Americans - What we love about the UK
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 07. 2024
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In this video, you will enjoy 2 Americans sharing what we love about the UK! I hope you all enjoy this video. Please like, subscribe, and leave comments. As always, thank you for watching and all the support!
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You are very kind in all your comments. It is so nice to hear positive comments on the UK. I hope you continue to have a very positive experience here.
Oh, we love it here. We will have a new video with culture shocks coming up. It's been such a wonderful time here and making great friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for the lovely comment! đ€ Jesa
it's so easy to get used to slagging off the country (britain) isn it..
so it is nice to hear
thankyou
Welcome to the UK, its great to have such nice-seeming people here
Well, thank you, Tom! It's so lovely to have fantastic friends like you all leaving kind comments! đ€ Jess
Mass immigration & illegals terrorism migrant criminals & free loaders
Yes, you are genuinely really welcome here! Wishing you a happy stay. Great channel too!
Not nice "seeming", just nice!
Please look at local at the local organisations like the WI or other regular groups.
It is good to know that you are liking your life in the UK.
Archie,
I love it here and look forward to exploring even more. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
I think you are the first American couple who appreciate roundabouts.đ
Marie-Elaine, they just make so much sense. I have no clue why the US wouldn't use them more often. England is just doing it right!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn I saw a CZcams video where it said that Roundabouts did not catch on Stateside because they used a different system to ours, which was more complicated and so it was not popular but if they had used Roundabouts like we do, then it , probably, would have seemed attractive.
Remember that a British gallon is larger than a US gallon when comparing prices.
@@ivandavies1388 Ironically a US Gallon Hat is bigger than the British equivalent...........:)
Oregon is introducing roundabouts to save power.
There are currently 880 comments on here and you have taken the time to reply to everyoneâŠthatâs a lovely thing to do.
Very insightful and interesting thanks
I really do try my best to respond. I'm working at getting all caught up this weekend. I truly appreciate your time watching and leaving us this comment. Cheers đ€ Jess x
Just saw your vid. Welcome TSgt. I was at Lakenheath for several years, went back to the states and decided to come back for good. Once you get out more and clear the conditioned American mind you'll see the many pros we can implement back home...mainly work to live not live to work. EnjoyđđŸ
We love it here and call this our home away from home. Thank you for your comment and support. đ€ Jess & Chris
Lakenheath is near me Iâm in Norwich đđ»
Hi, my uncle is a British naturalised American, my U.S. cousins in their 50s in age now. One thing that completely jaw dropped, and astonished them was the history on their 'doorstep' when visiting the UK. Here in Hertfordshire, 30 miles north of central London, there are 1000+ years old still active churches within 10 minutes drive into the countryside. Worth researching where you are.
Best wishes
Jason, it's very true that the history here is just fantastic to learn. Thank you so much for the fantastic recommendation and the story of your family. Thank you for sharing and watching the video. đ€ Jess
Seems like there's a castle ruin on every street corner đ I love our history, there's so much to learn! I'm from Derby, which is a small city, but is jam packed full of history.
I am moving to England, next year. The States, are so bad here. I have cousin's who were born and raised in London. I have some friends in all of The UK.
Good for you, try going up north as well.
Bee Apple, sorry the US has been so bad. Hopefully, you can make the most of the time you have left in the US before moving to the UK. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
You must be off your bonnet marra. I'm English. At least the yanks have some back bone left
600'000 into the UK last year!
You will be welcomed in he UK , I hope that things work out for you. Be careful with traffic lights, we donât turn left on a red light, you have to wait until you get the green light, sometimes thereâs a filter lights to turn when the light goes green
Welcome to the UK. My husband is ex military and we retired here in the UK. We found food, especially fresh food more expensive in the USA. Wait until you explore the rest of the UK, you will see how beautiful it is. Figure you are in Suffolk, enjoy the area. Ely is nice, Cambridge and Biry St Edmunds.
M T, we love this beautiful island! I am looking forward to exploring even more. There is so much to see, and I feel like our time is not long enough.
We're located in Norfolk and love it!
Thanks for the support and lovely comment! đ€ Jess
Sad thing is since weâve left the EU our conservative government want to adopt US food standards, lowering our standards, quality and health, sad times
â@@0KiteEatingTree0that was the left/remoaners scare mongering.
