tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post2599380640026790394..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: WHY I LOVE BEING AN AUSSIELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60632384194343419162017-01-27T20:29:15.148+08:002017-01-27T20:29:15.148+08:00Love this post! I like that you're laid back a...Love this post! I like that you're laid back and easy going, and I like your beaches and sunshine too! Loved the part about your use of words. Sue Loncaric posted a Facebook Live the other day and I got to hear her accent, loved it!!! Thank you Leanne for sharing this post at the Wednesday AIM Link Party. I shared it on my social media sites. Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81322338612421731252017-01-24T09:08:47.004+08:002017-01-24T09:08:47.004+08:00After the last couple of years of watching the fal...After the last couple of years of watching the fallout of the US elections Brenda, I am so relieved to be tucked away from it all. I really hope our politicians don't go down the same path and friends don't start berating friends over who they vote for - so very sad.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46824561060394883002017-01-24T09:07:36.075+08:002017-01-24T09:07:36.075+08:00Wow - you're nearly an Aussie Nancy - anyone w...Wow - you're nearly an Aussie Nancy - anyone who chooses to have their honeymoon here definitely deserves the title of Honorary Australian :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-12575446907248496072017-01-24T09:06:26.098+08:002017-01-24T09:06:26.098+08:00Hi Donna - it has been so difficult watching the U...Hi Donna - it has been so difficult watching the US elections - with all the hoopla that went on leading up to it and then the huge fallout afterwards. I really hope that Donald Trump turns out to be a surprisingly great leader and it is a turning point for America. I'd love for you all to be settled again and not up in arms over all this. Reading about it all on facebook and the animosity caused by it all is so sad and disheartening.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68857498903047773042017-01-24T09:04:14.020+08:002017-01-24T09:04:14.020+08:00I'll have the kettle boiling and a scone or tw...I'll have the kettle boiling and a scone or two (and a Tim Tam) ready for when you knock on the door Diane xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36492387672844860072017-01-24T09:03:40.211+08:002017-01-24T09:03:40.211+08:00I bet she had a fantastic time Laurie - she would ...I bet she had a fantastic time Laurie - she would have seen all the highlights. We had friends watching the fireworks at the Opera House and said it was an amazing evening. She might inspire you to come over :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-66682544499887313062017-01-24T09:02:26.076+08:002017-01-24T09:02:26.076+08:00We do have very attractive actors don't we? I ...We do have very attractive actors don't we? I think it's because Aussie men are fit but not gym-fit. They are manly but not really aware of it. And it's the laid back confidence that doesn't shout "look at me" that does it for me. Hugh Jackman would be my favourite I think :) And yes come visit Australia - you'll love it!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76295806422808012582017-01-24T09:00:27.526+08:002017-01-24T09:00:27.526+08:00I didn't realize how different we were until I...I didn't realize how different we were until I started blogging Haralee. I also noticed it when I rang Go Daddy and got an American on the phone - it was all so upbeat and positive and gung ho - we are so much more laid back and it takes a lot to get us razzed.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-16758377129376783422017-01-24T08:22:42.249+08:002017-01-24T08:22:42.249+08:00At this point, my favorite thing is you're not...At this point, my favorite thing is you're not politically tearing your country apart. How fortunate. BrendaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138140094568459194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-57339448565052284672017-01-24T02:49:05.271+08:002017-01-24T02:49:05.271+08:00I love Australia. The people there are great. My b...I love Australia. The people there are great. My brother-in-law has lived there for over 40 years. <br />I love visiting and even went on my honeymoon there.nancy@skinnykitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583322634070706303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-40678579637353878702017-01-24T02:16:25.618+08:002017-01-24T02:16:25.618+08:00Hi Leanne, Haven't got to talk to you lately. ...Hi Leanne, Haven't got to talk to you lately. I guess I've been Praying so hard about Our Election and Inaguration of Our New President Donald Trump. I am very Happy He and Vice President Mike Pence are in office. It's time that our Country becomes more like Your Country. It sounds wonderful. Beautiful, Peaceful and laid-back just like us Red-Neck Folks in the U.S. I'd love to come visit sometime. I guess I'll have to add that to my Bucket List. Hope you'll come visit sometime, there are lots of Beautiful sites to see. Hopefully our People who need an attitude adjustment will learn to live in Peace, Love God and Help their Neighbors as it should be. