People in Wisconsin use the word "yet" at the end of a sentence when I would use the word "still." Here's an example:
"Are you 29 years old?"
"No, I'm 28 yet."
It is also used at the end of a question to mean "now" or "soon," as in "Are you coming yet?" or "Will you visit us yet?" Besides the pronunciation of the word "bag," it's the easiest way to sound out a native Wisconsinite. The easiest way to spot out one is by his ice fishing shack. Yes, these guys are the real deal:
Although still obviously greenies, we're getting there! Look at that manly auger (and its manly operator!), barreling through a foot of snow to the ice:
and drill some more.
Then we let a few lines down to try it out. But after Michael and Adam found out that the snow tasted the same as ours at home, they were ready to hike back.
Next time we'll stay longer and catch our dinner! We're definitely up for some ice fishing again soon, especially since there's a bait puck in our fridge full of "mousies" (ew). Can you believe that I carried this guy to the middle of a frozen lake in the snow and didn't put myself into labor? I guess I've got some time to go yet.
5 comments:
I enjoy reading your post yet! I have one question: what are "mousies" and why are they in your fridge? Is this some sort of local behavior?
I'm yet laughing! (Does it sound right when it's said with the accent?) Looks like you guys are always having an adventure. It seems like every post on our blog is of my kids in the family room; on your blog, you guys are always out doing something cool. Maybe we'll have to move to Wisconsin after all, or maybe it's just that you're a cooler mom than me. :)
Mousies are live bait that look like mice. I'm not sure what they are really, but the Ace Hardware guy recommended them. Eric put them in the back of the fridge so that I wouldn't have to look at them much. Yeah, gross.
We've had worms in our fridge for our pond, but have yet to let "mousies" enter. It looks like quite an exciting adventure! I'm glad to see that Eric got to go with you. Will he be able to take a little time off when the latest addition decides to make his appearance yet?
You guys are so brave! Ice fishing, I can't get over it. We just got over a foot of snow last night and we're having a great time in it today. New baby, yet?
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