Thread: Things the average American takes for granted- but you can't in England

Take those readings with a grain of salt. Most of the test I take say that I am "normal". The outrage!

Originally Posted by 2ladies

Yes, after 9.00 am 7 days a week. Also trains and tubes within the London Zones. If you go outside the London Zones, you pay from the last zone to your destination, not from where you started if you live in other zones - if you see what I mean, but you probably don't!! Took me a while to cotton on to all that!!

Yes, I used to find the London Zone system very complicated. They come down on you like a ton of bricks if you dare to travel out of your zone. I use buses more, and used to resent the high prices, £1 plus for the shortest journey, and often I would get thrown off a bus which suddenly decided to end its run after only one stop, and forced to get on another one to complete the journey, which meant another pound!

Now I have a discounted pass for buses and trains in my local area, which is very good indeed, but from April we are going to be allowed to travel on buses throughout England, which will be an excellent bonus.

Originally Posted by 2ladies

Yes, after 9.00 am 7 days a week.

Also trains and tubes within the London Zones. If you go outside the London Zones, you pay from the last zone to your destination, not from where you started if you live in other zones - if you see what I mean, but you probably don't!! Took me a while to cotton on to all that!!

My brain isn't working this evening - bought a darn Nintendo ds lite and did the BrainAge 2. Dr. Kawasaki said my brain age was 80 - what an audacity!! He didn't take into account that I was also watching Barbara Walters doing the Royals!!! Now I am very very depressed!!! But the transport thing IS complicated. And I can't seem to turn the darn machine on and off properly, never mind operate it. Didn't get the paper, rock, scissors thing either. DEPRESSED.................... Bought a Mario - will try that, but never really 'got it' on the gameboy either!! Still, the machine is smart - metallic red/burgundy and black - very nice. Bought it for our cruise, but wondering if it will ruin the trip!!

Well, Roz....I can see Davey Jones will be trying to figure out his brain age if you get too frustrated with it on your crossing!

Don't give up...you'll get it in due time. I know you are a pretty smart cookie!

Originally Posted by nealberk

Take those readings with a grain of salt. Most of the test I take say that I am "normal". The outrage!

Hmm....and what is the control for normal? I would be insulted too, as Char well knows!!

I thought I was a smart cookie too, Char - until I got a computer three years ago - having sworn I would never have one. Must have had a premonition!! I am self-taught - just played around with it like a crossword puzzle. Have been advised never to go for computer lessons, as I would be totally confused, as my way is............my way hehehe!!!

I am wondering if Dr. Mobike just adds 15 years to whatever your test results are in order to challenge you? Hope so anyway. Kids these days seem to be born with the knowledge to operate this sort of technology.

Oh, the other secret thing about London Transport is that buses travel in pairs!! You can wait half-an-hour for a darn bus and.............along comes not one, but two!!!

Oh, and watch out for 'white van man'. If you are trying to cross the road, he will either swear at you or try to run you over. If you are driving he will swear at you, cut you up, or try to run you off the road!! Guaranteed!!

Oh, and if you drive a Rolls Royce you will never get a parking ticket. Hehehe!!

Run out of "oh's" ................................for the moment!!!

Originally Posted by 2ladies

Oh, and if you drive a Rolls Royce you will never get a parking ticket. Hehehe!!

Run out of "oh's" ................................for the moment!!!

How about Bentleys? Do they still get ticketed or do the police give them a 50% discount on all fines?

Bentleys don't count. Nor do Rolls Cunardleys!!!! This one is just for you nealberk!!!

Originally Posted by 2ladies

Bentleys don't count. Nor do Rolls Cunardleys!!!! This one is just for you nealberk!!!

chryslers with a grill

Originally Posted by smitty

chryslers with a grill

In your dreams!!

How about:

Originally Posted by nealberk

How about:

Hmm..... not bad, not bad. Still prefer a Rolls Cunardley though!!

Sports cars are sooooo difficult to exit elegantly - and they won't tow a horse trailer!! Mind you, can't remember the last time I saw a Roller tow a trailer!!