Americans - 5 CONCERNS about MOVING to the UK 🇬🇧
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
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Just a couple of Americans sharing out concerns we had before moving to the UK.. We hope you enjoy us just sharing things we worried about and now find funny.. Have a beautiful day! Please like, subscribe, and leave comments.
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Billy Connolly once said there was no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing.
Can't argue with that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Funnily enough they say that here in Germany too… ☀️☔️
He borrowed that from the Swedes
Alfred Wainwright wrote something very similar 50 years ago in 1973, before Billy Connolly , but it almost certainly goes back hundreds or even thousands of years.
Welcome to the uk 🇬🇧 I think you will find brits on the whole very welcoming and sure you will find that also. xx
Your " American" pepperoni is probably not allowed in UK shops as it's full of additives and preservatives banned in Europe.
UK pepperoni is probably made in Italy, certainly some of the pepperoni pizzas are made in Italy. As you say, if pepperoni in the USA is different it is probably different from Italian pepperoni, the original and to UK tastes probably the best.
That is possible. Not sure what the difference is. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
This is true for the vast majority of Pepperoni (made?) in the USA.
If you go to a very up market Italian restaurant in the US they will likely be using real Italian Pepperoni (and Salami etc) that costs them a fortune to import.
I went to an award winning Italian restaurant near Philly a few times, and they always made you aware that their Italian dried meats were the real thing and imported from Italy (probably to try and justify the extortionate restaurant bill!).
I'm pleased you are embracing the difference & having a good time - & your kids seem switched on & enjoying the opportunity to experience a different culture up close. You come across as good people & in my experience good people find other good people & I'm not surprised you have found some good friends. It does seem like you get very little support from the USAF - given the number of Airmen deployed & for how long it's been going on you would think that they would have a comprehensive package designed to make the transition easier. & as for the weather - I'm with Billy Connolly on this one - "There's no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes." Lots of rain = a green & pleasant land.
Love your stuff - keep up the good work.
We are embarrassing as much as we can here. You are on to something with the rain and green land. It is something we have come to enjoy quite a lot since being here. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The pepperoni is actually pepperoni...you cannot buy american pepperoni in europe because of the chemicals they put in it
We do not agree with the chemicals they put in everything, but I suppose it is one of our weak spots. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
@@DaydreamersBarn enjoy the uk while you are here...we are much more than fish and chips by the way...just avoid ready meals from the supermarket
Been here 8 years nothing to worry about here the food is great the quality of meat, fish vegetables is so much better than the US. More healthy I lost over 40lbs in the uk. Tax is higher than the USA but nhs is great. Housing is about the same price but smaller homes, bills are cheaper here than California anyway. Groceries are cheaper here. I don’t eat fast food here I would rather save the money and eat out in top restaurants in London. So many great restaurants there. But each town has nice local restaurants don’t eat at chain restaurants.
Tax isn't higher in the UK - people tend to think that because they don't take all US state and local taxes into account. Once you include all the 'stealth' taxes, US tax rates are significantly higher.
@@charlieboy6315 I included all the taxes I paid in the USA vs here and it is slightly higher in the uk not much. But with what I had to pay for healthcare the uk is much cheaper.
@@terryj50 Lol, well yes if you don't pay healthcare premiums then you may well be paying less in the US, but of course if you encounter a serious health problem you'll lose everything and probably die on the street. Anyone who does pay for health insurance in the US is getting totally ripped off (3x per capita cost v the UK) and will definitely have less money in their pocket at the end of the month. Healthcare costs should be a tax (healthcare being a human right which should be provided by the state) - saying you pay less tax just because healthcare premiums aren't *technically* a tax (even though they should be) is just muddying the water and - no offence - precisely the type of obfuscation employed by lobbyists for big pharma.
@@charlieboy6315 I agree, but the USA does actually tax you for healthcare it just does don’t go to you it goes to the companies. So I’m glad I live in the uk now. I just had a hip replacement here and that would have cost me 40k on top of my healthcare in the USA.
@@terryj50Even though it doesn't affect me in the slightest, it makes me a bit angry to see 300m+ people being conned by big business with the active assistance of their government! I honestly have no idea why you guys put up with it - spin and propaganda shouldn't be able to cover over the cracks when the systemic problems are so blatant and affect so many, yet from what I can tell even most democrats see someone like Sanders (who by European standards is a centrist just talking common sense) and some sort of fringe loon. Pretty depressing...
Hope the new hip treats you well!
I’m a bus driver here in the UK. My advice is, if you see a HGV(truck) or a bus coming towards you on a narrow road. Stop! do not keep coming towards them, move right over and we will get passed you. However if you meet us on a bend, reverse slowly back round the bend and move in just passed it.
Oh, most definitely on the single line roads, that is what we do. Thank you for your time sharing some advice. We definitely appreciate your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
You've come over here with exactly the right attitude to make the most of it as I'm sure you do with all situations. We love Americans over here and I'm glad that you have felt welcomed.