Travelling to other countries/ cultures is the best education to realise there is more love than hate between different nationalitiesâŠ. What a wonderful advert you 2 make of most Americans.. respect from đŹđ§
Thank you so much. We're loving this adventure for sure. Loved read your comment. đ€ Jess
What a lovely couple - and such great 'ambassadors' for their country. Americans like this are ALWAYS welcome here: they're 'family', after all!đđđ
Thanks for the kind words. We do our best, glad we can be considered great 'ambassadors' it means a lot. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Chris and Jess.
I have viisted the USA 14 times,been to 23 states.I find Americans way more laid back than people here in the UK.Amazing country.Your theme parks are the best ever.
I agree that theme parks are top-notch in the US!! Some places I agree are laid back in the US, like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Cheers đ€ Jess
What delightful people you are. I hope you have the most wonderful time while you're here.
Thank you so much for your kindness and for watching the video! đ€ Jess
Glad you are enjoying your time in the U.K. â€
Us too! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, friend. đ€ Jess
Petrol prices are crazy in the UK, as well as Gas and Electricity. As for pets (dogs) you will find that most places accept dogs, we're an animal loving Country. You're pretty spot on with your views.
Petrol prices here are pretty typical actually. It's more that America prices are ridiculously cheap
But people in the US typically spend more on fuel as they are forced to drive further
@@charlesunderwood6334 infrastructure in the US is designed so that you have to have a car
I saw something that showed basically the scale between the amount petrol costs in the US vs the UK is almost exactly the same as the difference in road miles that people have to drive to do the regular stuff of life, work, shop etc.
@@djohnson6585 I know- stayed with someone in Chicago recently and was surprised that even local shops didn't exist
What a lovely film. I suddenly realise its not such a bad place ! I do think British plugs and sockets are the best. Nice and secure and stable. Great that you are enjoying your stay. You are very charming people.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Cheers đ€ Jess
I'm glad you think that we British drivers are courteous - we seem far less so since I learnt to drive in 1973!
I definitely do with what I'm comparing it to with what I'm used to in the US. Thank you for the comment. đ€ Jess
Depends where you are in the Uk, you know what i mean.
more cars on the road now its easy to lose it! I'm only a passenger and I get barshit crazy
@@flybobbie1449 If you know, you know ;-)
I drive 650 miles north to south and the back again at least once a year and the behaviour of other drivers is mostly excellent. Once you realise other drivers are your teammates it works so well.
Don, I agree. It's such a lovely drive experience here. Such a pleasure. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
I loved the slight awkwardness throughout - perfectly suited to the UK! Shame you're going to be leaving us.
The Groove Tube,
Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed our awkwardness. I'm more of the talkative one working on getting Chris comfortable in front of the camera. We're a work in production and love the support for all you love people! Thanks for the comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
I shall drag them back.......if they listen to CURE...... l trust them..,.......Caroline/will...........xx
Be wary of rich, spoilt Americans........l am!
My first time in the US was in 1982. When chatting to a guy onan internal flight he asked me about how big the UK was. I told him 'about 900 miles from each extreme North to South' he said "Oh, I can go and do that all in three days maybe four." I couldn't make him understand he could spend a week in any location and not see t all.
I agree. Even in our 3 years here, we will not see all that I want to see, unfortunately. Sad people have a hard time understanding. Thank you for your comments and for watching our video. đ€ Jess
You 'enjoyed' the traffic lights!!! Bloody hell, you're easy to please! :)
Ha! This made me laugh.
Edward, I guess I am. đ There is not much I don't love about England, Scotland, and the UK as a whole. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
As a young brit dealing and watching the cost of living seeing these perspectives is really refreshing. Really lovely video from both of you and very interesting
RiriTokisaki, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope you have a lovely week. Hopefully, you stick around and enjoy more of our channel and videos. đ€ Jess
This is true
One other thing, our 3 pin outlets wall sockets have switches. The earth pin is longer normally because it pushes up 2 little internal live and neutral outlet protectors to stop children inserting things into these more dangerous outlet holes. Enjoy your time in the U.K. My eldest son is a maths professor in Austin TX - he says that the standard of driving and basic car roadworthiness is terrible, but heâs married to a USA wife and has a good job in TX. He loves it there. Hates the health system but loves the enormous variety of choices that people have in the supermarkets.
