Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 In a message dated 2/14/2008 6:46:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, billz@... writes: Dear Reggie, From an Aussie expat talk And finally, why the Aussies call the Brits Poms, since my Aussie bride taught me this word. Back in the convict days, every new arrival wore a uniform which was stamped on the back, in big bold letters, "Prisoner Of His Majesty." Thus, all newly arrived Brits were "another shipload of bloody Pohms," and there you go. Hope you are keeping well, All the Best Bill Z Thanks yes I am. Just cooling out after my Cancun vacation.... there u go..... The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Dear Reggie, From an Aussie expat talk And finally, why the Aussies call the Brits Poms, since my Aussie bride taught me this word. Back in the convict days, every new arrival wore a uniform which was stamped on the back, in big bold letters, " Prisoner Of His Majesty. " Thus, all newly arrived Brits were " another shipload of bloody Pohms, " and there you go. Hope you are keeping well, All the Best Bill Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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