We have felt welcomed and looked at it as an opportunity that we would never have again. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The fact that some people actually BOTHER to tune into your channel just so they can press the ‘dislike’ button says more about them than it does you two 😆😵💫🤔🤣
If you are “annoying” them because you are American and that is their reason for disliking you - please, don’t take it personally, just laugh at their stupidity and ignorance and feel proud that you have achieved something! You have successfully irritated them and made them itch! Hahaha 😂 that’s what I would call a ‘result’!
I will now press the “like” button to counteract all those nutters that do the opposite! Much love xxx
We do agree with what it says about them and not us. Thanks for the kind words and your continued support. Cheers Chris and Jess.
If you are coming from the US and are worried about driving out roundabouts and our smaller roads phone one of our independent driving instructors (not a big driving school) and say you are a mature driver of X number years and have an American Licence but are living over here and wish to familiarise yourself with the rules. They will be impressed and will probably take you out once or twice until you are confident in the areas you worried about. You won't have to take a test.
Thanks for the advice. It was not a hill we could not get over, but one that was something we needed to put some brain power behind. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
There is no stronger and closer bond than that beween The British and The Americans. The war of independence was, in my mind, a family feud that was long ago settled. I have American friends here in Edinburgh...... and an ex of mine was an American...a relationship that for a while saw me live in New York and Fairfield Connecticut. My father was in the Royal Air Force and stationed in Luqa, Malta....so I was a military brat too, as were my 2 brothers and sister...During our stay in Malta my father brought home for dinner 2 American sailors off a visiting Aircraft carrier. I recall being mesmerised by their strange accents and gleaming white uniforms. Anyhow, loved this video.
That is a great perspective on the British and the Americans. Couldn't have said it better ourselves. It is funny because when we have Brits in American it is the same way with the accents. Got to love it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You'll find the food in the UK is better for you because its not full of banned additives.
Driving abroad is no big deal, we do it all the time. The biggest thing is judging the width of the vehicle. As you did, you get used to it.
I think the rest is normal for moving abroad
We have found that out since being here about the food. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
There’s no bad weather, just the wrong clothes.
100%!
Our fast food is far better quality than the same in the USA food standards in the U.K. are far stricter than in the USA
That is true. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Loved the Video. I am an RAF Veteran, and can appreciate all you say about your initial concerns on coming to live in another country, My family and I were posted to live in Five different countries, and we found the best way to survive and enjoy our posting, was to immerse ourselves in every aspect of the foreign culture, much like you are successfully doing. By taking the opportunity to see the country, meeting the people, trying the food, seeing the history and sights. at first hand is best, you will make mistakes, we all do, but even those can be turned into positives, that all add up to become a great experience you will never forget. We made many friends, learned a lot, we have many good memories, and still keep in contact with a few people we met over the years, hopefully you will do the same. Enjoy your time in our country.
We could not have said it better ourselves. We want to make sure we take all we can from the opportunities. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The United Kingdom has stricter rules around food quality and additives.
Something we agree is a good thing. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Junk fast food should not be on a concern list.
British food is made better than lot of American food
We did not know what to expect and this was the reason we were concerned. We appreciate the cleaner food out here. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Just came across your channel and glad to hear you are enjoying UK and making the most of the opportunity. It’s always daunting to move away from your home country, but in the military it is a bit watered-down by comparison with moving individually. I know this as a globe-trotting military wife of some years ago and also because I worked on a USAF base in a DODDS High School in Suffolk. When I entered the base each morning I always felt I was crossing the border into ‘little America’. Sadly this had an impact on some of the kids in that they seldom to never ever left the base. And whist thinking of concerns about driving, there were, it seems, a fair few who did not share those as you did, as I regularly saw American cars mid field or upside down in a hedgerow from having treated our narrow country roads as if they were travelling on an interstate highway back home! Glad to hear you had a lot more sense than that. My advice would be to do as you have done. Get out and about, have some adventures and stay open-minded about our differences. I loved my time at the High School and learned so much about the US and got to know and like some lovely Americans. I hope you’ll feel the same about us when it’s time to head back home!
Hi Jess, Chris and family, I have nothing but total respect for the way you have coped with all the challenges that moving here can bring. A fascinating video allowing me to see how you have overcome many difficult moments. You are a wonderful family and my number one CZcams channel. I hope you are all well and that Chris is feeling much better. A big hug from the UK for you. Take care and thank you for sharing your lives with us. ♥ xx.
Stephen, we truly appreciate your kindness and love. It was very challenging, but most of our worries were debunked once we arrived and truly experienced our first month here. We have truly enjoyed and love our time exploring everything England/ the UK has to offer. Hope you have a wonderful evening and Sunday fun day! Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Hi Jess and Chris, I lived in the USA and experienced exactly what you have here, even had to pass my driving test over there in an automatic and sitting on the other side! Your video's are always a joy to watch, and I've so very glad you've enjoyed your time over here so far, you're a great team. People will love speaking to you and hearing your accent too actually, and you should only experience the love from us, nothing else. As a Brit I'm very happy you're all here, albeit for a relatively short time, and keep exploring too! Sorry I missed your live on 2/2. Happy Sunday😁
It is a different world driving on either side of the vehicle, but glad you got the opportunity to do the same. We have enjoyed our time and plan on still exploring. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep an eye out for the next live. We have decided when, but it seems like it was well received. Cheers Chris and Jess.
