Hello, from the "heartland" of America, Kansas

I'm not good at introductions, but here goes. My name is Bruce Kennedy and I obviously live in Kansas. The home of Dorothy and Toto. I am retired from the Navy, however, initially after graduating from high school, and one semester of college, I enlisted in the Marine Corps. After the Marine Corps, I returned to college. Upon graduating from college, I received a commission in the Navy. The closest I ever came to England, was Hong Kong, before the British, returned the island to the Chinese. I love England, and the reason is, my English friends. When I lived in California, I lived next to an English Pub. My friend, who owned the place, said he was a "Geordie" (not sure of the spelling). He said the English used this term for fellow Brits, who were from Manchester, and the surrounding area. I think it is in the Northwest part of England. If I am wrong, forgive me. There were a lot of British people where I lived, in Del Mar, California. And every 4th of July, the Brits and the Yanks would have a softball game and picnic, And after the softball game, the Brits always brought a soccer ball, and we would play soccer. I think, were better than Manchester United. One interesting side note, at least interesting to me, I met a woman from England, and she had a strong English accent, I said to her.." I know you have heard this a thousand times before, but, you look like Princess Diana". She said... "wait a minute"..., went to her car and returned with a picture, of her. she was a Princess Diana. look alike. I told her about my friends, and their English Pub, she actually went there. I know, because when I went to the pub, later that day, her picture was hanging on the wall. She was a great lady, and yes I could listen to Brits talk all day. Well, I'ved rambled long enough. Hello to everyone, so far I enjoy this site very much.

the term " geordie " originates  from the north east of england bruce in the city of newcastle on tyne.

Hi Bruce, welcome to POE

Hello, Sarah. Thank you for the welcome.

No good at introductions, Bruce?  Lol.  I think you did great!

Yeh James is right Bruce, Geordies (and their distinct accent) are from the Newcastle area which is on the North East coast. If you look at a map of the British isles (theres one in the left column here), Britain looks like a man sat down with his legs out-stretched). The head is Scotland, the fat arms and belly are Wales, the rest is England, there for the back of his shoulders is 'Geordie' land lol.

Diana, I lived primarily in San Diego, Although I used to go to L.A. quite a bit. I lived in Del Mar, Scripps Ranch and finally I moved north to Temecula. Other than the English pub, I lived next to, there was one other English Restuarant, near India Street in San Diego, we used to go to for "Bangers and Mash".

Thanks for that description and clarification. Having never been to England, I will rely on you and your English countrymen to educate me as to the lay of the land.