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On Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:41:14 +1100, "Grumpy"
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I would Dave, but its too heavy for my tinnie. That's Strine (
Australian)
for alluminium row boat)
If the rest of the English speaking world cuts Oz some slack, speaking
Strine will allow you to keep your probationary status as a member of
the English speaking countries. Too many additional funny words for
things, and your probation will be revoked.
BTW, I thought a "tinnie" was Strine for a can of beer. I would be
lost in Oz without some quick lessons in the local dialect.
Dave
I reckon we used to call them "tinnies" 30+ years ago - probably when the
cans were steel.