Every place has it's advantages and disadvantages. Glad he looks for the positive
If you don't like switched sockets in the UK then you can always get unswitched ones...
I really enjoyed this video. As a Brit, it's funny to hear these things that actually a lot of us take for granted! I love that you touched on the fresh, healthy food because that is for sure something that should be standard everywhere.
In regards to the energy prices, I'm sure you've seen the outrage at them and it's an unfortunate time because they really are not 'normal' at the moment, like 300% higher is ridiculous. They will come back down eventually. I hope!
So glad to see a lot of positivity and you both did great! Liked and subbed easily :)
Thank you, friend! I'm so glad you found us and enjoyed watching. That makes my heart so happy.
We love it here and call this home away from home. đ€ Jess
It's great that you're enjoying yourself and like so much about being here. Never be afraid to do the opposite though and tell us what you miss. đ
That's a fantastic idea!! Got that added to my diary of ideas. If we do it, I will give you a shout-out! đ€ Jess
One difference I notice is that I havnt seen a moustache on a man under 50 since the 1990s . My grandpa had a moustache all his life but he was in the RAF.
Oh, Chris rocks that mustache well, right?? Thanks for the comment. It made me smile. đ€ Jess
Iâm really glad youâve enjoyed your time here. The UK like most countries has its problems but there are also a lot of good things that I think us Brits often donât realise and take for granted.
Thank you so much. I completely understand. We are so blessed to have this option to call this slice of heaven home. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching the video. Cheers đ€ Jess x
Great video đ Glad your experience is positive and hope you enjoy more of the UK.
One of the take aways for you guys is how energy aware in everyday life you have become and will put into your future home updates đ
Sean,
I love it here, and everyone here has been so kind and lovely to me. We're learning so much for our English pals. You all are just the best! Thank you for the lovely comment and for watching our channel. Hopefully, you stick around and enjoy our videos. đ€ Jess
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Really interesting to hear your views about UK but also what you have to tell us about US. Fascinating.
Thank you for the lovely idea! Will add that to our the list of videos coming up. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching. đ€ Jess
Just stumbled across your channel. Some great insights in this video and I'm very happy to see you are enjoying your time in the UK. I look forward to binging your other videos very soon! Love and peace from Devon in the south-west. :)
Blue Cheese, I'm thankful you stumbled into our channel. Welcome, friend! Hopefully, you enjoy all our content and look forward to reading all your comments! đ€ Jess
I love your CZcams handle and I love cheese! Also, love Devon... as I say "Devon is Heaven". We live in Gloucestershire, but love to visit!!
Hello Jess & Chris,
Iâm thoroughly enjoying your vids and now subscribed!
Welcome to the U.K.!
Itâs fascinating finding out about your thoughts and experiences here, and Iâm very much looking forward to seeing your future adventures!
I come from Dorset on the south coast - I would heartily recommend a visit, particularly during the summer. You can go fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast, see the most photogenic castle ruin at Corfe Castle, take a trip to a protected wildlife habitat on Brownsea Island, enjoy the wild ponies in the New Forest. All wonderful things to do.
Are you going to try fresh scones with jam and clotted cream? What about a traditional Sunday Roast?
So excited for you and whatâs to come!
With kindest regards,
Andy
Andy, thank you, my friend! You paint such a lovely experience in Dorset. We will be planning a trip there. We appreciate and love all the recommendations! My heart is full of joy, and I look forward to all our adventures that wait for us. Thank you for your lovely comment and for supporting our channel. đ€ Jess
Good video. Thank you for the nice things you have to say about our weird old country. I hope you do well with your channel, and look forward to more of your stuff.
Archenemy GMB,
Thank you. I just love it here! Everyone is so lovely. It's one of my favorite places I have lived. I have very lived all over and visited many places.
Thank you for the support on the channel. It means so much to me! đ€ Jess
Wow - your video has gone viral! Congratulations đ This was such an interesting and positive video. It was great to hear you say that we Brits are kind to other drivers. We are Brits living in America and it was quite a shock to find out that in the US other drivers wouldn't let you in if you (often) found yourself in the wrong lane, LOL! Oh yes, the public bathrooms in the US with the big gaps - what's that all about?!! đ I'm now back in the UK for the summer and I'm always forgetting to press the switch down on the outlet when charging my phone. It's annoying to return to it and realize there's still not charge! We're looking forward to watching more of your videos!đ€â€
Thank you so much! We love creating content for people to enjoy and share our experiences. It's been quite a learning curve for us here, but we love it.
