Three things I like about the U.K.
1) Chimneys like in Mary Poppins.
2) People calling each other "duck."
3) Cups of tea.
Ian
posted by The Laidlaws @ 9:40 PM
5 comments
Champuru
The life and times of the marital unit known as Ian and Kristy Laidlaw.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
1) Chimneys like in Mary Poppins.
2) People calling each other "duck."
3) Cups of tea.
Ian
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5 Comments:
1) Chimneys like in Mary Poppins.
It is a little known fact that Mary Poppins was actually filmed in Nepal. They shipped the chimneys over.
2) People calling each other "duck."
This is because they are so awful at cricket. It makes their players feel better if *everyone* uses the phrase.
3) Cups of tea.
They have to drink tea. There is so much lead in the water they wouldn't be able to pee without the medicinal wonder that is tea. Or something.
Lucy.
Hi Ian and Kristy-- wondered how things were going there. I am glad to know that all is well (kind of?) with you. I enjoyed reading and your, both picutres.
Princess
Two people I met in Okinawa who I am VERY happy to hear from :
1. Ian
(it's much easier to read your thoughts to try to figure out what you're trying to say, on a keitai, while walking through crowds on Kukosai surrounded by 20 of your closest friends whom you are simultaneously trying to advise on the shortest way to get to the cheapest yakiniku place!)
2.Kristy
(always charming to hear anything you have to say. It seems to filter through a child-like forgiveness and zen-like awe...I am grateful for a world that contains YOU! Plus, you can use really big words pretty well, just like a 'real' grown-up! XXXX )
I think of you both often, love you and hope you are well! I will try to get an update e-mail out to you soon!
Andree
More things....
1) The English have the greatest curse words in the world.
2) If you say "I'm wearing a fanny pack", people will look at you askance...
3) They make some bloody cool bike parts...
Nice to hear about the further adventures of you two....
Ta!
Chris
Three things, is that all. A measly three things. Think you should have included tropical weather too. In true English style the sun comes out and the first thing that comes out of everybody's mouths is "it's too hot." Britain eh, a nation of wingers - pronounced winge-ers. Glad you're both well and making the most of our prime geographic location. Hopefully catch up this summer in a park with a few bevvies?? PS. duck's a northern thing, them there poncy southerners say mate. Goodness know why, as they've rarely got any (tee hee).
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