G'day Nevada Jack,

Yes, "Aussie" is an acceptable nickname and a name that we proudly use to describe ourselves, glad you spelt it correctly <s>. I've got tickets for 3 sessions of athletics and 1 of volleyball, can't wait !!! I was really keen for Swimming and Triathlon tickets but I missed out. The build up here has been amazing. As for "rooting" for American athletes, forget it !!! We're going to win all the Medals !!! The opening Ceremony is on in a couple of Hours and I'll be planted firmly in the lounge room with beer in hand.

Regards,
Gavin...

>To the Aussie programmers on/in this forum, G'day.
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>[Is "Aussie" an acceptable "nickname"? I hope it is not a negative term because I did not mean it as such. When a person from England calls me a "Yank", I do not get offended.]
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>I regret that I am not able to be in Sydney to see the Olympic games in person. However, I plan on "rooting" for my fellow American athletes on TV and, should they win an event, I plan on going to my favorite restrauant and getting "stuffed". I hope to get "stuffed" a lot :-)
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>Cheers,
>Nevada Jack