Rachel:
Back home, my aunt Mary-Beth invented a wonderful hour. It usually occurs on weekends and between the hours of about 3pm and 6pm. This hour is called "Happy Hour" and it is a very happy hour. It isn't the type of happy hour where you get half price drinks or food. During Happy Hour, one collects those around them for a delightful hour filled with chips or pretzels, crackers or cookies, dips and drinks and everyone socializes and takes a break from their stressful day. Summer happy hours are taken by the pool, while winter happy hours occur in the kitchen.
Well Kurtis and I have brought happy hour to Australia and are currently enjoying Tim Tams and Doritos whilst we discuss fascinating topics, such as, "Should be pay $2 to dry our clothes or hang them outside?" and, "Border Security is on TV tonight! How delightful!"
Happy Hour: A truly civilized hour.
Australian word of the day: "Shout" - similar to a round of drinks, Aussie mates shout each other. For example, I will shout my friends by buying them all a drink and later, they will all shout me back.
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI was so thrilled to read today's blog and so glad that the tradition has extended to the great Down Under. Only one slight correction -
we like to refer to as Happy Time not Happy Hour, because you don't want to restrict the fun to only one hour! (Just to let you know that we stole the idea from Judith and Mike's cottage - copying is the ultimate compliment.
Love,
Mary-Beth
The Aussie dad at my work tells me that you have to try a Tim Tam slam best thing you will ever taste . Heard of one?
ReplyDeleteLove Frances