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158217181354708429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-19426958544312670682017-01-24T00:41:39.396+08:002017-01-24T00:41:39.396+08:00I LOVE your country! It's on my bucket list to...I LOVE your country! It's on my bucket list to visit. I'll let you know . . . :)Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1397410262338673182017-01-24T00:04:21.338+08:002017-01-24T00:04:21.338+08:00Loved this Leanne! My daughter just got back from ...Loved this Leanne! My daughter just got back from a month long trip to New Zealand and Australia. Her most memorable moment...New Years Eve at the Sidney Opera House. She had some awesome experiences and said both places are so beautiful...the people too. Of course, I'm extremely jealous that I haven't been. Enjoyed learning more from you! Laurie Oienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730798426106243813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59228361253065265592017-01-24T00:01:00.406+08:002017-01-24T00:01:00.406+08:00I have always wanted to visit Australia, and now I...I have always wanted to visit Australia, and now I do even more! So much of what you said resonated with me. I think I could easily live there if it weren't for missing family and friends here in the states. I might also add to your wonderful list of attributes that often when I notice how handsome an actor is he will be Australian.:) I enjoyed the video too. Thanks!!ThinkWriteInspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029992889005784789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46976739157961459382017-01-23T22:18:43.004+08:002017-01-23T22:18:43.004+08:00I never knew the language differences! My niece ma...I never knew the language differences! My niece married a Brit and when they come to visit he has to translate some words in his head so we can understand him and she had to learn to spell UK way for her job. Tipping, didn't know that either. Thanks Leanne and Happy Australian Day!Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-79760759794409968892017-01-23T19:02:09.185+08:002017-01-23T19:02:09.185+08:00I love your reasons why you love being an Aussie L...I love your reasons why you love being an Aussie Leanne. As a fellow Aussie I totally agree. Our beaches are world class and I would love to see a sunset over the ocean in WA (on the bucket list as well as a coffee with you), I also like your point about politics. We are fortunate that our politicians aren't really that bad on either side of politics when you consider other countries. Perhaps it is because we are so laid back it takes a lot to get us riled up LOL:) I'm wondering if our US friends will think you are speaking another language :) Happy Australia Day xxSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-18971920774754462202017-01-23T17:15:33.392+08:002017-01-23T17:15:33.392+08:00I think Australia is doing its best to be inclusiv...I think Australia is doing its best to be inclusive Denyse and as time goes on we are getting better at including everyone. I would just love to see that inclusion being appreciated more. We are so lucky to live here aren't we?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-26985236279352230822017-01-23T17:13:43.978+08:002017-01-23T17:13:43.978+08:00I don't think we appreciate how wonderful our ...I don't think we appreciate how wonderful our lifestyle is here Deb - the freedom and the cruisy-ness of our lives is so lovely compared to a lot of other countries isn't it?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80377030812659509462017-01-23T17:12:34.498+08:002017-01-23T17:12:34.498+08:00We're big scone eaters Jacq - nothing like a w...We're big scone eaters Jacq - nothing like a warm scone with jam and cream to round out morning or afternoon tea.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83831094906195426422017-01-23T17:11:48.638+08:002017-01-23T17:11:48.638+08:00I loved it too Rena - and I think you'd really...I loved it too Rena - and I think you'd really like Australia and Aussies - you have a similar laid back vibe :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10321929128709599662017-01-23T15:59:04.067+08:002017-01-23T15:59:04.067+08:00Love some of your observations! I particularly not...Love some of your observations! I particularly notice how much we shorten words...and I have moved to a new area in NSW called the Central Coast..which we now refer to (as the locals do) as Cenny Coast and we are "coasties". We also have the other habit of lengthening a name that seems too short. We might be kind of rule makers but we appreciate that our white-settlement was by those who were generally rule breakers sent here as punishment. I would like to think that our country will be brave enough soon to add the first Australians, the Aboriginal Australians, to the Constitution as they request for full recognition. Thanks for linking up for #lifethisweek 4/52 DenyseDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39311996710596476112017-01-23T13:44:44.961+08:002017-01-23T13:44:44.961+08:00I love all of these things as well.... particularl...I love all of these things as well.... particularly our use of words and language and laid-back style. I know not everyone's like that, but it's more commonly characteristic than the alternative I think. And I love that - on the whole - our political system is democratic and we are able to (mostly) live safe lives. Debbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305239848096384084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36514497707134839662017-01-23T13:19:53.123+08:002017-01-23T13:19:53.123+08:00I love Australia and there's still so much I n...I love Australia and there's still so much I need to learn!!! And you mentioned scones. I love scones and I'm craving for one right now. xx<br /><br />Jacq<br />jacqwritesworld.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563998383782110774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89465918456710692682017-01-23T08:35:39.079+08:002017-01-23T08:35:39.079+08:00It's great to learn more about where you come ...It's great to learn more about where you come from. Australia is one of my top 3 countries that I want to visit someday. it's gorgeous. I loved that video!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.com