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My Search Leads To Australia (Follow up poem to
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My Search Leads To Australia (Follow up poem to |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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I still am yet to find you I've already searched the whole world through But I'm not willing to give up Until I'm able to find you Australia is where I'm now searching A place known as "the lucky country" Maybe you're with the kookaburras Or with a koala up a tree Will I find you near a billabong Or on walkabout near Ayers Rock I hope you're not being pursued By a massive 10 foot croc Maybe you're with the aborigines Learning to play the didgeridoo Oh I wish this long journey was over So I could end my search for you Who's that sitting under the gum tree With a cold green stubby in hand Tending to the barbie Perched on the rich brown sand It's the one that I've been seeking How can I capture him with my heart? Maybe I'll offer him a vegemite sandwich So that he'll never want to part * * * To all my overseas friends and readers, I must explain a few Aussie words and their meanings : kookaburra = an Australian bird billabong = an old water hole walkabout = means to travel to nowhere in particular croc = crocodile didgeridoo = hand carved instrument made by the aborigines stubby = a can of beer barbie = barbeque vegemite = a yeast spread used on toast or in a sandwich, the color and consistency of boot polish, most visitors from abroad can't stand it - most certainly an acquired taste I hope you all enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.........Sue Suetang |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Ooohhhhhhh...looks like your romance story is coming together, I love it!!! (kiss on cheek) This is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, it's a delight to both read the thoughts from your golden heart and to learn these wonderful Australian terms! We all love you so much, sweet friend, this series is fabulous! YAY!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well~~I had an Australian staying with me for two weeks last summer and he went so far as to bring his Vegemite with him~yuck! I think he went back with a few new words from here too! LOL, this was really cute Sue. Sending it to my Australian friend to read now. |
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brianbeaudry Member
since 2001-07-20
Posts 410Northern Ontario Canada |
A wonderful journey through your country and cuisine Sue....Dictionary as well LOL !!! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hey Sue!! This one is terrific! Loved the tour, and also the meanings of the Aussie words. That part alone is an interesting read. Well done! ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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mauddib Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 119melbourne australia |
From one Aussie battler........ Beauty Newk fair dinkum this is top notch I got homesick after reading it and I haven't even left yet lol |
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AJ MacNeil Junior Member
since 2001-05-02
Posts 40 |
Hi Sue, I am the Australian friend that Mysteria (Sharon) speaks of ... we have spoken before ... You should have seen the faces pulled just at the SMELL of Vegemite ! ... she refused to even taste it ... I left it with her, but somehow, I think it would have been tossed out before my plane had even taken off *L* ... This was a neat poem, we are indeed blessed with being here in this beautiful land we call home ... smiles to you, Andy |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Nicely presented Sue! I enjoyed the trip it was exotic. Wish I could go there I just love the people! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
G'day Sue  im sure you are a nice sheila some other words aussies say.Enjoyed  Oh and *no worries* too.~Victoria~ You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses. -Ziggy [This message has been edited by Victoria (01-19-2002 07:56 AM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sue, this was a delightful read...keep it up! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
So fascinating your world..Thank you for bringing us there with your language and images. Highly enjoyed Sue! Sincerely, Regina |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Just imagine that he's looking for you too...James |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sue, A search worth pursuing. Now about the terms...I got them all but vegemite and on that I was close. But as a born and raised total non-carnivore it cracked me up to miss just that one! Too funny. Carry on with that search and the best of luck, eh. |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
Hey Sue, From an Aussie girl down under, you have captured the spirit so well. And vegimite and cheese on a fresh bread sandwich is a taste you just have to try. Loved this, it should be published in the tourist industry... Well Done. Hugs from and Aussie 4 you. Fee Expressions, |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you one and all for your great comments and I'm so glad that you understood what I was going on about. The Australian language can sometimes be a language all its own! Fee - I have to agree with you wholeheartedly that vegemite and cheese sandwiches are second to none - I love them!! Take care......Sue Suetang |
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