Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing

I was going to say, that would be a hell of a vantage point if you could see Langley from the Hudson

Originally Posted by livinginnyc

I assumed it was a field office of some kind. I then inquired as to why they would have a swanky/visible office, to where a kind passer by pointed out it was a cooking school, as my family were too busy laughing. B******s.

Let the record show, I used to pass a highly visible, highly secretive building on my way to/from London every day and assumed this was a similar gig.

Originally Posted by livinginnyc

.... Let the record show, I used to pass a highly visible, highly secretive building on my way to/from London every day and assumed this was a similar gig.

Originally Posted by Pulaski

You mean the one that has featured in five James Bond films?

Originally Posted by livinginnyc

featured with express permission of HM Government, as photographing said building was and still is an offence. ....

I do recall seeing as part of the London skyline... some sort of telecommunications tower I believe (lol), purposely visible from most locations but kept off-maps and remaining as a state secret till the mid 90's?

Just because it's there Mr. P, doesn't mean It's there. .....

Originally Posted by Pulaski

If I disappear, it will probably be because I shared this information.

Originally Posted by Britspark

I did a search (browsed the last 6 pages and did a search for the word like) and could not find a post on this already although there was one that was close but not descriptive enough on the positive side.

I'm interested in hearing what people like about the US over the UK. I'm NOT interested in hearing the opposite so please do not post reasons why you don't like the US nor respond to anyone that does.

As mentioned in a previous post I'm swaying between returning to the US or staying in the UK so would be interested in things you like about the US and which city or state you live in. Doesn't have to be an extensive explanation just e ough to remind me if the good things I'd be giving up if I go back.

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It goes without saying that everyone's view is their subjective opinion not fact. Therefore there's no need to shout out your disagreement on any points

Right I'll begin..

NYC
1. People are friendlier than London
2. Pound for er pound, more common to live in fancy high rise apartments (think there's less such buildings in London)

3. A nicer bar scene

4. Summer in NYC is AMAZING, the whole place is buzzing

5. Seamless.com

6. Beach within easy reach

7. Brunch culture is more prevalent (I.e. An alternative to simply meeting up in the pub to catch up with people

8. A wealth of amazing countryside that you could never ever exhaust

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Disagree? Remember my disclaimer... :-)
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Originally Posted by dc koop

Kirkland Signature European cookies from Costco. Always like a box of these at Christmas

Originally Posted by lizzyq

We get one of the enormous tins of Walker's All Butter Shortbread. It seems to be lasting longer this year, maybe something to do with one teenaged boy being in the UK???

Originally Posted by dj6372

In-n-out, Carls Jr, Jack in the Crack, The taco street vendor.........

TBH I 'm pretty sure the thing I will miss most is Taco's/Mexican food, possibly working with 99% Latino's has pushed me this way but god the food is good, some of it looks appalling but tastes good.


I tried corn tamales the other day, smashed up corn that is sweet, one of the ladies brings me stuff to try, they were yummy!!


But I learnt my lesson, when they say 'not too hot' it generally means trouser shredding lava!!

Originally Posted by Wintersong

I do like most Mexican food, but tamales?

Originally Posted by Wintersong

I do like most Mexican food, but tamales?

Originally Posted by Sugarmooma

Almost 28 years here and I still cannot eat them.

Originally Posted by Leslie

You are typing words but they make no sense. Stop this now.