todays something...

I have learned while in England

It is far harder and takes a lot longer to get your license than in the US

Housing is quite expensive in populated areas

todays something...

I have learned while in England

The English have far more options for car purchasing than the Americans

The English have a complete lack of standardization. Possibly stemming from such a long history.

todays something...

I learned while in England

They say Happy Christmas instead of Merry Christmas, except when they do.

Public transport is slightly more satisfying than driving, at least this close to London.

This chapter of

the adventure is over. We six all had a pretty good time. We went to London a few times, went to a few museums and we shopped till we dropped. Partners parents have gone, left at noon, and left the three of us to fend for ourselves. We all had quite a bit of fun. Partners parents spoiled us all, even themselves. We went to the south bank near the London Eye, the British Museum, the Royal Air Force museum. We went shopping in Reading. We spent a few days at the homestead. It was a real nice time. Partner and I took the opportunity to see a few grown up movies while her parents were here. We saw both Sherlock Holmes and Avatar which were both good movies. Partner and I took daughter to see Alvin and the chipmunks 2 the squeakuel to help her cope with gram and gramp leaving. Sorry for the randomness of this post, I will sort out a better one soon.

Peace

today's something...

I have learned while in England

If the taxi is turning, then by golly it is turning.

Where as in the United States things might be spelled with a z like immunize in the United Kingdom they spell most z words (z being called zed here) with an S like immunise.

well

we had a great Christmas and Christmas weekend, apart from me working a VERY boring 6.5 hours Boxing Day night (the 26th to all you ferners). Christmas itself was spectacular with piles of gifts for everyone a nice relaxing day plus a large meal to cap it off with the whole fam, whats here anyway. Saturday we slept in a bit and the partner and I plus her brother went to Staines to catch the opening showing of the new, to the UK, Sherlock Holmes movie, it was great! We then looked around all the decent Boxing Day sales, bought a few things, you know. Then I had on of the most boring 6.5 hours of my life.

Sunday, today, was quite nice we just pretty much relaxed around the house, I got to watch my new GI Joe movie the partners parents got me, it was pretty decent. Now partner and I are just relaxing and taking some notes preparing for a big trip to London tomorrow.

Peace...

today's something...

I have learned while in England

They do not have real macaroni and cheese, no kraft or velveeta

Air conditioning is not common

The conservative side wishes they were still in the days of the empire