The US can learn so much from England.
Thank you for the support and the lovely comment! đ€ Jess
Great video. My friend in Arizona loved having more than green beans and sweetcorn as vegetables when he was here .
Absolute pleasure listening too your observations.All the best from Ironbridge, Shropshire.....you should come here ...tea is on me đ
Mark, thank you, friend! It would be awesome to explore Ironbridge, Shorpshire. đ€ Jess
What a lovely video. As a Brit it was great to hear your thoughts! I'm glad you enjoyed your time here đ.
Thank you, friend. We look forward to sharing more of the things we learn while here in the UK. đ€ Jess
Glad you are loving your UK experience. Take care.
Thank you. We love the opportunity to live here! đ Also, thanks for watching and leaving a lovely comment. đ€ Jess
So pleased you like it here. Really enjoy your videos. Hope you enjoy the summer, there is so much to see and do, especially when the weather is nice
Paul,
I love it here! Summer time is my favorite time of the year. Thank you for being such a great support on the channel. đ€ Jess
@Daydreamers Barn I to am a summer person. Please stay forever as we need more people that appreciate our green and pleasant land.
Nice to hear your comments. (PS 220 volts isn't wrong - it's not consistently 240). Thanks for diplomatically leaving out the things you don't like here. (We know we're far from perfect). Enjoy the rest of your stay.
ColdWater
I have truly enjoyed learning so much. I love loads more, but I didn't want it to be an hour long video. Chris wouldn't have it. LoL
I will be doing a video of things I miss about the US soon and adding more things I love about the UK. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, my friend. đ€ Jess
Great comparison. The only thing I don't recognise is the pull cord to switch off all the lights together. That's an unusual feature in my experience, handy though!
It's very handy, but understand it's not common in most homes. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
Just watched your video which I really enjoyed... I was surprised to hear that you both liked roundabouts, because in my experience most Americans develop a cold sweat with the idea of driving around them even after I've explained how to do so...đ
I truly hope that you manage to explore as much as the UK as possible during your deployment here including my part of the UK of Wales...đŽó §ó ąó ·ó Źó łó ż
Enjoy your stay...
Darren, We really like the whole idea about roundabout! Very useful and helpful, and the bigger cities in the US could do with some. Thank you for watching! đ€ Jess
It's great hearing you talk about the small things which are different. Bravo.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. New video of other differences we have noticed coming out this week! Hopefully, you will enjoy it as well. Thank you for your feedback, my friend. Cheers đ€ Jess
What a lovely video. Welcome to the U.K. weâre new to your channel. Loved your views on driving, I drove once in Miami! Not gonna lied I was scared to death! Weâre looking forward to checking out more of your videos. Cheers đ»
Hello friends, welcome, and we love your channel!
It's very scary driving in the US compared to here!
Thank you for the support, and I am looking forward to further chats! đ€ Jess
Can we keep you guys in the UK? You both seem lovely?
Thank you for reminding me of some of the good things in this country â€
Oh, you're so kind, my sweet friend! We just love it here. We will be making another video with more things we love or find better here in the UK. It's such a blessing to get to call this home for a while. đ€ Jess
That second ? should have been a ! đ Glad you're enjoying it here, make sure to take a trip to the lake district if you get chance. If you need a Manchester guide let me know. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Looking forward to more videos x
Will definitely! Thank you for your kindness. Would love to make it up to Manchester very soon.
We're going to travel as much as we can we just love it here. đ€ Jess
The only foreign country (as a Brit) I have driven in was the USA. This was in Florida some years ago. I found that other drivers were considerate, kept their distance and stuck to the speed limits. I got used to driving on the other side of the road after a couple of days. I saw some roundabouts at Gettysburg which seemed to be working well. Gas prices in the UK include a heavy excise duty plus VAT at 20%, which makes it very expensive. Gas stations make very little on each litre.
