ZZZZ or Zed is the difference between an American and a Canadian.
I know, I know, Brits say it too. It's just more fun to split hairs with the cultural differences between Americans and Canadians. Actually there is quite a difference but it is subtle.
When I had a Canadian student say Zed, I knew that was how he said Z. I said nothing. I shared it with the teacher next door. I taught for year in Canada. This is when I became a big Canadophile. Canadians are wonderful people. They are very polite and thoughtful, sort of like people from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Maine. I would add more states; but, these I am familiar with. Their calmness is what I like.
Anyway, I got that Z letter done folks. I hope you have had as much fun as me during the challenge. I've made a list of folks to go back to and read all their posts. Hopefully this past week I have made a gander at all the blogs I have not made it to. I tried to comment on many. Some of you guys did not have a way to comment or follow. But most did.
Anyway, enjoy the following pictures I took in near my home. See you next year. Cheers.
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| Last year's hay bales overrun with morning glory vines |
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| New Growth on Stone Pines in my front yard |
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| The adorable BoDuke when he was a puppy. The other two are his sisters Daisy and Buttons. |
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| Cactus that grow here with their fruit |
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| Morning Glories blooming |
nice pictures. congrats, great job on the challenge
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice story, do you cook with the prickly pear?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots indeed. I always go with Z as that's just the one I stuck with. Many around here say Zed though.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures!! Interesting with the pronunciation of the letter Z; I didn't know that before!
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge you did! Congrats on finishing.
I know what you mean; I tried to visit a lot of new blogs; probably at least 20-30 a day. I probably got back in visits 5% or less. Some were impossible to comment on or I would leave a comment and then I wouldn't see it there so not sure if they had comment moderation or what.
All in all it was fun!
betty
Greetings from Canada and yes, we certainly do say "Zed". ☺ Lovely photos; those puppies are adorable. Congratulations on completing the A to Z Challenge. Here's hoping we meet again. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the A-Z. It was my first. I had trouble commenting or trying to follow others. I am following you. I like your style and enjoy your posts.
ReplyDeleteI never knew anyone called Z, Zed. I don't know that I've ever known any Canadian in real life. But I have a blogger friend that was one and I adore her! Congrats on making it to the end of the AtoZ!
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Hey Ann,
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Canada, I once drove a Zed 28 Camaro. Of course, not only do a lot of Canadians say "zed", they also use the letter "U" in words that Americans don't put in.
Before I get a bit, um, off track, nice photos of where you live. Well done on doing that alphabet thingy. I might just now come out of hibernation :)
Gary