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Post by Mendicant on Jan 14, 2017 20:57:16 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case:
J cloths
Bacon
Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc
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Post by misterken on Jan 14, 2017 21:28:10 GMT
Professional grade sarcasm
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 3:14:34 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc Where do you live... Daft as it seems when I lived in Shanghai for 2 years one of the things I missed was a good Chinese take away, they just don't make it like us... Living in Thailand now I agree about the drivers never thanking you, and it took a while to get used to, when pulling onto a main road, when they flash you it is to say "Oi...I'm here, now fucking wait"...Few close shaves when I thought it meant "there you go sir...Please pull out" I slightly miss the cold to be honest, Winter was always my fave season. I certainly don't miss political correctness...It's fucking great here, you can say what you like without fear of being labeled whatever the current trendy " Ist " is... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 4:22:12 GMT
Rolling hills.
The lush green and pleasant land.
Quaint little villages on the edges of moors, dales, and forests.
Church spires.
Country pubs.
Fish and chips.
History.
Home. In a sense, it's the Welsh word "hiraeth" which has no direct English translation. Hard to explain.
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Post by bathstoke on Jan 15, 2017 7:41:45 GMT
Rolling hills. The lush green and pleasant land. Quaint little villages on the edges of moors, dales, and forests. Church spires. Country pubs. Fish and chips. History. Home. In a sense, it's the Welsh word "hiraeth" which has no direct English translation. Hard to explain. Try... |
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Post by bathstoke on Jan 15, 2017 7:44:49 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc Where do you live... Daft as it seems when I lived in Shanghai for 2 years one of the things I missed was a good Chinese take away, they just don't make it like us... Living in Thailand now I agree about the drivers never thanking you, and it took a while to get used to, when pulling onto a main road, when they flash you it is to say "Oi...I'm here, now fucking wait"...Few close shaves when I thought it meant "there you go sir...Please pull out" I slightly miss the cold to be honest, Winter was always my fave season. I certainly don't miss political correctness...It's fucking great here, you can say what you like without fear of being labeled whatever the current trendy " Ist " is... Try declaring your desire for a Thai republic, see how correct that bit of politics goes down... |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 15, 2017 8:07:03 GMT
Does Wales count. When I worked there (right on the coast) with no car my dad would post me half a dozen oatcakes once a month.
The Welsh have got a lot to learn.
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Post by cooper67 on Jan 15, 2017 9:36:47 GMT
A mate who lives in Sweden always hankers after fish and chips.
And good real ale-that doesn't cost the earth.
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Jan 15, 2017 13:45:45 GMT
Exile, expat? You mean dirty migrant scum surely ;-)
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Post by dutchstokie on Jan 15, 2017 15:45:24 GMT
Exile, expat? You mean dirty migrant scum surely ;-) Oi !!! 😄 A proper good tasty malty pint... summit like Castle Eden Fish and Chips Good Sunday roast And gettin to watch the potters in the flesh 😩😩😩😩 |
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Post by blurtonboy on Jan 15, 2017 16:11:55 GMT
I bet the cunts really miss, paying shitloads in Tax, funny how they never mention it.
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Jan 15, 2017 16:23:44 GMT
Where do you live... Daft as it seems when I lived in Shanghai for 2 years one of the things I missed was a good Chinese take away, they just don't make it like us... Living in Thailand now I agree about the drivers never thanking you, and it took a while to get used to, when pulling onto a main road, when they flash you it is to say "Oi...I'm here, now fucking wait"...Few close shaves when I thought it meant "there you go sir...Please pull out" I slightly miss the cold to be honest, Winter was always my fave season. I certainly don't miss political correctness...It's fucking great here, you can say what you like without fear of being labeled whatever the current trendy " Ist " is... Try declaring your desire for a Thai republic, see how correct that bit of politics goes down... Or saying something negative about the Thai monarchy. |
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Post by Mendicant on Jan 15, 2017 16:26:49 GMT
I bet the cunts really miss, paying shitloads in Tax, funny how they never mention it. Blurton, I'm paying a lot more tax here in Germany than I was in the UK. I wish some of it would go towards filling potholes and building a decent rail network here, I can't possibly think what else Merkel might be spending it on. |
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Post by greenhoff74 on Jan 15, 2017 16:32:37 GMT
I can't possibly think what else Merkel might be spending it on. He says knowingly 😀 |
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Post by stokemark on Jan 15, 2017 16:46:03 GMT
I bet the cunts really miss, paying shitloads in Tax, funny how they never mention it. Blurton, I'm paying a lot more tax here in Germany than I was in the UK. I wish some of it would go towards filling potholes and building a decent rail network here, I can't possibly think what else Merkel might be spending it on. You'll be home soon |
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Post by neworleanstokie on Jan 15, 2017 16:46:17 GMT
Left 30 years ago, we are thinking about buying a small place in England just for the summer when we retire. At 1.22 USD to GBP my retirement "pot" is looking pretty good these days in the UK!