Hello friend, thank you for sharing. It's very different when you know it is only for a short while I sopposed. Then it is to stay for years, I guess, and one needs to learn all new road laws.. Hope you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your comment. đ€ Jess
Here in Florida most of us were New Yorkers at onetime, people tell us that we are Rude. Well we have to many South Americans here and Brazillians that think that there shit don't think. These Brazillians need to go back to their Jungle.
@@DaydreamersBarn that Stink
Yeah, i'm so glad you're enjoying your time here, guys! All the very best to you!!!! đx.
Thanks so much! đ we love it here, and thank you for watching. đ€ Jess
Hi. Welcome to the UK and glad that you are enjoying yourselves. Have Fun đ
Thank you! We love exploring your lovely country. Thank you for your time watching and leaving a kind comment. đ€ Jess
You did it! These videos often get a lot of views, but you can't count on it. I'm happy for you that you've published just a couple days ago and had a huge number of views! Perfect timing to help you get that 1K subs goal... happy early birthday!
I'm an American who has been visiting the UK for 30 years and have spent the last 3 summers living here. I agree with your observations. Love grocery shopping here and love that the food prices are lower but the quality is usually better!
The switches on the outlets are a great idea... it is just a learning curve to remember to switch them on. So annoying to "charge your phone" all night and realise you didn't turn it on! haha
Fun video, y'all! XX Dara
Dara, I really appreciate your kindness! I love it here so much. It was such a great experience. There are so many things I love about England!
Do you live here? My husband and I look forward to enjoying your channel.
Thanks for being so amazing! đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn my husband and I live near Dallas Texas in the winter and in Cheltenham Gloucestershire in the summer. He is a dual citizen and I just love being here in England! But also love spending time in the US with our extended family and our friends.đ
When are you due to move back to the states?
@Magenta Otter Travels how wonderful it is to be able to spend time in both places each year. We're not due to go back to the US until 2025. I'm so excited about exploring all of the UK has to offer. đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn that's awesome! I know several Americans families in my town who get stationed here for 2-3 years and they always hate to leave. đŹđ§â€ïžđșđž
Looking forward to seeing your future videos!
@@MagentaOtterTravels thank you for the support! I know it's going to be hard to leave when we have to.
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Loved this! I agree with the gas prices, while i haven't been to the UK in a very long time, they're still very expensive. Thank you for making this video! It was very enjoyable to watch.
Fuel prices generally are similar to the UK across western Europe. What you wont find in the UK, apart from a short section near Birmingham, are any toll roads so there's savings there. The tax on fuel goes towards things like the free at point of use National Health Service (NHS).
@@nevillemason6791 Ohh, thank you for this information!
Thank you so much! Where do you currently live?
I'm glad you enjoyed the video it means the world to us that we have such amazing supporters! You Rock!!
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Neville Mason, Thank you for the information. I appreciate the insight!
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Jess
It's nice that you have been made welcome here. Thank you for your kind comments in return. We have our problems, of course, but you accentuate the positives and it's great to hear that you are happy here.
100%, it's been like a nice feeling! We have truly enjoyed this beautiful country and will continue to. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching our video. đ€ Jess & Chris x
Very insightful, thanks for visiting us!
Thank you. We love it here. Can't wait to continue to explore all the UK has to offer. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
You are very welcome in the UK. I am glad you are enjoying it. It is always nice to get the views of visitors to our country. I expect the lack of AC and small fridges are going to be things that are not so good here compared to back home, but I am sure you have adapted. You should visit Liverpool if you have not already done so. If you are here for a while, and love History, then it may be worth getting a family membership to The National Trust. It gets you into castles and stately homes / gardens without further expense. Anyway, enjoy your stay.
Andrew, thank you, my friend!
I do miss my aircon, but it's ok. Just open a window. I don't mind the fridge here at all. Sometimes, I hate US fridges to large and stuff get pushed to the back. Thank you for your comment and recommendations. Hopefully, you stick around and enjoy more of our channel. đ€ Jess
As a British person that has lived in the states for 10 years this video has got me quite excited about my first trip to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan in August!
Sidewinder,
Fantastic! Where are you going to be visiting if you don't mind me asking? I hope you have a lovely time and everyone is kind on your adventure.
đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn 5 nights in Marquette, flying to the city itself in late August, looks like there is plenty to see and do around there. Thank you. Enjoy the UK.
