With apologies to our UK friends...

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Robin E. Anderson

Oh, Happy 4th of July for those of you in the US. That's why I'm apologizing to those in the UK, because I don't have any special wishes for them and I don't want to bring up the Revolutionary War and all that happened to give us this holiday because it might still be a sore spot with them.

Sore Spot?

SORE SPOT?

You threw OUR tea in Boston Harbour!

But I guess we should just forgive and forget because anybody starting to celebrate the 4th July on the the 3rd has got to be a party girl! Have a Happy 4th of July Robin

Nigel
(in the UK)

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940789].message }}

kentaiwan98

15 years ago

I don't think most Brits care much about the Revolutionary War... sorry. I do tease my American buddies about how we 'burned' the White House, though in 1812! It's odd: we do have long memories in Britain, esp. about Northern Ireland's Troubles, but not about that!

I always try to remember to wish my US friends a happy 4th of July: the world is a better place because of the US in many important respects (though criticism is often warranted, too!)

It is a case of idiocy in government, and about how short sighted governments can be! That the Brit. Govt. at the time just didn't see the 'big' picture at all.

Perhaps a reminder to small-minded governments everywhere: you fail to see the 'big' picture at your peril!

Kenneth

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940799].message }}

BrianTubbs 15 years ago

Originally Posted by kentaiwan98

...I do tease my American buddies about how we 'burned' the White House, though in 1812! ...

Actually...the White House was burned in 1814.

The war of course is known as the "War of 1812" even though it lasted from 1812 to 1815.

Sorry, I was a history teacher.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[944324].message }}

SickHippie

15 years ago

Happy 4th of July indeed - have a family reunion tomorrow, so I get to see everyone again!

And good wishes to those in the UK - maybe it won't rain all weekend?

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940800].message }}

ExRat 15 years ago

Hi Robin,

It's roasting down here on the coast in the South West of England.

Happy hols you lot - us UK ExRats celebrate our independence daily...
- Thanks
Signature

Roger Davis
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940947].message }}

Michael Motley

15 years ago

whats 'roasting' in england?

Im in Florida...it was 92 when i left the house this morning at 9am. And whats worse, its been raining for a week it seems so by 5-6pm, it will be like a sauna outside

Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940956].message }}

Apartments

15 years ago

Robin,

You could wish Andy Murray success in the Wimbledon semi final.

It' 1 set all and 5 games all.

I don't know where his opponent is from

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940977].message }}

Apartments

15 years ago

Folk,

Why is my post count zero?

When does my signature appear?

Anyone following the tennis?

Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940991].message }}

SickHippie 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Apartments

Folk,

Why is my post count zero?

When does my signature appear?

Anyone following the tennis?

That is REALLY bizzare, mate! And success for Andy!
- Thanks
Signature
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[940999].message }}

ThomM

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Apartments

Folk,

Why is my post count zero?
Because you're posting it the OT.
When does my signature appear?
When you stop posting in the OT.
Anyone following the tennis?No

My first reply

Why is my post count zero?
Because you're an idiot.
When does my signature appear?
When you stop being an idiot.
Anyone following the tennis?No

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh
Getting old ain't for sissy's
As you are I was, as I am you will be
You can't fix stupid, but you can always out smart it.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941757].message }}

Apartments 15 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

My first reply

Why is my post count zero?
Because you're an idiot.
When does my signature appear?
When you stop being an idiot.
Anyone following the tennis?No

So helpful, THANKS
- Thanks
- 1 reply
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941804].message }}
- ThomM 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Apartments
  
  So helpful, THANKS
  
  That was a test.
  If you where smart enough to figure that out, then you are smart enough to read the forum stickies and maybe do a search of the forum to see if your question has already been answered. Or start your own thread here instead of hijacking someone else's thread.
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  
  Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh
  Getting old ain't for sissy's
  As you are I was, as I am you will be
  You can't fix stupid, but you can always out smart it.
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941835].message }}

Thomas 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Motley

whats 'roasting' in england?

IIRC, just slightly above absolute zero.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941053].message }}

triosolutions

15 years ago

I am in Mumbai few years back I was in London for almost 4 years but neva enjoyed my stay in London. Its windy and rainey.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941016].message }}

SickHippie 15 years ago

Originally Posted by triosolutions

I am in Mumbai few years back I was in London for almost 4 years but neva enjoyed my stay in London. Its windy and rainey.

Ah, London's not so bad - but the countryside is what makes all that rain worth it. It's so beautifully green and lush!
- Thanks
- 1 reply
Signature
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941026].message }}
- ExRat 15 years ago
  
  Hi Michael,
  
  whats 'roasting' in england?
  
