Originally Posted by AmerLisa (Post 7775664)

NCPenguin.....I just could not remember her name for the life of me....:D

Originally Posted by AmerLisa (Post 7774782)

I found American Expats less then a year before we moved from the UK, although I don't recommend this forum because the owner charges for access. Anyway, initially she didn't and found there was a few British members on the forum. Including Mrs. London - Ray knows who this is.....;):D

Originally Posted by cindyabs (Post 7774061)

FWIW, speaking as an American, and maybe even one of "those people", :D, am I proud of being an American, yes? Do I always agree with the actions of my country, no of course not, I'm pretty sure I'm not a jingoist.I'm not about to defend something that needs fixing, if I think it needs fixing. I am a pirate not a parrot!!

I DO get tired of hearing the same crap complaints however AND I have lived overseas outside my comfort zone, so I am familiar with having to adjust. I have gotten to the point where most of the time, I just mutter, "yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever, get over it and move on willya........:sneaky: Somehow I think if the shoe were on the other foot, the Brits in here would do the same if it were Yanks fussfacing. Certainly I have seen some defensiveness or a bit of flag waving....... Before anyone gets their panties in a wad or knickers in a twist etc, by that comment, I wouldn't be surprised if you reacted that way- if that is your homeland in your heart and soul then so be it. Just don't get defensive with me if I don't say British is best. Me, I won't say American is either though, :)

One last thing, I can be and am certainly, sympathetic to those who are in unbearable situations through no fault of their own, lost job, ill parent miles and miles away or even a spouse that's ill and needs afforable treatment, that is the kind of thing that makes fussing about unfamiliar and unacceptable food items pretty small potatos in the large scale of things. It is certainly not a condition that is only suffered by Ex Pats though. :unsure: :(

So why am I here? I morphed off the Marriage and Visa forum and ended up here. I've stayed because the great majority of the time, the interesting posts and discussions outweigh the teeth grinding ones and after almost 7 years here I've come to know some of you ( or as best I can) fairly well. I've felt good about the good things and sad about the bad things that have happened, because at that point you see, I don't see your nationality, etc, etc, I see you.

Originally Posted by rivit (Post 7778446)

I don't usually have anything usefull to say but i think what Cindy said best describes how i feel.

And now back to something useless, Cindys phrase 'knickers in a twist' reminded me of something a co-worker said to me, he's allways trying to impress me by useing English phrases so once, after a female manager shouted at him, he said " i think she's got her knickers all wet "

Charles

Originally Posted by bevinva (Post 7781012)

Welcome to the Cock and Bull then.

Originally Posted by bevinva (Post 7781012)

Welcome to the Cock and Bull then.

Originally Posted by Captain Freedom (Post 7781040)

I visited a pub named the Cock in Pottersbury and a pub named the Bull in Dunstable, but I never been to a Cock and Bull. :beer:

Originally Posted by Captain Freedom (Post 7781040)

I visited a pub named the Cock in Pottersbury and a pub named the Bull in Dunstable, but I never been to a Cock and Bull. :beer:

Originally Posted by bevinva (Post 7781046)

Do you read anything here?:rofl:

Originally Posted by Captain Freedom (Post 7781004)

I have come on here because I miss England, And enjoy being ripped to pieces by Brits,

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 7781058)

Cock and Bull Story....an interesting but highly implausible story. ;)