Friday, April 1, 2011

Today's post is brought to you by the letter A

Today is April 1st, which means it is the first day in the A to Z Challenge! So without further delay, here is my take on the Newfoundland Alphabet.

A is for




"Them little buggers grow wild all over the place, and are a general pain me arse. Aye b'y."

Alder - a small deciduous tree or sapling (pictured above)
Arse - rear end
Aye b'y - agree
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73 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Weed trees, always a joy. There is a blog called "A Scattering" by Elaine Dale another homesick Newfoundlander that you might enjoy.

    http://ascattering.blogspot.com/

    here is the link to it..above....

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  2. Rosalind AdamApril 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Hi I arrived through your #atozchallenge Twitter tag. I love words and a Newfoundland Alphabet sounds fascinating. Can't wait for B.
    I've created a new word for my A to Zs. I'm writing quadragintal blogs - exactly 40 words each - at http://rosalindadam.blogspot.com :-)

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  3. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Nice pic of a weed! What's for B?

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  4. JoyceApril 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Visiting from the challenge...we're mid snow storm today so even though you consider them a pain I am loving the green color. I am really tired of winter...I don't think a single snowstorm has missed us this year.

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  5. Jessica BellApril 1, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm following you now. Btw, my actual A post is up now :o). I think that tree is lovely despite its 'wildness' ;o)

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  6. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    i love the word arse.. its' so funny to me...

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  7. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I'm happy to report I learned two new words on your blog today, having only recognized 'arse' LOL. Great to meet you and looking forward to rocking the A-Z with ya!

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  8. Bev HankinsApril 1, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Looks like I'm going to enjoy your Newfoundland Alphabet...judging by your "A" entry. Fun words!

    Stopping by on the A-Z Challenge
    Bev@My Reader's Block (#288 on the list)

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  9. Gregg MetcalfApril 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I thought you were going to say aphids. Learning new words is always good, especially since I don't know any New Foundlandese. Good start and good luck!


    Gregg Metcalf
    Colossians 1:28-29

    Gospel-driven Disciples

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  10. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    HA! I gotta say "arse" is what I'm thinking about these days, in how much it's grown!

    Looking forward to "b"

    Sandi
    http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com

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  11. Jennifer HoffineApril 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Cool idea, bay girl. I look forward to learning more about Newfoundland.

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  12. S.A. LarsenッApril 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Arse has a very similar connotation in French. LOL Very nice to meet you!

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  13. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Thanks for the linguitic lesson. I'll be using arse often today.

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  14. Trevor PeckApril 1, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Love it! I'm a "Blue Noser" so I know what it's like to miss the East Coast! Thanks for stopping my blog!

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  15. B's MomApril 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Glad to see "arse" made the list. That's a great word!

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  16. BuddApril 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    newfies def talk different.

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  17. RaeApril 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing your alphabet with us! Can't wait to take a peek at the rest of your blog! Let's do this!

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  18. KrisApril 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    It has begun... the Canadian invasion.

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  19. TS HendrikApril 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Coolness! Always wanted to learn Newfie.

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  20. Talli RolandApril 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Yay! Love this theme. I grew up in Nova Scotia and although the slang there isn't quite the same, it's somewhat similar.

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  21. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great Post for the letter "A"!! Love the humor! and having new words for my vocab...that is always good, Aye b'y?

    Sig

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  22. SuApril 1, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I just underlined "Visit Newfoundland" on my "Things to do before I die" list.

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  23. Misha GerrickApril 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Hahaha what a fun post. :-)

    I'm with Su on this.

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  24. Karen Jones GowenApril 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog so I could meet you. I'm excited to learn more about Newfoundland during the month of April!

    KarenG

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  25. Arlee BirdApril 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Short and sweet and clever. Good start.

    Lee

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  26. Donea LeeApril 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    'Arse' - I love that word! :) And I love your bay pic up top, btw. Gorgeous! Happy A-Z!

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  27. Michael Di GesuApril 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi,

    Funny post... stopping in for A-Z

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  28. MyneApril 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks for your comments on Wendy's blog and nice blog here too.

    Weeds can be a pain for sure.

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  29. Luana KrauseApril 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful photo! I miss green...here in Wyoming the color is slowly making its appearance.

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  30. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hi there, I found your blog as part of the A-Z Challenge. ME too!
    gigglelaughcry.blogspot.com

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  31. John TealApril 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I came, I saw and I enjoyed !

    RJRDaydreamer

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  32. N. R. WilliamsApril 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    That's funny. Nice to meet you.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

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  33. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Newfoundland alphabet. How interesting! Isn't this A to Z fun. Thanks for commenting on my post so I could find you over here. I love the header picture.
    Ann Carbine Best, In the Mirror, A Memoir

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  34. JayneApril 1, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I love your theme! I am going to practice my Newfoundland accent (which is pretty bad, considering I'm from London, England!) Nice to meet you!

