@FvdE@adrianfclarke@thealexbear I have spent a lot of time there since the late 80s on aviation matters and I agree with this; it is very superficial. Making close friends is difficult and, in business at least, there are VERY different values compared to Europe. I love visiting but couldn't live there.
@adrianfclarke@thealexbear It's bizarre the way the UK has just accepted 'Prom', 'Trick or Treat', Black Friday and even the word 'restroom' now appearing. It's like we are so enthrall to the US that no-one pushes back ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
@Timoldland@sniffpetrol It should be obligatory that these are covered in mud, with a Keep Britain Farming sticker in the rear window and suspicious bits of sheep in the cargo area. Anyone seeing cleaning one should be dealt with appropriately.
@Timoldland@theseoldcars@hjwakerley After 'failing to progress' once in my MGB, I hitched a ride back to college and an older chap in a 450 SEL 6.9 stopped to pick me up. It soon became clear that he had other intentions and, frankly, I was so in awe of the car I almost complied...