Aussie accents yet??????
Apr 24th 2005, 7:17 pm
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Why the return to UK???? Ann near Peterlee Co. Durham.
Apr 24th 2005, 8:00 pm
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What's happening dudes?
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by Merlot
I had to give up saying "bowl" as in "bowl of cereal" as they did not understand that, I had to say dish.
Also, asking for a "Coke" at the bar was met with confused looks, had to say the full "Coca Cola".
M
Also, asking for a "Coke" at the bar was met with confused looks, had to say the full "Coca Cola".
M
Apr 24th 2005, 8:08 pm
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by wmoore
I get that one in England sometimes
The next best one is a lady in Australia swore blind I was Irish, when I told her I had never even been to Ireland she was not impressed.
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Apr 24th 2005, 8:33 pm
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Phil is NOT a bloke!!!!
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by Merlot
The best one is when an Aussie tries to mimic my accent (Teesside), they usually sound a mix of Scottish/Irish and they think they are really funny. All I can do is smile back.
The next best one is a lady in Australia swore blind I was Irish, when I told her I had never even been to Ireland she was not impressed.
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The next best one is a lady in Australia swore blind I was Irish, when I told her I had never even been to Ireland she was not impressed.
M
Mind you makes a changed from him being a p***ed Scotsman I suppose!!!!! 
Apr 24th 2005, 8:37 pm
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by philian4
how strange my hubbie is Scottish and when he tries an Aussie accent he sounds like a p***ed Irishman!!!! Mind you makes a changed from him being a p***ed Scotsman I suppose!!!!!
Mind you makes a changed from him being a p***ed Scotsman I suppose!!!!! 
Merlot
Apr 24th 2005, 8:42 pm
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Phil is NOT a bloke!!!!
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by Merlot
Like having a new man in your life without the hassles
Merlot
Merlot
Hehehehe
If only a man and no hassle were possible..........
Apr 24th 2005, 8:43 pm
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Re: Aussie accents yet??????
Originally Posted by philian4
If only a man and no hassle were possible..........