Great to have you over here guys
MrAckers75,
Oh, thank you! We love being here such a great opportunity. Thank you for watching, and hopefully, you continue to enjoy our chance. đ€ Jess
Thank you for being so kindđ
Bobby Boko,
Thank you for the comment and for watching. Hopefully, you stick around and enjoy more of our videos. đ€ Jess
welcome our friends from the USA. we respect you more than you know. all the best good luck and enjoy being in your new place of life. respect.
Well, thank you, friend! We love it here and look forward to exploring even more of what the UK has to offer. Thanks for all the support! đ€ Jess
Glad you are enjoying the difference. On driving, many Brits go to France and other countries where they drive on your side of the road. We get used to it after half an hour. Admittedly it's a bit scary at first, but there's more worry than difficulty.
Peter, thanks, we love it here! I understand that, but I have been to many other countries, but none left side of the road for 22 years driving. So it's quite a learning curve. I'm glad you Brits are so good at learning how to drive in another country so fast. That's fantastic.
Me, on the other hand, like many other Americans, it's quite a shock because laws are different. The gear shifts I have to use the opposite hand I'm accustomed to for 22 years. Not that it can be easy, just a learning curve, for sure. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
Thank you for your kind words about my country x itâs always nice to hear â€
We love sharing love for this wonderful country! I have definitely fallen in love with the UK. We love learning for you all. Want to take as much of the UK when we have to return to the US. So I can wake up and look back on such a beautiful place! We appreciate your kindness and support. Cheers đ€ Jess x
Hi ya'll Great to learn your experiences have been a pleasant one visiting our shores and you've taken some useful tips back to the states.
My wife is a driving instructer and currently teaches someone from the states how to drive in the UK even though he's driven for years in his home country. and in far bigger cars he's hoping to get used to manual gear shift, something he's never driven before so he can take back to the states what he's learned and share his experiences with others. much like yourselves. Glad you enjoyed our hospitality welcome back anytime. STAY SAFE.
Paul, we're loving calling this home until 2025. We will definitely be taking some wonderful things back to the US with us. Will be so sad when we finally have to say goodbye to beautiful England. đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Wish you both well in your furture travels Don't be a stranger to our shores. Wishing you both safe and enjoyable adventures.
Glad you enjoyed living here in the uk đŹđ§ đđ
Thanks, friend! Welcome to the channel đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Jess always welcome in the uk đŹđ§ â€ïž
@Milan Djukic , really appreciate all the kindness! It's been so lovely. Thank you for being so kind and watching the video. đ€ Jess
Hi, Guys just got back to the UK after 5 Years of living in the US with my wife and 2 Kids. I just wanted to address the Petrol price issue you raised (Gas Prices đđ). You are correct they are expensive here like crazy expensive, however, it's important to bear in mind most people drive in the US on average at least 4 - 5 times as many miles as regular people here do (obviously not including city driving). Also, most Cars in the US are much bigger gas Guzzlers than the UK. I would say depending on what you drive in the US you probably get between 12 and 20 miles per gallon whereas here it's probably more like 25 to 35 miles per gallon on average. Also not sure where in the States you guys are from but in South Florida where we were Food prices are at least 2 sometimes 3 times more than UK. For example, let's take a lower-end store like Walmart for a full trolly (Cart) of food you could probably get a full trolly at says marks and spencers food here for the same price. Also, car insurance prices are crazy there, and usually every 6 months which we were paying $1100 twice a year for Tundra and Explorer so $2200 per year. Here for similer cars here you would be paying approx $900 a year.
You're correct on "average." What I was speaking on was that what we're paying now is extremely higher than what we paid in the United States. We drove 2 cars daily, and the power bill was a lot lower with the aircon running full blast in the summer and heat on full time in North Dakota Winters.
We are driving only one car here currently (due to be not working full time), and our power bill is hardly having it on, but still 2x more than we paid in the US.
Just our observation. Not that it's a bad thing, just something we noted.
The reason the fuel was/is so expensive here is the amount of tax the government puts on the price of fuel.
@@RobG001 Which in turn lets the government pay for a hell of a lot of "stuff" that you would have to pay for yourself in the US.
Don't forget the US gallon is less than the UK gallon, 3.8 ltrs compared to 4.5 ltrs ,so "gas mileage " will be different?
