Octang Frye

It means, I got mine, I don't care about the rest of you.

When going through the treadmill of immigration, I used to fantasize about getting my GC, and flying back from the UK, whipping out the card, and sailing through Immigration with the USCs whilst the tourist hop polloi languished in line. As if, somehow, this would make me feel special, set apart.

There was a delicious irony when I finally got mine. I was based in Houston at the time, and unlike gateway airports like Newark, Chicago, Atlanta etc, nary a European tourist comes to Houston - just conventioneers.

Excitedly, I was all set to realise my fantasy when we arrived at the Immigration hall. The seven tourists on our flight walked briskly through whilst I had to wait inline with the USCs for an hour. And, boy, did I deserve that for being a smug bastard. I had a good chuckle about it afterward.

I'm not a hypocrite. I've had I'm-alright-Jack feelings like that in the past but I try to suppress them.

ironporer

Uhhhh, the next part is the best...where he's gonna grind the bones of some englishman!!!

Octang Frye

The Springs are beautiful. Be sure to check out Manitou Springs too. I guess Jack Quinn's is a good pub downtown. Also, you can get a glass of port to go with your movie at Kimball's. If you like to mountain bike, ride Palmer Park, Ute Valley or Garden of the Gods. If you run, or hike, do Barr Trail and tackle the Incline/Cog Railway.

I love Denver. It's a good sized city. Lots to do. You might find your sinuses irritated for a bit until you get used to the dryness. Snort salt water. Seriously!

Oh, and this goes for anyone who likes to ski. Go to www.snow.com, and buy your season pass for $350. That gives you unlimited skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, plus ten days at Vail and Beaver Creek. You used to have to have in-state residency to buy a pass but that has changed.
I'd encourage anyone who likes to ski to do this. A regular daily pass at Vail is $80 so you only have to go a few times and you've covered yourself.

Anyway, if you like swing dancing/lindy hop/Charleston and Balboa, you're welcome to come up to Denver and I'll show you the Mercury Cafe - one of the main reasons I love Denver.

Partystar

Thanx for clearing that one up, I've never heard that saying.

Jerseygirl

Really? You surprise me...its an old established saying.

Partystar

Seriously, I've not heard it. Well if I have, then I certainly don't remember...oh crap, is my memory going now too?!?

Jerseygirl

I think its when you get excited and start jumping up and down...your huge boobies cover your ears.

britontour

Jack Quin's, South Side Jonny's, Phantom Cannon(they brew their own beers), The Golden Bee (English Pub)to name but a few of the better bars/pubs. If you head up north on Powers there's Rock Bottom they brew their own beers which are pretty nice.

By they way OP I didn't meet you in Cowboys a few weeks ago?

There's are a few Brits and Europeans around that I know but I don't think they post on here.

Garden of the Gods is a must and the cog up Pikes Peak is worth a go just for the view.

If you want a scenic drive take the 24 back through the mountains and head up to Breckenridge (good base for hiking and biking), if you are looking for cheap accommodation check out the Fireside Inn (Its run by Brits too).

Rushman

and you'd know being old and established.

Partystar

Nah, that's what gives me the black eyes!

britontour

I've not heard that one before, however drink plenty of water it helps with the altitude.

Schnorbitz

You can buy it bottled - it's called Ocean Spray and should help. Also, get yourself some lip balm!

Jerseygirl

Thought that was Ocean Spray was cranberry juice.

scrubbedexpat099

Whilst in Colorado, a bit far away from the religous fevour of the Springs, about 100 miles north.

Nice place to visit, and if you play Squash I can recommend a club but unfortunately that is about it.

I have a friend who was born and grew up there, saw the light and now is in Boulder, a totty less environment so I am told. Well he did not have much success. Seems to be doing OK now.

I did not have any problem with the dryness, but as a general rule drink twice as much as you would normally, alcohol is a killer, strong beers and altitude, a couple and you have had it. Had 4 in my local brew pub not long after moving over and fell over. And I like my pint.

britontour

Good advice, I know the military give 30 days to get used to the altitude, although I think it takes longer.

Sure there is less totty but most of the totty is bored of the military boys which makes up the biggest amount of males, so its easy pulling for a Brit.