Bank holiday homesick moment
Apr 21st 2014, 3:44 pm
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Bank holiday homesick moment
Haven't felt homesick in quite a while but I SO wanted to be with all my friends in the pub garden. Damn you Facebook pictures!
to Smiley's Pub
Apr 21st 2014, 5:41 pm
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My husband said this morning, "I bet the new people on BE will be homesick today."
Apr 21st 2014, 5:53 pm
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I went and had bangers and mash with onions and gravy washed down with a pint of Old Speckled Hen at a pub on Saturday. Horse Brass Pub
Apr 21st 2014, 6:30 pm
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Got family coming for a visit on the 29th April for a week so that'll sort me out.
First time they've been since I've been out here (3yrs).
A few days LA touristy stuff then a few days in Vegas
First time they've been since I've been out here (3yrs).
A few days LA touristy stuff then a few days in Vegas
Have fun.
Apr 21st 2014, 6:55 pm
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Re: Bank holiday homesick moment
When I was an expat I didn't suffer from homesickness - but whenever friends/family popped over for a visit - I always found their departures made me feel a sense of yearning...a longing sadness.
Now that I've cheered you up with this downer.....(sorry
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Apr 21st 2014, 7:27 pm
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Re: Bank holiday homesick moment
I went and had bangers and mash with onions and gravy washed down with a pint of Old Speckled Hen at a pub on Saturday. Horse Brass Pub
I haven't been to Portland since 1972, maybe time for a second visit!
Apr 21st 2014, 7:39 pm
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I worked - didn't even notice is was easter.
Apr 21st 2014, 8:05 pm
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Yeah, I worked too. That was part of my problem.
The instant connectivity of todays social media has its up and down sides. Years ago I would have been oblivious to what everyone was up to back home.
I more than make up for it during the winter months
The instant connectivity of todays social media has its up and down sides. Years ago I would have been oblivious to what everyone was up to back home.
I more than make up for it during the winter months
Apr 21st 2014, 8:08 pm
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They used to have more English beers than they do now. It is the nearest I've found to a British pub in this part of the States.
Apr 21st 2014, 8:25 pm
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Re: Bank holiday homesick moment
I went and had bangers and mash with onions and gravy washed down with a pint of Old Speckled Hen at a pub on Saturday. Horse Brass Pub
Apr 21st 2014, 8:28 pm
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Full English breakfast watching the footy at the British Bulldog Pub for me
Apr 21st 2014, 8:32 pm
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Re: Bank holiday homesick moment
I went and had bangers and mash with onions and gravy washed down with a pint of Old Speckled Hen at a pub on Saturday. Horse Brass Pub
Just one question:
Why do Americans say "prior" instead of "before". I have noticed this when watching American series on TV. Also they say "two times" instead of "twice".
Having a good but wet Bank Holiday in Devon, England.