Two wonderful examples of Siberian English (Siblish?) that I have seen this week.
The first is from my wonderful WASH (Water and Sanitation) Adviser who is 60+ and suffers from poor eye sight and is deaf as a door nob. He sent me an email with a very detailed assessment of the water and sanitation indicators for two localities we are hoping to work in. However, the document is entitled 'Rabbit Survey'. I am fairly sure he meant rapid.
The second came from a government agency inviting me for a meeting tomorrow to discuss "relief of winter." I am chuffed that they think that my organisation and other INGOs (International Non Government Organisations) control the passing of the seasons. Or, maybe they are concerned that the affects of global warming are yet to sufficiently present themselves in Siberia? I am thinking of putting them in touch with Tony Abbott. I suspect that winter relief will not be required. The current cold snap is due to pass in the next few days and we will return to our balmy winter days with highs of 30 degrees. That will be' winter relief' to the many who are not enjoying single digit temperatures during the night.
The first is from my wonderful WASH (Water and Sanitation) Adviser who is 60+ and suffers from poor eye sight and is deaf as a door nob. He sent me an email with a very detailed assessment of the water and sanitation indicators for two localities we are hoping to work in. However, the document is entitled 'Rabbit Survey'. I am fairly sure he meant rapid.
The second came from a government agency inviting me for a meeting tomorrow to discuss "relief of winter." I am chuffed that they think that my organisation and other INGOs (International Non Government Organisations) control the passing of the seasons. Or, maybe they are concerned that the affects of global warming are yet to sufficiently present themselves in Siberia? I am thinking of putting them in touch with Tony Abbott. I suspect that winter relief will not be required. The current cold snap is due to pass in the next few days and we will return to our balmy winter days with highs of 30 degrees. That will be' winter relief' to the many who are not enjoying single digit temperatures during the night.
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