So far, two of us have stayed with families with children living in the homes. Steve stayed with the Cuppitts in Berrima, and they had three boys. The youngest thought that because he was from American, he would be a gangsta, complete with a glock. He wanted to spend the week with his grannie because he thought the American gangsta might have a gun. The middle son asked my if my car had hydrolics on it, and I had to admit that my car doesn't even have working air conditioning at the moment. He also asked if I could rap. And they both asked us if we played Grand Theft Auto.
I am staying with the Sutcliffes' in Cooma, and Ian is 19 and John is 15. (Their daughter, Carrie, is working in Guam.) The drinking age here is 18, andI had to admit it was strange watching teenagers play golf on PlayStation 3 and drinking some Victoria Bitters (a great beer, by the way). They truly are normal teenagers. They eat their mum out of house and home, they pay air guitar, and are a lot of fun. I am glad to have the experience of seeing how Australian kids and parents live with and love one another.
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Hi, Jess,
Your Illini will make it to a bowl game this year after beating Ball State on Saturday. The Bears are a whole different story. You're better off rooting for the Oxley cricket team this year!
It sounds like you're meeting so many different people. I would think that living with so many different families gives you a wide range of cultural experiences.
We celebrated Leah's 25th birthday with a pork roast dinner and all the trimmings. We missed having you here to share our meal and watch the Bears game (typical fall Sunday in the Jacko house).
It's been really interesting reading everyone's observations of Australia. I'm sure you'll all have great stories to tell in detail when you get home.
MOM
Hell Jess!
Sounds like you are having a great time. Our daughter, Jo Ellen, studied in Ireland and got to know cider very well.
Have a great and spooky Happy Halloween!
Jim
Hi Jess!
14 degrees!!! Hope you have some warm Vera Bradley clothes!! lol...
All is well here, although we miss you, but we are all terribly excited for you, checking the blog each day!
You guys make the beer and wine sounds incredible! I'll have to make a trip to good old Meijers to get some!
Take Care. Susan
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