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Thank you, Susan!
Done it.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT just take a spoonful of Horseradish and eat it đđ
I was thinking that's probably not a good idea. lol
@@reactingtomyroots If you taste horseradish on it's own, you'll probably wonder why anyone would put it it on their food. But as a compliment to roast beef, it's great. Just don't use too much! It won't be a taste you'll be used to. You'll need to acquire it.
@@reactingtomyroots The same goes for the English mustard - it is very strong. Don't put as much on as your bland USA stuff.
Aww yous ruined it. Was hoping they would just dive in đ
Go easy on the Colman's mustard. It's not the mustard you're used to at all!! lol It will blow your nostrils! Lovely on a ham sandwich though...very thinly spread for me! So many generous people out there! I'm a Brit living in Michigan and it pleases my heart to see so many of my fellow country people being so generous and entertaining. (and it makes me somewhat homesick :( )
Beat me to it lol, or we could of not told them and laughed when they tried it!
I concur, definitely go easy on the English Mustard! Lol.
There is an American lady on TikTok and FB I follow that makes food. She was sent a jar of Colman's English Mustard and was told in her comments by her British friends to go easy with it.
When it came time to try it a few days later, she commented that she'd been warned by her friend from the UK, but she "LOVES" yellow mustard, and she'll be fine!
She took a slice of white US bread, which is smaller and sweeter than ours in the UK. She did not butter it as we would normally do, she just put two large teaspoons of EM on one slice of bread, then two small slices of turkey on it, and went for it!
To say that EVERY person that's ever eaten it, or knows about it, were already invested from the moment she poohoo'd it, and put the Mustard on the bread. By the time she went for a bite, and with her having already warned, we were alternatively cringing and gleefully laughing at what we knew was about to happen! And Fate didn't disappoint us at all!
To say that the mustard did its job, is an understatement!
You'll be pleased to know that her nasal sinuses and tear ducts are in FULL working order, and have been effectively washed through! And her ability to contort her facial muscles into a variety of different expressions!
But, I'll give her her due, despite this rooky mistake, she did go back again and finish the half sandwich. đ
Afterwards, bless her, she commented that she should have listened to her friends and that she mistakenly thought EM was like your yellow burger mustard out there. Which she now clearly knows it's clearly not!
And yet, despite this, she said it has a nice flavour, and her husband was going to LOVE this!
My brother and I could only wonder if that was what she was like with the jarred version. What would she be like with the Colman's English Mustard powder? Especially the stuff our uncle would make up for us at Xmas! He said that all he used was the powder and malt vinegar, but it would blow even our sinuses out! đ And my brothers would happily be able to eat CEM from the jar! We've all tried to make it like he did, but to no avail. Sadly, I guess it's something he took with him.
So be careful with it! đ
@@timberwolf5211 Would love to of watched that!
Thanks for the tip! Hope you're able to make it back across the pond for at least a visit in the near future--I know it's hard being away from your homeland.
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Using vinegar will actually kill a lot of the heat. Simply use just enough water(or beer also worksđ) to form a paste and then let it mature in the fridge for at least a couple of hours. That ought to clear out your sinuses and make the backs of your eyeballs sweat!!
If you've never read Terry Pratchett you have just opened up a world of joy!
Definitely!!
Iâm glad someone sent some Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett was one of the greatest literary treasures who gave us some amazing tales.
Iâll be mogadored if more doesnât turn up.
Iâm in my 40s and still relish his Discworld stories.
His outlook and characters are fantastic
Def a writer who left us too early
I`m just about to read `Nation` again ,Terry said he felt this was his best novel
I was gonna send Steve some Whole Earth crunchy peanut
It really is the best.
Iâm weird though, I enjoy it on bread with a strong cheddar
Although possibly Iâve invested a new combo flavour
First I came across Terry Prachett was discworld games on sega Saturn in mid 90s. It was funny and made me appreciate good reading and comedy
@@AzuraeLyonheart I forgot about the games. Discworld and Discworld Noir. I think I remember Eric Idolâs voice in the first game. Had them for the PlayStation bone
Cried my eyes out the day they announced Sir Terry had died, it felt like I lost my favourite uncle.
Flakes are top-tier chocolate. Crumb alert: Do not eat in your car whilst wearing a white shirt, just prior to going into a meeting! Ask me how I know.
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haha, appreciate the tip! đ
Twirl are a tidy way to eat a Flake
Ohh - the Jamaica Ginger Cake is AWESOME - hot custard!!!
