One that some of you in here will agree with, as it affected you too...
One of the nicest things that anyone's done for me is to make it possible to visit England.

I'm referring to our very own Big-Girl's-Blouse.

I've been to visit her twice now, and both times she's taken me into her house, fed me and arranged for me to meet other b3tans. The first time we had a bash at her house, the second time she took me to London- one week ago today, as it happens. And when we weren't meeting up with you lot, she took me to see the countryside.

Thus far I've been to the Yorkshire Dale, various places near her home, the Lake District in Cumbria, London and York. I've become very enamored of northern England, and very much enjoyed meeting the people that I have. As Davros' Grandad put it, I have yet to meet a b3tan that I didn't instantly like.

So I'd like to thank those of you who have been good enough to go out of your way to meet a Yankee and have a beer with me (or whatever the libation of choice), but I would especially like to thank BGB for making it possible. Were it not for her, I would likely never have gotten to England before the age of 70.

And that's the best that I can enter for this week.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:01, 28 replies)

Yep
BGB is lovely indeed. Nice to know she's looked after the weary traveller too.

B3tans as a general rule (not just on QOTW, although I have met a few /talkers I liked) seem to be a nice bunch of folks.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:05, closed)

Fuck off!

*runs away*
(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:07, closed)

I did.
I fucked off all the way across the Atlantic.

I'd say that would do it, wouldn't you?
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:15, closed)

Nooooooo
I want you and your hunky goodness back over here. Or next years holiday might just have to be to the US.
(Bazongaloid, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:22, closed)

That would be aceness!
Either way, really- I'd love to go over there, but I'd also love to have you come over here to experience a different country!

But rest assured, I'll be back. (/Ah-nuld voice)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:24, closed)

Hey, if you guys come here...
I'll drive down to VA from MI.
(TDub Nunc id vides, nunc ne vides on, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 8:33, closed)

Hooray for BGB!
She is all of the loveliness!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:24, closed)

^
This!
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:38, closed)

Some day
I hope you'll get to visit beyond Northern England to the paradise that rests to the north .... visit Edinburgh too, next time. The first pint of 70/ is on me!
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 17:53, closed)

I think
that's what she has in mind for my next visit- to take me into Scotland.

As a child I read "Kidnapped" and was fascinated with what I read. The book had wonderful paintings in it as well- and I found myself wishing I could see it for myself.

Having seen the Lake District, my appetite for it is even keener than before.

(I will, however, draw the line at eating black sausage, blood pudding or tongues.)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:07, closed)

Black Pudding mmmmmm
I've been a vegi for a number of years now and the only thing that could really tempt me back to meat would be fried black pudding.


Oh and don't forget Loon, she arranged for some homemade biscuits for you ;-)
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:16, closed)

Yes, she did!
And they were fantastic!

(Hint to the others out there: order some from Mrs Bin. You'll be glad you did.)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:48, closed)

*claps*
yay - TRL coming to Scotland.

*gets all excited*

RLS was born right here in Edinburgh. I can take you to see his house.

Black sausage? No such thing
Blood pudding? No such thing (Black pudding maybe?)
Tongue - you're quite right, mate. Never taste anything that's tasting you back!

We'll stick to Oatcakes, Tunnocks Caramel Wafers, and real beer. Smooth, velvety beer. Chilled, of course.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:18, closed)

What I meant was
that anything made from blood is something I'd rather pass by. I don't know the names of the various things, but the thought of eating what is in essence a seasoned blood clot creeps me right the fuck out.

It will be at least six months before I can get there, so at least we have time to plan it...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:50, closed)

It's luvverly
I used to work with someone who loved black pudding until he found out what it was, after which he wouldn't touch it. Seems strange to me.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 7:10, closed)

Blood clots
Come now - surely you've chewed your way through a loose scab or two before now? Yum...
(Crevice 's contents puked and crawled back in again on, Tue 7 Oct 2008, 18:12, closed)

*Blushes*
What can I say......I'm just a simple girl with a heart of gold and all my other friends have left me to grow up and get married and have babies.
( girlinthehole, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:17, closed)

How dare they grow up on you!
That was a really sweet thing you did taking in the Loon like that.
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 18:57, closed)

You
ARE a sweetheart.
(TDub Nunc id vides, nunc ne vides on, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 8:34, closed)

I'd like to think
That your trip to Scotland will coincide with the b3ta bash in April... at which Tourette's and I will have been married for 3 whole days!!!
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:02, closed)

I'd love nothing more!
But we'll have to see what sort of time off I have at that point and what I can afford to do. If it's at all feasible, you'll find me there quickly enough...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:15, closed)

DG
have you booked Gretna yet?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 19:15, closed)

^
YES! Tis booked for Wednesday 8th April :o)

Mwaahaaaaahaaaa! He ain't getting out of it now!
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Thu 2 Oct 2008, 20:40, closed)

I wouldn't want to
my sweet :-)
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Thu 2 Oct 2008, 21:05, closed)

DAMN!!
Why didn't you let me know you were in York!! That's where I work - I will now go out and drink a couple of pints and imagine that the two of you are there with me.
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 12:01, closed)

It was back in January.
This round we didn't go there- but I'll be sure to keep all informed of when my next appearance over there will be!
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Fri 3 Oct 2008, 13:07, closed)

Aw sweet.
Nice one Big-Girl's Blouse!
( DUMBLONDE is a rubber lover girl, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 12:25, closed)

*clicky*
Cheers and cheers for the girl with no ears!

Yay for friendlyness spreading via teh interwebs.
(Nogin the Nog is the good one! Beware Nogbad the Bad!, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 14:27, closed)