Tag Archives: miscellaneous
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
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
The ‘T’ Word
On my son’s first day at school he put up his hand and asked if he could go to the toilet. Aussies reading this can’t yet see the issue… Little Canucks, however, caught on straight away and responded as only … Continue reading
Beavertails anyone?
This, my friends, is a beaver!! Sadly, I didn’t take this photo and haven’t seen a beaver in real life – yet! I have however seen a beavertail. Confused? Let me catch you up! Way back in 1978 a new … Continue reading
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