Over it with custard also just some butter spread on. It never lasts long in our house
Or alternatively, zap the Ginger Cake in the microwave and have it hot with vanilla ice cream. I prefer it like this in the summertime, hot custard is better when it's colder weather.
@@obijon7441 I've got ice cream :)
Terry Pratchett ( RIP ) is in my opinion one of the greatest Authors of our time. I have every book and have had the privilege to meet him several times.
Truckers , Diggers and Wings ( the book you have been gifted in its three separate books ) is a great start for kids to be introduced to Pratchett's works.
Id add that anyone who loves good writing , good humour will find Pratchett's books to be worthy of your bookshelves. I defy anyone to just read one and not read all of the others, its just not possible.
Yep all of the books and companions. I have some of Paul Kidby's brilliant Discworld Art.
You should set the big Ben clock to Londons time đ
Great idea. I think we'll do that.
Only use a bit of English mustard is a lot hotter than American mustard
I usually put it in Mashed Potatoes for Bangers and Mash. no more than a table spoon between four people, otherwise it knocks your socks off
Good to know! Probably would have made a mistake on that one đ
â@@scott4600so is almost everything edible in the US. I had to work there for a year and after two weeks, I couldn't wait to leaveđ
Its pronounced Lie..ver...bird
Whats got four legs, walks peculier
Talks with all the choicest words
What's got four arms, loves to grab you
Answer is two Liver Birds
Yes. But it's Liverpool... And Lie..ver..birds. I can understand their mistakes... Many people native to the UK make the same mistake.
Exactly what I was going to put down. Used to work in the Liver Building which has the Liver Bird on top xx
I came here to check if anyone else had done this before I did
â@@duncankennedy4080 do they? Nah....
The yellow T-shirt is Pudsey Bear, the mascot for the annual TV fundraising programme Children in Need. Millions of ÂŁÂŁ is raised each year.
the first ÂŁ6 million made is taken by the BBC. so I give to our local children's charity's directly.
The Queen even did a bit with Paddington once, I believe.
@@jeanlongsden1696 Please could I get a source/reference on that Jean.
@@tyrantworm7392 so rather than Google it, you would trust a link from a stranger? there are video's on it here on YT.
@@tyrantworm7392 I've just looked at the figures from last year, and as the charity says at least 95p in every pound raised goes directly to the charities, I reckon just over 1.5 million was not sent directly to the charities. Certainly not 6 million. I mean they do have admin costs.
Colmans mustard is like American mustard on steroids! And Horseradish is used as the basis for mass produced Wasabi. Forewarned is forearmed. đ
The three books in the trilogy are Truckers, Diggers and Wings. They are hilarious
Good Omans is drop down funny.
I also love the Truckers, Diggers and Wings books. I bought the all separately in paperback with the wonderful artwork of Josh Kirby. Sir Terry also wrote many books for young children (of all ages) and books for teens. I started with Wyrd Sisters from the Discworld series around the age of 12, I was hooked.
Love Sir Terry Pratchett got all his books â€ïž
@@inkedthoughts7020 I started wuth the Colour of Magic, then eagerly waited for each subsequent bookm as they came out. But I don't think you can beat the first lines of Wyrd Sisters:
' As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: "When shall we three meet again?"
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said, in far more ordinary tones: "Well, I can do next Tuesday." '
@@gabbymcclymont3563 Maybe not for Sophie though đ
That is Children in needs bear called Pudsey bear. It is a charity fundraiser held every year in the U.K. on the BBC. to raise money for children.
The English mustard is extremely hot. Great used sparingly in a ham or cheese sandwich, especially a toastie. It goes well in a cheese sauce(about 1/4-1/2 a teaspoon) in a pint of béchamel based cheese sauce with strong cheddar.
Welcome to the fantastic world of Terry Pratchett.
The Discworld series is the best only 41 Books, starting with The Colour of Magic followed by The Light Fantastic. They are all a Tongue in Cheek look at the Sword & Sorcery genre. I've been a TP fan for many years.
The younger readers series is a great introduction to TP for all ages.
Enjoy. đ§đŒââïž
I canât remember, does that include the science of discworld books?
Terry is a fantasy writer, who was an amazing wordsmith with a plethora of characters including the likes of Cohen the Barbarian (OAP) who needs din-chewers (false teeth) and often puts his back out. Nanny Ogg (one of a trio of witches) who has a cat which likes to play with & terrify bulls, she also has issues spelling Banana (she keeps forgetting where to stop the ana).