These days, since the pandemic, I hardly ever use cash so it is not a big deal if you struggle with our currency. Use contactless cards.
What we use most often. Thank you for your comment and time. Hope you have a lovely day! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Lived here all my life and while i dont like rain per se its really not raining all the time. Whats worse is the grey and dreary which can happen any time and often in summer. When the sun comes out it can be just as beautiful as anywhere else
After being here for a little while now, we can understand and agree to your views. Take in the good while you can or wait for the rain to pass. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Looking at the comments you’ve certainly managed to trigger many people, well done! 😂
This is your experience, your points are valid and reasonable, I’m not sure why so many people are so easily offended.
Keep making videos you’re a lovely family, and I enjoy hearing about your experiences of living in the UK.
We appreciate the positive thoughts and comments. The intent was not to trigger anyone, but whatever triggers them is their responsibility. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
They're just sad trolls who hate themselves and their lives.
I bet they live in some God awful council sink estate as well!
Having to file US Income taxes documents forever while living abroad whould bug me the most.
Yes, each year, and it's crazy. We appreciate your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Tbh anyone would never dislike you in Britain, yes we have banter backwards and forwards but you are so loveable no one could dislike you face to face...only dislike would be social media and a generalisation on social media which you ignore...anyone meeting you face to face wouldn't help but loving you ❤
We appreciate the kind words. All we can do is our best and stay true to ourselves. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Well done for the video. You both seem lovely well adjusted people and it was very interesting to hear your understandable concerns. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time here. Regarding the weather, I would recommend getting a good quality light jacket for the summer and thicker rainproof coat for winter as this makes most weather survivable and walking in the winter and autumn can be lovely as long as you wrap up.
Please ignore any negative comments - there’s always a few and it’s a reflection on them and not on you.
Best wishes to you both
Thank you for the kind and helpful comment. We have got the jacket part sorted. It was easy to get that because we can still use them all back in the US eventually. We will continue to ignore the negative comments, it is something that we just have to take in stride but know that there are people that enjoy the content. Thanks for your support. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
You guys should be really proud of yourselves for the way you have integrated and embraced British life, culture and our people. We’re a pretty easy going lot over here and most people are friendly, but like any country there are exceptions so just best to ignore those who aren’t decent
We are glad we are here and it is so excepting. Also, glad that friendly is the common factor and not the exception. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
@@DaydreamersBarn Were you a victim of autocorrecting? I think you meant accepting 😊.
Awwww.. You guys are lovely! I am glad that it has been an adventure.. if there are weirdos in the comments - IGNORE THEM! I am sure I can speak on behalf of the majority: You are open, you are curious, you are honest and you are 'doing it' ..
(I guarantee the miserable 'trolls' have never left the UK, or the US. Whatever respective land mass - ergo, they are ignorant! Their opinions are limited. You and your lovely family are embracing the 'foreign'. Keep doing what you are doing.)
Thank you for the kind words. That is our plan, just ignore them. We can't please everyone and we know that. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess
I'm really surprised at the rude comments below. I thought we were nicer than that. I hope you have a nice visit and that you can ignore any negativity. If people don't want to associate with you because of your ethnicity it says more about them than it does about you. Our weather is great! You were bound to have doubts and concerns moving to a new country but I hope you are having a good time.
Thank you for the kind words and positive message. We can't win them all over, but we like to put out the best we can for people. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I've got to say Chris's driving is excellent , so smooth and confident...he seams like one of those guys that is good at everything he applys his mind to and Jess you are just so loving and has so much empathy and creative style...you two are such a match...and your kids are so balanced...your daughter so caring and your son a bit his own person but both loving new experiences ❤
Well we all appreciate all the kind words. We have worked pretty well as a family unit. Life is not without its challenges but we feel very confident with each other. Thanks for commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Wow just discovered your amazing channel and had to subscribe. Our country is a wonderful place to live and discover so enjoy every minute.
Glad you discovered the channel. We have enjoyed it this far. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You are such a lovely family always welcome here ...so connected and full of empathy and grasp all opportunities...you will go back to the US eventually but with loving memories....❤❤
Thank you for the kind words. We greatly appreciate it and look forward to all of the memories we have and will make as we are here. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
American military personnel seem to be the most pro-British people i have seen and we thank you for this
Well we do what we can. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess
Glad you're still enjoying the ride. Nice open minded people will always get the best out of life like you guys. Stay happy!
My apologies for the hateful communication from the other user! That is not tolerant on this channel, so I removed it. This is a fun and loving channel. So please accept my apologies that I didn't see the unkind comments made to you from another user. We appreciate your kindness and support! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn cheers hun, appreciate it but not your fault. That's the internet for you I'm afraid. Keep smiling!
