I constantly discover the subtle differences in our languages. Today I went to a restaurant, perused the menu, and decided on a BLT. I should have remembered - British/UK/Scottish? bacon includes the part we call Canadian Bacon, and the regular US bacon that they call Streaky Bacon. What a handful, let alone stomach full. And it came with chips, not US chips, proper British 'French (what was it Bushie called them? Liberty Fries)'. Not hungry for dinner, at all.
Today was more Scottish - sun, drizzle, sun, clouds, drizzle, more sun and temps in the 50s. Wind was 'fresh' which means zip up your coat but leave the hat at home.
Mailed postcards and some magazines home today. So amazing how heavy paper is.
I hear the British inflation rate has jumped to 3.5% and that food is more expensive. No shit, Sherlock. It also means the GBP is over $2.00. Que sera sera.
One of my favorite TV shows started this week, season 3 or 4 of 'Sea of Souls' with Bill Paterson. I could watch him read the phone book! Speaking of TV: if you followed 'Life on Mars' on BBC America, the series concluded last week. Also, strange things are happening on 'Foyle's War'. 'Doctor Who' has that perennial favorite, The Daleks (EXTERMINATE!!) coming back this Saturday. And tomorrow they will be filming scenes for 'Rebus' outside my window. I will either have a great view, or go out and gawk. Depends when they begin and when I wake up.
Tomorrow night is Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields at the Concert Hall. Looking forward to culture and wearing a skirt. Also eating at the concert hall restaurant which is quite nice and posh.
Sent more personalized post cards today. I think I have to go back to Boots to make more pictures. Now if I could only figure out how to get the pictures from my cell phone to print. . .
Ta Ta
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