could be in any Pub in SA watching the Rugby…
Just thought I’d let you know, use it, don’t use it…
By the way you don't have a sister called RubyRubyRuby do you??
May 25th 2007, 2:33 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Don’t know if you’ll be interested in watching SA v UK 2nd test Sat 2nd June, but you probably aware lots of Saffa’s meet at The Slug Fulham Broadway, I’ve been there a few times had couple Snakebites.
Will be trying out The Aardvark Pub close to Surrey Quays/Docklands for first test tomorrow, there is a strong Afrikaans community over that side of town.
Quite safe to wear your Springbok Shirt there..
Once you in the Pub its like instant transformation and you could be in any Pub in SA watching the Rugby…
Just thought I’d let you know, use it, don’t use it…
By the way you don't have a sister called RubyRubyRuby do you??
Will be trying out The Aardvark Pub close to Surrey Quays/Docklands for first test tomorrow, there is a strong Afrikaans community over that side of town.
Quite safe to wear your Springbok Shirt there..
Once you in the Pub its like instant transformation and you could be in any Pub in SA watching the Rugby…
Just thought I’d let you know, use it, don’t use it…
By the way you don't have a sister called RubyRubyRuby do you??
Thanks for the tip - though I'll be cheering on the team in white (the one with 0 next to their name!). I'm more a footie fan anyway - last time I watched England v South Africa at eggchasing was when Jannie de Beer scored 5 drop goals in the world cup. I was in a bar in deepest Harrismith, with my England top and beenie - walking in there alone was like that scene from American Werewolf in London. It went from noisy to quiet in seconds, and lots of large Afrikaaner men with beards the size of Belgium, 6 fingers on each hand and unibrows stared at me with hate in their eyes... Still, when we got humped I was seen as some kind of novelty plaything - I walked* (*crawled) out 8 hours later having not bought a drink and due to my puritan upbringing (and belief in not drinking 15 pints and driving) slept in my car. Woke up to a free wimpy as the waitress felt sorry for me. Brilliant.
I have a brother who's nickname is Ruby - for reasons I really don't want to go into here!!!!!!!!
May 25th 2007, 2:45 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Thanks for the tip - though I'll be cheering on the team in white (the one with 0 next to their name!). I'm more a footie fan anyway - last time I watched England v South Africa at eggchasing was when Jannie de Beer scored 5 drop goals in the world cup. I was in a bar in deepest Harrismith, with my England top and beenie - walking in there alone was like that scene from American Werewolf in London. It went from noisy to quiet in seconds, and lots of large Afrikaaner men with beards the size of Belgium, 6 fingers on each hand and unibrows stared at me with hate in their eyes... Still, when we got humped I was seen as some kind of novelty plaything - I walked* (*crawled) out 8 hours later having not bought a drink and due to my puritan upbringing (and belief in not drinking 15 pints and driving) slept in my car. Woke up to a free wimpy as the waitress felt sorry for me. Brilliant.
I have a brother who's nickname is Ruby - for reasons I really don't want to go into here!!!!!!!!
I have a brother who's nickname is Ruby - for reasons I really don't want to go into here!!!!!!!!
May 25th 2007, 2:50 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Thanks for the tip - though I'll be cheering on the team in white (the one with 0 next to their name!). I'm more a footie fan anyway - last time I watched England v South Africa at eggchasing was when Jannie de Beer scored 5 drop goals in the world cup. I was in a bar in deepest Harrismith, with my England top and beenie - walking in there alone was like that scene from American Werewolf in London. It went from noisy to quiet in seconds, and lots of large Afrikaaner men with beards the size of Belgium, 6 fingers on each hand and unibrows stared at me with hate in their eyes... Still, when we got humped I was seen as some kind of novelty plaything - I walked* (*crawled) out 8 hours later having not bought a drink and due to my puritan upbringing (and belief in not drinking 15 pints and driving) slept in my car. Woke up to a free wimpy as the waitress felt sorry for me. Brilliant.
I have a brother who's nickname is Ruby - for reasons I really don't want to go into here!!!!!!!!
