What I miss about England...

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Jen Strath Posts: 122 Joined: 11th Feb 2008 Location: Australia	quotePosted at 05:22 on 15th January 2009 On 12th January 2009 23:51, Sue H. wrote: ...................................I miss being home. That's it exactly! Home Exploring the countryside, being able to get right into the middle of it. Hearing birdsong, larks etc etc. The history that is wrapped into every last crevice and nook. Cornish Pasties (that's me drooling), real afternoon tea! Shopping in London. Fabulous public transport that can, will and does take you anywhere. NOTHING like it out here. Patrick the trains were imacculate last May/June. The only complaint from me is the overcrowding. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 14:32 on 15th January 2009 Good to see you here Jen. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Bob T Posts: 934 Joined: 8th Jan 2009 Location: USA	quotePosted at 11:50 on 22nd January 2009 Oh, and I forgot to mention lardy and eccles cakes...yum My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 18:21 on 6th February 2009 Bob, Lardy Cake has to be the best doesn't it? On the other hand a really nice spring roll from a decent Chinese restaurant takes some beating! Nod, nod, wink, wink the Peninsula Restaurant, George Street, Oxford! And the garlic spare ribs are something else! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 19:02 on 6th February 2009 Waking in the morning to the sound of birdsong coming through my open window, tossing back the down comforter, and heading for the kitchen from which emanates the delicious aroma of proper bacon and sausages being cooked for my full English breakfast. Being able to go out walking in the countryside, along narrow hedge-lined lanes with little traffic (except the odd horse and rider), or over stiles to follow a footpath leading across pastures that belong to who-knows-who, being greeted by curious sheep as we pass. Walking from one village all the way to the next and stopping in for a refreshing glass of cider or ale (a "swift half"). Sitting in quiet churches, hundreds of years old, oozing history, and strolling through their ancient churchyards with tilting tombstones. Sharing a pot of tea and sandwiches, biscuits, or freshly baked scones in front of a cozy fire or sitting in a secluded garden (depending on the weather). Chatting with anyone and everyone, particularly locals and enjoying the lovely lilting and diverse accents of the different regions. Gardens of all sizes exploding with a riot of color and shapes and textures; the way that all manner of shops, pubs, etc. display enormous baskets overflowing with flowers on their storefronts; castles; thatched (or not) cottages; red double decker buses; red post boxes; red call boxes. I love you, England!!! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 19:17 on 6th February 2009 On 6th February 2009 19:02, Barbara Shoemaker wrote: Waking in the morning to the sound of birdsong coming through my open window, tossing back the down comforter, and heading for the kitchen from which emanates the delicious aroma of proper bacon and sausages being cooked for my full English breakfast. Being able to go out walking in the countryside, along narrow hedge-lined lanes with little traffic (except the odd horse and rider), or over stiles to follow a footpath leading across pastures that belong to who-knows-who, being greeted by curious sheep as we pass. Walking from one village all the way to the next and stopping in for a refreshing glass of cider or ale (a "swift half"). Sitting in quiet churches, hundreds of years old, oozing history, and strolling through their ancient churchyards with tilting tombstones. Sharing a pot of tea and sandwiches, biscuits, or freshly baked scones in front of a cozy fire or sitting in a secluded garden (depending on the weather). Chatting with anyone and everyone, particularly locals and enjoying the lovely lilting and diverse accents of the different regions. Gardens of all sizes exploding with a riot of color and shapes and textures; the way that all manner of shops, pubs, etc. display enormous baskets overflowing with flowers on their storefronts; castles; thatched (or not) cottages; red double decker buses; red post boxes; red call boxes. I love you, England!!! This is why I want to move there!!!! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 19:33 on 6th February 2009 I know, right? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Fred In't Hout Posts: 36 Joined: 1st Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands	quotePosted at 21:59 on 6th February 2009 To drive at the wrong side of the road. Edited by: Fred in't Hout at:7th February 2009 21:32 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
lancashirelove Posts: 1986 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK	quotePosted at 16:22 on 20th February 2009 The diversity, you want history? we've got in abundance, you want city life? its all here, you want pomp an' circumstance?, nowhere better. you want stunning scenery? we've got it, you want coastal playgrounds? the choice is yours, you want top class sporting occasions? no problem, you want the four seasons, they're here, you want country life? where shall I start, you want freedom to travel anywhere?, we wont stop you, you want to lay in the grass without being bitten or attacked by wildlife? Dream away, you want good food and drink? the menu is endless. you want good music? its all here for the asking.You want international and regional Airports served by good roads, rail and bus, we have it. By the way, all this can be found in one county.LANCASHIRE, England, the Red Rose County (Did I mention the people are noted for their friendliness too?) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Richard Sellers Posts: 4691 Joined: 16th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 16:25 on 20th February 2009 On 6th February 2009 19:02, Barbara Shoemaker wrote: Waking in the morning to the sound of birdsong coming through my open window, tossing back the down comforter, and heading for the kitchen from which emanates the delicious aroma of proper bacon and sausages being cooked for my full English breakfast. Being able to go out walking in the countryside, along narrow hedge-lined lanes with little traffic (except the odd horse and rider), or over stiles to follow a footpath leading across pastures that belong to who-knows-who, being greeted by curious sheep as we pass. Walking from one village all the way to the next and stopping in for a refreshing glass of cider or ale (a "swift half"). Sitting in quiet churches, hundreds of years old, oozing history, and strolling through their ancient churchyards with tilting tombstones. Sharing a pot of tea and sandwiches, biscuits, or freshly baked scones in front of a cozy fire or sitting in a secluded garden (depending on the weather). Chatting with anyone and everyone, particularly locals and enjoying the lovely lilting and diverse accents of the different regions. Gardens of all sizes exploding with a riot of color and shapes and textures; the way that all manner of shops, pubs, etc. display enormous baskets overflowing with flowers on their storefronts; castles; thatched (or not) cottages; red double decker buses; red post boxes; red call boxes. I love you, England!!! I think that is wonderful,,and so well said ((((((( )))))) My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions