What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
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What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
I mean, is there a playpen for them or something?
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
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Re: What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
I mean, is there a playpen for them or something?
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
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Re: What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
My husband usually comes along, but like Polly we go our separate ways and talk to different people. He more than likely won't be coming to the next meet, only because it's winter and he's like a bear - hibernates when it gets cold.
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Re: What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
I am not sure if it's an Aussie OH thing or just a man thing.
My hubby is the one from the UK and I am the kiwi (with several years of aussie under her belt previously) and I find I am the one wanting to hang out with the UK people and he is not too fussed. I usually have to force him to go to social events and after a few bevvies he usually relaxes.
Ply him with beer!!
My hubby is the one from the UK and I am the kiwi (with several years of aussie under her belt previously) and I find I am the one wanting to hang out with the UK people and he is not too fussed. I usually have to force him to go to social events and after a few bevvies he usually relaxes.
Ply him with beer!!
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Re: What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
I mean, is there a playpen for them or something?
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
Seriously, my significant other is Australian (but with a good dose of British-style conversational skill and humour), and he's quite sensitive/touchy about my need to connect with my countryfolk. The whole topic becomes a bit of a hoo ha sometimes.
So, I'm not sure whether it's best to bring him or not... He's very sociable and will do fine, but then, erhem, we can't speak so freely ... but if I don't...um, dunno.
What do you guys usually do/recommend?
Thanks!
Delila
Linda
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Re: What to do with Aussie OHs while attending meets?
Mine had no interest in coming along to any kind of social gathering so I left him behind when I met up with the Canberra lot - he doesnt go to my stitch and bitch sessions either