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Post by NassauDave on Jan 15, 2017 17:00:15 GMT
Decent supermarkets. Ours are shite.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Jan 15, 2017 17:03:10 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc J cloths ? Fucking J cloths !? Why in God's name? PM me an address and I'll send you a pack. Oh, and sorry to break this to you but Shefali has chunked on the timber somewhat. |
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Post by raythesailor on Jan 15, 2017 17:36:45 GMT
Are there any Oatcakers in Greece ?
I spend quite a bit of time drifting around the islands.
With Kodi, Mobdro and even Greek TV at times Stoke games early and late season are not a problem.
What I miss (returning to the point) is that it is impossible to buy COFFE MATE or an equivalent in this country. !!! ⚓️
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Post by Mendicant on Jan 15, 2017 18:38:45 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc J cloths ? Fucking J cloths !? Why in God's name? PM me an address and I'll send you a pack. Oh, and sorry to break this to you but Shefali has chunked on the timber somewhat. Try living withite a J cloth for 3 months, then you'll see what I mean. Brilliant for doing the bits you missed when cleaning the car. They never stink. Dry fast. You can even get them in red and white. As for Shefali, it might just be the effect of widescreen tv. Get one of them Samsung curved ones and she'll look like Linda Lusardi. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 20:31:36 GMT
What I miss (returning to the point) is that it is impossible to buy COFFE MATE or an equivalent in this country. !!! ⚓️ Pretty sure that stuff is carcinogenic. Tastes like it would kill rats stone dead. Disgusting stuff. Explosive in a confined space, too. Cancerous. Explosive. Foul tasting. Yuck. Boom boom. |
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Post by Dutchpeter on Jan 15, 2017 21:48:17 GMT
I had a picture of Arthur Scargill in my bunk, when I'm away from home. I copied Oz from Auf Wiedersehen Pet for a laugh (who did the same) but it's a reminder of home in a daft way  |
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Post by potteringermany on Jan 16, 2017 17:07:19 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc J Cloths - There's an offer on at Aldi Sud next Monday. 2 rolls of 50 cloths of Wischtücher for 2,99€. Maybe not quite as good but should do the job! I get my local butcher to slice me my bacon. It takes a bit of time to find one that knows how to cut it - they normally do about 0.5mm thick slices - but once you train him, you can keep going back. How do you get on for tea-bags - I end up stocking-up when back in Blighty! |
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Post by Mendicant on Jan 16, 2017 17:19:34 GMT
For those who have left the UK, what are the little things you miss (apart from Stoke City and Shefali)? In my case: J cloths Bacon Drivers who thank you for letting them in etc J Cloths - There's an offer on at Aldi Sud next Monday. 2 rolls of 50 cloths of Wischtücher for 2,99€. Maybe not quite as good but should do the job! I get my local butcher to slice me my bacon. It takes a bit of time to find one that knows how to cut it - they normally do about 0.5mm thick slices - but once you train him, you can keep going back. How do you get on for tea-bags - I end up stocking-up when back in Blighty! Thanks very much! The Real supermarket chain sell English bacon but it didn't look great the other day, so you're doing the right thing with the butcher. Same here for the tea bags, I bring them from home. If I find a store I'll let you know. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 23:48:18 GMT
I've not really become an ex pat yet ( semi at the moment ) but when away I sometimes get an almost desperate yearning for a pork pie !
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Post by RipRoaringPotter on Jan 17, 2017 8:23:55 GMT
Curry
Decent pub atmosphere
Small talk
Newsnight
Decent comedy on TV
Fish n' chips
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Post by thevoid on Jan 17, 2017 9:15:12 GMT
Exile, expat? You mean dirty migrant scum surely ;-) Brits don't move abroad to claim benefits, snowflake. |
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Post by foster on Jan 17, 2017 12:16:27 GMT
Humour, Oatcakes, proper bacon, fish n chips, pies, pub grub, traditional ales, decent priced supermarkets, darts, decent priced fast food, pork scratchings, scampi fries, easy women.
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Post by starkiller on Jan 17, 2017 17:09:20 GMT
Proper, drinks-only pubs, not pretentious bars, or cafes/restaurants that sell drinks.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jan 17, 2017 18:30:47 GMT
Blurton, I'm paying a lot more tax here in Germany than I was in the UK. I wish some of it would go towards filling potholes and building a decent rail network here, I can't possibly think what else Merkel might be spending it on. A decent rail network? Are you fucking nuts. Have you seen ours! Privatised remember lol Plus their health service pisses on ours and so do tons of other services. We're shit at everything unyet we've been in the wonderful EU for decades. Good job the brave Brexiteers voted for our freedom & have allowed us to make this country Great again.  |
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