Gess Chris we love your vlogs and videos! I find them honest and full of info that to be honest I would'nt have known what you guys go through being in the military! Another very honest review that came across great! Take care x
We are glad you enjoyed it. We want to be honest about what we experience. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
But at least there wasn't a language barrier, right?! 😉🤭 Thank you for your perspective, and also thank you to all your family for your sacrifices, and your service. 🤗
Haha, right. I still get crazy looks trying to speak like I'm talking a foreign language. 😂😘
We love sharing with you all. It's so much fun to give you all a glimpse into some of our struggles and all the fun we have. We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Having managed a global supply contract for the US DoD for 30 years and having access to US military and civilians in Fort Belvoir, Al Dhahran AFB and US AFB in Ruislip, I’m enjoying your videos. It reminds me of what I’m missing now I’ve just retired. I’m so very pleased that you guys have a positive view of us Brits and the UK in general. Glad too you’re liking our food, culture etc. sorry about the weather, as you know you only have to wait for a few minutes before it changes. 👍
Glad we can take you along on the rides. Thank you for all your years of service to the DoD. Hopefully you stick around as we continue and eventually bring it back to the US. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Loving your content its like a chat with friends , we live in Leeds , Yorkshire proper friendly in yorkshire
We're so glad to have you here, friend! Thank you for all the love and support. We hope you have the most amazing day! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The truth is that people all over the world think about Americans just as often as you think of people from Kazakhstan. They care about them just as much too. Why you would want American fast food as compared to actual real food I cannot imagine.
Well, thanks for your comment.. Also, fast food was something I said our kids thought about.... 😂
Yeah but I took that with a pinch of salt. I am from the UK and have lived in the USA for more than a decade. I know both countries pretty well. @@DaydreamersBarn
Hi guys , I think it's that stereotype of the American being arrogant , loud , they are the greatest that we tend to dislike ( I've seen it on other channels through comments ) , and tend to be very insular not knowing anything about the world outside the u.s , its great your venturing out and learning about our culture etc . Glad your enjoying your time here with your family . 😊❤
We understand the stereotype, it is an unfortunate part of life, however we try to not fall into that as much as possible. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
How odd, we love Americans, our food is great, driving will be simple and you will get used to it just as we do when we go to USA,France,Spain etc etc. no problems. You will love our chocolate, our food is better and our country side is glorious. On top of all that we are full of masses of history, my village has houses from 1438 and 11th century church etc,
.just relax, have fun and enjoy the difference! Take days out, and travel the country. Always take a brolly with you.🌂!
Yes, so half of the things that we shared were just things that we debunked. They were things that we were worried about before moving here and definitely not worried about anymore. We've been here for over 1 year and love it! We travel and share our experience here weekly on our channel. Thank you for your comment and time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hey Jess. Taco bell is in most major UK towns and cities now. They are fairly recent in the UK (last 10 years). Wendy's are having another go over here. They were here a few decades ago but closed all stores. Popeye's are also opening a few outlets in the UK.
People think the UK has 365 days of rain. Not true and in places like London, less rain than New York!
We have noticed a few other ones coming over here too. And yes, people do think that is what UK has to offer, regarding the rain. However, we are glad to let people know it is not accurate. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I also have just found your channel. Hope you enjoy the UK, you have a great attitude, im sure you will thrive here. Theres good and bad everywhere. Nice video.
We are glad to have you aboard. Thank you for the kind words and you are right, there will always be good and bad everywhere you go. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I remember Jess wishing for rain for the garden last year, maybe at the end of spring when we had a couple of nice days. Jinxed our whole summer imho!! Not a total washout like some summers but pretty bad - overcast or raining!!
I know... It was all my doing. At least we love, and the weather is truly nothing that we had expected. We love England all day every day! Thank you for your continued support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn There is a roundabout that gives even Brits nightmares!! - Swindon's Magic Roundabout. There are some YT videos of it. It is not for the faint hearted!! 😍
When your jar is full of 'Shrapnel' as we call change nowadays, take it to Sainsburys and pop it in the coinstar machine which sorts it and issues you with a credit note which customer services will give you paper money in exchange
Don't forget to have some Shrapnel in the car for pay and display carparks
We have the coin machines in American too. We did not know they had them here. We will be using them for sure. Thanks for the tip, watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I agree. I have lived in several countries and it is bewildering at some point, no matter how prepared you are. But I managed to get a house in the UK before moving. That was 2001 and the housing situation was less tense.
That must have taken a lot of pressure off when you were making the move. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I've been up and down the West coast of the US from San Diego right up almost to Sacrimento & loved it, also visited Las Vegas , entirely different vibe & folk behaving differently in each place , Los Angeles, not much walking, taxi or mini coach everywhere, San Diego & San Francisco, much more laid back & some really pretty little towns (fell in love with Sausalito).
