Tag Archives: aussie
G’day Canucks – Quiz #3
So, you think you know about platypuses and skunks – let’s see! As usual, there is one rule – don’t google the answers. Click on the link below to access the quiz. If you want to access the survey from … Continue reading
The Aussie animal that bloody scares me most…
And the winner in the category of ‘The Aussie animal that bloody scares me most’ is … (insert drum-roll here) A magpie! Yes – a magpie. You probably think I’m pulling your leg. I know I took a few liberties … Continue reading
Vegemite – glorious black sludge
Something is missing from the G’day Canucks website. Something so essential that I’m surprised the comments section hasn’t gone into meltdown and crashed the WordPress servers. I’m talking about Vegemite – that glorious black sludge of a spread that Aussies … Continue reading
Words worth stealing
There are some Canadian words that I plan to wrap up in tissue paper and place in my pocket for the long trip back to Australia. I’ll sneak them past customs and release them into the Aussie wilderness. They will … Continue reading
Snowflakeology
Snowflakeology! What a cool word! For a few short minutes I patted myself on the back, smiled smugly to myself and thought about how clever I was making up a new word. But damn you again Google for being a … Continue reading
Beware of the freezing fog
[To be read with scary horror movie music in the background – or maybe Jaws music would be more appropriate – you choose!] I have just locked the doors and bordered up the windows. Something strange and mysterious is occurring … Continue reading
Try your luck in the world’s second ever G’day Canucks quiz
G’day all, By popular demand I’ve put together another G’day Canucks quiz. The rules are simple – please don’t Google the answers, just use what’s in between your two ears!! Click on the button/link below to access the quiz. Anyone … Continue reading
Come to Australia where you might accidentally get killed…
Get your Snake sticks ready! As a follow up to my last post Creepies and Crawlies – No Worries, I thought this YouTube clip was most appropriate! Come to Australia where you might accidentally get killed… Enjoy! Nic
Creepies and Crawlies – No worries!
Australia has a unique reputation as a tourist destination. On one hand, many Canucks I’ve met would give up maple syrup and beavertails (but not hockey) to visit Australia. It’s a dream destination that they want to get to ‘someday’. … Continue reading
Outrageous facts about skating in Australia
How many indoor ice rinks do you think there are in Australia? Go on, say a number out loud. Bear in mind that Australia’s population is 22 million. There are in fact only 22 rinks. That’s one rink for every … Continue reading
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