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  35. septembermomApril 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    So very enjoyable! What a fun way to start your challenge. Thank you for the smile :)

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  36. RosieCApril 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Awesome. Great picture. See you tomorrow!

    Thanks for your suggestions on my blog for D :)

    Rosie
    East for Green Eyes

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  37. Bossy BettyApril 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Learning a lot!

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  38. Jo Schaffer LaytonApril 1, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Looks like you live in a beautiful place. (=

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  39. Heather M. GardnerApril 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Ahhhh...Canada. Home of Nathan Fillion.

    Great post. I did read one sentence too fast and thought it said, A small delicious tree.

    HMG

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  40. AngelaApril 1, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    This is hilariously awesome!

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  41. blankApril 1, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    great post to kick start ! Love the pictre, thank you for stopping my and commenting! cant wait to see what comeover the month!

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  42. LauraApril 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Great post - I love alders
    Laura x

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  43. Claudia MoserApril 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Great idea! This challenge is really fun!

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  44. Jan MorrisonApril 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    good on ya! another bay girl (I'm from Prospect Bay, NS). hope there will be bake-apples on the menue tomorrow!
    Jan Morrison - to find me click this!

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  45. Laura EnoApril 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Ha! I'd never heard of aye b'y.

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  46. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Aye b'y cool! I've never seen an alderberry but it does look cool.

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  47. Golden EagleApril 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love your theme! :)

    I've never heard of Aye b'y before. Cool!

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  48. Tyrean MartinsonApril 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Love your theme, and that phrase "aye by'e." Very fun!

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  49. Ms. AApril 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I still grin when someone says arse!

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  50. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    lol, I love your take on the challenge. Nice one.

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  51. nutschellApril 1, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Newfoundland alphabet? How intriguing! Happy blogging, fellow A-Zer!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  52. Pat TillettApril 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Very nice! I'll be checking your a to z on a daily basis!

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  53. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Just sitting on my arse here, and I learn two new words. Thanks.
    xoRobyn

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  54. TaleiApril 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Haha. Very funny, and I have to ask - 'arse'? Are we talking the same thing here?

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  55. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love the word arse. I use it often. It just sounds better than saying the American version.

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  56. Denise Covey April 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    What a great idea for the fest. Looking forward to more. I've followed you.

    Denise<3

    L'Aussie Travel Blog A - Z Challenge

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  57. Denise Covey April 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Are you sure you couldn't turn off word verification for the 'fest at least? Most have.

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  58. JanApril 1, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I finally put up my A to Z post.

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  59. The Words CrafterApril 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I took a few moments to read through your blog. Now stalking you!!!!

    Thanks for the fun vocab lesson. I hope you're saving up for your tween's future therapy sessions, LOL! Brilliant :)

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  60. Nate WilsonApril 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    What a wonderful idea for a theme! I'm looking forward to learning all sorts of new details about Newfoundland, even though Nova Scotia's the closest I've ever gotten to visiting. Maybe some day...

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  61. KM NalleApril 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Arse has got to be one of my favorite words. I just can't say it authentically enough!

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  62. L. Diane WolfeApril 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    That's a new word to me!

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  63. Rachael HarrieApril 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Most intriguing A-Z Challenge entry! :)

    Hugs

    Rach

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  64. DiscConnectedApril 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Are we allowed to say "arse?"

    With all the new PC rules, I'm never sure...

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  65. baygirl32April 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks to everyone who took the time to visit my blog today, and comment. I've tried to make it back to everyone's blogs.

    There are so many great ideas, and different takes on the alphabet!

    looking forward to a GREAT month

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  66. Michelle in a shellApril 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Love the sesame street tribute!

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  67. Why Not? Because I Said So!April 1, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Nice and short. I need to make my posts shorter. I loved the lesson on "A" words today.


    ~~Sheila
    Reviewer & Writer
    Book reviews and Author Interviews at my blog at http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/

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  68. Margaret HallApril 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    WhoHooooo~!! What a bunch of comments~!! How great~!! Loved your "take" on "A"...It was a great visit during the Challenge~!! Enjoy your blog journey...
    Margaret,
    http://timeforabucketlist.blogspot.com

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  69. Elizabeth MuellerApril 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Oh, those are CUTE! I love to collect them when they're all nice and dried. I have a bag full of them!

    ♥.•*¨ A-Z buddy ¨*•.♥

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  70. Rebecca BradleyApril 2, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Love the photo! Very springlike.

    Have a great A-Z month :)

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  71. Emily RoseApril 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I never knew they had their own alphabet. Very cool! Good luck with the challenge!

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  72. MarleneApril 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love arse. :) One of my favorite words.

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  73. KjMApril 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That kicks things off to a great start.

    Being Irish, I recognize the second of your words. Come to think of it, the third isn't all that far off something my ear would recognize.

    Have fun this month.

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