I can blame the idea for this post on Iris. Last week, Iris had posted about Loos and her trip to Perth, Australia and some Aussie expressions like loo for bathroom, chippie for carpenter, sparky for an electrician.
I mentioned to Iris, that a good friend of mine from OZ (Australia) had sent me a book about Dunnies (outhouses) and a souvenir spoon with a Dunny on it.
Since I didn't have a T Day post for this week, I thought it would be as good as any. Blame, Iris. 😉
So Iris, you asked and I delivered. Here are the books Kaz sent to me along with the souvenir spoons.
Galvo Country is about the clever and unusual use of galvanized iron as a cheap source of building material
Dunnies, Dykes, and Longdrops is a pictorial collection of unusual outhouses.
Let Stalk Strine is a humorous look at the Aussie accent.
Here are the souvenir spoons. The outhouse on the left says Dinkum Dunny. Dinkum means true or genuine or excellent. The dunny door is open, but before you make yourself comfortable, you might want to check around to make sure there are no huntsmen hiding under the seat. 😱
The spoon on the right is from the Ettamogah Pub which was a restaurant chain based on a cartoon.
And my ever handy cuppa as I compose the T Day blogpost. 'Ooroo, cobbers! (Good bye, friends!)
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
I think this is a fun and unique take on T day. The spoons are perfect, and I guess if you drink too much tea or coffee or other liquid, you might need to use the loo, right? Have a good one. I'm off to visit Mom today before the weather gets wets. Enjoy. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI prefer my loo visits inside. Enjoy the visit with your mom.
DeleteWhat?!!!! LOL, go ahead, blame me 🤣
ReplyDeleteCool spoons!
OH YES, always check before using!
Can you believe we were so dumb we never looked into our shoes before stepping in?! We gathered firewood with bare hands.
Happy loo... ummm... T-Day, reckon I need to go, too much tea!
Need to... Oh, good idea for a scibble I have such a loo/dunny right here. See you on T! (Or before, please)
Well, I had to blame someone! 😺
DeleteCJ - such an unexpected and fun post! Books and spoons about outhouses - wow. I love galvanized metal! Your friend sounds very fun! Happy T-day!
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought books about outhouses? Kaz has quite a sense of humor.
Deleteas I mentioned to Iris, a book called “The Good Loo Guide” was published in England in the 1960s, but I don’t think it’s been kept up to date. Your spoon collection is priceless!
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
The spoons are fun and very unusual
DeleteNo thanks, I like my creature comforts! Even Johnny on the Spots make me gag!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. An outhouse isn't a Little Princess setting.
DeleteHUNTSMEN?????? EEEEEEK! 😱
ReplyDeleteKaz had one in her car on the way to dropping the kids off from school. Early morning, just a drop off, she was wearing a long tee shirt and flip flops. She wasn't expecting to get out of the car, but then at the school saw the huntsman by the driver door! 😱 EEEEEEEK! Indeed!
DeleteIt's fascinating to learn the differences in how people in different countries express themselves. I've used outdoor toilets before and didn't mind, but as a matter of routine I'll take indoor plumbing every time.
ReplyDeleteI've used outdoor facilities as well, but I'm grateful for indoor plumbing and toilet paper! 😺
DeleteBlame iris:):):) Fun post and very interesting Aussie words and books. Love the souvenir spoons. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteOnly blame Iris in case the topic wasn't well received. 😺
DeleteSuch a fun post! I smiled when you said it was inspired by your friend and I love your spoon collection too 😁. Take care and wishing you a Happy T Day! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the post
DeleteI think I would choose my "pants" before taking a chance on a huntmen; gross as that sounds
ReplyDeletethe spoons are really neat; look like silver that needs polished !!! ♥♥
But if you polish the spoons, you’ll remove the patina and the value decreases
DeleteJo, Lisca, and I compared and composed a list of British/American equivalents, but I never thought of comparing Aussie words to ours. I have often used the word LOO, though. I sure enjoyed reading about those spoons. It was a very unique and enjoyable post for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.
ReplyDeleteAussies and Briits share some common expressions because of the same root heritage, but some words and phrases are uniquely Aussie
DeleteFun post! It's always fun to learn something new. Beautiful spoons.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
Learn something new every day 😺
DeleteThis was a very interesting and unusual subject for our T Day! LOL Can't believe outhouses are on spoons!
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day!
One of a kind spoons
DeleteOh this had me smiling! You've just interpreted T as 'any sort of liquid'. Well, why not. It's fun. Loo is an English word, that is probably how it got to Australia. Chippie and sparkie are also British as far as I know. We use these words in everyday speech.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see the 'dunnies', especially those with a view. Great that you have those spoons. Collector's items for sure.
I am generally not afraid of spiders, but I wouldn't want to share a toilet with them.
Happy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
In my defense, I did show my proper cup of tea at the end of the post. 😺
DeleteYour post made me laugh out loud! Great for T day!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it
DeleteAh you little beauty, love the Aussie books, nothing wrong with learning some strine to keep people on their toes. Another delightful word for toilet is "bog" it can be interchangeable with loo and dunny. Happy belated T day Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteAnd a Scottish friend informed me a loo is called a jobber there. Good to learn something new every day 😺
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