Now I've been to New York & also Bangor in Maine, totally different again (& from each other) such a huge country and I think each state is much like a different country , just like Europe is , we appreciate each place, the UK is like a microcosm of that, so many differences but a much shorter distance inbetween 😅
The west coast is very beautiful. We lived in California for 4 years and lived to travel around the state. We are truly blessed to be here in the UK and learning so much. We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
You sound like the kind of open minded, respectful people who will be welcome everywhere :)
Well thank you for that, it means a lot to hear such kind words. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
First things first, homes here are very expensive, food and gasoline are to. Make sure you do your research properly.go on line, seek out answers etc dont believe your media or Hollywood its all b/s. The thing that will hit you most, is the size of everything here is much smaller, thats because we are a small country. At the moment life in the UK is in recession. Me if I were you I'd try wait a while.(At least a year)
Second food here is different its fresher and under tough food rules so it will taste quite different.Many Americans that have lived in Europe over 6months actually loose weight even though they eat the same amount of food, most never go back to the USA. I.E. Mac Donald's has to work to a different recipe than the USA mostly because many foods have additives etc that are banned in Europe. OTHER THAN THAT YOU ARE VERY WELCOME! Oh the rest of Europe is very close, you can pop over to Paris from London and back again within a day or stay longer via Eurostar (thats a high speed train from London to Paris via a under sea tunnel) takes 2hrs 16mins or if you so wish could go to Brussels and many more destinations. If your planning in staying in the London area may I recommend a young American lady who has lived in London for over 8 years and really knows all there is to now about London. Her videos are on youtube under "Love and London". I am sure that were ever you plan to finally stay, people will be only to glad to help, just ask. Plus be ready for the humour, dont get offended, we Brits take the piss out of everybody including ourselves!!
You make a lot of good points. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Hi guys - took me a while to realize that you have been here for some time already and weren't just thinking about coming over. I hope that my compatriots have made you and your family very welcome and I'm glad that most of your fears appear to have been groundless. Just sneaked a peek at your visit to Wales - always fascinating to watch a sheep dog at work. count yourselves lucky that we don't still use Pounds, Shillings and Pence (we went decimal in 1970) that would really have confused you (12 pence = 1 shilling, 20 shillings = £1). I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay.
We saw some of the old coins in an antique shop. Your right, glad we don't have to think about that too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I used to live in Cornwall, mum and dad had a hotel in the country, one day i was talking to an American farmer that was staying for a few days, he asked me how much land we owned i said these 3 fields you can see, he said if i get in my care and drive all day i wouldn't reach the end of my land my replie was i used to have a car like that
interesting.
But not very funny eh gclarke?
@@eddhardy1054 I thought it was
Lol you've been driving on the wrong side of the road all your life! In North America years ago I encountered the 4 way stop sign junction, I didn't have a clue what I was supposed to do, I eventually learnt that who arrives & stops 1st go's 1st. Our roads are at times a lot smaller but if you stick with the speed limits its pretty safe. As for being abroad ,I spent 11 years without a vist home, homesickness fades a bit after a couple of years. Home is where you hang your hat.
Haha, we appreciate your comment. Learning how to drive in another country is so much fun. We definitely appreciate this wonderful experience and what we're learning. Thank you for your time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Thanks for your service guys.
At least you'll have some great memories to take home and your kids will definitely be far more worldly wise than many US citizens
Stay safe
Lee & Christine
Ps yup got kicked off but re subscribed
Great memories indeed. Thanks for watching, commenting and re subscribing. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Good to know you are getting used to us here ! Best wishes !
Thank you! Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Pizza Express in Newmarket high street is recommended... proper pizza.. Having lived in Mildenhall for years and having loads of American neighbours who I am in still in contact with even though they have retired from the USAF. It's great to see you guys venturing out, lots of service personnel rarely leave the confines of the base and that is a shame because of the rich history that surrounds you. I highly recommend getting fish n chips in Aldeburgh, a highly romantic oldy worldy seaside town.... I use Aldeburgh as my happy place, sitting on the bench next to the boating pond next to the medieval Moot hall with a gelato ice cream on the go.... Heavenly on a summers day... Wait for summer and go to the Aldeburgh Carnival.. Street bands, Floats, the night time paper lantern parade and the free fireworks display on the beach....
Thank you, friend! We appreciate all the recommendations on lovely restaurants & places to check out. We definitely love exploring and learning about this beautiful country. We appreciate your kindness and support. Have a wonderful Sunday. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
When I moved to Canada back in '66, we didn't call our family back in the UK and had to rely on airmail letters.
That seems unimaginable now, but it was just a short time ago compared to how far we have gone. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
I’ve loved your podcasts and so enjoyed your discoveries regarding the villages and countryside you’ve discovered. Your adventures throughout have been filed with your wonderment, compliments and fair comment. However, our pepperoni isn’t weird, it’s just different.
We're so glad you're have enjoyed our adventures and thoughts. I agree with you that the pepperoni here is different. The UK pepperoni has less unnecessary ingredients in it, and we're growing to understand and appreciate that more now. 😉
I'm from Wales and lived in south -africa for 12 years. And had to learn their language, that is difficult. Your embracing British culture, heritage, and our wonderful countryside. Well done.
That is a plus that we did not have to learn an entire new language, just the nuances. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Our weather can be cold and damp but my motto is have brolly can travel I also have a warm jacket and hat if the weathers dodgy also if we were ruled by the weather we would be stuck at home we just carry on regardless love your posts
We couldn't agree more. That is why we try to keep going out regardless of the weather if we can. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Any new location brings changes. But our experiences have shown us just how similar we all are. From trips around Europe, assorted parts of Africa and a mix of religious extremes. At the core, people are more alike than not. Glad to have you here. Enjoy the UK.
