Topic: LISTEN TO THE RAIN ON THE ROOF (Read 25225 times)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #120 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:26:55 PM »

A short break whilst I boil the billy. (It's an Austrian thing)

TCB · « **Reply #121 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:30:11 PM »

Where is DR coleslaw this afternoon?

Laura · « **Reply #122 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM »

Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Laura · « **Reply #123 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:32:57 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:26:55 PM

A short break whilst I boil the billy.

Now, there a quote!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #124 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:37:15 PM »

DR Jane - Having a convict in the family tree is certainly not seen as an issue her. It would have been a couple of generatins back! I am descended from free settlers of course!

Walzing Matilda is about a sheep stealer and one of our national heros was not much more than an highway robber outlaw. (Ned Kelly).

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #125 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:37:26 PM »

Quote from: TCB on February 07, 2009, 01:14:27 PM

So, who was waiting by the billabong?

Judging from the press, it was probably Michael Phelps.

der Brucer

TCB · « **Reply #126 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:41:40 PM »

Was it the movie ON THE BEACH that used Walzing Matilda as its theme?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #127 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:42:04 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:57 PM

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:26:55 PM
A short break whilst I boil the billy.

Now, there a quote!

Billy is a euphamism her for "bong" these days. Not that I would know about such things.

I doubt many children today would know what the words of Waltzing Matilda alluded to at all.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #128 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:44:38 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:26:55 PM

A short break whilst I boil the billy. (It's an Austrian thing)

Boiled goat - sounds tough.

der Brucer

Tomovoz · « **Reply #129 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:46:12 PM »

Yes Walzing Matilda was inded used for On The Beach. It was of course filmed in Melbourne and at Black Rock. (about 45 minutes drive from here).

I think it was Ava who said Melbourne was as good a place as any to film the end of the world. That was interpreted by many as an insult.

Frank Sinatra's line (years later) about Australian female journalists being the hookers of the press was received less well.

Laura · « **Reply #130 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:47:44 PM »

It's getting closer:

TCB · « **Reply #131 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:53:43 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:47:44 PM

It's getting closer:

How's your head?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #132 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:54:14 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM

Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

My ancestors were from Scotland and Wales Dear Reader Laura. Free settlers.

Colin's great great grandfather was transported for sheep stealing. The mother of his many children came to Tasmania on the first ship of free women settlers - probably from the work houses etc of England.

Colin's sheep stealing ancestor was a skilled stone mason whose labours were much appreciated. One of the small towns north of Hobart has much of his work classified as historically important etc. There is even a room in a local Inn named for him - the John King room.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** February 07, 2009, 01:59:44 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:37:15 PM

DR Jane - Having a convict in the family tree is certainly not seen as an issue her. It would have been a couple of generatins back! I am descended from free settlers of course!

Walzing Matilda is about a sheep stealer and one of our national heros was not much more than an highway robber outlaw. (Ned Kelly).

Is it the descendants of free settlers that take pride in their heritage & the descendants of convicts simply aren't embarrassed?

Laura · « **Reply #134 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:00:59 PM »

Quote from: TCB on February 07, 2009, 01:53:43 PM

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:47:44 PM
It's getting closer:

How's your head?

Nothing yet.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #135 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:01:51 PM »

My father's ancestors in Scotland were mostlty woodcutters and shoemakers. The ancestral village is reasonably near to Balmoral Castle. (Near the River Dee)

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:02:27 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM

Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Are you saying I'm rude?

Laura · « **Reply #137 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:03:23 PM »

Thanks, Tom.

By the way, is it a rude question? Or do folks find it interesting?

Laura · « **Reply #138 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:04:51 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 07, 2009, 02:02:27 PM

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Are you saying I'm rude?

No -- you didn't ask him why his ancestors moved there.

Jane · « **Reply #139 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:54:14 PM

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Colin's sheep stealing ancestor was a skilled stone mason whose labours were much appreciated. One of the small towns north of Hobart has much of his work classified as historically important etc. There is even a room in a local Inn named for him - the John King room.

That is an interesting history. It makes me think John King was more successful in Australia then back home.

Laura · « **Reply #140 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:09:01 PM »

I think it makes for very interesting family stories. I have no interesting family stories. My DH, though, has a pirate killer in the family. And a US president. He was boring, though. The president, that is.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #141 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:09:06 PM »

Quote from: Jane on February 07, 2009, 01:59:44 PM

Quote from: Tomovoz on February 07, 2009, 01:37:15 PM
DR Jane - Having a convict in the family tree is certainly not seen as an issue her. It would have been a couple of generatins back! I am descended from free settlers of course!

Walzing Matilda is about a sheep stealer and one of our national heros was not much more than an highway robber outlaw. (Ned Kelly).

Is it the descendants of free settlers that take pride in their heritage & the descendants of convicts simply aren't embarrassed?

I doubt "pride" is relevant in either case DR Jane.

The "fallen" sons of the aristocracy were sent to New Zealand to start afresh, Australian settlers were usually from backgrounds of poverty - many of course from Ireland.

TCB · « **Reply #142 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 02:04:51 PM

Quote from: Jane on February 07, 2009, 02:02:27 PM
Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Are you saying I'm rude?

No -- you didn't ask him why his ancestors moved there.

I hear that his family was transported there because they were leprechauns.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #143 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:10:58 PM »

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 02:03:23 PM

Thanks, Tom.

By the way, is it a rude question? Or do folks find it interesting?

It seems only in the last decade or so that Australians have taken that much interest in their backgrounds. I blame the internet!

TCB · « **Reply #144 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:12:09 PM »

Quote from: TCB on February 07, 2009, 02:09:36 PM

Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 02:04:51 PM
Quote from: Jane on February 07, 2009, 02:02:27 PM
Quote from: Laura on February 07, 2009, 01:32:32 PM
Jane, I wanted to ask DR Tomovoz if he knew why his ancestors were transported to Australia, but I'm not sure if that is a rude question. Or, as you asked, if they take pride in it.

Are you saying I'm rude?

No -- you didn't ask him why his ancestors moved there.

I hear that his family was transported there because they were leprechauns.

Two leprochans have a bet. To settle their bet, they take it to a convent. Mother Suprior answers the door, and says "Oh my goodness! Its a leprochan!"

The firt Leprochan replies, "Take it easy sister, I only wanna ask you a qustion. Are there any nuns in your convent that are my size?"

"No, little man, there is no nuns in my convent that are your size."

"Alright then. Are there any nuns in all of Ireland, that are my size?"

"No, little man, there are no nuns in all of Ireland that are your size."

"Alright then. One more question: Are there any nuns in all of the world, that are my size?"

"No, little man, I am quite sure there are no nuns in all of the word that are your size!"

"Okay then." The second leprochan starts laughing his ass off. But through the laughter, he manages to say "You see, I told you slept with a penguin!"

Tomovoz · « **Reply #145 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:12:57 PM »

Colin has relatives on his Father's side that would have come here via Prince Edward Island.

Matt H. · « **Reply #146 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:14:38 PM »

Glad to read things came out all right with the folks Down Under. Keeping the faith!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #147 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:17:15 PM »

"Billy boiling leprechauns in lederhosen"

An intersting image.

Matt H. · « **Reply #148 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:17:58 PM »

I watched SUPERNATURAL while I ate lunch. It was a wonderful episode with surprising and appealing homoeroticism.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #149 on:** February 07, 2009, 02:18:30 PM »

Leprechauns were sent to OZ
Hobbits were sent to NZ

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