Tag Archives: 2009

Melting Sydney

Posted on November 23, 2009 by margie

I have just taken my second shower which, for a Sunday in particular, is a very usually occurrence.  That’s because I just got in out of the sweltering 41degree heat, which in Americanese is 105 brain melting degrees.  I expected … Continue reading →

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The Australian Superbowl (minus the ads)

Posted on November 5, 2009 by margie

I think the Superbowl is the best possible comparison to Melbourne Cup Day (and for those of you who don’t know, pronounce it Melbin please).  Just like during the Superbowl, you spend the day eating and drinking massive quantities, and … Continue reading →

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Some Hallows’ Eve

Posted on November 1, 2009 by margie

Halloween is not a widely celebrated holiday in Australia.  You won’t find bags of “fun sized” candies in the grocery stores, or endless aisles of cheap rubber masks with suffocation warnings printed on the back.  In fact, with little Halloween … Continue reading →

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