We definitely love it here and are blessed to call it home for a while. Thank you for your time watching and leaving a comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
England has 4 seasons, winter, spring, summer and autumn. Sometimes we get them all in one day.
Not sure where these two are making this video but I think they are probably only a few miles from me. The weather has been unusually very wet recently but its one of the better areas of the country for weather and it will get better soon.
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Looking forward to it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Obviously not British , England has ! Rolls eyes.
Are we going to accept you Jess and Chris??? Nothing would make us happier than if you stayed forever - but we realise you'll eventually be going back home. So we'll make the most of you while you're here. Ignore the trolls - they just get pleasure in their miserable lives by being vile to other people. They're just very sad individuals.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, the trolls will be trolls. We will try to make the best of it while we are here. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Respect you lovely folk, you must give York a visit If you haven't already, although you'll only scratch the surface on a day trip!
It is on our list for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The roads here are much smaller. But road layouts were originally for horses and carts, not cars and buses, so in some areas, it can be a bit treacherous. Especially in rural areas. Once you're used to it, they're actually more enjoyable to drive on. Mainly because you're more likely to be in the countryside with a better quality of life.
100 agree with you. It's going to make us even better drivers when we return to the US. Thank you for your support and time watching our video. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Whenever I rent a car in Europe (apart from Cyprus - I've never been to Malta or Ireland)- to start with I hit the drivers door with my elbow when going to shift gear - within an hour I'm fine. There is no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing. As for Americans - just like Brits there is a stereotype be that good or bad - but tars everyone with the same brush - I found that out when I lived in Asia, and some people believe that because there is a stereotype that every person from that country will fit it - obviously not true. Glad to see you going to different sites around the UK and exploring
The driving thing is something we were expecting, but you can never prepare for something like that. We knew there were stereotypes coming in and our goal is to make sure we can embrace the good ones and not the bad ones. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing...😉
Great post and really insightful. Hope you have a great weekend guys. 🇺🇲🤝🏻🇬🇧👏🏻
That is a great point. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Don't worry about it. It's exactly the same but colder
Thanks. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
In my opinion and I’m nearly 60 yrs old the british love Americans and I’m sure if you were to ask most British people especially if they were over certain age to help you with any issues you had or didn’t understand when you arrived in our country they would have of happily helped you with them
Well i know I would have.
I love your channel
Keep up the good work
Thank you for the kind words. We will continue to do our part in creating great relationships here. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess
Forget about any fears about food. You can get all your toxic fast food on base. Anything you encounter in the UK shops will be better than at home.
There is for sure a stark difference. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I think the thing that gives your nationality away is your sunny optimism. We had rubbish weather last year (fingers crossed for this year) and if you're British, you can't let bad weather go by without a snarky remark or two. I think you're pretty brave having to move to different countries but delighted you've managed to have some fun here. It would be really interesting to hear what your kids were worried about before coming over; would have been a mix of worries and excitement I guess?
It was a little of both for the kids. More excitement because they are along for the ride instead of making decisions, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
British people go on holiday to foreign countries on a regular basis, and deal with new currencies with very little problem.
I dont understand why you are finding it so difficult. You have 100 cents to the dollar. We have 100 pennies to the pound. How hard can it be?
Well, here there are 8 different coins that are in normal rotation, and in the US, there are normally 4. There are different shapes and sizes that we are used to seeing. Also, the amounts are different, and we need to read to see what the amount is to make sure we give the correct amount. It's not a huge issue, just something different than we are used to. That is the reason we discussed it. Thanks for watching.
Why do feel entitled to be so incredibly rude? How hard can it be to just be kind?
@xjessicacx we appreciate your kindness! We hope you have the most amazing evening/ weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Brit here, one of the reasons our notes and coins are designed the way they are is to assist people with impaired vision identify them. Notes are different sizes and colours and have large print numbers in the corners. Coins have different edges, eg £2 and £1 coins are thicker with a fine serrated edge, 50ps and 20ps are heptagons with smooth edges and so on. Hope that helps.
I barely use coins or notes anymore. It's all credit/debit cards or phone apps from Google, Amazon, Apple etc.
Americans drive on the right side, We drive on the correct side. Lol.
Haha... Thanks for the comment. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I love your videos, it’s always nice to see people appreciate this great country. I live in York, have you visited yet? If not, why on earth not?
We have not yet, but it is on the list of places we need to visit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Just remember we are not America and you’ll be fine
Most definitely, we never said it was. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
With temperatures under Freezing point we say MINUS 5 or MINUS 7 degrees rather than Negative degrees.
Great video describing how you’ve adapted over here.
Thank you so much for your kindness and sharing. We love sharing with you all. We love it here! Thank you for your time watching and commenting. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn 👍👍
This is my first time on your channel and i like getting different perspectives from foreigners living in the UK.
The comunication technology has made a huge change in the easy of communication, even website like youtube where American and British can get to listen to the real normal people and understand each others cultures alot better, rather than relying on mainstream media and hollywood. This has brought our cultures closer together which some good and some not so good.