I have a brother who's nickname is Ruby - for reasons I really don't want to go into here!!!!!!!!
In UK if you eat a lot you are considered a Pig, when with South Africans particulally Afrikaans the more you eat the more they like you….
May 25th 2007, 2:58 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
1. Order your meat by weight, not cut.
2. Drink 10 pints and you are a hero to many
3. Drink 10 pints without puking you are awarded god status
4. Drink anything and puke and you are a "moffie". There is no in between.
5. Don't take beefburger patties to a bbq
6. Don't refer to braais as bbqs, and definitely not barbies.
7. Don't correct people who are 8 feet tall that football isn't called "soccer"
8. Don't try and win the "football is better than rugby" argument with an Afrikaaner
9. The pecking order of life. Boer, rugby, meat, beer, blacks, moffies, Australians.
May 25th 2007, 3:23 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Lessons I've learnt in Afrikaans culture:
1. Order your meat by weight, not cut.
2. Drink 10 pints and you are a hero to many
3. Drink 10 pints without puking you are awarded god status
4. Drink anything and puke and you are a "moffie". There is no in between.
5. Don't take beefburger patties to a bbq
6. Don't refer to braais as bbqs, and definitely not barbies.
7. Don't correct people who are 8 feet tall that football isn't called "soccer"
8. Don't try and win the "football is better than rugby" argument with an Afrikaaner
9. The pecking order of life. Boer, rugby, meat, beer, blacks, moffies, Australians.
1. Order your meat by weight, not cut.
2. Drink 10 pints and you are a hero to many
3. Drink 10 pints without puking you are awarded god status
4. Drink anything and puke and you are a "moffie". There is no in between.
5. Don't take beefburger patties to a bbq
6. Don't refer to braais as bbqs, and definitely not barbies.
7. Don't correct people who are 8 feet tall that football isn't called "soccer"
8. Don't try and win the "football is better than rugby" argument with an Afrikaaner
9. The pecking order of life. Boer, rugby, meat, beer, blacks, moffies, Australians.
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May 25th 2007, 7:07 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Bruce
May 25th 2007, 7:11 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
I've flown too many times to remember how many.
SAA - we've only flown twice and both trips were problem free. They're more expensive than BA though.
Virgin - probably my favourite. (The extra leg room does help too)
BA - our last flight (return) with them was in February and it was wonderful both ways, however we have had one or two bad experiences, but I would fly with them again
Iberia - Sucks!!!
SAA - we've only flown twice and both trips were problem free. They're more expensive than BA though.
Virgin - probably my favourite. (The extra leg room does help too)
BA - our last flight (return) with them was in February and it was wonderful both ways, however we have had one or two bad experiences, but I would fly with them again
Iberia - Sucks!!!
Bruce
May 25th 2007, 8:30 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Our trip back in February was booked 6 months ahead of time and we only paid £1500 for four of us through BA. We just happened to check the one evening and they had a special on so we booked that same night.
May 25th 2007, 8:55 pm
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Re: Things you miss about South Africa
Lol @ checking your biltong drier. My Brother-in-law makes his own too, but you can still taste the difference in the meat.
We have Nando's here too and Spur for when we have a craving.
We also have Appletizer, Beacons liquorice, Granadillas (passion fruit), lychees and Gem squash in our local asda. The only thing we seem to be missing is Guava's. I can buy the tinned ones in the SA shop though.
We have Nando's here too and Spur for when we have a craving.
We also have Appletizer, Beacons liquorice, Granadillas (passion fruit), lychees and Gem squash in our local asda. The only thing we seem to be missing is Guava's. I can buy the tinned ones in the SA shop though.
Becuase of the almst constant 80% humidity biltong is not happy to dry. So I use an airconditioner to cool the air in a sealed box (get rid of water) and then reheat it (to dry better).
My family love jelly tots.
ASDA. i was sent an audio clip of Darren (Whackhead) Simpson from Highveld FM phoning ASDA, getting a PA announceent to say Tescos is cheaper! He phoned saying he is outside and can they call his daughter Tess Cosses-cheaper. Not funny in text
