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A. G. Maisey · 22nd May 2007, 08:29 AM

No, no, Pak Usmen.

I have stayed in Palur for the times I have been in Jawa since about 1982.

Before that I used to stay in a house in a lane off Jalan Kratonan.

Before that I stayed in hotels.

I went to Solo for the first time in about 1974.

I use the word "native" to refer to one's native tongue. For example, I am a native speaker of English, somebody who was born and grew up in France would be a native speaker of French. Your native tongue is Javanese.And being a native speaker of Javanese, you have tricked me with your tricky manggo.One thing is certain, I am most definitely not more Javanese than you. I am 100% Aussie, with a thin veneer of Javanese style, when this is necessary.

Please accept my most sincere congratulations for the recent addition to your family.

22nd May 2007, 08:29 AM	#14
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	No, no, Pak Usmen. I have stayed in Palur for the times I have been in Jawa since about 1982. Before that I used to stay in a house in a lane off Jalan Kratonan. Before that I stayed in hotels. I went to Solo for the first time in about 1974. I use the word "native" to refer to one's native tongue. For example, I am a native speaker of English, somebody who was born and grew up in France would be a native speaker of French. Your native tongue is Javanese.And being a native speaker of Javanese, you have tricked me with your tricky manggo.One thing is certain, I am most definitely not more Javanese than you. I am 100% Aussie, with a thin veneer of Javanese style, when this is necessary. Please accept my most sincere congratulations for the recent addition to your family.