At least you where posted to the UK and difn't have to try and speak a different language, but the English we speak here is a little different, but your accents are not to heavily american and most people will be able to understand you.
Once you start making really good British friends you may encounter British Banter, which could be considered rude, but it our way of telling you that we like and trust you.
Taking about the weather which is a British stereotype is real, the weather in the UK is very changeable sunny in the morning raining or snowing in the afternoon. We try and keep informed about the weather so we can make plans which normally if outside will be disrupted. Never plan BBQs weeks in advance.
We are glad you found the channel. You are right, technology has made it a lot easier to break down some of the cultural barriers we may face. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Hi Jess & Chris, I think it helps you not living on base because you are mixing with the locals. You are not the only folks that have problems with coinage, I do too when I am abroad.
I think you are both lovely because you have embraced our culture.
Chris, I am looking out for an old Mini - a proper one not one of those huge BMW ones. I plan to go to the local Pride of Longbridge Show in April which is a huge car meet for vehicles made at the old Austin factory. Tall people can drive them, my dad was 6ft 2" and he managed ok. They are fun to drive.
Will Zach be learning to drive here so that he can use a stick shift?
I think there is a Taco Bell in London and Popeyes is appearing in different parts of the country too, my buddy in LA told me to try the chicken tenders & mash at Popeyes should I get the opportunity.
I hope you have a great week (we are at the end of the jet stream which is why we have so much rain but without rain we wouldn't be a green and pleasant land).
We appreciate you looking out for a mini for us. Morris, Austin, anything British really, lol. Shane has driven a little, he learned manual in a Mustang and we have a Jeep that is manual back in the States too. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I'm so glad you've travelled around and made friends off the base. I've heard of some American families who never really explore the UK, or get off the base much, which is sad 🙁
Unfortunately you are right. There are some that do not explore. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Hi, plenty of Taco Bells in the UK. I think Taco Bell has only been over here fairly recently but McDonald's, PIzza Hut & KFC have been over here for decades. I briefly dated a lady from the US and she got scared when driving on narrow country lanes in more rural areas which maybe is seen so much in the US.
Watched a bit of you guys driving around. I have to say both of you seem confident on the smaller roads. I wouldn't worry about driving, you seem to be absolutely fine and confident. I have watched some video of other Americans driving in the UK and understandably they seemed less able/confident. Back roads are much more dangerous than the main roads and Moterways though. Just adjust your speed when sriving in the lanes and countryside and expect the unexpected around the next bend is all.
Thank you so much! All we shared was debunked and now funny when we look back at our concerns or worries. We love it here and definitely wanted you all to get a laugh. Thank you for your kindness and support, friend! Have a lovely day. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris x
Still subscribed, no problem here. I always chose manual cars but now my body has won the argument for automatic. Had the car since last year and still go to change gear manually, and I have no gear knob to rest hand on. I am friendly and polite to all I meet, regardless. If they are not the same to me then I will leave it at that, end of... I was born in England and I often get the weather wrong. Leave house dry in t-shirt and return sopping wet. You will see people in shorts when it is freezing. I even pay for my double cheeseburger with tap debit card. The other side of my city there is a large roundabout with four smaller satellite roundabouts, you can go right or left at the big one.
Glad to hear you are still subscribed. We too choose manual if we can. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Discussing the weather is a national institution!!!! Some of your videos when you are driving show some very good careful driving, well done. I would like to think most Brits would be helpful in any situation. My first experience of the USA was in 1978 working with Boy Scouts of America. Have made life long friendships and do you know what! I just think of them as friends.
We appreciate the kind words. It is always good to hear about the long relationship our two countries have with each other. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
We love your family and welcome you. As in any country, if you act stupid or rude you will probably get a poor reaction and you are neither of those. As for the weather, if you go out and you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes for it to change. That is particularly true in the summer months. I am still subscribed and I even let all the adverts play through. Please tell me it helps because there were a lot.
Well we appreciate the kind words. Glad to hear you are still subscribed and are not having issues with it. Watching through helps, but don't feel obligated to do that. We just just want you to enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Driving on the left probably dates back to when we carried swords and you would pass people on the left so you sword arm was ready to protect from muggers
Didn't think of it that way.
Passing on the left was the rule in the Roman Empire, for the reason you state. After the fall of Rome many countries in Europe continued with that practice but Napoleon thought otherwise and insisted on passing on the right in the territory he conquered. After that the remaining European pass-on-the-left countries switched over piece-meal to simplify border crossings, the last was Sweden that switched in 1967.
Of course there are still countries outside Europe that drive on the left and not all are ex-colonies of Britain. Thailand and Japan for instance.
glad you both are enjoying the uk, but i would like know how your children are liking or disliking it here. i have enjoyed hearing about your trips about and how you find us here, i believe that you should be friends with everybody after all we are all humans.
They are enjoying it here. You make an excellent point, we are all humans and need to make sure we treat everyone as such. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You are a lovely family and I'm so happy that you have found that you have been made welcome to our country and have made real friends.
