Sobering Experience In Alaska’s Pubs
Up Alaska way, they speak pretty good Strine. They know what a billy is. They know all about jumbucks. The word "billabong" doesn't faze 'em. They can tell you why a swagman is called a swagman. And, most important of all, they'll sing `Waltzing Matilda' as lustily as anyone sporting an Akubra and wearing a Drizabone.
Mind you, it wasn't always that way. Things were pretty quiet when we walked into the Fogcutter (what a great name for an Alaskan pub) late on a May evening. We'd already spent a bit of time familiarising ourselves with the other pub in Haines and things were pretty low-key. The barmaid noticed we were having a little trouble with the local coinage and came round to held us.
"Off the cruise ship?" she asked. Yep, we owned up. But how did she know?
To read the rest of the story, go to The Anglo-Indian Portal as it would be too long to post here.
4 comments:
David,
I find it very interesting that you manage to cruise the pubs of Alaska all in the name of journalism. Does your wife buy that lame story? Becuase I'm not sure that I do.
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Don't tell anyone - I've been trying to persuade DH to accompany me on the next one.
But if you think it's a lame story, we'll have to try a different approach!
Hmmmmm .....
Cheers
David
David,
You should know DH is not much of a writer, photogragher or drinker for that matter. But I don't think he'd let any of that stop him from going on such a venture.
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Perfect. I don't drink either.
And according to some of my best friends:
a) I can't write
b) I can't take a decent photograph.
So DH and I will be great company for one another! Tell him to start packing ....
Cheers
David
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