Tag Archives: Britain

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 433

Posted on June 14, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Two American firsts 1. Costco After my blog about not having been to various stores in the USA after two years here, some folk were in shock and had to be taken to hospital with heart palpitations. Actually, that’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, American football, Americans, baseball, beer, Blog, Britain, British, Costco, Culture, England, English, food, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, maryland, Orioles, Ravens, shopping, UK, USA | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 432

Posted on June 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The World Cup Yes, it’s football time. Whether one lives in the UK or the USA, if one has an other-half whose life revolves around and is totally consumed by football, then you can pretty much rule out the next … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, Brazil 2014, Britain, British, England, English, expat, football, hocoblogs@@@, Lost in the Pond, UK, USA, World Cup 2014, World Cup Widow | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 431

Posted on June 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Tan not brown I’m all sun-kissed from sunbathing, I’m not gonna lie! It’s interesting in the USA that when someone comments on that they say ‘You’re so tan’ and in the UK we say ‘You’re so brown’. If we did … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 430

Posted on June 11, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Things Americans speak of that I do not know about Fact: I have not been to several of the shops and restaurants that Americans talk of. Why? Well, the truth is that I don’t really want to spend my time … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, American stores, BJ's, Blog, Britain, British, Chuck E Cheese, Costco, Culture, Denny's, England, English, expat, expats, Kohl's, Marshalls, Michaels, People of Walmart, roller skates, shopping, Sonic Diners, TJ Maxx, TK Maxx, UK, USA, Walmart | 12 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 429

Posted on June 10, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Horseback riding You know, in the USA, these lovely Americans call riding a horse ‘horseback riding’. I mentioned this to an American friend, who was driving me and some Brits around DC. ‘We just call it horse riding,’ said I. … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Ambassador's residence, America, American, Americans, Britain, British, British Ambassador, British Embassy, Culture, cup of tea, driving, England, English, expat, Ferrero Rocher, Her Majesty the Queen, hocoblogs@@@, horse riding, horseback riding, language, Obama, Prince Harry, Tea Party, Thoughts, Washington, Washington DC | 6 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 428

Posted on June 9, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Miami Miami. Whilst I was there this past weekend I thought this a lot: This is a place as far removed in demeanour and character from the town where my parents live in the UK as you could possibly find. … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, beach, Britain, British, Bugatti, Culture, drag queens, expat, fashion, florida, hocoblogs@@@, lifestyle, Miami Beach, Muscle beach, poseurs, UK, USA | 3 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 424

Posted on May 28, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

British food / American food Marmite. I had some yesterday and it was LUSH. I don’t miss it, I don’t crave it, but when I had some it was fandabidozie. Monster Munch crisps. Our mate Dave always brings some over … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, Charleston, Colonial Cravings, Cornish, Cornwall, Culture, deep-fried, England, English, expat, fish and chips, food, hocoblogs@@@, Hush Puppies, lifestyle, marmite, maryland, Maryland crab, Monster Munch, Peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, Rick Stein, saffron buns, South Carolina, spotted dick, trailing spouse, UK, USA | 8 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 423

Posted on May 26, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Holibobs Today is a holibobs in the USA (Memorial Weekend), and the UK has its May bank holibobs too today so there was no need to feel jelly about anything, especially when we get to spend time here in Southern … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, beaches, Britain, British, Culture, cup of tea, Ellicott City, England, English, expat, expats, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, maryland, Memorial Weekend, Politics, race, South Maryland, Tom Coale, UK, USA, water parks | 16 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 422

Posted on May 22, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Bringing up my British boy in the USA I wrote a guest post this week about the funny little things my son, age 6, says as he tries to get his head round stuff in the USA. He says some … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 421

Posted on May 21, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

East Coast Beaches I love a beach. Oooh, I do. I love the sun and the sea and the sand (actually, I don’t love the last one when it’s in my food and my bikini, but I like the IDEA … Continue reading →