tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post1137850343035337602..comments2024-03-14T00:27:45.681-07:00Comments on Brits in the USA: It Seems I Just Became an ExpatDavid Macaulayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-70434637943070237572013-11-12T08:07:14.596-08:002013-11-12T08:07:14.596-08:00I wish I was an expat. Can I pretend?I wish I was an expat. Can I pretend?Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778094998010491653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-75001164657208834262013-11-12T08:05:57.976-08:002013-11-12T08:05:57.976-08:00I'm shoving in here in my brash way :)
I have...I'm shoving in here in my brash way :)<br /><br />I have ALWAYS thought we here in the states are immature about alcohol. Look at all the binge drinking on campuses! Ridiculous. <br /><br />It is definitely not crack cocaine. Just having a swig of some bourbon! I have a carafe of Maker's Mark in my office and you'd think I was an alcoholic the way it's looked at from my peers. Sometimes I need a swallow or two. Mostly because of my peers. Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778094998010491653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-30134204265943921532013-11-12T00:47:09.321-08:002013-11-12T00:47:09.321-08:00I'm the same as you David! I really should get...I'm the same as you David! I really should get more involved with InterNations because they organise great events, or so I hear. But my time is not my own and I'm only allowed out on week nights after I've put my wailing little accounts textbooks to bed (which is never). Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-60992028188257697972013-11-06T18:56:34.658-08:002013-11-06T18:56:34.658-08:00ah you did lol - yes tis a way of life in Europe f...ah you did lol - yes tis a way of life in Europe for sure. Glad you enjoyed the trip KittieDavid Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-78850351404881817312013-11-06T18:55:38.269-08:002013-11-06T18:55:38.269-08:00ha thanks - yes Daisy, like discombobulated...ha thanks - yes Daisy, like discombobulated...David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-77938466016374711762013-11-06T18:55:05.019-08:002013-11-06T18:55:05.019-08:00Ha - sure you don't really Yolanda - oh is eas...Ha - sure you don't really Yolanda - oh is east coast more up tight?David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-30189981439601383002013-11-06T17:07:04.034-08:002013-11-06T17:07:04.034-08:00So happy all worked out! You're so right about...So happy all worked out! You're so right about the alcohol thing. Enjoying a drink in Europe/UK is totally different than here. There's also the gossip thing here . . . those watching eyes remember who drank how much. Anyway, I was getting caught on back "Vanity Fair" issues I missed this summer and thoroughly enjoyed a spread about "The Lady" mag. . . and how I found out who Willy is, LOL!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-281281204381759672013-11-06T10:59:17.334-08:002013-11-06T10:59:17.334-08:00I never really thought about how strange it would ...I never really thought about how strange it would feel to move somewhere other than the country I've always lived in. I'm sure I would feel quite out of place and more than a little lost. Glad to hear you found some kindred spirits and had such a good time. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-1860376044942347952013-11-06T06:44:06.914-08:002013-11-06T06:44:06.914-08:00"American women of the kind I usually run int..."American women of the kind I usually run into who can easily spend two hours holding court on the virtues of the Shark cleaner against the Dyson as I find out whether or not it is possible to cut off my head with a plastic knife."<br /><br />Too funny! But I may resemble that comment! LOL<br /><br />Glad you found some comfort among the expats - it's funny but I've felt that way just simply moving from the west coast to the east coast. Easter's are just so uptight!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-86083594335475640042013-11-05T16:19:04.607-08:002013-11-05T16:19:04.607-08:00I know I feel like saying 'dude it's not c...I know I feel like saying 'dude it's not crack cocaine' - really Sue do love Bruges...David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-89766867405763300982013-11-05T16:17:16.190-08:002013-11-05T16:17:16.190-08:00hmm totally will JoJohmm totally will JoJoDavid Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-88308565137471821902013-11-05T16:16:59.780-08:002013-11-05T16:16:59.780-08:00Really feel you need to Nubian...Really feel you need to Nubian...David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-10953342690485988682013-11-05T16:16:30.693-08:002013-11-05T16:16:30.693-08:00How cool is that Sarah - great organizationHow cool is that Sarah - great organizationDavid Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-49466795314924621002013-11-05T16:15:38.267-08:002013-11-05T16:15:38.267-08:00agreed Mina - we all need to let loose with a bunc...agreed Mina - we all need to let loose with a buncha Johnny foreigners at some time :)David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-40530369600497911572013-11-04T22:49:13.320-08:002013-11-04T22:49:13.320-08:00Pleased to see you recognise that odd attitude a l...Pleased to see you recognise that odd attitude a lot of Americans have about alcohol. I noticed a lot of it when I visited family over there a couple of months ago - hence we favoured sitting on the deck at their house quaffing 'real beer' and talking of 'home' late into the night without worrying about who was watching! (I still say it's because American's have an immature attitude about showing youngsters how to behave properly with alcohol!)<br /><br />...and Bruges.......I know of a great <a href="http://www.brugsbeertje.be/index_en.htm" rel="nofollow">bar</a> .....many happy hours spent there......!SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-32237464171757464732013-11-03T17:43:02.468-08:002013-11-03T17:43:02.468-08:00It sounds like you all had a great time! :D I ta...It sounds like you all had a great time! :D I take it you'll go again?JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-19602241801817437082013-11-03T07:36:40.097-08:002013-11-03T07:36:40.097-08:00Well I may just have to find out if there is an In...Well I may just have to find out if there is an InterNations group in my area. :-) Sounds like you had a great time. Nubianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684802193733592184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-59132532297276758432013-11-03T02:36:00.161-08:002013-11-03T02:36:00.161-08:00Glad you enjoyed it. I'm the InterNations Amba...Glad you enjoyed it. I'm the InterNations Ambassador for the Montpellier group and we have a right merry time every month. There are always new faces so always new people to meet, and they are always interesting. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786284110007207873.post-73425939581634349122013-11-02T15:31:11.927-07:002013-11-02T15:31:11.927-07:00Sounds like a mighty fine time was had by all! Gla...Sounds like a mighty fine time was had by all! Glad you were able to let loose with a buncha Johnny Foreigners. ;-)<br /><a href="http://www.minalobo.com/2013/10/resurrection-blogfest-ii.html" rel="nofollow">Check Out Mina's Resurrection Blogfest II!</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.com