Tag Archives: England

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 439

Posted on June 27, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

July 4th It’s nearly the 4th of July, which is that awkward day of the year for us Brits in the USA, when we smile and then lower our heads and hide somewhere and drink tea and pretend we get … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, bbc, Blog, Britain, British, Culture, cup of tea, England, English, expat, expats, hocoblogs@@@, House of Cards, Independence Day, July 4th, Kevin Spacey, Madonna, Netflix, pantyhose, Robin Wright, Stephen Merchant, The Princess Bride, Tom Hanks, UK, USA | 8 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 438

Posted on June 25, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Snake in a tree! Yesterday I saw something in the USA that I DEFINITELY would not see in the UK…..a gurt big snake in a tree! It was a whopper and the cheeky bugger had climbed up about 12 feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, American politics, Americans, Britain, British, British politics, Culture, elections, England, English, expat, George Washington, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Jolly Ranchers, lifestyle, President, primary, snake in a tree, snakes, Tom Coale, Travel, UK, USA | 4 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 436

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Expat Child Ever wondered what an expat child makes of all this living abroad in the USA stuff? This morning we are having breakfast on the deck in the sunshine. ‘It’s just like being on holiday,’ says I. ‘We … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, Culture, England, English, Europe, expat, Expat child, hocoblogs@@@, holiday, House of Cards, Kevin Spacey, Kitchen roll, maryland, paper towels, The White House, UK, USA | 1 Comment

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 435

Posted on June 18, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Today in the USA 1. It’s v v v v v hot. So hot, they cancelled the After-School Track and Field Event. Yes, it’s that hot. I have to keep remembering to talk in farenheit and not in celsius, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, beer, Britain, British, cup of tea, England, English, expat, football, heat, hocoblogs@@@, magic potions, school holidays, shot girls, summer, summer camp, UK, USA, vacation, weather, World Cup, World Cup Widow | 3 Comments

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 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 426

Posted on June 2, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American Theater/Theatre So, American theater is no different from British theatre, right? People are in the audience watching, and people are on stage acting. Just the same. Except there are differences – of course there are! We saw The Wizard … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, British, Chief Executive Howard County, Courtney Watson, Culture, England, expat, gay marriage, Governor of Maryland, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, ice cream, LGBT, marriage equality, Martin O'Malley, maryland, pride, same-sex marriage, theater, theatre, UK, USA | 4 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 →