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>As a Yank who spent many years as a writer on a publication dominated
>(and edited) by Brits, Aussies and NZers, I came up against the
>language barriers time and time again. But it doesn't take long to
>figure out bonnets and boots, bangers and mash, or even fannies
>(though spotted dick did have me confused for awhile.) Nor does it
>take long to learn to spell the word "color" as "colour", "harbor" as
>"harbour," "defence" as "defense", etc.
Ahhh, but can you pronounce 'buoy' ?
Cheers....
Andy Johnson
Senior Product Support Specialist
UK HSC DASD
Basingstoke AL1C
Tel: 01256 34 1490 (Hunting Group)
Tel: 01256 34 1264 (Direct)
Please check I am working before calling me as I work shifts & could be on
nights !
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