Tag Archives: canada

Frogger – Canadian Style

Posted on September 5, 2012 by nicolegodwin

Do you remember the old video game frogger? You know – the one where you have to maneuver the frog across the road without it getting squashed. In Canada they play a different version. Instead of a frog they have … Continue reading →

Posted in Road rules | Tagged accident, australia, australian, canada, canadian, frogger, pedestrian, road rules, writing | Leave a comment

The Maple Syrup Curse

Posted on June 15, 2012 by nicolegodwin

In the beginning, the great Gods of maple syrup, Dave and Jen, created the land now known as Canada. Even today, every second Canadian is named Dave and Jen in their honour. Dave and Jen were kind Gods. They made … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Canadian things, Recipes and food, Stories | Tagged adam and eve, australia, canada, canada day, canada day 2012, canadian, canuck, curse, dave and jen, fun, humour, jen and dave, maple, maple curse, maple syrup, writing | 3 Comments

G’day Canucks – Quiz #3

Posted on May 22, 2012 by nicolegodwin

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 →

Posted in Aussie Canuck quiz, Dangerous Australian animals | Tagged aussie, australia, australian, canada, canuck, fun, grog, platypus, quiz, remove skunk odor, skunk, travel, trivia, writing | 4 Comments

Tip me if you like my blog

Posted on May 2, 2012 by nicolegodwin

I’m feeling brave today! I’m ready to take on the sacred cow of tipping in North America. Tipping me for writing this blog post is just as ridiculous as tipping your hairdresser. Where does it end? If I tip waiters … Continue reading →

Posted in Money, Uncategorized | Tagged australia, canada, tip, tipping, travel, USA, writing | 10 Comments

Words worth stealing

Posted on April 7, 2012 by nicolegodwin

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 →

Posted in Language | Tagged aussie, australia, australian, canada, candy, cantaloupe, canuck, cleats, flip-flops, jumper, language, lollies, pick-up, pickup hockey, rock melon, sweater, thongs, travel, tuque, words worth stealing, writing | 9 Comments

Snowflakeology

Posted on March 28, 2012 by nicolegodwin

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 →

Posted in Cool Canadian things | Tagged aussie, canada, canuck, miscellaneous, photography, snow, snow crystal, snowflake, snowflakeologist, snowflakeology, travel | 5 Comments

Beware of the freezing fog

Posted on March 17, 2012 by nicolegodwin

[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 →

Posted in Cool Canadian things, Uncategorized | Tagged aussie, australia, canada, canuck, fog, freezing fog, photography, terror, travel, weather | 5 Comments

Try your luck in the world’s second ever G’day Canucks quiz

Posted on March 8, 2012 by nicolegodwin

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 →

Posted in Aussie Canuck quiz | Tagged aussie, australia, australian, canada, canadian, canuck, chinook, damper, national anthem, quiz, rhyming slang, rideau canal, travel | 9 Comments

Outrageous facts about skating in Australia

Posted on February 26, 2012 by nicolegodwin

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 →

Posted in Amazing places, Facts and figures | Tagged aussie, australia, bondi, brisbane, canada, canberra, canuck, ice, melbourne, miscellaneous, skating, travel | 2 Comments

Let’s Compare

Posted on February 21, 2012 by nicolegodwin

I’ve just added a new page to G’day Canucks which includes a whole lot of useful and not so useful comparisons between Australia and Canada. Click here to see serious information such as population comparisons and the highest mountains as … Continue reading →

Posted in Facts and figures | Tagged area, aussie, australia, canada, canuck, olympics, population, statistics, travel | Leave a comment