Tag Archives: Autumn

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 476

Posted on September 2, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

How Brits celebrate Labor Day Labor Day in the USA is like the Bank Holibobs in the UK. So, how do we Brits celebrate it? Playing a traditional British sport, of course. Cricket, with rain intervals, naturally. Welcome Fall It’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 295

Posted on November 18, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Cheers! I’ve noted that I say ‘Cheers’ a lot. This is a mostly Brit thing. And I think it confuses my American chums on occasion. What I am saying is either ‘Thanks’ or ‘You’re welcome.’ It seems that we Brits … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 286

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Prison inmates and Bea Gaddy So, I had a chat with a prison officer yesterday at one of Maryland’s Correctional Facilities to arrange to go in and have a look round and talk to some inmates about how they’re coming … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 269

Posted on October 22, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Fall food In case we had forgotten that it was Pumpkin Season, otherwise known as Fall, here is a coffee shop menu reminder. And lo, they have used the word ‘Autumn’! Candy corn update So, after yesterday’s blog post another … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 267

Posted on October 20, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Florida So, we return from our Florida holibobs! Yes, the sun shone and it was super hot. Yes, we got stuck at the top of the Hulk rollercoaster, and yes, it was scary….. Yes, we saw geckos. Yes, there are … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 219

Posted on September 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

That Bloomin’ Bridge! Some American chums have been mocking me for fearing the amazing Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s so bloody high and winds along and up in a rollercoaster way, with not a lot of side coverage, that’s why it’s … Continue reading →