Things I've learned Since Being Back in the UK
#76
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It would be terrific to see the four full seasons, once again. I don't care for too much snow but, after living in the Midwest, I think I could deal with whatever a British winter has to offer now. I really miss the springtime, though. Here, spring is over in about two weeks. I can't adjust to a new season that quickly
#77
Re: Things I've learned Since Being Back in the UK
It would be terrific to see the four full seasons, once again. I don't care for too much snow but, after living in the Midwest, I think I could deal with whatever a British winter has to offer now. I really miss the springtime, though. Here, spring is over in about two weeks. I can't adjust to a new season that quickly
#78
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It would be terrific to see the four full seasons, once again. I don't care for too much snow but, after living in the Midwest, I think I could deal with whatever a British winter has to offer now. I really miss the springtime, though. Here, spring is over in about two weeks. I can't adjust to a new season that quickly
#79
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I can spend all day in the sun, that is when it shines.
#80
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I'd do it all the time in Australia and gave a workman next door a shock when he stuck his head over the fence to ask for help
#81
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I marvel at it every time I go back; the difference I find between home and Brisbane is that if they bother to talk to you and appear friendly at home then its almost always genuine. Here there is a false veneer thats very hard to get through. At home, whether they actually care or not most people appear to care and have an interest. Here its more "äh well, your life, tough luck, who cares - next...."
But disregarding these exceptions (and you never know who they are until they express opinion), many people in Britain are friendly enough in a reserved sought of way, as were people in USA in general, in my experience.
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For those of us who have to bear the unbearable miserable heat in Arizona - none of my UK friends understand there is a massive difference between say 80 degrees and 100+ degree weather for months on end. The former means you have a life and the latter means you stay in, massive ac bills and blinds shut. This is my last summer here and that is for certain. Wish I could move now but not in position to do so right now..
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For those of us who have to bear the unbearable miserable heat in Arizona - none of my UK friends understand there is a massive difference between say 80 degrees and 100+ degree weather for months on end. The former means you have a life and the latter means you stay in, massive ac bills and blinds shut. This is my last summer here and that is for certain. Wish I could move now but not in position to do so right now..
Luckily I won't have to face another AZ summer as I'm heading home at the end of the month (passport willing..lol)
#84
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8) Tea. Dear sweet Jane the tea. *sigh* I drink at least one cup every day. EVERY day. I didn't really believe that I'd ever develop a tea habit, but I find it comforting, comfortable, and a great way to avoid talking when you really don't want to a la: "I'll just go put the kettle on then..."
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For those of us who have to bear the unbearable miserable heat in Arizona - none of my UK friends understand there is a massive difference between say 80 degrees and 100+ degree weather for months on end. The former means you have a life and the latter means you stay in, massive ac bills and blinds shut. This is my last summer here and that is for certain. Wish I could move now but not in position to do so right now..
Last summer was our first back in the UK. Everyone here was moaning about the weather but we had a blast. We spent every weekend exploring old castles, and pretty villages, and going on long country walks. Not once were we too hot. We made so many memories and packed more into one summer than we had in the previous 20. Brilliant!
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[QUOTE=sallysimmons;10586619]I can totally sympathize. The few times it reached over 100 in New York, we'd shut ourselves in and feel so miserable. (In an old house with window air conditioning, it's not even possible to be cool inside). Actually, anything over 80 degrees made me miserable because it was always so humid, which meant I spent 3 months inside every year. I could never handle the Arizona heat.
Last summer was our first back in the UK. Everyone here was moaning about the weather but we had a blast. We spent every weekend exploring old castles, and pretty villages, and going on long country walks. Not once were we too hot. We made so many memories and packed more into one summer than we had in the previous 20. Brilliant![/QUOTE]
I actually prefer the UK weather too and the rain doesn't bother me. The only seasons I like here in the US are Spring and Fall - winters are just too darn cold and summers too darn hot!! I spent way more time outdoors when I lived in the UK - still do when I got back to visit family and friends.
Last summer was our first back in the UK. Everyone here was moaning about the weather but we had a blast. We spent every weekend exploring old castles, and pretty villages, and going on long country walks. Not once were we too hot. We made so many memories and packed more into one summer than we had in the previous 20. Brilliant![/QUOTE]
I actually prefer the UK weather too and the rain doesn't bother me. The only seasons I like here in the US are Spring and Fall - winters are just too darn cold and summers too darn hot!! I spent way more time outdoors when I lived in the UK - still do when I got back to visit family and friends.
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I actually prefer the UK weather too and the rain doesn't bother me. The only seasons I like here in the US are Spring and Fall - winters are just too darn cold and summers too darn hot!! I spent way more time outdoors when I lived in the UK - still do when I got back to visit family and friends.
#88
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I have been reveling in the cooler weather in Florida for the past week (50s and 60s), while everyone else has been complaining about how cold it is and wearing boots and jackets Of course, these are the same people who will moan about the 95 degree heat with similar humidity level come summer
#89
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Today we have 84F in Dallas. Not looking forward to another unbearably hot summer here. We listed our house this weekend so we are moving along, albeit slowly. Last March/April I spent two weeks in Northern Ireland. Snowdrops and daffodils and baby lambs in the fields. It was a glorious trip.
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I really do miss opening windows. I'm in Boston and while we do get spring and fall more than other states the humidity in the summer is disgusting. I hate having to sleep with the AC on but you have no choice. miss a warm night sleeping with the window open. And dont get me started on the winter. It always makes me laugh when my family back in the UK complain about the cold and 2 inches of snow when its -20 farenheit here and we're buried in at least 2 feet of snow