Hi Guys

[rafiki_]

Hi Guys, me again

Thank you for the warm welcome I got from most of you. I suppose Ive got a bit of a brassneck barging (get the pun, barging!) in here on the strength of a couple of weeks on the R. Thames and I don’t expect you to count the swampland that covers most of the family farm back home as an Inland Waterway! But I aint gonna be around too long.

Watson 1959 Thanks for the explanation. I got a complete rundown from Google once you explained the ‘rhyming slang’ bit. Is it still used to any great extent or is it just ceremonial, like the Pealy Kings and Queens?

Sarabande thank you too. I cant figure out which gender you are but is the ‘sara’ a clue? Yes, we did get to Runnymede and went to see the Magna Carta memorial and the JFK memorial too. It felt pretty strange standing on what is American soil in the middle of England thanks to the generosity of you Brits.
Ive since read up the detailed history on Magna carta

Alruss Sorry you seem to have a problem with us Septics. Strange thing is I cant ever remember anyone at home badmouthing Limeys


Since enjoying your wonderful river, we’ve been to the city of Bath to see what the Romans left you and to Avebury and Stonehenge. Impressive heritage. Heading South to the coast tomorrow

See y’all!

MR

If you get the chance, get yourself up to the Norfolk Broads (between Norwich and Great Yarmouth). This is the most beautiful stretch of waterways and man made lakes. If you don't have time to stay up there, you can hire a dayboat at Wroxham or Potter Heigham. You can also rent a cruiser for 3 or 4 days, and you will see quite a lot in that time.

Not been to Louisiana yet, but I really enjoy work and vacation in the US. Love both the east and west coasts, and have sailed in the Chesapeake Bay. Done the airboat bit in Florida. Great fun.

 

[Mayzee.Rae]

Hi Guys

Just popped in to say Good Bye. My stay in the UK is sadly over and I'm amazed how quickly the last 8 weeks have gone. So much to see, so much to enjoy. Sorry I never made it to the Norfolk Broads (broads?? ) rafiki.

Anyway, off to Paris, France later today. The Tower, Louvre, Notra dame etc. I chose to go on the Eurostar train. We normally like to claim the US has the best, biggest etc but we dont have a railroad anything like that, not that I know of anyway. Amtrak doesnt even come close.

A wwk in France then its back to the US and the gators. Just like to thank y'all for your hospitality. If no one minds I might look in here from time to time jfrom home just to keep up with whats happening on the R Thames

Byeeee

Mayzee

 

[sarabande]

Hi Mayzee - don't worry - the UK suntan will fade fairly fast.

Glad you enjoyed the stopover and travels.

 

[watson1959]

Enjoy Paris/France......plenty to see and do there for sure.

By the way: just so you don't think you had a proposal for illicit sex: the Norfolk Broads are a network of rivers/lake and canal in the Norfolk & Suffolk area.....NOT a bunch of loose women

Just like when we need a cigarette break we 'pop outside for a fag'.......I had a whole lot of very strange looks when I said that in the US.....but I learn quickly and dont repeat my errors.

Safe travels....cya