Guest don't know Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I've just been on Facebook and come across this page: Shetland dictionary..... (and du kens when du's fae Shetland when......). I found this peerie bit on it and thought it was quite amusing, because a lot of it seems to be quite true! You Know Your From Shetland When............ (most of these have been added from the discussion group, named after this page) 1) You say Peerie instead of small2) Every women is refered to as "yon wife" even if she isna married3) You love the local delicacy of "reestit mutton". Mmmmmm4) You know someone who has worked in the coop in lerwick5) You understand what Up Helly AA is, (and you wish you had the day off for it too)6) You know what it is to go for a walk along the cliffs and be tottally on your own, and astounded by sheer beauty7) You will fly the Shetland flag proudly you are either into church, sports or alcahol 9) you can stand on the beach of the North Sea, and throw a stone into the Atlantic ocean.10) you are a freindly, fun loving person, who only gets depressed in winter cause there is no sunlight.11) on the last tuesday of january you get a pang and you can't quite put your finger on it.12)you go guizing at new year even though nobody is up.13)you meet shetland people everywhere or somebody who claims to be from there.14) Theres nothing that beats a good fresh battered fish fae the fort chippie15) You canna pit your finger on exactly why, but onybody dat dusna hae a Shetland accent usin da wirds 'peerie', 'du' or the phrase 'du kens' bugs da hell oot o you.16) You have to stop & wait when driving on a single track road because 2 other drivers have stopped for a yarn.17) You can give someone directions to the Swimming Pool Carpark and be confused as to why they end up at the Clickimin18) You would willingly hand over a kidney before casually using the word 'love' in conversation.19) It's either Shetland or the Shetland Islands... never 'the Shetlands'20) You know that puffin poo, is delicious and nutricious to eat, Mmmmm21) Da Northern Lights are always da boaniest in Shetland22) Malcolmsons Softies are da best, 23) Voe Bannocks are da best.24) You feel like you really belong somewhere25) The natural beauty is the best you will find.26) The peace and quiet is amazing!27) The pace of life is great. 28) You say 'Whit wye?' rather as 'How come?'......?? 29) you ken your fae Shetland when da scottish people cant understand you, i bide in Australia!!30) You use the word 'spaegie' because there isn't an english equivalent!31) Du keens dus fae Shetland whan dus offered tea/coffee/soup/tabnabs (or dram, dependin whit time it is ) as soon as du sets dy first fit doon fae da door. I just thought i'd post it here to see what others thought of it, and to see if anybody can think of any other peerie Shetland traits which might have been forgotten about. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 maybe if you tink umbrellas are a hilarious waste of time ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastis Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 When nobody really worries when it comes a few puckles o snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 ..you ken mair aboot da wadder dan aboot politics...... ..... or any other subject, come tae think o it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYAANISQATSI Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 The first time you ever encounter a Bat; you scream like a school girl and run away, yelling warnings about mutant, killer insects attacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 maybe if you tink umbrellas are a hilarious waste of time ?? Definitely. My wan, from many moments of practical experience : When you're sooth and you realise you're the only person on a busy street wearing only a t-shirt and not noticing the "weather". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 You feel everywhere else is missing something.... ....wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 The first time you ever encounter a Bat; you scream like a school girl and run away, yelling warnings about mutant, killer insects attacking. .I screamed once when a Pipistrelle Bat flew out of my wardrobe. I screamed even more as my Parrot tried to catch it. I cornered the poor bat and put her out the window..Bats are cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljey Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Wearing a boiler suit, a toorie & yellow rubber boots is the height of sartorial elegance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When you hang ur washing oot regardless o the showers, if there's a good enough breeze it'll be ok :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Everytime you're in O'Neills pub someone says "aye aye boy" It's amazing how many times I get recognised in that place, have to admit I don't always know the people that recognise me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooks Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When your Sooth girlfriend doesn't think much of the dozen Shetland Roses you turn up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildred Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 A dizen red tins nae winder sho`s no happy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned in Maywick Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When your Sooth girlfriend doesn't think much of the dozen Shetland Roses you turn up with. Pale Ale screw-taps, min. Dat's da wye tae ony wummin's hert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When you think that a short-sleeved parker and peep-toe in your wellies is ideal summer wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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