Tuc biscuits are addictive. Love them but can't have them in the house đ
Terry Pratchett rules. I love the city watch books (and all the ones with death in).
Steve go easy with the Colemans Mustard, it is stronger than American Mustard and will make your nose run if you put to much on. Horseradish is also something to use sparingly.
I was just about to say the exact same thing đ Our palates are not as bland as people think đ They are both quite hot!
Liver Bird is pronounce Lie-Ver Bird. it is the emblem of Liverpool. there are statues of the birds on top of the Liver building there. it is also on the crest of the Liverpool football club.
The two Liver birds are meant to be a male and female pair, with local legend stating that the female bird looks out at sea, making sure the seamen return to the city safely, while the male guards the city to watch over the seamen's families.
Legend says that if they flew away the city would cease to exsist.
And you can do a Liverbird Safari in town too. It's probably the most anarchic family walking tour of the city going!
I was going to write that but i said I'd look in the comments first to see if anyone else had done it.
You're such a great family and so easy to watch. I love the way Linsey reads the labels on everything.
haha, she can't help herself! Appreciate you hanging out with us, Sharen. :)
Terry Pratchett's books are amazing, 3 books 3 days easy , enjoy
Pratchett is amazing, it`s fantasy, with humour.
When you live on a Cold, Wet and Windy Island, Hot Chocolate is an essential after Tea of course.
Just the tip of the mustard on a knife, less is more,
Jamaican Ginger pudding is best served in an ocean of hot vanilla custard. Microwave the cake for 2 mins.
They don't.
Probably be cold with a spoonful of cold custard next to itđ
You can make custard in a pan, either from scratch or a sachet.
As a Born and Bred Liverpudlian ( Scouser ) it's Great to see a Liver Bird across The Pond. Amazing content as always Guys đđ
Thank you Stephen.
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The Whole Earth Peanut Butter is my favourite - I've always got a jar in my cupboard.
If you can try the KP peanut butter, itâs one of the best Iâve ever had.
@@jessieb7290 Both the Whole Earth and the KP peanut butters contain sea salt... and the Whole Earth one also contains palm oil (not good for the environment due to land being cleared to grow the palms). I prefer Aldi's Foodie Market peanut butter. It contains 100% peanuts - no added sugar, salt or any other unnecessary ingredients đ
@@heraklesnothercules. Iâm aware of palm oil. I actually hate the taste of the whole earth products especially compared to other brands. You can find peanut butter that doesnât contain palm oil and Iâm sure other people are aware of. Thanks.
@@jessieb7290 As I stated in my earlier response the peanut butter I buy contains only peanuts, nothing else. đ
The Lidls do tubs for a fiver!
Beware the English mustard. Our friends from Washington DC put it on a hot dog like French's and it blew their heads off. The Horseradish sauce is slightly hot, great on a beef sandwich or steak, a little kick to it.
Yeah American mustard is sweet and English mustard is more like the spice itself, so it could improve a cold if your sick probably. Itâs so strong.
This trilogy I read years ago itâs brilliant honestly, I hope it will catch little ones imagination. He wrote a complete world of books, which are very funny which is called the Disk World. There are witches, incompetent police, a street food seller called âcut me own throat Diblaâ, baby dragons and one big one plus a character called Death with a scythe and a flying white horse called âBinkyâ . The Books of Sir Terry Pratchett OBE were almost all comic fantasy novel âŠâŠ.. . . . .Iâm rambling arenât I ? Iâm sorry!!! You get the idea!
Usually eaten as a compliment to roast beef, go easy on the horseradish until you become used to it, as it's quite strong.
It smells strong. My mum gets it every Christmas, I avoid it.
@@jessieb7290 Just try a little, it's really nice once you get used to it. I don't think it's as strong as English Mustard đđ
also great on cheese sarnies
If you have a piece of beef on your fork, you'd probably only need enough horseradish on it to cover your finger nail. It's that strong. But once you've got used to it, you won't want roast beef without it....
@@FuriKitten Nope. Pickle is best on cheese sandwiches......
The Isle of Wight is roughly rhomboid shaped, standing on a corner. North of the island is the port of Southampton. Geographically the island splits the tides in Southampton, instead of two tides a day the island gives Southampton four tides making the port a historic port. These days apart from commercial traffic itâs the cruise hub of the UK. Traditionally the home port of the great transatlantic liners. The Solent is one of the straits between the island and the mainland, the other strait is the Spithead.