According to this page, I am your 1,000th subscriber. And I love the wooden jetski on the wall.........
Woohoo!! Welcome, my friend, and thank you for subscribing to the channel! đ đ€ Jess
Hi, glad your enjoying your life here. I think you're a great polite family, if you ever consider moving to this country I would find you all very welcome. đ
Oh, thank you, dear friend! We love calling this slice of heaven home for a while. Will definitely be missed when we have to leave. đ€ Jess x
Very interesting round up, thanks. Glad you're enjoying yourselves in dear old Blighty!â€
Oh, thank you. We love it here! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. đ€ Jess
Welcome to the UK , Super Happy when Americans choose our country :) , theres loads of history and culture that are truely amazing :) dating back to the roman times {bath} for example, but just a note on the MOT, there are many shady testers that will fault your car just to get another test fee from you, so chat to some car ppl in ur area find a good one :)
Thank you, friend! We look forward to learning more about the culture and history the more we explore.
I have heard that, so thank you for the advice.
Thank you for your comment and for watching our video. đ€ Jess
The whole outlet design is special and safety orientated. There's a video on this that you might like to have a look at
Terence, I will look into that! Thank you for watching and leaving your recommendation. đ€ Jess
Glad you like the uk always welcome đŹđ§
I love the UK! Thanks for the kind welcome, my friend. đ€ Jess
Thanks for your service. Assume you are based at Lakenheath/Mildenhall. We visit regularly and love watching all your aircraft. Lovely to hear your positive thoughts about the UK. We have our problems but in general is a great place to live (and to raise a family).
Thank you. Yes, Chris is stationed at RAF Lakenheath. We love exploring this beautiful island. Thank you for your kindness. đ€ Jess
You are right about courteous uk drivers. So polite. Let you in when you need to. and when 2 lanes narrow to one lane people move to 1 lane right away instead of using the soon to close lane to the very end then force yourself infront of everyone like we do in the US. Please note we traveled to Belgium right after living 6 weeks in the uk and the drivers in Belgium do not display the courteous characteristics- they are aggressively hostile like in the US.
I completely agree! One thing I will miss once we return to the US in 2025. Thank you, friend! đ€ Jess
Your video popped up in my YT recommendations. You two come across as very courteous, thoughtful, decent people. Interesting comments too. I visited the USA several times every year during the '90s. Then lived and worked there (MA, TX, then MA) for part of the 2000s.
This may seem like a weird suggestion, but I'll recommend visiting Europe. It's on your door step. Outside the summer holiday season, travel becomes more affordable. A train ride through the channel tunnel to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam might be an experience. You might even take your car.
Flights, booked well in advance or last minute can be very reasonable (beware of Ryanair, who charge for extras in flight). Like the US, staying a Saturday night usually reduces ticket prices down from inflated weekday business travel prices.
A small suggestion, which you might already know. However, you might be accustomed to Air Conditioning, and not tried it before. If your house doesn't have them, you might consider getting thermal curtains (drapes). They have obvious value in the winter, keeping heat in. However, if you want to keep bedrooms cooler on hot days through the summer, you might close the curtains (drapes) during the day. It looks a bit gloomy, but hopefully not an issue through week days. Closing heavy thermal curtains (drapes) during the day will reduce the temperature of a room by nightfall. Maybe Initially try on one bedroom if it's south facing. A rough guide is 1kW per square yard per hour of sunlight. So large windows could easily allow 16kW hours of heat to build up in a room through the day. (Imagine a 2kW heater blasting into a room for 8 hours.)
Just some thoughts.
Best Wishes. âź
PS - I forgot to press "Save" on this one, so my comments will arrive out of order.
Hello friend! Thank you for all the lovely suggestions. It is very kind of you to take the time to give such great recommendations. Hope you have a fantastic week. đ€ Jess
â@@DaydreamersBarn Thank you for replying. I'm just trying to repay some of the help and time Americans lavished on me when I lived and worked in the USA.
You might want to look out for festivals over the summer, for example Cambridge Folk Festival. There are many much more modest events.
