Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy, Oy, Oy! goes the modern battle cry. Most other countries I suppose have or at least had in thier history, a slightly more ferocious cry, however, we're a rather laid back bunch, so yelling Aussie, Aussie, Aussie at the top of our lungs is probably as good as it gets, but at least you know who we are, right?
And in keeping with tradition, you are supposed to yell back 'Oy, Oy, Oy'.
Thats how it works.
As you might imagine, Australians like a little bit of a party
Its summer, colored zinc on faces, backyard barbies and cricket, swimming at the local pool, and fireworks, Awards...
Its Tuesday January 26th, Australia Day!
Well, actually, right now in Australia, it is tomorrow...
Being approximately 15 hours ahead of the US, give or take an hour or two, depending on the state, daylight savings time etc, they are pretty much done with thier celebrations, but don't let that stop you!
I intend to celebrate with some made from scratch Aussie meat pies, Tim Tams, a Vegemite sandwich and maybe some kind of half decent Aussie beer... dunno yet.
But Australia Day is also much more. Over the last few years, the national holiday has to the general public, become much more patriotic than it used to be - Aussies celebrating Aussieness in the way only an Aussie can - a few snags on the barbie, and an eskie, and a stubbie or two... and unique cultural performances
The armed forces have always honored the day with a special ceremony, flag raising, fly over of an F111 and 21 gun salute. The unmistakable roar of the F111, is something you will hear a few miles away, after the plane is almost out of sight, but is always something spectacular to experience.
Incase you're wondering, and you would like a really good excuse to party today, you can click on my link up there for a meat pie recipe, pick up Vegemite at Cost Plus World Market (though it is a tad expensive there, worth it though in my humble opinon)
Tim Tams can be bought at Target, and if you really have to get Fosters and thats all that is available, you can get that at Walmart or Target too. We can discuss states and thier respective beers at a later date.
Cheers and Happy Australia Day!
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W&W Happy Australia Day. I haven't heard eskies, barbies and stubbies for yonks. Nice read, oh, and I agree about the sound of the F-111, fan-bloody-tastic.
ReplyDeleteAV
What a fantastic day for Aussie Day...my birthday! Oh those Tim Tams are so yummy!
ReplyDeleteAussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Laura
I was gonna say..."ewww"..to meat pies but what really is a potpie? It's a pie with meat..so I will reserve my opinion until I try one. I was watching Craig Ferguson and he was also celebrating...I love him! He's also losing his accent. Sad, I love that accent! Your post was so very informational..are you sad to be missing the new patriotic festivities? Also, are Aussies Olympic crazy like the U.S.?
ReplyDeleteHey AV, I'd almost forgotten some expressions also LOL! You know, those old stickybeaks keep chucking wobbly's because the dags out past the back of burke are still doing ues in thier utes with the bonnet up and their boof head friends in the boot. Mr Plod is doing his 'nanna over it and says they've all got too many kangaroos loose in the top paddock. Bloody silly wallies, the bunch of them. :D
ReplyDeleteLaura, well, guess I'll be remembering your birthday! Happy Birthday!!! You picked a fantastic day for it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, pot pies are different. Different pastry, different meat, different taste, veggies etc. Its ground beef in a nice gravy in a pie with a puff pastry top and the only veggies you'll find in a traditional aussie pie is if you head up to Queensland and add mushy peas. We have lovely looking food items - Green mushy peas and black vegemite, and musk candy! mmmmmm :D