I believe that the first English settlement in North America was started at Jamestown in May of 1609, while the first English settlement in Australia began in 1788, landing first in January in Botany Bay, and then moving on to seek a better harbor at Port Jackson as I recall.

We Americans and Australians both, however, still tend to be more rough and tumble than our more sophisticated Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern and European friends who enjoy the privilege of a far richer heritage of culture and civilization. Just try to be very patient with us. Eventually we will acquire thousands of years of refinement to smooth off our rough edges.



[This message has been edited by Punki (edited 07-31-2000).]