GRRRREAT MATE, Terrific, MORE !, MORE !, MORE !, YES, YES, YES.

(Don't worry Carl, I'm O.K., haven't got the wobbly boots on or suffering from an overdose of Vegemite. I'm just getting into practice for when the Luckiest Man in the World posts that promised photo).

C'mon Bryan, where is it ?. You've had 24 hours.

Rick.

"Vegemite" describes me perfectly: mighty small and usually in a vegetative state. How could anyone overdose on that salted poop anyway! Man that stuff is bad! When I tasted that stuff my skull shrank like when the black magic dude sprinkled Beetlejuice with his potion. Haven't recovered yet.(That's the reason for my "pea brain" name):sick: Victor.

Tanny,

Great sense of humour there mate.

There is absolutely no doubt what so ever that, (after learning to LIKE Vegemite), you'd have no trouble upgrading to being a dinkum Aussie.

Rick.

P.S.

Read the ingredients on the back of the lable.

Uh oh! I'd enjoy being an honorary Aussie, but I'm suspicious of the dinkum part. What is it? Always wanted to get down to Australia and explore some of the great natural resources down there, mainly the outback and the reef.

Yellow - Like Rick said, back up that brag and post those pics.(See what you got yourself into now?) Victor.

Here's a site you might need down here!

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~enigman/australia/slang.html

Some really bonza phrases in there!

(Fair) dinkum means genuine :classic:

Originally posted by Alfadog

Here's a site you might need down here!

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~enigman/australia/slang.htmlSome really bonza phrases in there!

Thanks Alfa, Now I can figure out what the heck Rick has been saying all this time!

:devious: :devious: :devious: :devious:

ATTA BOY LACHLAN,

Now we can REALLY start edifying our septic mates.

(Wonder if we'll EVER convince 'em that they drive on the wrong side of the road ? )

Rick.

:love: :love:

HEY, BRYAN !!!!!!!

It's been more than TWO WEEKS.

Change your mind ? yes/no

She change HER mind ? (again) yes/no

Camera broken ? yes/no

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

Hey, Victor,

Knowing how much you like Vegemite, I thought the following would be of interest. I've had it for some time now. Couldn't find the bloody thing for a while.

Anyway mates,

ENJOY.

Vegemite, from a Septic Tank

Written in stars and stripes, by an American soldier in Iraq

'It has been sixty days since we arrived at our deployed location. The

rocks, the sand, the arid climate.....its all too familiar. If you

have been to one desert oasis, you've been to them all, no? The

inquisitive mind seeks to ask how we could be so bloody close to a

large body of water, less than 5 miles, and still not see the slightest

bit of moisture.

Perhaps it's the an environmental abnormality reserved especially for

today's finest military forces. So what makes this deployment any

different from all the others? Would you believe me if I told you.

Vegemite?

A new flag was raised here recently. It waves higher than ever I've

seen at (deleted). It's a lovely shade of green that any good Irishman

would appreciate. The design chosen to adorn this flag is truly one not

seen on the colours of any other sovereign states. There are nor stripes,

or stars.

Just a kangaroo....with boxing gloves.

The Australians have certainly made their presence known in our small

community. I think we all enjoy beginning our mornings with a

'G'Day Mate!'

And they only account for roughly (deleted) of the total base

population,this place seems to be teaming with them. It could be their

multi-coloured uniforms and cricket games. Or perhaps it's the accent

we've all grown to love from watching America's favourite crocodile hunter

Steve Irwin.

In their defence, I've yet to hear one of them say 'Crikey', But we still

have a few months left.

Personally the Aussies bring a smile to my face, and not for any of the

above reasons. It's not because they are all so pleasant and amiable,

though they really are. The reason is deeply routed in the emotions of

current events. Their physical presence here means more than sharing

workspace.

The daily news will continue to jerk us about their coverage of whose on

our side and who is not. It's confusing and at best disconcerting.

Therefore, all we know to be true and real is what we see around us. The

view here is of Australians, representatives of an entire country: a nation of

friends and allies. It's a heart warming feeling to see them joining us.

For to live and work at this place goes beyond the diplomatic lip service we

may expect from other countries. It says something strong and sincere.

It says that we are not alone. For your average troop living close to a not

so friendly neighbour, that's good to know.

The situation at our Base is only a small example of what is repeated throughout the OR.

Nations around the world are voicing common dedication towards preserving

freedom at all costs. I can only hope that it is evident as it is here.

There are many things to be proud of here. Despite the long road that

lies ahead, a lot has been accomplished. Rest assured, we will meet the

challenges placed before us, and we will conquer them... together as

friends, as allies. In the end, only one thing could possibly divide

us.

Fortunately, it has nothing to do with politics. It comes in a jar.

It's made by Kraft. It's called Vegemite, the breakfast spread that

doubles as axle grease. Could this cultural gap become a gorge?

Is vegemite a weapon of mass indigestion?

Rick.

Good one. Speaking of eating gross things, is there something that we Septics eat regularly that seems odd? Besides camel toe, you dirty minded people! Victor.

Originally posted by tanny

Good one. Speaking of eating gross things, is there something that we Septics eat regularly that seems odd? Besides camel toe, you dirty minded people! Victor.

Tulips? (you won't get this unless you followed the Xmas Gift for Steve thread of a few weeks ago)

Mmmmm.....