what to wear in order not to stick out....
Jun 25th 2003, 12:34 am
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Following up to Icono Clast
>I'm quite proud of the fact that I'm usually mistaken for a local
>regardless of where I happen to be. I don't know why. I'm often
>addressed in the local dialect rather than the national language.
been to Japan? :-)
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Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>I'm quite proud of the fact that I'm usually mistaken for a local
>regardless of where I happen to be. I don't know why. I'm often
>addressed in the local dialect rather than the national language.
been to Japan? :-)
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 25th 2003, 12:34 am
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Following up to Tim
>The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>brim.
wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
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Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>brim.
wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 25th 2003, 1:28 am
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:36:37 +0100, The Reid wrote:
> Following up to Tim
>>> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
>> They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't
>> be full for long.
> I hear tubes of Forsters are a recent fashion statement. But hard to
> tie on.
> BTW is "g'lads" a bit like "g'day"? :-)
> Bruce
Oh, shut up! Tim :-P
> Following up to Tim
>>> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
>> They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't
>> be full for long.
> I hear tubes of Forsters are a recent fashion statement. But hard to
> tie on.
> BTW is "g'lads" a bit like "g'day"? :-)
> Bruce
Oh, shut up! Tim :-P
Jun 25th 2003, 1:36 am
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Following up to Tim
>> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
>They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't be
>full for long.
I hear tubes of Forsters are a recent fashion statement. But hard to
tie on.
BTW is "g'lads" a bit like "g'day"? :-)
Bruce
>> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
>They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't be
>full for long.
I hear tubes of Forsters are a recent fashion statement. But hard to
tie on.
BTW is "g'lads" a bit like "g'day"? :-)
Bruce
Jun 25th 2003, 1:54 am
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"Tim" wrote
| And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
You've forgotten Eilene Sharlene and Windalene :-)
Owain
(half Australian by ancestry)
| And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
You've forgotten Eilene Sharlene and Windalene :-)
Owain
(half Australian by ancestry)
Jun 25th 2003, 1:56 am
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"Ken Pisichko" wrote
| Owain wrote:
| > | I'd want to "blend in too" next summer if I come
| > | to Europe with my two sons on a cycling trip.
| > Then you want bright yellow-and-black lycra.
| For me? What about the two youngsters? remember the OP wanted to be rather
| inconspicuous. Are you saying the locals wear natural sackcloth? Lycra
too?
| BOTH at the same time?
No, Lycra when cycling, sackcloth at all other times.
Owain
| Owain wrote:
| > | I'd want to "blend in too" next summer if I come
| > | to Europe with my two sons on a cycling trip.
| > Then you want bright yellow-and-black lycra.
| For me? What about the two youngsters? remember the OP wanted to be rather
| inconspicuous. Are you saying the locals wear natural sackcloth? Lycra
too?
| BOTH at the same time?
No, Lycra when cycling, sackcloth at all other times.
Owain
Jun 25th 2003, 2:27 am
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Following up to Terryo
> Not the best for walking, but the
>only way to blend in. I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
wouldn't want to "stick out" at the Jockey club.
I'm always surprised so few tourists try and "blend in" in London
with pin stripe trousers, bowler and rolled umbrellas.
I wonder if the visitors to Scotland who dress up in kilts are
repressed crossdressers?
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
> Not the best for walking, but the
>only way to blend in. I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
wouldn't want to "stick out" at the Jockey club.
I'm always surprised so few tourists try and "blend in" in London
with pin stripe trousers, bowler and rolled umbrellas.
I wonder if the visitors to Scotland who dress up in kilts are
repressed crossdressers?
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 25th 2003, 3:07 am
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John Dierks wrote:
>
> I spent last summer in Europe and I'm going back this summer. When I was
> there last I regretted bringing some of the clothes that I did because they
> made me feel as is I was sticking out. One example was a shirt I had that
> had lots of English text. While I know lots of people in Europe wear
> clothing with English on it, (other than GB of course) I was still
> self-conscience.
>
> I know I'll never blend in with a huge back pack on, but what can I wear to
> help not stick out?
>
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John,
Assuming that you are not going to wear a huge back pack all day long in
your city sightseeing, see my page
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap05/clothes.htm for tips on how to
dress and blend in.
I really don't understand why people use big back packs and oversized
plastic suitcases. I've traveled for weeks with nothing more than a
carry-on size bag. You might want to look at the following pages to get
some ideas on how to lighten your load. There is no need to be a burro
when you are traveling in Europe.
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap06/packing.htm
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap07/luggage.htm (the photos are not
available in the online edition of this chapter)
John Bermont
--
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"HOW TO EUROPE: The Complete Travelers Handbook"
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/hteurope.htm
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>
> I spent last summer in Europe and I'm going back this summer. When I was
> there last I regretted bringing some of the clothes that I did because they
> made me feel as is I was sticking out. One example was a shirt I had that
> had lots of English text. While I know lots of people in Europe wear
> clothing with English on it, (other than GB of course) I was still
> self-conscience.
>
> I know I'll never blend in with a huge back pack on, but what can I wear to
> help not stick out?
