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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15907 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:09 am Post subject: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Aussie bush Etiquette
In General:
1. Never take an open stubby to a job interview...
2. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
3. It's tacky to take an Esky to church
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.
Eating Out:
1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.
Entertaining at Home:
1. A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist..
2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.
Personal Hygiene:
1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, using one's OWN ute keys.
2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
3. Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.
4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of finger foods and if you are a woman it can draw attention away from your jewellery.
Theatre/Cinema Etiquette:
1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie ends.
2. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.
Weddings:
1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
3. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion.
Driving Etiquette:
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your guns loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight.
2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't always have the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.
Cheers, Vince
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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I guess I should change my bedsheets.......NAW!! wait for Jon to get home
Suz
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radar Super Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2008 Posts: 1109 Location: North Island New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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When I was milking cows many moons ago and doing hay bales a dozen beers to the interview was compulsory - It gaurenteed you'd be on the team - It also meant we'd have something to drink after. Bit like shearing gang interviews
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8317 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Ok, thanks for the chuckle. However, education needs to continue.
stubby = ?
paddocks = ?
Esky = ?
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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Stubby = bottle of beer
Paddock = corral
Esky = cooler or ice box
I spend too much time conversing with Aussies.
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Thanks English Mike! Are those words common in the UK also or are you a world traveler?
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Vince Site Admin
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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Vince wrote: |
Actually Mike...and Slim..."paddock" is the fenced off sections of land on a farm/ranch/station. A paddock can vary from anywhere between an acre to thousands of acres.
Cheers, Vince |
Only in a place where farms run to millions of acres matey, which means Oz.
Here it usually refers to the "home" field up against the farm buildings, where animals are kept prior to shearing/sending to market/doctoring, etc.
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Vince Site Admin
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tikkat3 Super Member
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:10 am Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Paddock- pasture, field.
As long as you don't have a few loose roos in the top paddock.
Not to be confused with the long paddock.
Stubbie (Unless Darwin type) is for the slow drinkers that like to sit on beer and make it last.(before it gets warm)
Tallies or long necks are for the real men who like to down a coldie.
Stubbies are also a comfortable pair of shorts. Often worn with a bluey.
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Vince Site Admin
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slimjim Super Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: Re: Aussie bush Etiquette |
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Vince wrote: |
now you have really got Slim by the short and curlys mate. |
We got that one here!
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