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Dark Dreamer

Start in London - much to see and do.

For Suffolk, go by train from London's Liverpool Street Station to Ipswich. For Birmingham, go by train from London's Euston Station.

If you're going by car to Suffolk, travel on the A12 from London to Ipswich. For Birmingham from London, take the M40 motorway.

There are many pretty old-world country towns and villages in Suffolk. Don't miss Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds, Long Melford, Cavendish and Sudbury. You'll find lots of Tourist Information offices around for guides of what to see and do.

Birmingham is a busy industrial city. Lots to do and see. But do ask at the Tourist Information office(s) for assistance.

CanAustrian? Should I take it that you're a Canadian with Austrian origins? I love Austria, having spent several holidays there, including at Innsbruck.

posted by Limey on May 8, 2005 at 4:03 AM | link to this | reply

I will ...

This CanAustrian has no idea where to start the U.K. visit ....

posted by Dark_Dreamer on May 7, 2005 at 11:44 AM | link to this | reply

Dark Dreamer

Have a great time, and watch out for my post tomorrow - it will take the form of a little guide for you and and other Americans planning to cross the pond this summer.

posted by Limey on May 7, 2005 at 11:34 AM | link to this | reply

Sure thing...

This is my first trip to the U.K. and I have no idea where I am going as of yet ....

I hope to make it to B/Ham and Suffolk if I can ... I hope to see some touristy sites as well ....

posted by Dark_Dreamer on May 7, 2005 at 6:35 AM | link to this | reply

Dark Dreamer

Where are you touring? Is it your first trip? Let me know your reactions on your return.

posted by Limey on May 7, 2005 at 6:29 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks for the lesson .... lol

Heading to the U.K. on May 10th ....Woohoooo!

posted by Dark_Dreamer on May 7, 2005 at 6:26 AM | link to this | reply

Limey

You loveable old American Hater you - consider it done. Now that I am finished with my final exam - and the American Government now writes standardized final exams for our students - God Bless 'em! I don't even have to grade them!! I shall have time to write a final exam for Dubya!

posted by Transcendental_Child on May 6, 2005 at 3:04 AM | link to this | reply

Blah, Blah Blimey.

I really hate the 'taking the piss' joke.

I always say whenever I hear this. "Why do you keep asking me if I'm pissing?"

I'm right here!



and 'Chucking the Shits'

it sounds like a damn awful case of powersquirts.

posted by Hammock_Noweilz on May 5, 2005 at 11:12 PM | link to this | reply

Ms N Dependence

A very good idea - but only on the condition you're very strict with him. I simply will not tolerate backsliding from that particular Yankee Doodle Dandee.
(Do you know the origins of YDD, by the way? I don't).

posted by Limey on May 5, 2005 at 2:16 PM | link to this | reply

Limey

George can not even get American nuances - euphemisms - colloquialisms - how the heck can we expect him to get these? Tell you what Limey - I'm the English teacher - with your permission I will create a multiple choice vocabulary quiz using your list of words for Georgie-boy.

posted by Transcendental_Child on May 5, 2005 at 1:26 PM | link to this | reply

Hollee

It's strange to think Bob's your uncle originated so long ago. Like many people here, I sometimes use it instead of all right or OK.

posted by Limey on May 5, 2005 at 12:58 PM | link to this | reply

fwmystic

Fags? See Little Georie's first lesson, posted May 3.

posted by Limey on May 5, 2005 at 12:55 PM | link to this | reply

You forgot the fags!

Smoke em if you've got them!

posted by fwmystic on May 5, 2005 at 12:12 PM | link to this | reply

AHA! That 'splains it. Thanks Limey.

posted by Hollee on May 5, 2005 at 10:48 AM | link to this | reply

Hollee

We say it all the time. The rejoinder is 'and fanny's your aunt!'

Like you, I didn't know its origins.

However, according to The Answer Bank: 'This phrase is said to have come about following the controversial and unexpected appointment of Arthur Balfour in 1887 to secretary of State for Ireland. He was given this vital frontline job by his uncle the Victorial prime minister Lord Robert (Bob) Salisbury, who is said to have favoured patronage and to have practiced nepotism. The phrase originally implied if Bob's your uncle you can get things done.'

posted by Limey on May 5, 2005 at 8:42 AM | link to this | reply

Limey - my boss at the publishing house used to say, "Bob's your uncle"

or something like that--he is English - I always meant to ask what that meant--but didn't. Any clue?

posted by Hollee on May 5, 2005 at 7:35 AM | link to this | reply