Bits n’ Pieces
Just a few things that I thought I might mention…..
Helen & Leon have 2 pets - an 8 year old Boxer, with a cute scrunched up nose, called Brindy…she makes the funniest noises and gets SO excited when we suggest a walk…can hardly get her lead on as she can’t stand still..she drinks her water from the pool… and searched through the Chrissie presents looking for hers… and has thoroughly enjoyed being fed all the tidbits over the last few days…
They also have an African Grey Parrot - grey with vivid red tail feathers - called Popeye. He is so amazing - he copies all these different sounds and can talk so clearly.. he imitates everything - so far he has learnt my name, but with Helen’s accent - confusing me quite a few times !!! He also takes off my laugh and cough. I find him very entertaining and am spending a fair bit of time trying to teach him to say “where’s Leon? Leon’s gone running ” I have a few weeks left so we will see if he can master that…
A few funny Afrikaans words -
Telephone box - Tickey box. Named after the small coins that were used to make calls
Broekie lace - the wrought iron lace on houses Broekie means underpants(pron. Brookie)
Bakkie - ute or trailer (pronounced Bucky)
Robot - traffic lights
Hectic - something a bit scary
Tekkies (pron. Tackies) runners or sneakers
Oke (pron. oak) man - you can have good okes, black okes, and just plain okes !!
Bru (pron.brew) male friend
will add more as I think of it………………….
