George Lendich wrote:

BTW Paul, My machinist is a Pom and one of his last jobs in England

was

cutting the blades for jet engines, his brother is also a Pilot.

I squared-up the MM sides on the Bellhousing to day, progressing

slowly

but

nicely.

Any progress on those MM drawings, I can start on them soon !!
George (down under)

As I understand Aussie, Pom is a derogatory term :)

Not really - the wife is a Pom.
George (down under)

Sorry! My mis understanding from my limited experience with the term.
I forgot what the letters or abbreviation stands for.

Paul Lamar

Paul,
I don't think anyone really remembers what it stands for, however many have
an opinion - I'm sure they make it up.
Some say it started as 'Prisoners Of Her Majesty

It's now considered an Aussie 'term of endearment' as in
'you old bastard' -taking into account the reflection in the voice and the
context it is used.
George (down under)

 
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