The Isle of Wight is roughly 150 square miles in area. The town of Newport is the capital. Plenty of beaches such as Sandown, Shanklin, Yarmouth. The south west corner, facing the English Channel and the Atlantic is the Needles, a formation of rocks with a protective lighthouse. You can get a chairlift down to the beach. The town of Cowes is probably the centre for yachting in the UK, prestigious yachting club territory. Ferries from many ports on the mainland, car and passenger plus of course the hovercraft. There used to be a rail network but these days has about 15 miles of line powered mainly by ex-London tube equipment. From Ryde Pier to Sandown. I used to get the ferry from Portsmouth/Southsea to Ryde.
I worked on the isle of wight ferries for almost 4 years .
The chair lifts are at Alum Bay. You can fill glass bottles with coloured sand. X
Peace love from England â€
Great to see you guys back on my screen x
Thank you it's good to be back. :)
Donât forget when cooking a British recipe, our weight measurements are different.
The only time I've ever seen my wife drunk was at an all day visit to the Cavern club in Liverpool. It was so funny. I'm from Glasgow, but adore Liverpool and the people. We are actually very similar folk. My favourite Liverpool band are the Icicle Works.
haha, sounds like a great memory! :)
I was on a bus last weekend going into the city centre and I'm not sure how the conversation started (amongst total strangers all Scousers with Scottish parents!) but it ended up with us all singing "Flower of Scotland". And everyone knew all the words. I think it was the day of the opening Euros match.
Love how you unintentionally went from a Portsmouth package to an Isle of Wight one!
You can start singing âthe red car and the blue car had a raceâ and everyone near will finish it. Its an advert that will never be forgotten. Dry stone walling is like an art form and is used because you dont need any cement and some walls are decades years old. Have you tried Henderson's Relish yet?
I am from Swansea , S. Wales in the Uk. I have been to the Isle of Wight a few time and I recommend you go visit there. It is a lovely place, especially Shanklin and Godshill.. you will love it there. It isnât particularly a large place. You can drive around the whole island in about an hour and a half. đ Love watching your videos.â€
When Sophia is a little older you can move on to the Tiffany Aching series by Sir Terry. The first in the series is The Wee Free Men, you may need to practise your Scottish accent đ
Wee Free Men is my favourite. It's hilarious.
Terry âs books are amazing , used to have a book shop with my dad and weird fun fact but his works are the most stolen books in uk have been for over 20 years
That Mustard will surprise you pal, use it sparingly at first! đ
The Solent is the area of water that you travel across from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight
Go easy on the English Mustard...it packs a bigger punch than most
The Snickers Triple Threat đ ( treat ) are a definite threat to your waistline đ lol lol.
I love your enjoyment and reactions to products that you canât get in your area. Peace and enjoy
Thank you, we have a blast doing the package openings.
It's truly surprising how amazed you are by the variety of our flavours of everything. Considering how inexpensive our goods seem to be in relation to yours
When you visit the Isle of Wright you must visit Osborne House which was Queen Victoria's favourite home. It's amazing.
Get rid of the moustache!!!! Looks really old fashioned đ€Łlove watching these videos. Love the differences between our two great countries that also join us
Glad that you and Lindsey liked the books there is another package i have sent which will hopefully be in the next opening packages video and loved the livestream video
We appreciate you! :) Thanks again. They'll definitely be enjoyed
Dates on packets are "sell by dates" so it's for the retailer to ensure that don't keep stuff on shelves too long.
Iâm made up to see you guys back this Morning.. Remember to bring your Bowler when you come to Britain Steve ~ Men never leave the house without one.. Honest đ
In London England this weekend 15th June, was the king's guards on horseback, the royal families where there
It was the Trooping of the Colour, well worth watching every year. Love it.
Trooping the colour is the monarchs annual birthday celebrations to celebrate with the public. Every monarch has two birthdays because of this. At the event we see the RAF (Royal Air Force), fly overhead with the colours of the British flag.
Just makes me wonder how much it costs to put on ..... I'm a pensioner from Uk.Best wishes from the Midlands
God I love this channel you guys are just so lovely and genuine itâs heart warming, keep up the amazing work guys
I'd watch 2 hours of inboxing love to watch so interesting
đ maybe for Christmas? That would be great!
