NEWFIE QUIZ

After a bit of a sleep-in, it was a busy day touring around St. John's - Signal Hill, Cape Spear, and Quidi Vidi.  However, I have only finished going through the photos for the day and feel like I don't have the wherewithall to tell the proper story.  So, for now, I'm posting a a quiz of Newfie phrases so you can see if you can translate.  😊   I'm posting a few pictures in between so you can't cheat right off the bat!

1. Long may your jib draw
2. The older the crab, the tougher his claws
3. You’re a fish out of water
4. Shag it
5. The arse fell out of ‘er
6. Proper ‘ting
7. Wait for a fair wind and you’ll get one
8. God love your cotton socks!
9. Luh!
10. I dies at you
11. Hot enough to poison ya.
12. ‘Ow she getting’ on?
13. Who knit ya?
14. Crooked as sin
15. Some day on clothes
16. Who you longs to?
17. Fair weather to you and snow to your heels
18. Nar one here

1. A good wish for the future
2. It’s not easy to fool a wise person
3. You’re out of your comfort zone
4. Forget it.  Never mind.
5. Plans went awry
6. You did the right thing
7. There’s a right moment to seize opportunity
8. Thank you!
9. I told you so.
10. You’re funny
11. Too hot
12. How are you?
13. Who are your parents?
14. In a bad mood
15. What a beautiful day
16. Where are you from?
17. Good luck on your way.
18. I haven’t got what you’re looking for.