Mates
Isn’t it funny how a simple word can be so confusing to almost 90% of the English speaking world yet in Australia is one of the most common words spoken. The word “ mate ” is a bit confusing for those not born in Australia but to an Aussie it’s used universally for both men and women without thought or bias… Perhaps that’s the part that’s so confusing to everyone else outside Australia – how can a woman be a mate, unless you ARE the “mate” if you know what I mean? (L-R) Craig, his mum Bon and brother Alan whom we also shared a house with during College St Arnard - Australia - 1978 This weekend I’m heading to New York City (Again??? Yes, I can hear you - that’s your outside voice!) Perhaps I should just surrender to the pull and get an apartment in the “city that never sleeps” or the “big apple” as most people affectionately call it. Well the planning for this weekend all started about six weeks ago when my best mate Craig called ...