by Englishman 41 Replies latest jw friends
1. We got pubs. 1000's and 1000's of pubs.
2. Liz Hurley.
3. Manchester United.
4. The Harrier / Concorde / A380XXX
5. We got more overseas territories than anyone.It is still true, even now.
6. The S.A.S.
7. Lots and lots of steam railways!
8. Tea.
9. Fish and Chips.
10. Low JW to Good people ratio.
Englishman.
Bring on the dancing girls!
Don't forget
Bangers and Mash
One of my favorite English Dishes.
And killer cooking shows like "The two fat ladies".
The 'Bulls Head' at Barnes. The best Jazz club this side of Andromeda.
HS
Whiskey
Malt Whiskey
Good Malt Whiskey
Very good Malt Whiskey
Sean Connery - the BEST James Bond!
The Glasgow kiss
A history of kick-ass kings (a la Braveheart, et al)
The Loch Ness Monster - greatest phantom tourist attraction
The Midgey - Scotlands best defense against Roman occupation
Did I mention Whiskey???
The Bulls Head at Barnes?
Hmm, I used to use the Load of Hay in Bedfont. HS, have we met?
Englishman.
Bring on the dancing girls!
Hi E'Man,
I am pretty sure we have not met, though we do seem to have crossed paths along the way.
HS
Sheesh, only one yank response. Come on you guys, stop being so damned reasonable or we'll take our country back again!
And it wont be called New Amsterdam!
Engishman.
Bring on the dancing girls!
Occasionally even Americans are struck speechless by the unanswerable!
Expatbrit
And don't forget REAL cheddar cheese...and all other good cheeses. For a comprehensive list watch the Monty Python skit on the cheese shop.
And Monty Python...
1. Her Ladyship and those gesturing hands
2. Englishman, who gives her something about which to gesture
3. Jane Austen
4. Thomas Hardy
5. Shakespeare
6. Samuel Johnson
7. Monty Python
8. Rowan Atkinson
9. Benny Hill
10. Patsy and Edina
(oooh, a few more!)
11. Hyacinth Bucket
12. Shirley Valentine
