somthing to ponder
May 31st 2003, 12:08 am
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somthing to ponder
The other day i was , driving ,which is what i do every day generally, the local talkback radio was on, the d.j. [leon byner,5AA]came up with this pearl of wisdom ,which i think sums up the Australian way of thinking,we used to have a"Televison show called {life styles of the rich and famous} in Australia this is considered escapist televison, in the rest of the world it,s considered to be a training manuel."..............your thoughts....
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May 31st 2003, 12:31 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by mr mover
The other day i was , driving ,which is what i do every day generally, the local talkback radio was on, the d.j. [leon byner,5AA]came up with this pearl of wisdom ,which i think sums up the Australian way of thinking,we used to have a"Televison show called {life styles of the rich and famous} in Australia this is considered escapist televison, in the rest of the world it,s considered to be a training manuel."..............your thoughts.... MM
The other day i was , driving ,which is what i do every day generally, the local talkback radio was on, the d.j. [leon byner,5AA]came up with this pearl of wisdom ,which i think sums up the Australian way of thinking,we used to have a"Televison show called {life styles of the rich and famous} in Australia this is considered escapist televison, in the rest of the world it,s considered to be a training manuel."..............your thoughts....
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May 31st 2003, 3:45 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Give it a rest Nick, Mr Mover has been really helpful...
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Originally posted by etlniwd
Does anybody know what this Mr Mower guy is talking about ? Beats me I'm afraid. Wasn't Manuel the Spanish waiter from Fawlty Towers ?
Does anybody know what this Mr Mower guy is talking about ? Beats me I'm afraid. Wasn't Manuel the Spanish waiter from Fawlty Towers ?
May 31st 2003, 4:21 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by mr mover
The other day i was , driving ,which is what i do every day generally, the local talkback radio was on, the d.j. [leon byner,5AA]came up with this pearl of wisdom ,which i think sums up the Australian way of thinking,we used to have a"Televison show called {life styles of the rich and famous} in Australia this is considered escapist televison, in the rest of the world it,s considered to be a training manuel."..............your thoughts.... MM
The other day i was , driving ,which is what i do every day generally, the local talkback radio was on, the d.j. [leon byner,5AA]came up with this pearl of wisdom ,which i think sums up the Australian way of thinking,we used to have a"Televison show called {life styles of the rich and famous} in Australia this is considered escapist televison, in the rest of the world it,s considered to be a training manuel."..............your thoughts....
MM
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May 31st 2003, 7:18 am
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Hey Mover!
You mean they meant that in Aus nobody gets rich and famous while in Europe/US everybody does?
Could be right.
Good job I'm rich and famous already!!!
PS What about Kylie, Jason and Danii?
Cheers - Don
You mean they meant that in Aus nobody gets rich and famous while in Europe/US everybody does?
Could be right.
Good job I'm rich and famous already!!!
PS What about Kylie, Jason and Danii?
Cheers - Don
May 31st 2003, 9:49 am
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quite a sharp thought for the day
May 31st 2003, 11:04 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by mashiraz
Give it a rest Nick
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Give it a rest Nick
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May 31st 2003, 11:20 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by etlniwd
No need to be so abusive. Did I say he was being unhelpful ? I just have a problem with his grammar.
No need to be so abusive. Did I say he was being unhelpful ? I just have a problem with his grammar.
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May 31st 2003, 11:59 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by etlniwd
Does anybody know what this Mr Mower guy is talking about ? Beats me I'm afraid. Wasn't Manuel the Spanish waiter from Fawlty Towers ?
Does anybody know what this Mr Mower guy is talking about ? Beats me I'm afraid. Wasn't Manuel the Spanish waiter from Fawlty Towers ?
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Jun 1st 2003, 1:42 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by mr mover
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with the TALL POPPY SYNDROME, you probably hav,nt seen this in action yet, ?just start to become a little bit succesful and see what happens........ MM
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with the TALL POPPY SYNDROME, you probably hav,nt seen this in action yet, ?just start to become a little bit succesful and see what happens........
MM
"(In australia....) Trying to grow tall is admirable. Actually succeeding is inexcusable"
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Jun 1st 2003, 5:16 am
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Re: somthing to ponder
Originally posted by kentcoast
There's a great quote from 'The zenophobe's guide to the Aussies' A wonderful little book and one which in my limited experience hits the nail on the head:
"(In australia....) Trying to grow tall is admirable. Actually succeeding is inexcusable"
Perry
There's a great quote from 'The zenophobe's guide to the Aussies' A wonderful little book and one which in my limited experience hits the nail on the head:
"(In australia....) Trying to grow tall is admirable. Actually succeeding is inexcusable"
Perry
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