Observations....
Nov 5th 2006, 1:06 am
#46
Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Aspen, CO
Posts: 9,845
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Cold weather is actually quite pleasant.
People smile and say hello and mean it.
Friends we havent seen for two years hugged us and cried.
The roads are small but the drivers wave and let you in and say thank you all the time.
The front doors of the homes I walk past are not 200 feet away...neighbours great each other with a smile and a wave as they head off to work, or shopping or just to chat over the fence.
There are kids playing in the street....and they arent chavs.
The kids in the shops hold doors open for us and are friendly and happy to have a joke with.
Everything is half price almost....a trolley full of shopping at Tescos was £70.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
There are crowds of people in the shops but everyone is pretty much polite....shop assistants are genuine and will help you even if you arent spending huge amounts of money.
My work colleagues are genuine and friendly...we went for a drink after work and laughed at small jokes....the pub was packed with friends out having fun.
People talk to people, and care about each other.
My daughter met friends she hasnt seen in two years....and they have been inseperable...she is so happy.
Great Britain beat Australia at Rugby again.
There are Union Flags and St George Crosses flying from cars and shops and homes and even the council lorries.
The papers tell me the country is going to the dogs yet everyone seems happy.
We are home.
People smile and say hello and mean it.
Friends we havent seen for two years hugged us and cried.
The roads are small but the drivers wave and let you in and say thank you all the time.
The front doors of the homes I walk past are not 200 feet away...neighbours great each other with a smile and a wave as they head off to work, or shopping or just to chat over the fence.
There are kids playing in the street....and they arent chavs.
The kids in the shops hold doors open for us and are friendly and happy to have a joke with.
Everything is half price almost....a trolley full of shopping at Tescos was £70.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
There are crowds of people in the shops but everyone is pretty much polite....shop assistants are genuine and will help you even if you arent spending huge amounts of money.
My work colleagues are genuine and friendly...we went for a drink after work and laughed at small jokes....the pub was packed with friends out having fun.
People talk to people, and care about each other.
My daughter met friends she hasnt seen in two years....and they have been inseperable...she is so happy.
Great Britain beat Australia at Rugby again.
There are Union Flags and St George Crosses flying from cars and shops and homes and even the council lorries.
The papers tell me the country is going to the dogs yet everyone seems happy.
We are home.
Nothing makes you appreciate home more than living abroad for a while..
It's great to hear that you are getting on so well..
Nov 5th 2006, 1:29 am
#47
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Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Santa Monica,CA from Birmingham, UK
Posts: 18,402
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Cold weather is actually quite pleasant.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
People smile and say hello and mean it.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Friends we havent seen for two years hugged us and cried.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
The roads are small but the drivers wave and let you in and say thank you all the time.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
The front doors of the homes I walk past are not 200 feet away...neighbours great each other with a smile and a wave as they head off to work, or shopping or just to chat over the fence.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
There are kids playing in the street....and they arent chavs.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
The kids in the shops hold doors open for us and are friendly and happy to have a joke with.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Everything is half price almost....a trolley full of shopping at Tescos was £70.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
There are crowds of people in the shops but everyone is pretty much polite....shop assistants are genuine and will help you even if you arent spending huge amounts of money.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
My work colleagues are genuine and friendly...we went for a drink after work and laughed at small jokes....the pub was packed with friends out having fun.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
People talk to people, and care about each other.
My daughter met friends she hasnt seen in two years....and they have been inseperable...she is so happy.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Great Britain beat Australia at Rugby again.
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
There are Union Flags and St George Crosses flying from cars and shops and homes and even the council lorries.
The papers tell me the country is going to the dogs yet everyone seems happy.
We are home. [/QUOTE]
Nov 5th 2006, 1:34 am
#48
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Location: In a world of my own where I know everyone
Posts: 15,042
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by DollyLlama
he has now been banned 
Nov 5th 2006, 1:35 am
#49
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Joined: Jan 2005
Location: HOME
Posts: 23,181
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Thydney
Oh bugger. Can't I play with it first
"It" wasn't worth it
Nov 5th 2006, 1:38 am
#50
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by lionheart
Wait until Euro 2008, we'll soon make up for that fluke
Nov 5th 2006, 1:43 am
#51
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Elvira
"It" wasn't worth it
Nov 5th 2006, 1:58 am
#52
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Posts: 18,402
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Thydney
How? Has Austalia moved?
