Tag Archives: writing
Frogger – Canadian Style
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
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
Tip me if you like my blog
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
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
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
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
G'day Canucks 