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[Mitexi 8]

Still waiting for the interview date. But in the meantime, I have a strange question. =P Is calling a bowl a "plate" a normal Australian thing? If he wants cereal or something that would definitely go in a bowl, he still asks me for a plate and says that "plate" is a term that covers everything. I never know what to hand him, lol. I always tell him it's confusing, but he insists it's normal to call them that. I mean, I can see referring to all dishware as "plates" in general, but is it a normal thing to use that term when asking for something, even if you need something specific?

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Well...I dunno about different parts of Oz but I've always called a bowl a bowl, lol.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Still waiting for the interview date. But in the meantime, I have a strange question. =P Is calling a bowl a "plate" a normal Australian thing? If he wants cereal or something that would definitely go in a bowl, he still asks me for a plate and says that "plate" is a term that covers everything. I never know what to hand him, lol. I always tell him it's confusing, but he insists it's normal to call them that. I mean, I can see referring to all dishware as "plates" in general, but is it a normal thing to use that term when asking for something, even if you need something specific?

It's relatively common yeah. I would say "I'll just go grab a plate" and might end up with a bowl but I would ask someone else specifically for a bowl or plate because my husband for instance doesn't mind random food in a bowl whereas I typically only put liquids (like cereal) in bowls.

It's also common for someone to say "bring a plate of food" to a pot luck but it doesn't need to be a "plate" it can be whatever it just means to bring SOME food.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Vanessa&Tony

[Mitexi 8]

It's relatively common yeah. I would say "I'll just go grab a plate" and might end up with a bowl but I would ask someone else specifically for a bowl or plate because my husband for instance doesn't mind random food in a bowl whereas I typically only put liquids (like cereal) in bowls.

It's also common for someone to say "bring a plate of food" to a pot luck but it doesn't need to be a "plate" it can be whatever it just means to bring SOME food.

I've heard the "bring a plate of food" phrase here for parties and stuff. I just never heard during a regular meal someone ask for a plate and mean a bowl, lol. I thought maybe it was just him, since I didn't hear anyone else say that over there. Maybe I was just never in the right place at the right time. =P I guess it's just another thing to decipher, like chips (fries) and chips (potato chips). I can usually look at the food and tell if he needs a bowl or plate though. Of course, I could be ornery and just hand him a real plate every time. I can just imagine the payback he would come up with if I did that...

Edit: Also, what's the normal time frame from sending packet 3 to receiving packet 4?

Edited July 31, 2012 by Mitexi

[SweetDelish 38]

I'd say that sometimes I guess, "hand me a plate" the implied.. "for my cereal so clearly I mean a bowl" is there, though sometimes I'd say "bowl" too, depending on how lazy my mind was being, or if it wasn't obvious what kind of plate I wanted.

[Vilya 5]

Interesting--I'll be sure and ask him about that. I don't think I've ever noticed he say that, but maybe it's a regional thing. I really love all these sorts of differences.

Then again, I am from a part of the States where we call all sodas/soft drinks 'cokes' so I guess I'm pretty weird myself.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Interesting--I'll be sure and ask him about that. I don't think I've ever noticed he say that, but maybe it's a regional thing. I really love all these sorts of differences.

Then again, I am from a part of the States where we call all sodas/soft drinks 'cokes' so I guess I'm pretty weird myself.

You might find these two blogs interesting then!

Aussie Girl in America

Yank in Australia

[Mitexi 8]

Just got the interview date via email! Aug. 7th. Wow, only a 7 day wait! Wasn't expecting it to be so soon, but it's a good surprise. ^^

And I love those blogs, Vanessa! It's neat to see both sides of Australian immigration.

Edited July 31, 2012 by Mitexi

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Just got the interview date via email! Aug. 7th. Wow, only a 7 day wait! Wasn't expecting it to be so soon, but it's a good surprise. ^^

And I love those blogs, Vanessa! It's neat to see both sides of Australian immigration.

Wow really soon! That's great news

[Vilya 5]

Just got the interview date via email! Aug. 7th. Wow, only a 7 day wait! Wasn't expecting it to be so soon, but it's a good surprise. ^^

And I love those blogs, Vanessa! It's neat to see both sides of Australian immigration.

Wow, congratulations! Here's to a quick and easy interview. May you be with your fiance soon!

I'll also be checking out those blogs, Vanessa, thanks=--I love reading about things like this.

[Mitexi 8]

Fiance's visa was approved! =D I won't get to talk to him till tomorrow to hear how it all went, but he sent me a text to tell me the visa was issued. ^^

I was expecting this to drag into September, but that early interview date really pushed us ahead. I think it's just starting to hit me that he could be here in a few weeks. =D He's got a shipping company lined up for his stuff, found some free crates to use, and just has to pick them up and get his things packed. That should be done by the time the visa arrives. Then it's just a matter of getting the plane ticket, visiting a few relatives, and he'll be here!

Edited August 7, 2012 by Mitexi

[Austramerican 83]

It must be a regional thing lol Ben is from SA and he says he's never heard of it XD

And congrats for all the approvals everyone!!

[Heysofia 6]

Hey guys

My fiance and I are just about to file in our I-129F for our K1 visa(I'm the aussie, hes the US) and I was just wondering that when it gets to the stages of the NVC and everything done, what is included in package 3 and 4? I keep seeing "package 3 and 4 sent" on peoples timelines but I can't seem to find anything on what forms or stuff is actually in the packages.

[Vilya 5]

Fiance's visa was approved! =D I won't get to talk to him till tomorrow to hear how it all went, but he sent me a text to tell me the visa was issued. ^^

I was expecting this to drag into September, but that early interview date really pushed us ahead. I think it's just starting to hit me that he could be here in a few weeks. =D He's got a shipping company lined up for his stuff, found some free crates to use, and just has to pick them up and get his things packed. That should be done by the time the visa arrives. Then it's just a matter of getting the plane ticket, visiting a few relatives, and he'll be here!

Congratulations! Have a wonderful wedding, enjoy every minute

[Lainie B 465]

Hey guys

My fiance and I are just about to file in our I-129F for our K1 visa(I'm the aussie, hes the US) and I was just wondering that when it gets to the stages of the NVC and everything done, what is included in package 3 and 4? I keep seeing "package 3 and 4 sent" on peoples timelines but I can't seem to find anything on what forms or stuff is actually in the packages.

Package 3 and 4 are both emails from the Sydney consulate. Package 3 is a list of things you need to send to the consulate in order to get your appointment, and Package 4 is the interview letter and list of things for the interview itself.