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Forum: USA
Jul 7th 2003, 8:29 am
Replies: 165
Views: 13,485
Posted By aramintaalice

Yeah, a burger's not a burger eaten with a knife...

Yeah, a burger's not a burger eaten with a knife and fork! Can't believe anyone would actually want to eat one with a knife and fork!!
Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2003, 8:20 am
Replies: 87
Views: 4,622
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: making friends

Suits me!!;)
Forum: USA
Jun 30th 2003, 9:26 am
Replies: 87
Views: 4,622
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Patrick, where's Patrick.

No she wasn't, she just said that, in her experience, English people find it quite hard to feel at home anywhere but England. You could take that as a compliment - saying that the Homeland has just...
Forum: USA
Jun 30th 2003, 8:23 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,017
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Patricks Disasters in Restaurants part 2

Can't stop laughing at this - and yes, you were right, as soon as you mentioned sprouts I was already off! What a hilarious situation, the image of a sandwich topped with Brussels is funny enough. ...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2003, 7:01 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 4,395
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Question for Ranjini

What does that mean then?
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2003, 2:47 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 4,395
Posted By aramintaalice

I agree - I hate the way some feel the need to...

I agree - I hate the way some feel the need to use a 'sensitive' word. Whats wrong with going to the toilet, everyone does, it's nothing to be ashamed of. I hate anything like that, like those...
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2003, 6:39 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,115
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: American Allies treated badly??

But......my petrol receipts always show vat.
:(
Forum: USA
Jun 24th 2003, 5:16 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,115
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: American Allies treated badly??

Off the subject again I know but the REALLY annoying thing about the cost of fuel is that 88% is tax on which we pay 17% vat - so in effect we are being taxed on tax!:rolleyes:
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2003, 9:52 am
Replies: 80
Views: 4,395
Posted By aramintaalice

Hi Jabba, how are you? She was in the Joe Di...

Hi Jabba, how are you?

She was in the Joe Di Maggio childrens hospital in Florida. We first went to one in Aventura but after initial tests she had to be transferred because they didn't have...
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2003, 8:49 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 1,539
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: The US's Contribution to Cuisine?

How about pancakes? Don't know if they're an American idea but I love them with maple syrup and crispy bacon!
;)
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2003, 8:20 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 4,395
Posted By aramintaalice

Yeah, when my baby was in hospital I was amazed...

Yeah, when my baby was in hospital I was amazed to see that they still use conventional thermometers which sometimes caused quite alot of distress to her. When I asked why, as UK hosps use digital...
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2003, 10:01 am
Replies: 30
Views: 1,404
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: The Final word on Auto's. Can of worms

I think it's the same with the Hummer which is coming here soon. $55,000 and £50,000! What a rip off.
Forum: USA
Jun 14th 2003, 8:11 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 4,999
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: The Grass is always Greener on the Other side!

Sorry, I really didn't mean to offend anyone at all. I was just interested to hear Bubbles opinion of the UK really - it really wasn't meant to be offensive in any way.
:(
Forum: USA
Jun 14th 2003, 2:59 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 4,999
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: The Grass is always Greener on the Other side!

But.....why would you want to move to the UK? I can't see any benefits unless you're seriously ill and need the NHS!! No, seriously I'd love to know why you'd want to be here though.:)
Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2003, 3:34 pm
Replies: 310
Views: 10,327
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: OT........Am I Australian !!!

Don't know if anyone else has said this cos haven't read the whole thread but Del Boy gets that comment in Only Fools and Horses 'Miami Twice' episode. The 'gooday mate' plus the laugh must have...
Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2003, 3:06 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 4,999
Posted By aramintaalice

That depends. The glass is half full while I'm...

That depends. The glass is half full while I'm over there but somehow it suddenly appears to be half empty as soon as I get back to England again! Thanks for wishing me luck - I think that training...
Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2003, 9:44 am
Replies: 78
Views: 4,999
Posted By aramintaalice

Yes but joking apart - being connected to France...

Yes but joking apart - being connected to France by a tunnel is a REAL reason to hate this place! ;) ! Thanks for wishing us luck tho, I feel we'll need it!
Forum: USA
Jun 13th 2003, 6:10 am
Replies: 104
Views: 5,895
Posted By aramintaalice

Lairdside, your Bertrand Russell quote is so...

Lairdside, your Bertrand Russell quote is so true!!!! (Off subject - sorry)
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2003, 9:20 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 13,485
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Little things that surprised you about America

Ur welcome! It's hilarious isn't it?
:D
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2003, 2:43 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 5,895
Posted By aramintaalice

Sorry, I have to say yet again - laughed heartily...

Sorry, I have to say yet again - laughed heartily out loud at that one. No wonder your husbands still laughing - it's absolutely hilarious!!!
:D
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2003, 8:32 am
Replies: 165
Views: 13,485
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Little things that surprised you about America

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Does anyone recall the conversation between Basil Fawlty and the American?

Mr Hamilton to Basil 'Everything on the wrong side of the road, the weather....couldn't fnd the freeway, had to...
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2003, 5:54 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 13,485
Posted By aramintaalice

So glad you did that. I saw that yesterday but...

So glad you did that. I saw that yesterday but didn't have the courage to intervene although the misunderstanding was bothering me though. Well done!
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2003, 5:50 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 5,895
Posted By aramintaalice

# Again, I laughed out loud at the TART...

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Again, I laughed out loud at the TART thing. I think it's the thought of them all being so unsuspecting about the effect some of their words and phrases can have on us. I keep laughing out...
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2003, 2:49 pm
Replies: 104
Views: 5,895
Posted By aramintaalice

Yeah, it was Izal, I remember without looking, my...

Yeah, it was Izal, I remember without looking, my grandad used to insist on it (why?) and it absolutely stank of disinfectant. Left your hands smelling of it too even if you washed them.
Forum: USA
Jun 8th 2003, 7:51 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 13,485
Posted By aramintaalice

Re: Little things that surprised you about America

I read Bill Bryson and was pleasantly surprised to find that they really do say 'You're welcome' after every 'thank-you' no matter how close together the 'thank-you's come or how many times you say...
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