Uk still a little odd to me

[John Masters]

The Uk still seems a little odd to me, been from the land of the free, god I miss galvisten tx.

I was only trying to find out more about the uk.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Did you mean Galveston Texas as in the Glen Campbell song?
Been from the land of the free? Been where?
What's odd about the UK?

 

[jonny jeez]

The Uk still seems a little odd to me, been from the land of the free, god I miss galvisten tx.

I was only trying to find out more about the uk.

Lived here all my life and still find it odd.

but, boy-oh-boy, you should take a trip across the pond to the US...those guys are positivley NUTS!!!

where did you say you were from?

 

[Nortones2]

Is it odd because we speak and write English, whereas Americans only think they do? BTW, what's free in the USA? Last time I was there it was all chargeable.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

land of the free? whoever tells you that is your enemy…

 

[BrumJim]

When I went out to the USA on holiday, I thought, what with the familiar language and the common heritage, that it would be like home from home.

I have never felt so "abroad" in my life!! USA lacks the European developments of houses close together in villages, the familiar road sings, and corner shops just a quick walk away for a pint of milk, tight pavements with people walking along them and house numbers that are sequential.

So I guess it is the same, but in reverse. You are very much abroad. Just get to feel the local vibe - what people do, what worries them, and what they like to do. Try a few new customs like going down to the pub for a pint or having a curry with friends in the evening. Or popping out for milk before breakfast because you forgot last night (going down to the pub or having a curry, perhaps).

Oh, and Muslims don't bite. Most of them are very nice friendly people. Some are a bit surly, but harmless. And none want to blow you up, even if they are dressed traditionally. And the ones wearing turbans (bit of cloth wrapped round and around their head) aren't Muslims - they are Sikhs which is completely different.

And one last piece of advice - we tend to quite like Americans who say nice things about our country like the countryside, food (including curries) and NHS (even if they are just being polite), and resent those that can't wait to tell us how much better things are in the USA.

 

[XmisterIS]

The Uk still seems a little odd to me, been from the land of the free, god I miss galvisten tx.

At the risk of sounding xenophobic, in respect of the sentiment expressed by your posts to date, if you miss "galvisten tx" so much, why don't you just pack your bag and ... (I shall not complete that sentence!).

 

[wafflycat]

'Galveston' great song by Glen Campbell. Town the site of the greatest natural disaster to hit the USA; the 1900 hurricane. Worse than Katrina. Estimated 6000+ people killed by the storm surge and the winds. 'Land of the free'? Don't kid yourself!

 

[Fab Foodie]

'Galveston' great song by Glen Campbell. Town the site of the greatest natural disaster to hit the USA; the 1900 hurricane. Worse than Katrina. Estimated 6000+ people killed by the storm surge and the winds. 'Land of the free'? Don't kid yourself!

'Galveston' is a great song, simple but bittersweet, much like 'Wichita Lineman', their simplicity hides the darkness/sadness of their lyrics.

I've been to Wichita, there ain't much there.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I like Texas, been there three times and always had a very nice time.


*runs for cover*

 

[goo_mason]

My sis lives in Houston, Texas, and my bro-in-law sails off on the Carnival Conquest each week from Galveston (he's a singer / drummer and has his own big-band show).

Spent a day in Galveston in June when we 'took him to work'. Very hot afternoon on the beach where the seagulls crapped all over my nephew's new buggy and my daughter's clothes which were hanging on it.

It's a bit strange that a native can't spell the name of his home city though.....

 

[chap]

When I went out to the USA on holiday, I thought, what with the familiar language and the common heritage, that it would be like home from home.

I have never felt so "abroad" in my life!! USA lacks the European developments of houses close together in villages, the familiar road sings, and corner shops just a quick walk away for a pint of milk, tight pavements with people walking along them and house numbers that are sequential.

So I guess it is the same, but in reverse. You are very much abroad. Just get to feel the local vibe - what people do, what worries them, and what they like to do. Try a few new customs like going down to the pub for a pint or having a curry with friends in the evening. Or popping out for milk before breakfast because you forgot last night (going down to the pub or having a curry, perhaps).

Oh, and Muslims don't bite. Most of them are very nice friendly people. Some are a bit surly, but harmless. And none want to blow you up, even if they are dressed traditionally. And the ones wearing turbans (bit of cloth wrapped round and around their head) aren't Muslims - they are Sikhs which is completely different.

And one last piece of advice - we tend to quite like Americans who say nice things about our country like the countryside, food (including curries) and NHS (even if they are just being polite), and resent those that can't wait to tell us how much better things are in the USA.

An excellent ringing endorsement of old Blighty! Plus, do I detect a penchant for curry?

I would add that one should soon realise that (just like any country) the attitudes and customs vary from region to region, from the reserved South East, to the not so reserved North, across to the friendly and humble South West; and that's just England!

Chuck in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall (yup they want independence too) then you have a veritable cornucopia of distinct yet harmonised cultures .

I guess the main difference between us and the Americans is that we expect, whilst they demand. Nonetheless, I prefer my country and until the media (esp. The Tabloids, damn Daily Mail) have their way, I shall continue to enjoy our warmer and more trusting way of life.

*Searches iTunes for a 'Rule, Britannia' mp3 - this should be made free to all citizens!*

 

[Beardie]

I've been to Wichita, there ain't much there.

Nothing to do but sit on the phone, wearing out the telephone wires. No wonder their poor lineman can't get a break when he needs one.

 

[Velorum]

1) It has seemed odd to me for about 50 years
2) Campbell is an underated guitar player

 

[Velorum]

No wonder their poor lineman can't get a break when he needs one.

I thought that was the problem?

"And if it snows that stretch down south,
won't ever stand the strain."