Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart (Post 5723678)

Hmmmmmmm. Having been here 20 years ( I know the regulars are probably sick of me saying that, but some people are new) I've went back and forward. When I first came to the US I wanted to embrace all things American, when in Rome and all that stuff. I thought why move to America to be amongst just British. I eventually realized I wasn't accepted, people still saw me as the Brit/ limey( foreigner).
I then found an area in LA with a large English community and even a pub, I re-embraced my English identity and even romanticized the 'All Creatures great & small/Masterpiece Theatre' England of books and TV, even though I'm from inner city Birmingham and never had such a life.
I now realize I am forever changed, having spent all my adult life in the States I am neither English or American. There are aspects of both cultures I like and abhor.
The politeness and sense of humor of the English with their petty small mindedness and class snobbery or the can do, positive spirit of the Yanks with their brash, loud and obnoxious style.
I stuck it through and sometimes wonder why. I've seen many, many Brits come and go over the years. I now feel neither the naive, wide-eyed Brit I was or a fully fledged American, and I never will be. I'm a trans-atlantic hybrid.

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 5724319)

I like 'trans-atlantic hybrid' ! I like to think of myself as a 'citizen of the world' these days; sounds perhaps a bit corny, but true. My girlfriend is Filipino. My favorite food is Thai, second favorite food is Italian. My favorite vacation is to go Tuscany/Umbria, or to Andalucia, and would like to retire there if anywhere. I drive a Japanese car, my co-workers are South African, American, Chinese, you name it. My favorite beer is Corona. Not a whole lot of 'Britain' or 'America' in my daily existence!

Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5724368)

Just watched the New Year's fireworks in London.

I'm so homesick I can barely breathe...

Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 5724368)

Just watched the New Year's fireworks in London.

I'm so homesick I can barely breathe...

Originally Posted by britex01 (Post 5724799)

From England I wish you all the very best for the New Year, Elvira. Are you hoping to return to dear ol' Blighty one day?

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Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 5724319)

I like 'trans-atlantic hybrid' ! I like to think of myself as a 'citizen of the world' these days; sounds perhaps a bit corny, but true. My girlfriend is Filipino. My favorite food is Thai, second favorite food is Italian. My favorite vacation is to go Tuscany/Umbria, or to Andalucia, and would like to retire there if anywhere. I drive a Japanese car, my co-workers are South African, American, Chinese, you name it. My favorite beer is Corona. Not a whole lot of 'Britain' or 'America' in my daily existence!

Originally Posted by Rushman (Post 5711023)

Originally Posted by NC Penguin (Post 5713448)

"Vive la difference!", to coin a phrase. I'm sure the examples you give annoy some Americans too.

Originally Posted by ElaineQ (Post 5724834)

My word. You are an absolute PARAGON of sensitivity, aren't you? :mad:

Originally Posted by ElaineQ (Post 5724829)

Oh for ****S sake, that's pathetic. What were you buggers saying anyway????:lol:

Originally Posted by ElaineQ (Post 5724848)

I have to go. Feliz Nuevo Ano!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

Originally Posted by Lord Lionheart (Post 5724851)

It's prospero ano nuevo. But it'll probably be deleted soon, so who cares

Originally Posted by ElaineQ (Post 5724829)

Oh for ****S sake, that's pathetic. What were you buggers saying anyway????:lol: