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I'll admit that I still use "ta" to ...

2010-07-17T17:56:23.447+10:00

I'll admit that I still use "ta" to say thanks. It's something that I associate with the generation older than me (my mum and grandmother's generations - born between 1900 and 1950).

But I see Australian mum's teach their children to say thanks using ta all the time - it's easy to learn I suppose.

And "ta" is usually used for an offhand thanks, for something small or insignificant eg if someone helps carry groceries in for you, not for something important.

Miko- Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

2009-08-09T16:21:33.188+10:00

Miko- Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

It was great to read your experiences here. I'...

2009-08-07T21:33:23.321+10:00

It was great to read your experiences here. I've always wondered who other people from over seas thinks of Australia, even though I experienced a little of it first hand. I myself am originally from overseas but arrived here when I was 7. So since I grew up here I never really paid attention to how different Australian accent/language is perceived.

Oh and also, you're pictures are great. Although I've seen them before, your pictures reminds me of how beautiful they really are.

Hehe thanks for the refresher. I'll enjoy the city more tomorrow =)

Have fun!!

Gypsy- Anytime you want a crash course in Aussieis...

2009-07-30T22:16:49.743+10:00

Gypsy- Anytime you want a crash course in Aussieisms just let me know!

Amy- How can you lose your hee-yah??

Becca- Thanks mama! Glad you're back in town and arrived clean (opposed to covered in vomit of course). I will never get on a plane again with my kids w/o thinking of that-- thanks! And you really do need to start a blog-- no really.

You are HEAPS funny, girl! You're FULL ON!!! ...

2009-07-25T20:56:31.263+10:00

You are HEAPS funny, girl! You're FULL ON!!! BRILLIANT!!! LOVELY!!! LOL!!! Can't wait to get back to Syd and carouse with you and raise HEY-ALL! XOXO - Becca

This post cracks me up (oh, btw that means…it make...

2009-07-23T17:56:14.926+10:00

This post cracks me up (oh, btw that means…it makes me laugh uncontrollably!).

Being o/s for the past little while I can't believe I discovered reading your blog the word 'hee-yah' has completely disappeared from my vernacular! Shame on me.

Thanks for the Aussie primer. :)

2009-07-21T01:10:57.617+10:00

Thanks for the Aussie primer. :)

Permanently 23- Your new American co-worker is pro...

2009-07-20T20:59:26.236+10:00

Permanently 23- Your new American co-worker is probably far too concerned with how weird he thinks you all think he is, to be thinking the Aussies in the office are weird.

Freeman- Yeah, the phone accent is the worst. I think I ask people to repeat themselves so often they seriously think there's something wrong with me.

Marketing Mama- Thanks, I often feel lost and often get lost too.

That was fun to read - I'd be totally lost!!! ...

2009-07-20T15:20:17.579+10:00

That was fun to read - I'd be totally lost!!! :)

I don't struggle too much here, helps having a...

2009-07-20T11:32:12.186+10:00

I don't struggle too much here, helps having an Aussie partner. Also, the accent in SA isn't as strong, more British than the Eastern accent. Still - every now and again (especially on the phone) I just can't understand what the hell people are saying to me.

I've just started working with an American, an...

2009-07-18T08:39:17.653+10:00

I've just started working with an American, and I am sure he thinks we're all a little weird.

I think all Aussies have a little bit of bogan in them...

Rinniez- Omigod-- cooked the ground?? Well they de...

2009-07-17T20:03:22.737+10:00

Rinniez- Omigod-- cooked the ground?? Well they definitely didn't do that at the preschool! Haha. You should totally come to Sydney and we'll make some.

Lorraine- I just realized Craig is a word Australians say exactly as it's spelled. And yes, I say carmel, but I know that it's wrong :).

Anonymous- I can't believe you mentioned those buns at Bakers Delight-- I always wonder why????
I thought they were basically hot dog buns with icing, but wasn't sure. I've bought them a couple of times, my boys eat the icing and toss the rest. Needless to say, I don't buy them anymore.

Shenanigans- I thought chocolate milk was seemed pretty comparable between the two countries... am I missing something?

Damper is made without yeast. It's a soda brea...

2009-07-17T19:00:11.731+10:00

Damper is made without yeast. It's a soda bread traditionally made with beer to leaven it. And yes, it should be cooked in hot coals in the ground.