Nov 5th 2006, 2:04 am
#53
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by lionheart
If you want to take it that literally yes, all continents have moved over time since the last ice age
Nov 5th 2006, 2:10 am
#54
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Location: HOME
Posts: 23,181
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Thydney
I suppose playing with a retarded scouser only gives so much pleasure.
(* Pleasure Quotient)
Nov 5th 2006, 2:17 am
#55
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Elvira
To be precise: only 0.0000000001 µPQ* compared to playing with a sophisticated Londoner
(* Pleasure Quotient)
(* Pleasure Quotient)
Nov 5th 2006, 2:18 am
#56
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Location: HOME
Posts: 23,181
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Thydney
Do you know any?
Now then, Sweetheart...
Nov 5th 2006, 12:18 pm
#57
Blondie22
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,738
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
.......I shall make this my last ever post here . Good luck and have a good life to everyone on here.
Same here, I really hope that you don't mean that. BE tends to be for a lot of people a way to feel like you're home when you really aren't. Seeing as you don't fall into that category anymore I can see why this may not be the place for you to spend your free time anymore. However, more AWP's and less Terriers that's what I say, Best Wishes to you and your family.
Nov 5th 2006, 5:29 pm
#58
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Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne, Oz to Banbury, England to El Mirage, AZ & now back to England!
Posts: 5,989
Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
Cold weather is actually quite pleasant.
People smile and say hello and mean it.
Friends we havent seen for two years hugged us and cried.
The roads are small but the drivers wave and let you in and say thank you all the time.
The front doors of the homes I walk past are not 200 feet away...neighbours great each other with a smile and a wave as they head off to work, or shopping or just to chat over the fence.
There are kids playing in the street....and they arent chavs.
The kids in the shops hold doors open for us and are friendly and happy to have a joke with.
Everything is half price almost....a trolley full of shopping at Tescos was £70.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
There are crowds of people in the shops but everyone is pretty much polite....shop assistants are genuine and will help you even if you arent spending huge amounts of money.
My work colleagues are genuine and friendly...we went for a drink after work and laughed at small jokes....the pub was packed with friends out having fun.
People talk to people, and care about each other.
My daughter met friends she hasnt seen in two years....and they have been inseperable...she is so happy.
Great Britain beat Australia at Rugby again.
There are Union Flags and St George Crosses flying from cars and shops and homes and even the council lorries.
The papers tell me the country is going to the dogs yet everyone seems happy.
We are home.
People smile and say hello and mean it.
Friends we havent seen for two years hugged us and cried.
The roads are small but the drivers wave and let you in and say thank you all the time.
The front doors of the homes I walk past are not 200 feet away...neighbours great each other with a smile and a wave as they head off to work, or shopping or just to chat over the fence.
There are kids playing in the street....and they arent chavs.
The kids in the shops hold doors open for us and are friendly and happy to have a joke with.
Everything is half price almost....a trolley full of shopping at Tescos was £70.
Tank FULL of petrol in my 1 year old car which cost only 8 grand...42 quid and I can drive 400 miles on it. We went out for lunch today to the pub...and had generous and tasty home cooked meals with pints of real, hand pulled ale...pulled by a barman who joked with us and not because he wanted a tip but because he wanted to be friendly. We ate the the meals and drank our drinks sitting in leather armchairs by a cosy fire. They cost £15 for the two of us. Around us others ate and drank and laughed too.
There are crowds of people in the shops but everyone is pretty much polite....shop assistants are genuine and will help you even if you arent spending huge amounts of money.
My work colleagues are genuine and friendly...we went for a drink after work and laughed at small jokes....the pub was packed with friends out having fun.
People talk to people, and care about each other.
My daughter met friends she hasnt seen in two years....and they have been inseperable...she is so happy.
Great Britain beat Australia at Rugby again.
There are Union Flags and St George Crosses flying from cars and shops and homes and even the council lorries.
The papers tell me the country is going to the dogs yet everyone seems happy.
We are home.
Nov 5th 2006, 5:31 pm
#59
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by blaze
BE tends to be for a lot of people a way to feel like you're home when you really aren't.
Nov 5th 2006, 5:32 pm
#60
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Location: HOME
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Re: Observations....
Originally Posted by Partystar
What a lovely post, thank you AWP! I love England, so many wonderful people; things to do; places to see & I can't wait to move back. I'm so glad that everything is going so well for you & your family. I certainly hope to see you posting here again soon, I's sure you probably have better things to do with your time now, but give us a minute every now & again of your wonderful company. Take care Popsickle
Liz - you must have missed the bit where he said he'll never come back!!