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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 473

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

CHiPs! OMG, I totes forgot to tell a California roadtrip story from July. It went like this, as we were coming out of Santa Barbara to Carmel. Husband: ‘Look at all those signs saying that the California Highway Patrol are … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 392

Posted on March 30, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Texas: San Antonio, Gruene and Austin Before going to the State of Texas, I’m not ashamed to admit that these things sprung to mind: – Dallas and JR – Jerry Hall – Cowboys – Steak – Rednecks – Waco and … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, cowboys, Culture, Dallas, Ewings, expats, food, Gruene, hocoblogs@@@, Jerry Hall, JR, Larry Hagman, Mariachi band, maryland, Mexican food, Mexico, neighbourhoods, oil barons, rednecks, San Antonio, San Antonio riverwalk, snow, Southfork, steak, sunshine, Texas, The Alamo, Travel, UK, USA, Waco and David Koresh, weather | 5 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 174

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The weather ‘It’s pretty much the worst summer we’ve had in a long time.’ Harsh, harsh words to the delicate ears of a sun-loving Brit just yesterday. Come on, America-land, give me that sunshine! I know you have it (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged 4th July, America, American, Americans, Baltimore, Blog, British, Columbia, cosmetic enhancements, Culture, Detroit, expat, fast food, Fells Point, gangs, hocoblogs@@@, Matt Renouf, McDonalds, news, North Michigan, parenting, religion, Shootings, soccer, Southampton University, sport, sunbathing, sunshine, teeth, Thanksgiving, Travel, UK, USA, weather | 7 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 163

Posted on July 3, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

General Hospital So it was nail salon day this week, which means I got to indulge in USA TV for a whole hour. And, lo, what nonsense is this….? It’s General Hospital! A new, enthralling, bizarre and unknown territory for … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged 4th July, America, American, Americans, British, Culture, expats, General Hospital, hocoblogs@@@, nail salon, Spanky, sunshine, TV, UK, USA, weather | 6 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 118

Posted on May 6, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Another beautiful day in the USA! We can get v v v v v v used to this weather. It’s pretty much perfect at 72 degrees at the weekend. It’s a little bit like being on our holibobs! Cinquo de … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Aintree, America, American, Americans, Blog, Cinquo de Mayo, Columbia, dsiabled parking, fashion, food, handicapped parking, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, Kentucky Derby, Lake Elkhorn, margarita, maryland, Mexican food, snake, summer, sunshine, tacos, Travel, turtles, UK, USA, weather, Zantac | 12 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 117

Posted on May 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Just beautiful! Simply pics today so I can share this magical weather and country with you 🙂 Drive thru post office! There is drive-thru everything here! (Top marks for spotting the excellent typo!)

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, Blog, Centennial Park, Columbia, Culture, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, sunshine, USPS, weather | 11 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 97

Posted on April 4, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Me and Columbia I live in Columbia, MD. This is what I had to say about it (Can you spot me? Hint:I’m the one with the British accent… ;): (Note: this was taken after a VERY sweaty workout :)) Things … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 90

Posted on March 24, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Dave Matthews Band On the radio station that I listen to (that’ll be Jack Diamond’s Mix 107.3) they are holding a competition to win tickets to go and see the Dave Matthew’s Band. There are women screaming with delight … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Americans, Blog, British, Culture, Dave Matthews Band, Diana McLellan, differences, expats, groundhog, hocoblogs@@@, Jack Diamond Morning Show, lifestyle, maryland, mix1073, Panxsutawney Phil, schooling, schools, spring, sunshine, Thoughts, UK, USA, Washington, Washington Post | 12 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 88

Posted on March 14, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

A year since I visited…. I visited this nation exactly one year ago for five whole days in order to get a look at the area, the schools, the location, the facilities, and, of course, the mall. I remember saying … Continue reading →