  It's what pro-footballers do when they're not playing football. Sorry..:rolleyes:
  
  Im in Florida...it was 92 when i left the house this morning at 9am. And whats worse, its been raining for a week it seems so by 5-6pm, it will be like a sauna outside
  
  Ok, so it's probably not that hot in comparison with many other places. But our bones get so cold for 6-7 months here that when it's summer, it feels hotter than it really is.
  
  The weather reports say 20c (68f) but there's a microclimate here, so I reckon it's about 25c (77f) outside. We're grateful for small mercies here so in my opinion, it's officially 'roasting' (don't laugh!). No need for aircon though, just a small fan.
  
  I took a snap over my monitor for you - (barely a cloud in the sky)
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  
  Roger Davis
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941080].message }}

MizzCindy

15 years ago

Happy 4th of July!

Have Wimbledon streaming live in the background (Roddick just won the third set against Murray - so Roddick has 2 sets to Murray's 1).

Greetings and salutations to everyone!

Cindy

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941044].message }}

Thomas

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Robin E. Anderson

... and all that happened to give us this holiday because it might still be a sore spot with them.

I doubt many in the U.K. know the 4th of July to be anything other than just another day, and four-sixths of the title of a very good Oliver Stone movie.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941066].message }}

Thomas

15 years ago

Hey, wait... isn't today the 3rd of July!?

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941071].message }}

Michael Motley

15 years ago

wow that looks nice.
People think that florida is a great place...and it is in some spots. But when you hear the saying 'its a nice place to visit, but i wouldnt want to live there...thats florida. I've only stayed here this long because I hate cold.

When people come here on vacation, they dont realize that while everything looks great for the whole 2 weeks they are here, for the other 50 weeks of the year, we are under construction, so it will look pretty when they come back for their 2 weeks next year. Plus we have old people by the buckets here. Nothing more scary than a 4000 lb 1970's buick coming down the road with nothing but a tuft of blue hair behind the wheel. This is their land, they will kill you if they get the chance.

Then we get snowbirds, mostly canadians. There is NOTHING worse than a 300lb canadian guy in a speedo. They apparently figure since they are on the other end of the continent that their friends wont see them in their banana hammock so its ok to wear them...so we the the joy of looking at those big white dimpled butts covered in oil and shaded by love handles.

Then there is the rainy season. 2-3 months of flat out downpour rain every single day. Right after that comes hurricane season where you can blown off the map at any given time.

But the plusses still outweigh the minuses.

A climate that requires most women to be half naked all the time is not a bad thing at all.

[ 1 ] Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941117].message }}

ThomM

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Motley

wow that looks nice.
People think that florida is a great place...and it is in some spots. But when you hear the saying 'its a nice place to visit, but i wouldnt want to live there...thats florida. I've only stayed here this long because I hate cold.

When people come here on vacation, they dont realize that while everything looks great for the whole 2 weeks they are here, for the other 50 weeks of the year, we are under construction, so it will look pretty when they come back for their 2 weeks next year. Plus we have old people by the buckets here. Nothing more scary than a 4000 lb 1970's buick coming down the road with nothing but a tuft of blue hair behind the wheel. This is their land, they will kill you if they get the chance.

Then we get snowbirds, mostly canadians. There is NOTHING worse than a 300lb canadian guy in a speedo. They apparently figure since they are on the other end of the continent that their friends wont see them in their banana hammock so its ok to wear them...so we the the joy of looking at those big white dimpled butts covered in oil and shaded by love handles.

Then there is the rainy season. 2-3 months of flat out downpour rain every single day. Right after that comes hurricane season where you can blown off the map at any given time.

But the plusses still outweigh the minuses.

A climate that requires most women to be half naked all the time is not a bad thing at all.

When I lived there in the 70's Mike, the only drivers on the road in cars where old people on Valium and young people on Qualudes.
The snow birds where from Michigan then.
All the rest sounds the same and no matter what season it is the Keys always rock

Thanks

Signature

Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh
Getting old ain't for sissy's
As you are I was, as I am you will be
You can't fix stupid, but you can always out smart it.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[941763].message }}

TLTheLiberator

15 years ago

Is the class system still in effect in the U.K.?

I saw a British reporter a few months ago and she mentioned how heavy the class system was.

Is there any truth to this???

TL

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

"It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. -- Mark Twain

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[948039].message }}

Thomas

15 years ago

Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator

Is the class system still in effect in the U.K.?

I saw a British reporter a few months ago and she mentioned how heavy the class system was.

Is there any truth to this???

TL

British class system - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[949296].message }}

With apologies to our UK friends...

Trending Topics

Been a while! Any of you Old Timers here?

How much does the rebranding affect CR ?

Are billboards still effective in driving customers?

Boat and Jet Ski Rentals...... Door Hangers Effective?

A Very Strange Internet Problem