I thunk they were spoken the same & even Americans that pronounce it 'stoo'

spell it Both ways . And Yes , the Stuart Hwy , was named after -

John McDouall Stuart . Who explored the way from sth to nth.

Ironically it is one of the few routes that follow the original route . AND , was

one of the few early explorers that TOOK advice off Aboriginal people.

for your info - One of the other roads was the way over the mountains . Yes ,

from Penrith to Lithgow . Yep they did it right the 1st time . With all th modern equip & tech.

It IS the best way through.

yeah mate, you OK?, how the f*** r ya, fesh and cheps, XXXX bear, get outta me f******** way, yah know............Aussies have their own unique language based on the English speech...

Bruce and Bev wrote:

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yeah mate, you OK?, how the f*** r ya, fesh and cheps, XXXX bear, get outta me f******** way, yah know............Aussies have their own unique language based on the English speech...

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 The pomms have many unique languages in a smaller area

Bob - mate - thought I'd get a bigger bite from someone - obviously everyone agrees with me (now that should wind a few people up to bite back at me) lol

One thing I hate in our country are retail staff who greet you with " you alright mate?"  Yesterday I went into a butcher and the young guy behind the counter greeted me with a smile and asked if I wanted help or did I want to have a look first".  A guy old enough to be his Dad then stepped up and said "Yes Mate" I ignored him and spoke to the young professional butcher causing Dad to stomp off out the back of the shop lol

My stock standard answer is "no, mate, Im as mad as a snake, mate". Some look at you and just stare at you, but most quickly take off and leave you in peace.

What on earth is wrong with "can I help you", "do you need any assistance", or even just "HELLO" !!

I hate being called mate by a spotty 17 year kid in Maccas. My reaction to these children is "Im not your mate !!"

Grumpy old bugger, huh !!

-- Edited by Bruce and Bev on Sunday 26th of July 2015 08:19:08 PM