Anonymous: I don't know what the American definition of "sweet" is but finger buns are plenty sweet to me. Actually, I do know what the American definition of sweet is - it's chocolate milk with so much sugar it is one teaspoon chemically removed from toffee.

Oh fairy bread to go with your fairy floss. I thin...

2009-07-17T07:42:10.753+10:00

Oh fairy bread to go with your fairy floss. I think it's the greatest thing! Aussies have fooled their kids into thinking a piece of bread with butter and sprinkles (hundreds and thousands) is a treat equal to any other party food!! How good are they!!! The first time I had one of those Finger (finga) buns at bakers delight I thought it was going to be a sweet treat, it's a hot dog bun with icing, and sprinkles. And yet the kids love them....amazing!

Hehe yes we definitely pronounce things different ...

2009-07-16T22:38:21.790+10:00

Hehe yes we definitely pronounce things different hee-yah. I really notice the difference in pronunciation of words like caramel (carmel in US) and Craig (Creg) :)

I cant remember the exact difference between dampe...

2009-07-16T10:43:06.494+10:00

I cant remember the exact difference between damper and bread rolls but it is definately different! and its meant to be cooked in the ground... not in an oven. i personally dont think it is damper if u cook it in an oven.

Dina- It's almost like they purposely pronounc...

2009-07-15T10:44:14.087+10:00

Dina- It's almost like they purposely pronounce it all Australian-ish to confuse us.

I end up pronouncing pretty much every Australian ...

2009-07-15T01:11:25.039+10:00

I end up pronouncing pretty much every Australian place name wrong. I say it in my head one way. Then I talk to an Australian and I end up being totally surprised about the way the pronounce it.

Eternally Distracted- That's harsh, and I thin...

2009-07-14T19:56:42.138+10:00

Eternally Distracted- That's harsh, and I think I've got challenges here, haha.

Try the Middle East - I walked into the office tod...

2009-07-14T15:16:45.922+10:00

Try the Middle East - I walked into the office today and the receptionist was reading the Arabic news. It had a huge picture of a guy with some bold writing alongside. i asked her what is said and she said he has been ''shitting'', what?? ''Yes, he has been shitting'' ... I looked at her blankly and it took me a few seconds to realise she had meant 'cheating'!

Angel- You should see the police force here- they ...

2009-07-14T09:46:12.433+10:00

Angel- You should see the police force here- they are even hotter than the normal males... and I'm not one to usually be all into men in uniform.

Mama Bird- Yeah, I still never say serviette, and my husband says "flat out" all the time, I think he's uses a lot more of the lingo because he's in an office with Aussies all day.

Marvin- I think it's "bullocks"??

Brutalism- Aww, thanks. I know it's a great experience, but that is hard to remember some days.

Blues- I've heard of Love My Way but never seen it-- is it an Aussie soap opera?

You made me really miss my Aussie friend who just ...

2009-07-14T05:28:54.609+10:00

You made me really miss my Aussie friend who just moved back down under from Spain.

I picked up on a lot these little bits from her, oh and because for awhile I was completely obsessed with Love My Way.

I love reading about Australia, though it does mak...

2009-07-14T05:02:20.912+10:00

I love reading about Australia, though it does make me a little jealous that you get to live there. What an experience!

How do you say "bollocks" in Aussie?

2009-07-14T02:59:07.386+10:00

How do you say "bollocks" in Aussie?

Hilarious post. Lots of memories of my learning t...

2009-07-14T02:52:35.912+10:00

Hilarious post. Lots of memories of my learning the "language". :) I still remember when my MIL asked me if I wanted a serviette, I simply said, "sure, thanks" trying to be polite and was pleasantly surprised when I was handed a napkin. LOL. I had no clue what I was saying yes too.

Speaking of pash, there is also "pash and dash" and "pash rash", which I always thought were funny.

"Flat out" is a big one (as in "super busy") that we still use.

We call our bathing suits, "togs".

And we still jokingly refer to Mooloolaba (on the Sunshine Coast) as "Moolooloolambah" as one of my friends kept calling it when she came to visit. Too funny.

I love the Aussie slang. I always think it's one of the many things that make that country so fun to be in. You learn something new all the time! My husband will still come out with slang every now and then that I have no clue what he's saying.