O love terry Pratchett's books. The wee free men is one of my favourites
The yellow t-shirt is a charity t-shirt and depicts a character called pudsey bear. The charity was first televised in 1980 and features appeals for small childrenâs charities. I was about seven years old, and did an appeal for RDA (riding for the disabled association) riding a pony that I rode regularly at my branch. My Mum still helps run classes to this day. My disabled friends and I then appeared on a childrenâs programme called you and me. Before any reading this says it, yes I am old.
Horseradish sauce is great in a tuna mayo sandwich. Just a teaspoon, but it's a game changer.
They use it a lot in Scandinavia. My Norwegian stepmother mixed it with cream to serve with salmon.
WOOOOHOOO, it arrived!!!!! I can't wait for Lindsay and Sophia's thoughts on it.
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Hi, can you please tell me the best way to ship a parcel please?
Costco is very spread out in the UK. Despite living in a city its over an hours drive to my nearest costco so I've been once. I wish we had more of them
Yeah you also have to have a certain job to get discount there.
They are great Elizabeth â€
Thank you.â€
The Tuc biscuits are awesome with a bit of sharp cheese on them đ€Łđ€Ł
Just came across your channel. I'm from Scotland I think your videos are great.your such a beautiful couple. â€
Hi Steve and Lindsay The Solent is the body of water you cross to get to the Isle of Wight . If you do get to go make sure you visit Osbourne House which was the beautiful property that belonged to Queen Victoria and Her husband Price Albert and where he died, he loved the place and it is open to the public so is steeped in history and a really educational day out.
I am Oxford born and bred, Oxford is best !!! But both cities are gorgeous. Love to you all Linda
You definitely need to visit the Isle of Wight My mothers family weâre born and bred there and my heart belongs there. It truly is a beautiful little islandđŹđ§đ
I have a feeling you might not like flakes as they can be very messy , but they are my all time favourite.
We also put our chocolate in the fridge or for longer, the freezer and then thaw out. Uk Mars bars are epic like this!
Yeah Steve. Iâm like you in that I like well flavoured food but I canât take a lot of heat from spice. But I love horseradish sauce, so definitely try it. You only need a little scraping of it but it gives a delicious extra flavour, particularly to beef. Itâs also nice to stir into mashed potatoes đ
I use to live near Papworth Everard, it's a lovely area to the west of Cambridge.
Pretty villages and lovely people.
I love Cambridge and much prefer it compared to Oxford.
Cambridge University has 31 Colleges.
Oxford University has 43 colleges.
It used to be that students weren't allowed to own cars, that's why there are so many bikes! In Cambridge students had to live within 3 miles of the church St. Mary's the Great.
I'm sure these rules still apply today.
Just south of Cambridge is Grantchester, very pretty with The Orchard tea room. One of my favourite places.
As someone who lives close to nearby St Ives (the bigger one not the little Cornish one), I agree with everything Bridget has said.
I have a full head of hair but still always grab a hat when I go outside. Keeps the sun out of my eyes and the rain off my head. I don't wear a hat inside but that's because I'd have got a thick ear as a child if I did so and it's a habit I never broke :)
donât tell anyone how good TUC are đ
Terry Prattchet!! Wellcome to the Amazing Disk World!!
An Alternate to our world seen through a satirical eye??
I could see âthe lookâ in Lindsayâs eyes buddy đlol
Yellow top ,called Pugsley Bear, highly rated by most people in Britain, đ
The Solent is the name of the stretch of water that separates Isle of Wight from the mainland
I had Jamaica sticky ginger cake for breakfast this morning đđđ yummy. â€ïžđŹđ§
I love those Iron Brew jelly babies.
Welcome back đ
Thanks Katy! Feels good to be back :)
The New Zealand Manuka honey is amazing stuff. Use it on your toast or wherever you'd use honey, but then it's also a good, sterile dressing for minor burns and cuts (apply and keep covered, change the dressing every day). It aids healing in a number of ways. It's a wonder food.
Horseradish sauce goes with Beef or steak. Flakes are good with vanilla ice cream!
My mum has it with roast dinners or with leftovers in a sandwich.
I think its great that the community gather together to warn Steve about English Mustard & Horseraddish.
And yet at the same time I'm sort of disappointed that I missed out on the possible footage (insert evil grin here)
the clock is Elizabeth Tower, the bell inside is called Big Ben. there is another famous bell made by the same company that you guys will know ... the Liberty Bell.
And both are cracked. That's what gives Ben his distinctive flat BONG.
