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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 563

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British stuff wot I spotted in the UK These are some of the things that amused me and that charmed me whilst I was in the UK. Just take a look at the gallery 🙂 Expat Austin Mum Here is … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 531

Posted on November 28, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Last Thanksgiving Supper Well, that’s our last Thanksgiving done. And we got to spend it proper American-stylie 🙂 This is what we ate (I can’t remember the names of some of the stuff, but it tasted amazeballs!) Today feels … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 525

Posted on November 17, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Thanksgiving dinner Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s another celebration in America-land and one that is sort of treated more importantly than any other holiday. For a start, people are given two days off at Thanksgiving (most people – not those … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 307

Posted on November 28, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Thanksgiving! Wooohooo! Today is a day off and we are supposed to be eating and drinking and giving thanks. And then tomorrow is Black Friday and we are supposed to be shopping. (Except I won’t be doing that.) Anyhoo, there … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 299

Posted on November 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Small businesses Saturday So, I heard today that there is an event for small businesses in Howard County to promote themselves, particularly in light of the big stores capitalising on the Black Friday retail craziness. Saturday 30 November is the … 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 119

Posted on May 7, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Bank Holibobs UK vs National Holibobs USA This is a condensed version of my various conversations with people back in the UK on Monday May 6th… Me: Are you having a nice day? UK peeps: Ooh, yes we are, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 59

Posted on November 13, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Some little stories about America Mike the Mechanic “Hello there,” (Best British Accent), “there is a light on my dashboard and I don’t know what it means. Can anyone help me?” Room of mechanics turns round. (There are times being … Continue reading →