I hope everything works out for you all when you return home to America , I'm sure there will be many of your friends sad faces when you come to leave 🎉🎉😊😊
Thank you for the kind words. We have been able to embrace it here, and it will be sad when we leave, but at least we have technology now to keep in touch. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
ROUNDABOUTS - A good tip for negotiating roundabouts. If you are unsure what lane to be in when approaching them or what exit to take, always choose the outside lane and just go all the way round the roundabout (even two or three times around) until you decide where to go and what lane to be in. This may seem a bit strange but it really works. I have been driving for over sixty years and still use this technique occasionally when I'm visiting an unfamiliar city or come across a new road layout with an unexpected roundabout.
That is a valid point. We will have to keep that in mind next time we are unsure about which lane to be in. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
@@DaydreamersBarn as regards roundabouts the general thing is to think of a clock. If where you want to go to a destination before 12 you use the left lane but if you need to go after the 12 y 23:57 met quite a few American service men and women over the years and have been to RAF Upper Heyford a few times when I was based at RAF Brize Norton. I found the American Air Force personnel very friendly when I went there. Thanks for your post.
CZcams is infamous for randomly Unsubscribing people from CZcams channels - its not you, its THEM.
For the first couple of days, each time I used to drive a manual transmission in Italy, I'd end up winding down the window instead of changing gear!
PS I've been to the US countless times over the last 30 odd years and I still get confused by the US coinage...
Glad to know we are not alone with the coinage. The mine confused me more, the window levers are on the inside next to the shift knob. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I've noticed that I only get unsubscribed from channels that actively produce content and I watch. Channels that are no longer active or I simply stopped watching never seem to be affected.
I'm so glad that it hasn't happened to you. Unfortunately, we've had people reach out to us that they have been unsubscribed to our channel, not by choice. It also happened to us on some of our channels that we follow weekly. We appreciate your time. 🤍 Jess x
I drove both on a daily basis in the UK LHD and RHD. Airport fire truck was Lhd and then the sweeper was LHD too. All the other stuff was RHD. Drove a centre drive truck in Saudi Arabia. You soon get used to it.
You are right, once you get used to it it gets easier and just the way it goes then. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
We are also worried about Americans coming over here and driving for a good reason.
Yes, I get it. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarnWhat I have seen of your driving in UK - no worries 👍
You're welcome here. Ignore the negativity. Most people in the UK like to see other cultures come to the country. I live in a very touristy town, we have people from all over the world visit. We rely on them to be honest, we don't have industry in our town anymore. Come along and enjoy yourselves.
Well thank you for the kind words. We enjoy exploring and trying dispel any "American" stereotypes. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Hi again. Another great and informative video. 👍
I have a question for you: How much UK TV and radio, especially UK news programmes, do you watch or listen to? I do realise that you want to keep in touch with events at home but do you keep up with UK happenings as well? Also, if you do see American stories on UK TV news what do you think of it? Do you think that our view of your country is balanced and fair? 🙂
We listen to mostly UK radio when we are driving, which is quite a bit. That is where we get most of our UK news from. Other than that we like to watch CZcams mostly. Regarding the views of US, it all depends. Unfortunately, it all comes down to politics. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
As I see your in the "Silly Suffolk" Area have you visited the Wool town of Lavenham ? Or Bury St Edmunds (burial place & former Shrine of Englands First Patron Saint,Martyred King St Edmund.)also in the Jewish Merchants House "Moyse's Hall" (Circa:1180) that is now a Museum that tells the history of the Area & events that have taken place,(look up Moira Martin & the Red Barn Murder) their is still Market days held every Wednesday & Saturday, With the Abbey Remains & other later Georgian buildings plus a Clock Museum their is much to see & a must Britains Smallest PUB ?? The NUTSHELL !!
Also give Woodbridge a look, well worth it.
We just released a video of Lavenham today and love visiting all the villages throughout. We appreciate all the recommendations! Thank you so very much for your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
Well I love u guys here in my country and thankyou gor ur service. I'd say 98% of us brits wellcome u ❤
Oh, thank you so much, friend. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to live here! We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers 🤍 Jess & family x
@@DaydreamersBarn I honestly beleve the 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 are like siblings
Hi there. Your culture section mentioned speech of Americans. In my living experience in UK and Europe it is the US volume of speech rather than any other issue.
Love it! excellent video. xx👍😘
Thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
Very interesting to hear your thoughts. Will you be taking the time to come over to the Bedford River Festival in July?
We have not made plans for that yet. However, it sounds interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
You check the weather forecast to know what to wear before you go out? You've assimilated! You're British now.
Of course. Although we still keep an extra jacket and an umbrella in the car just in case. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
The differences between England and America have become watered down over recent years and so many Americanisms are used in our vocabulary today. e.g. apartment instead of flat or truck instead of lorry. Some of the old England words like pocket book for wallet or purse, however are still used in America.
Most definitely, I understand that. It's still very different, but we love it. Thank you for your time watching. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Americans... are us with another accent. In these islands we have English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish (All of Ireland, not just the north). But then there are our brothers from North America... Canada and the US.
Couldn't have said it better. Cheers, Chris and Jess.
Yes and no. The value system is very different.
There’s Taco Bells in Central London - but we don’t have the same fascination with Mexican food as the US does..
That's fair. It is something we love. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.