>
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John,
Assuming that you are not going to wear a huge back pack all day long in
your city sightseeing, see my page
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap05/clothes.htm for tips on how to
dress and blend in.
I really don't understand why people use big back packs and oversized
plastic suitcases. I've traveled for weeks with nothing more than a
carry-on size bag. You might want to look at the following pages to get
some ideas on how to lighten your load. There is no need to be a burro
when you are traveling in Europe.
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap06/packing.htm
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap07/luggage.htm (the photos are not
available in the online edition of this chapter)
John Bermont
--
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"HOW TO EUROPE: The Complete Travelers Handbook"
http://www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/hteurope.htm
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Jun 25th 2003, 3:08 am
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"The Reid" wrote
| I wonder if the visitors to Scotland who dress up in kilts are
| repressed crossdressers?
Only the female visitors.
Owain
| I wonder if the visitors to Scotland who dress up in kilts are
| repressed crossdressers?
Only the female visitors.
Owain
Jun 25th 2003, 3:43 am
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Tim wrote:
> And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
> (apologies to Paul Hogan)
Shows how out of touch he is. Every woman in Australia is named Fiona.
miguel
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> And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
> (apologies to Paul Hogan)
Shows how out of touch he is. Every woman in Australia is named Fiona.
miguel
--
Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
Latest photos: Maldives, Dubai and Vietnam
Jun 25th 2003, 5:30 am
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In article , [email protected] (Miguel
Cruz) wrote:
> Tim wrote:
> > And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
> > (apologies to Paul Hogan)
>
> Shows how out of touch he is. Every woman in Australia is named Fiona.
You mean every Sheila is named Fiona.
Cruz) wrote:
> Tim wrote:
> > And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
> > (apologies to Paul Hogan)
>
> Shows how out of touch he is. Every woman in Australia is named Fiona.
You mean every Sheila is named Fiona.
Jun 25th 2003, 11:42 am
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On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
wrote:
>Icono Clast wrote:
>> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
>Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
>take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
>an Israeli. I am an American.
Ah but are you an Israeli-American or an Estonian-American or a
Finnish-American
)
wrote:
>Icono Clast wrote:
>> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
>Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
>take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
>an Israeli. I am an American.
Ah but are you an Israeli-American or an Estonian-American or a
Finnish-American
)
Jun 25th 2003, 12:46 pm
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In article ,
[email protected] wrote:
>
> I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
> reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
> fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
> bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
> would get my custom.
Well, I buy "no ad" sunscreen 8-) And it is quite possible to buy
clothing without ads on the outside. I make most of mine, which avoids
the problems, of course.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~erilarlo
[email protected] wrote:
>
> I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
> reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
> fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
> bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
> would get my custom.
Well, I buy "no ad" sunscreen 8-) And it is quite possible to buy
clothing without ads on the outside. I make most of mine, which avoids
the problems, of course.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~erilarlo
Jun 25th 2003, 8:04 pm
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Derek McBryde wrote:
>>Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
>>take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
>>an Israeli. I am an American.
> Ah but are you an Israeli-American or an Estonian-American or a
> Finnish-American)
None of the above.
A Russian-Jewish-American, actually. I've never even been in Israel and
don't speak a word of Hebrew, or at least not a word that you'd mention
in polite company. I have no connection with Estonia apart from having
been on vacation there. I can sort of understand people in the
neighboring countries taking me for a Finn when I come there on a
Finnish ferry dressed in clothes most of which are bought in Finland.
--
Vera Izrailit
>>Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
>>take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
>>an Israeli. I am an American.
> Ah but are you an Israeli-American or an Estonian-American or a
> Finnish-American
)None of the above.
A Russian-Jewish-American, actually. I've never even been in Israel and
don't speak a word of Hebrew, or at least not a word that you'd mention
in polite company. I have no connection with Estonia apart from having
been on vacation there. I can sort of understand people in the
neighboring countries taking me for a Finn when I come there on a
Finnish ferry dressed in clothes most of which are bought in Finland.
--
Vera Izrailit
Jun 27th 2003, 10:25 pm
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On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 17:16:11 -0700, "John Dierks"
wrote:
Don't wear checker pants and a stetson.
www.cpmac.com/normandy.html
>I spent last summer in Europe and I'm going back this summer. When I was
>there last I regretted bringing some of the clothes that I did because they
>made me feel as is I was sticking out. One example was a shirt I had that
>had lots of English text. While I know lots of people in Europe wear
>clothing with English on it, (other than GB of course) I was still
>self-conscience.
>I know I'll never blend in with a huge back pack on, but what can I wear to
>help not stick out?
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wrote:
Don't wear checker pants and a stetson.
www.cpmac.com/normandy.html
>I spent last summer in Europe and I'm going back this summer. When I was
>there last I regretted bringing some of the clothes that I did because they
>made me feel as is I was sticking out. One example was a shirt I had that
>had lots of English text. While I know lots of people in Europe wear
>clothing with English on it, (other than GB of course) I was still
>self-conscience.
>I know I'll never blend in with a huge back pack on, but what can I wear to
>help not stick out?
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peterann2 (at) yahoo.fr