The whole earth peanut butter is my absolute favourite. And what I like to do with it is make my own peanut butter oat bars. I melt the whole jar of peanut butter in a pan, mix in a 330 gram bottle of maple syrup and then once mixed, I add a bunch of dried porridge oats (I think thatâs oatmeal in the states). I add enough of those to the point where itâs almost impossible to mix. Add the mixture to a paper lined baking tray, I cut them into bar sizes, add some sea salt flakes on top and put them in the fridge for them to set up fully. Steve, I know youâd really enjoy them. Theyâre super easy to make and extremely delicious
Yes! That sounds like a great idea. Lindsay has made something similar in the past but thanks for the reminder as we do have quite a bit of pb right now would make a great way to use it.
@@reactingtomyroots youâre more than welcome. Theyâre delicious. I forgot to add that I do put a small amount of salt within the mixture too, but for my own personal taste, I prefer it on the top as I feel itâs much more present and it really brings out the flavours within the bars. I hope you get to try making them at some point. Sophia would be able to help too as theyâre really easy to make. Sheâd need help when mixing the oats in though as that can get quite tough. Hope you enjoy âșïž
Fiddlers Crisps are a family firm that are not too far from me. They grow the potatoes and the crisps are picked and made on site. As a teenager (all be it some decades ago) I used to pick potatoes for another farmer a few miles away from this farm. They also do a cheese flavour, salt and vinegar and plain crisps too. Enjoy!
The Isle of Wight covers a 147 square miles in total, stretching 23 miles across from Bembridge on the east coast to The Needles on the west coast. The island is 13 miles long reaching from Cowes in the north (facing the mainland) to St Catherine's Lighthouse on the southern tip of the island. The Isle of Wight is one of a total of 82 islands that surround Britian. It is around 65 - 70 miles to travel around the outside of the island by car, bike or on foot. Many visitors enjoy taking on the round the island routes which offer the chance to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and explore the diverse nature of the island.
Note: there are about half a dozen college names that are common to both Cambridge and Oxford đ©
Isle of Wight is 23miles by 13 miles and just off the coast of Portsmouth and Gosport . The Solent the bony of water between them . Gosport is where a lot of the military left from for D-day . The ferry for the island goes from Portsmouth , both were large military city and town and the harbour they share is where the Mary rose was lifted from . The island is 1.2 miles off the coast of Gosport and Queen Victorias private train would come down into Gosport and along the pier that used to stand on Stokes bay beach and her carriage put on her private ferry to take her to Osborne House which was her preferred home .
The Isle of Wight is a pretty big island. It's well worth a visit. A good day trip or even a long weekend away. The Solent is the stretch of water between the island and main land. Interestingly, the ONLY commercial hovercraft still operating in the WORLD goes from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight.
Steve, when you ask, âwhere is this place, or how big it is, please can you refer to the map on the wall right behind you. My husband keeps shouting at the tv, âitâs behind youâ, ( pantomime reference), as heâs getting frustrated with you not looking. đđ please make him stop so I get some peace. đđ Linda & Chris in Bristol England.
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Carisbrooke Castle in in the centre of the Isle of Wight, I grew up in the Village of Carisbrooke so the moat of the castle was a regular place we went for walks when I was a child. I also did work experience at the castle for a year when I was 17, from the keep you can see all over island an over to Portsmouth where I now live đ
I used to love reading to my kids and did it every night, the same as you. They loved all of the voices I did too whilst reading. I took them to the library regularly to choose books, I think itâs important to get them into reading at a young age x
You surprised yourself by liking tea after trying it, so maybe youâll enjoy coffee too. Coffee beats tea any day âïžđđ» Iâm from the UK but I canât stand tea x
Good gracious !!
You look like a space-man today.!
Galaxy Counters go incredibly well with Twizzlers! Just try it!
Isle of Wight is tiny and its truly beautiful place. Ive been a few times. Always loved it there.
Great reaction guy's.
Oh! Steve, let me be the first to say it! 'Chugging' has a very different meaning in the UK đ±đđđ
Love seeing these P.O Box videos!
đ right! Iâve seen so many people open stuff, but these guys are great! â€
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It's quite funny you got the pratchett book from Portsmouth and the very next box was from the Isle of Wight and the hovercraft that travels between Portsmouth and the Isle đ
Hi there, been following your channel for over a year. Leicester pronounced Lester, so Steve was right is my home city. The home of the original Walkers crisps and still produced extensively here. Leicester is another very old city, was originally populated by the Romans.