Originally Posted by another bloody yank (Post 6914143)

You've got to be kidding. :blink: I really don't think I could respect a man wearing Capri pants.

Originally Posted by Janek66 (Post 6914152)

Oh I don't know. If he has good legs, a bit of a tan.....

Originally Posted by Ash UK/US (Post 6913450)

I remember coming on holiday to Orlando... they cater a lot to British tourists esp around I-drive. I remember there was a British pub at the Mercado, and many shops on I-drive/Disney World (Epcot) that sell English goods.

Just googled it... the pub is called The Cricketer Arms (8445 International Drive)

Originally Posted by Dan725 (Post 6914273)

...but worse of a one than if wearing shorts!

And, shorts do not carry the same doubts about the sexual orientation of the wearer....:)

The football shirts were bad enough........but these tourists really need a warning about wearing their capri pants in the US....talk about giving your average Brit tourist bloke a bad name!

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 6914831)

Carrying on the legacy of black socks with sandals (and shorts!) that you're so well known for... :wub:

Originally Posted by meauxna (Post 6914831)

Carrying on the legacy of black socks with sandals (and shorts!) that you're so well known for... :wub:

Originally Posted by tinaflorida (Post 6914389)

The Cricketers has moved, they're now at 5250 North International Drive.

Originally Posted by Union Jack (Post 6906741)

Hi,

Just a few comments from a brit who has just landed in Florida (a month)

That's right, I live up the road from Disney and laugh at holiday-ing brits as they succumb to the delights of International Drive.

But the honeymoon period is over and 2nd stage culture shock is creeping up, i'm craving certain English things like crazy. The job hunt is frustrating and driving is a pain. But I know things will be better in the long run :)

In short my wife is from here and gave it a good crack of the whip in England but missed the US a lot and could not settle. 3 years and a lot of money later we are here and i'm positive about things.

So how do you stay conected to English-ness?

As a creative i miss Englsih/European style. I know New York is up the road (ish) but Florida is a laid back holiday state, with bad taste. Any tips on getting UK clothes shipped cheap?

Also I really don't want to loose my accent, anyone got weird anglo-american ones going down?

TV and Football. i just give up on these. TV here is so bad I just have to leave the room.

Driving. Is anyone else shocked at how easy it is for young americans to get a license and then drive a huge dodge ram?

Food. I love it here, but my body took weeks to adjust with stomach aches, anyone else get that?

Originally Posted by Union Jack (Post 6906741)

Hi,

Just a few comments from a brit who has just landed in Florida (a month)

That's right, I live up the road from Disney and laugh at holiday-ing brits as they succumb to the delights of International Drive.

But the honeymoon period is over and 2nd stage culture shock is creeping up, i'm craving certain English things like crazy. The job hunt is frustrating and driving is a pain. But I know things will be better in the long run :)

In short my wife is from here and gave it a good crack of the whip in England but missed the US a lot and could not settle. 3 years and a lot of money later we are here and i'm positive about things.

So how do you stay conected to English-ness?

As a creative i miss Englsih/European style. I know New York is up the road (ish) but Florida is a laid back holiday state, with bad taste. Any tips on getting UK clothes shipped cheap?

Also I really don't want to loose my accent, anyone got weird anglo-american ones going down?

TV and Football. i just give up on these. TV here is so bad I just have to leave the room.

Driving. Is anyone else shocked at how easy it is for young americans to get a license and then drive a huge dodge ram?

Food. I love it here, but my body took weeks to adjust with stomach aches, anyone else get that?

Originally Posted by another bloody yank (Post 6914143)

You've got to be kidding. :blink: I really don't think I could respect a man wearing Capri pants.

Originally Posted by Marmalade (Post 6920186)

OMG ~ nearly fell off my seat laughing at that one:eek::blink::rofl:

Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 6920199)

I visualize George Michael and Andrew Ridgley bouncing around the stage, when I think of men in capri's..:ohmy:

Originally Posted by callowman (Post 6919825)

Welcome to Florida- as for me- been here 19 years (moving back in a couple yrs)
but Publix has got a lot of Brit stuff (we are down the "ethnic" isle) !
there some Brit shops too but publix is cheaper.

you can get good british bangers at Great western meats in Orlando.

For footy- with satelitte i get fox soccer channel and Setanta sports I see nearly every Prem league game live over the weekend .
I also get (thru ESPN) and in High def the champions league.
setanta also showing the carling and fa cups as well as rugger.

for tv no problem anymore -join UKNOVA or the box,(gotta be offered a membership) or you wont get in -its free.
I am up to date on all Brit shows inc EE, Doc Martin, New tricks etc.
download the torrents-burn to DVD as a DIVx file- watch on your US TV.

and thanks to the net you can read the BBC online as well as the telegraph, and the sun etc etc. and you can still vote in UK elections !

I love Florida Winters
hate Florida summers
dont like the lower wages
and the US in general is work work work-no more 35 hr work weeks and 6 weeks holiday.....

you will find the people you get to know are diamonds-very friendly.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 6908152)

The 1994 World Cup was the best attended ever even though the number of finalists subsequently was increased from 24 to 32.

Originally Posted by TruBrit (Post 6909313)

now it's the world series....which countries are playing in that i wonder :rofl: