[Groop] Groo Sightings in the UK?

[H. Barker]

And that is pretty much spot on :)

H


On Fri, 27 Apr 2007, Mark Lisa & Jamie wrote:

> I was discussing your question with some friends and we have come up with
> this easy nine point plan to help you fit right in..
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> *	Brits talk about the weather - a lot.  Not many of us know anything
> about it but making statements of obvious fact about the current weather
> will suffice if you are struggling for conversation.  One of the most
> exciting things about living in Britain is that you never know just what
> weather the day will bring - rain, snow, sun, cloudy, hail, heatwave (two
> sunny days back to back).. Could be anything but take it as read that it
> will rarely be what the guy on TV said it would be.    Makes planning
> outdoor events really exciting !
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> *	We also enjoy moaning and complaining..  Its a national past-time.
> Complaining about the price of things, Petrol for example - sold in litres
> here but I think the equivalent for a US gallon is currently around $7.20 -
> Is always a good place to start
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> *	Learn to speak knowledgeably about house prices by watching the
> following television programs:   Grand Designs, Property Ladder, or Location
> Location Location.  so you can have informed conversations with your
> colleagues whilst drinking tea or beer .   Don't watch the following:
> Eastenders, Emmerdale, Corrie -  they are all far too depressing
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> *	Never ever talk to anyone else in a queue or in a doctors waiting
> room
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> *	Some people take sport very seriously. and a rudimentary
> understanding of Soccer (but please don't call it that - its football) will
> see you ok in most social situations.  If asked in a hostile and aggressive
> manner by a drunken yob which football team you support - the best answer is
> to say that you aren't really into football but prefer rugby.   Never
> volunteer information that you like cricket.  We hate the England cricket
> team only marginally less than we hate the French
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> *	Most of us actually don't want to be European
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> *	Don't admit voting for George and we won't admit voting for Tony
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> *	We may be a small island, but it will take you ages to drive
> anywhere - especially on or inside the M25
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> *	Good day out to understand the British Psyche.  We had a lot or
> argument here but decided that this was the winner..
> http://www.japar.demon.co.uk/   There is something very quintessentially
> British about this whole effort. Just pipped "Gnome Magic". also off the A12
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> *	Don't forget to drive on the left
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> Hope that helps.
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> Mark
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> From: groop-bounces at groo.com [mailto:groop-bounces at groo.com] On Behalf Of
> jvanduine at sbcglobal.net
> Sent: 25 April 2007 17:35
> To: The Groop
> Subject: [Groop] Groo Sightings in the UK?
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> Groop,
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> I'm considering moving to the UK (Canterbury area) any thoughts you can give
> me about what it's like living in the UK?  I'm currently living in Michigan
> USA.
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> Thanks for your thoughts
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> Justin
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