'Aussie' is an affectionate term like 'Brit' to us British. I sometimes spell it Ozzie. Not to be pronounced 'Ouncie' of course ! ;-)
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 20:37:47 -0700 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [USMA:47092] Aussie km speak Not really important, but the PM of Australia was on US TV the other day, distinctly saying that that Chinese coal freighter which ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef was "fifteen kilOMeters" off course". Is this the prevailing Aussie way of saying it? And is it OK to call you folks Aussies (apologies if not!)? HARRY WYETH _________________________________________________________________ http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/197222280/direct/01/ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now
