November 2, 2007
G'day hows it going?
People generally like to say in Australia "Goodday how are you going", sounding like "Gidday howz it goiiiing?", Or male to male would be "G'day mate, howz it going?".
This doesn't mean "Hey what type of transport are you using?", this obviously means "Hello how are you?".
The default reply would be a form of; "Good thanks, how are you?", or in the mates way; "Good mate, and yourself?".
This dialog is used and almost all encounters, with known or unknown people to you. And the "mate" version really comes in handy when you forgot the person’s name.
It is a far more friendly way of greeting and really fits very well with Aussie culture and attitude.
Being used to the "Hey", or the "Hey how are you?", and giving mostly a quick reply with "good", or "good and you?", the aussie way takes some practice, but feels better at the end when completed successful.
Downsides though, besides the more open question, looking for a longer answer, it takes a bit of time all together, and many situations end up with half of the greeting or people not even listening to the answer.
Anyway, funnely enough.. there is also "G'day Wiki" :)
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August 9, 2007
Egmond
Greetings from ....
Egmond aan Zee
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February 2, 2007
Stubby Holder
One of those typically aussie items is the stubby holder.
A Stubby cooler (also known as a Stubby holder) is an insulating sheath which is put on the outside of a stubby beer bottle or aluminium can in order to keep the beverage cool and prevent condensation forming. For this reason, they are mainly used in locations with hot and humid weather conditions.
Stubby coolers come in various sizes, shapes and colours. Stubby coolers were once almost exclusively made of polystyrene, with or without a plastic shell, but in recent times are most commonly made of neoprene. Stubby coolers can be made from leather, cloth, metal or plastic with or without an inner liner.
Stubby coolers are often seen as a type of Australiana, and they are generally quite cheap and are often seen imprinted with logos, slogans and Australian or masculine symbols. Stubby coolers are also a common promotional item. They have been available for a number of decades.
The use of Stubby coolers is not restricted to Australia and they are seen in south-east Asia and eastern Europe with increasing regularity.
They are also used in parts of the United States of America, particularly the southern states, where they are known as a Koozie or Coozie.
Source Wiki Stubby
Although the holder fits many type of bottles, the bottle type stubby doesnt get used that often, i've actually only seen one beer brand using the original Stubby shape bottle, and that is Victoria Bitter or better known as VB.
I remember taking some stubby holders home to my family in Holland and for me picking them had more aussie meaning then for them receiving them ive noticed. I mean, yeah.. to me this was an Aussie icon, that I could transfer, and to them its a piece of foam, never to be used.... oh but except that I brought it over maybe will prevent it will go into the bin or directly into the bin :).
And now I realize that it doesnt make much sense in having them if you dont know the culture behind it.
I tell you what... there are more people in Australia using these Stubby Holders, then there are people using Boomerangs !!!
Anyways.. here u go, some Aussie lessons.
Ps read the VB Wiki i point out before, and see some slang words for VB :), then you see what creative minds play with it... lol
Victoria Bitter Wiki.
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January 26, 2007
Australia Day
Its Australia day today!
A public holiday for Australians... lots of festivities etc! I will start this day with a game of golf with the boys :), that will probably end with a couple of beers, and so on.. cheers!Want to know what it is: Australia Day
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December 13, 2006
Pricilla The Musical
The musical is based on an Aussie movie from 1994 with obviously the same name without the musical, that absolutely rocked the world, and also received an Oscar.
Ive seen the movie one night, wile flicking the 5 channels we have here.. lol.. i did watch a bit of it.
The story is quite interesting, two Drag Queens and one Transsexual going to leave their "safe" environment in Sydney to cross the Australian Outback/Desert to go to "Alice Springs" for a big gig at one of the main characters wife’s Casino.
The musical from this movie was both fun, as in fantastic jokes and quick one liners. Also the music was pretty good to, as mainly the old Kylie, Abba, Tina Turner music.. and the costumes were also most impressive.
Very enjoyed the night, and was a fab experience.. Tnx Silicon Control for the invite!
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