That's Spain's problem ;-> LOL!
A Alias Jan 8, 2009 #42 Unknown said: Nevertheless, you're impossible. Kerplunk Click to expand... Promises, promises. Alias
B ~BD~ Jan 8, 2009 #43 There has, forever, been a friendly rivalry betwixt the Aussies and us 'Poms' (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_words_for_British ) 'Ordinary' folk get *a* chip on their shoulder sometimes. I trust you recognise the term of someone being 'well-balanced'. There are *two* definitions here http://www.wordreference.com/definition/well-balanced When saying that an Aussie has a chip on *each* shoulder it is a play on the two separate definitions mentioned in that link. I hope that helps. Have a great day! Dave John John (MVP) said: ~BD~ said: Chip on your shoulder Meaning [snip...] Click to expand... What does any of that have to do with being Australian? Click to expand... Click to expand...
There has, forever, been a friendly rivalry betwixt the Aussies and us 'Poms' (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_words_for_British ) 'Ordinary' folk get *a* chip on their shoulder sometimes. I trust you recognise the term of someone being 'well-balanced'. There are *two* definitions here http://www.wordreference.com/definition/well-balanced When saying that an Aussie has a chip on *each* shoulder it is a play on the two separate definitions mentioned in that link. I hope that helps. Have a great day! Dave John John (MVP) said: ~BD~ said: Chip on your shoulder Meaning [snip...] Click to expand... What does any of that have to do with being Australian? Click to expand... Click to expand...