monsterpie

Got 3 under 5 (all boys). Be nice to meet up with someone with the same accent that actually understands what I'm saying

autawa

haha!! im not scottish, im manx, but nana was scottish with a very strong accent! im a stay at home but in Hamilton unfortunately

GoingIn2011

Ah, a lady called Laura I just met out here in West Akl. is from Glasgow and has a *very* strong accent. I had a spot of trouble myself getting my ears round it. I did get everything she said but it was all the colloquialisms she was coming out with. It was so lovely to hear but everyone else in our mums group thought we were talking a different language because they didn't get all the cultural references around 'Twenty's Plenty', our wonderful Scottish holiday that took in the delights of Cumbernauld ('What's it called?!'), Clydebank and Easterhouse. And having a real laugh over Michael McIntyres skit on Al Qaeda / Glasgow Airport and Scottish money (I assume you have seen the comedy thing I am talking about?? - it is very funny!!!)

One of my best buddies back in the UK is from just outside Glasgow so am well attuned to the Glaswegian accent. It was like home from home listening to Laura talk about her wee bairns etc... made me really miss by buddy back in the UK even more!

Shame as she has just moved form the North Shore over to here!

Sorry, can't help with your question, I was actually just going to say Laura was saying her Kiwi hubby often has to translate for her!

alanmacc

"Be nice to meet up with someone with the same accent that actually understands what I'm saying "

Unless your from Aberdeen in that case nobody will ever understand you

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alison w

Haha, I'm from Aberdeen and moving to Auckland in January '14, will have to polish up my accent!!

Murrayafc

Also from abedeen. well the shire and moving to Auckland in January 14. Looking forward to repeating myself on a constant basis, even my sister who is resident there struggles to understand me sometimes........

alison w

Hi where in Aberdeenshire are you from and have you got somewhere to stay yet?

Murrayafc

Hello, Im from a place called Echt about 8 miles out of westhill. Yes Im going to be staying with my sister at muriwai beach which is about 30 mins west of auckland once I get there, and see how things work out...

alison w

Yes i know Echt - i am in central aberdeen and have just sold our house so will be looking to rent for a while. We have permanent resident visas so hoping it won't be too difficult to find somewhere. Has your sister been there long?

Murrayafc

Yes she has been there about 5 years now. I was over at the start of the year and loved the place so the timing at the moment is right so I thought I'll give that a go aswell. Dont think finding somewhere in Auckland is an issue, just an expense !!!

alison w

Are you renting or buying? We are hoping to sent but haven't started looking yet

claris

I work in Aberdeen and am hoping to move out next year. We are just beginning the process though.

alison w

Good luck with the process - hope all goes well for you. Glad that part is behind us!

claris

thank you