Australians in the American Desert

funkjunkie · Post by **funkjunkie** » Thu May 27, 2010 1:42 pm

G'day Mates!

Let us introduce ourselves. We are two post Sydney-siders en route to Black Rock Desert during our 12 month journey through the US that exists only because of a photo I saw at an exhibition of Burning Man around 4 years ago.. and voila, here we are!

We are out for the experience of a life time and will be handing out Vegemite Sao's and Anzac Cookies for all to taste. Spoken, sung or screamed in Crocodile Dundee-esque accents, we look forward to getting covered in dirt with you.

Peace,

funkjunkie

teardropper · Post by **teardropper** » Thu May 27, 2010 2:36 pm

Good, some Australians. Welcome. You know we all love Vegemite sandwiches.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:29 pm

Ohhhh Australians

Make sure you bone up on our language before you get here so we can understand each other

Maybe bring one of those phrase books with picture thingy's in it

Ahhhh, JK, JK'ing!

Welcome home Mate's

bm_cricket · Post by **bm_cricket** » Thu May 27, 2010 4:55 pm

Welcome!

You sound like you'll fit in just fine. I didn't know customs was letting Vegemite in the country again. I thought the stuff was banned as bio-hazardous chemical warfare?..

Just joking. It tastes.. fine.. Hope to see ya around!

much2naughty2 · Post by **much2naughty2** » Thu May 27, 2010 5:00 pm

I had one spoon of Vegemite that our Ausie exchange student gave me. Thought she was giving me a real treat. It took a week to wear the taste off my pallet. She ate it for breakfast on toast every morning.

swampdog · Post by **swampdog** » Thu May 27, 2010 6:00 pm

SailMan said:

Make sure you bone up on our language before you get here so we can understand each other

There are definitely some language differences you should be aware of. For instance, we use the word 'Wank" to mean 'Beer'. So feel free to ask people you meet to give you a wank, or offer them a wank if you have some to share. Also, 'prick' is a term we use in America for 'tent'. So when you're setting up, you may need to ask your neighbors for help with your prick, or help getting your prick up.

Good luck, let me know if you need any other help with the lingo.

Post by **AntiM** » Thu May 27, 2010 6:34 pm

Welcome! Don't listen to them, they're demented. In a good way.

Random thought: These guys are kinds cute, wonder who gets to be the vegemite in the sandwich?

Post by **Sham** » Thu May 27, 2010 6:44 pm

AntiM wrote:Don't listen to them, they're demented.

My biggest regret for today, is not posting on this thread before AntiM made this comment.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Fri May 28, 2010 11:26 am

If you come through Memphis, I'll show you where the good barbecue is.

There is some good metal art here too.
And I might be able to find some real blues too.
Even the odd juke joint survives still.

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Sat May 29, 2010 8:47 am

swampdog wrote:SailMan said:
Make sure you bone up on our language before you get here so we can understand each other
There are definitely some language differences you should be aware of. For instance, we use the word 'Wank" to mean 'Beer'. So feel free to ask people you meet to give you a wank, or offer them a wank if you have some to share. Also, 'prick' is a term we use in America for 'tent'. So when you're setting up, you may need to ask your neighbors for help with your prick, or help getting your prick up.

Good luck, let me know if you need any other help with the lingo.

Funny, I don't remember much of an Australian accent at last years Eplayan MnG when you asked me for a nice frosty wank you Dog you.

swampdog · Post by **swampdog** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:18 pm

Well it wasn't what I expected but I really enjoyed it! Thanks again, Sail Man!

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