It’s Good to Talk August 2, 2007
Posted by Jen in : Journal , trackbackNumber 2 Son has been telling me about his dad’s new girlfriend. He had been given basic facts but has not yet met her.
‘She’s Russian and she’s way taller than Dad and she’s called Olga or Vulgar or something. He says she’s 29. She can’t be 29 though, can she? Dad could never score anyone who’s 29 – he’s not exactly what you’d call attractive, is he?’
Yes, I should have made some serious point about age not mattering or looks not being the most important thing in life. But I was too busy sniggering. Oops.
Anyway.
While I was out emptying the dog yesterday, both Number 1 and Number 2 sons were instructed to speak to The Russian Girlfriend on the telephone.
Number 1 son could only report that the whole communication thing might be a bit more productive in person.
Number 2 son looked mystified when I asked if she could actually speak English.
‘Um, I don’t think so.’
‘Well, what did she say?’
‘I don’t know.’
‘Well, what did you say?’
‘Mainly just “pardon”. I think I’ll be saying that a lot this weekend.’
Number 1 Son, to his credit, printed off some Russian phrases to help things along. Sadly, he found it all a bit tricky and has resorted to talking very slowly, very loudly and in a rather alarming German accent.
This should help international relations no end. Oh, how much do I want to be a fly on the wall??
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hahahahaha!!! Oh please do report back on what they say afterwards…
Is that loudly as in Brian Blessed with German accent? You need to put a wire on number 2 son surely that will be worth at least 10,000 words for the book or the next one
Oh brilliant. I do love to hear my neices on the subject of Dad’s girlfriend!
I’ve awarded you an Inspiration Blogging Award for making me laugh. Come over to Tea Stains to check out what you need to do to get that coveted prize!
JJx
Zinnia: An update? Oh, just try to stop me!!!
Karen: Yes, you’ve got it! Loud and German in his cutlery-rattling booming Brian Blessed voice. Is bugging my kids for novel material moral, d’you think? And do I care about morals?!??!
JJ - Ooh, coolio, thanks! Will be claiming my prize forthwith
X
oooh - I bet you do!
Ooh, Rebecca, snortle snortle. I do TRY to be a grown-up in such circumstances but, um…
‘rather alarming German accent’ - *snort*
be sure to feed them the special pre-going-to-daddy ‘treat’. can of fanta, bar of 70% cocoa chocolate and a couple of doughnuts. actually energy drinks are very good too…mwahahahhahahah x
Made me giggle!
x
KW: “And vott iss your name?” I kid you not!
Hey up Sis! I did let them have a bar of chocolate AND a big biccie from the supermarket… had to keep their energy levels up as they were sooooo grouchy and bickering non-stop after a run of late nights
Caroline: Giggles are good. There should be more giggling.
Jen it’s just too good to pass up morals be damned
That post made me giggle.
Russian is a tricky language to grasp. I’m trying to learn it and so far I can say hello, goodbye, my name is and I can count to 10.
Getting the accent right to pronounce some of it is pretty hard so I can understand your son slipping into the German accent.
MY memories of Russia include there being so many dialects that even fluent guides have trouble out of their own area - much hand waving and shouting by all parties, until understanding dawns and then they both apologise. Fun to watch.
Jen - replying to your last question; how do I make a timetable work? Er, I’ll let you know when I crack that one then, shall I?
Karen, you’re right. Morals? I laugh in the face of morals! Hmmm, might need to practice that.
A Writer: Sadly, No 1 Son is shouting ENGLISH in a German accent, rather than Russian in a German accent. Har. Ooh, you are good - I can pick up languages fairly well but can’t cope if the basic alphabet is all wiggles and squiggles. It makes my brain go all squidgy which can be most unpleasant.
Hedgewizard: Hand-waving and shouting work for me. Hey, the Italians built a whole culture on it. Nodding sagely to feign comprehension is my secret trick. Never fails, especially if one makes a slightly growly noise at the same time…
ooooh - you’re baaaad (please tell us all about it, though)
Ah, bad is the new black, doncha know?