Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Jun 22nd 2009, 7:08 pm
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Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
I just wanted to pop in to show my appreciation to those of you who took the time to offer your opinions,and help me select the best places to visit during my time in the UK. I depart tomorrow evening and I can't remember being this excited about a trip in a very long time
.
My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee
) experiencing the English culture.
. My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee
) experiencing the English culture.
Jun 22nd 2009, 7:31 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Have fun, look forward to your updates. It's always interesting to see it through an American's eyes.
Jun 22nd 2009, 8:06 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
I just wanted to pop in to show my appreciation to those of you who took the time to offer your opinions,and help me select the best places to visit during my time in the UK. I depart tomorrow evening and I can't remember being this excited about a trip in a very long time.
My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee) experiencing the English culture.
. My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee
) experiencing the English culture.
Jun 22nd 2009, 8:13 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
I just wanted to pop in to show my appreciation to those of you who took the time to offer your opinions,and help me select the best places to visit during my time in the UK. I depart tomorrow evening and I can't remember being this excited about a trip in a very long time.
My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee) experiencing the English culture.
. My home base will be in Buckinghamshire but I plan to see as much of the UK as possible.If the plan stands as is, I'll be in the Uk for 6 weeks, but just in case I have a change of heart I left my self the option to extent my stay.
You never really know how much you'll like a place until you go there for a substantial amount of time. I'm really looking forward to visiting Scotland(Edinburgh & Glasgow) as well as Northern Ireland.Will certainly work in day trips to Manchester and Birmingham not to mention visiting a few southern UK cities like Brighton beach,Cotswolds and the area of Essex.
My family will join me in early July which should give me enough time to get my barrens and learn my way around London. I was hoping to do Wimbledon but that plan for the moment in still up in the air. Will check to see if day sessions are a possibility after arriving and getting settled in. The house that I'm renting seems to have a excellent reputation for ease of access to most motor ways and rail travel to London.
It's a very cool little house that was built back in the mid 1800's but has a modern interior. Appear to have a very English feel to the surrounding area.
I will try and post in a few weeks how my trip is going and my take on what it feels like to be an American(Yankee
) experiencing the English culture.
Hope you enjoy your time in Blighty.
Jun 22nd 2009, 8:15 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
I agree about Durham. In fact, do try to visit some of the smaller places, and the best open countryside areas -- moors, dales etc etc.
And if you get to a place on market day it'll be busy and you'll be tempted to pass on by. Stop if you can and sample all the local goodies. Get some bargains, too!
There are some lovely small towns, and IMO the best are in Yorkshire. (This from a Lancashire Lass!!!!) Thirsk, Beverley, Richmond.
I know I was arguing for Manchester before, but that was just an argument for the north.
I'd skip the city entirely in favour of small towns. But then, did you say you wanted to sample big city life?
Have lots of fun. By the time you're reporting back, I'll probably be there!
Bev
And if you get to a place on market day it'll be busy and you'll be tempted to pass on by. Stop if you can and sample all the local goodies. Get some bargains, too!
There are some lovely small towns, and IMO the best are in Yorkshire. (This from a Lancashire Lass!!!!) Thirsk, Beverley, Richmond.
I know I was arguing for Manchester before, but that was just an argument for the north.
I'd skip the city entirely in favour of small towns. But then, did you say you wanted to sample big city life?Have lots of fun. By the time you're reporting back, I'll probably be there!
Bev
Jun 23rd 2009, 12:49 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Yep hope we dont disappoint you 
Have a great trip
Oh by the way abit gutted, you dont think the north/ east coast is worthy of a look
Have fun...........
Have a great tripOh by the way abit gutted, you dont think the north/ east coast is worthy of a look
Have fun...........
Jun 23rd 2009, 8:51 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Thank you guys for the farewells. Leaving for the airport in a few hours. Hope all of you have a great summer. Will try to get back online in a few weeks. Btw,I doubt my experience in the uk will result in anything but good feelings for the Brits and Scottish. Speaking of Scottish,I will need a good stiffener in order to endure this long flight
You guys take care
You guys take care
Jun 24th 2009, 5:58 am
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Have a good trip,try the Scottish Highlands they won't disapoint. Also follow the whisky trail in Speyside-Glenfiddich,Glenmorangie etc.As for a stiffner on the plane a couple of whiskys or so.I personally have one whisky and some Mersyndol(strong paracetamol which has codeine and muscle relaxant in it). That way i manage to sleep for a good few hours!!
Jun 29th 2009, 9:30 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
I wonder when he'll be back to give us an update on his Blighty trip?
Jun 29th 2009, 10:41 pm
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Jul 2nd 2009, 3:27 am
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
Unlikely to hear from him at all. He's been banned 
Jul 2nd 2009, 10:01 pm
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Re: Thank you everyone for all the great advise!
So what got him banned ????
Jul 2nd 2009, 10:05 pm
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