"Bonfire night" on November the 5th might be interesting too. It's also called Guy Fawkes night and "The Gunpowder Plot". After 1776, celebrating it petered out in your country. đ
Essentially, a bunch of Catholic conspirators tried to blow up Parliament and the Protestant King. They planned to install their choice of King. Guy Fawkes was the 'trigger man' who was caught preparing to light the fuse. There are many Fireworks displays and bonfires across the UK, even in peoples gardens. It might make an interesting video.
Many Brits forget we had a revolution, and lots of political chicanery, well before 1776. Guy Fawkes night is one of the few universally remembered and celebrated.
Take care. Best Wishes. âź
@@DaydreamersBarn Sorry, I've just realised you've been in the UK long enough to have seen Guy Fawkes Night aka Bonfire night. Ooops!
Best Wishes. âź
Loved that you have such a positive reaction to the UK. Regarding the electric sockets, although they have switches, we used to have child safe covers to them when our kids were little.
Helen, I have so much more I love about the UK. Just didn't want to have the video too long more videos to come.
How fabulous! We had those plastic overs so useful for little ones' safety.
Thank you for your lovely comment and for watching . đ€ Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn It's a misconception that you should use child covers in the UK. The reason is that the top earth pin is longer than the other pins and acts to unlock the live and neutral pins when it is inserted. If you put a child cover in upsidedown you are effectively giving the child a way to unlock the live terminals that would otherwise be protected already. I loved this video by the way - glad you enjoyed yourselves here!
Ed CRM, thank you for that information. We're having a lovely time experience this wonderful country! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
â@@DaydreamersBarn More unsafe to use child covers in the UK. We have the safest plugs in the world.
I totally agree with you guys regarding the trains i went to America on holiday once with my parents and we were travelling from Niagara Falls by train and I canât quite remember where we were heading to but I do remember the train being quite slow and I remember at one point the train completely stopped near a bridge and we were sat on the train for probably over half an hour I Canât quite remember but I know it was a very long time and we were thinking what the hell is going on. When I went to New York and this is probably just something that New York City does and that is dog play areas a bit like childrenâs play ground and you saw people meeting up and their dogs would be playing in these mini playgrounds. It may have something to do with not many places for dogs to go, but it was interesting.
Friend, trains are crazy long in the US.
Most dogs are not allowed to be most places in the US unfortunately. Also they have to be on a lead at all time when not in their yard. It's wild for me as a dog owner they're family. They're called dog parks in the US.
Thanks for the story! đ€ Jess
I always find it interesting listening to Americans speak about their experiences of UK life as someone who over the years has travelled extensively in the US in fact the only places States not visited are Alaska, Hawaii and the protectorate of Puerto Rico. The thing that always bugs me in the US is your grocery stores is the large range of the same item on offer it's too larger a choice I usually walk away not getting what I went for as the selection is overwhelming..
Tommy, I agree! You go in for one thing and leave with way too much and miss what you went in for. I get it fully. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
I heard another American once talking about how 'polite' people are when driving in the UK and his conclusion was that our roads are so narrow, there are so many cars parked in small streets and with all the mini-roundabouts where people have to give way to traffic coming from the right that we can all only get from A to B if we co-operate with each other. Otherwise it would be chaos! I think he had a point.
With cost of petrol, if you look at prices across Europe I think you'll realise it's not so much that it's expensive here but that it's really cheap in the USA.
Bob, that is very true. Thanks for sharing that insight. Is he on CZcams?
Thank you for your lovely comment! đ€ Jess
Hi, I agree with a lot of these things. I think pull cords are found in older houses. Amazing how different, but how alike the two countries are. X
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, friend! Same, i love learning all the differences but also enjoy how similar we all are. I love this amazing experience. đ€ Jess
Have a great time and enjoy !!
Thank you, friend, for being so kind. Hopefully, you will continue to enjoy our channel. đ€ Jess
Most Americans I know live off base from USAF based at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath. They love the roundabouts and quick pace of traffic. Also the electrical outlets are much safer than US ones. Yes energy prices are high BUT you can switch suppliers for a better deal. For petrol / gas, does go up and down and the government takes 60% in taxes for pertol /gas. Also the UK does have a wide range of places to visit and see within the country including our history and historic places. Enjoy the UK.
Thank you for the lovely comments and input!
I feel more Americans should live off base, in my opinion, to enjoy their time here even more. Thank you for watching the video! đ€ Jess
I think a year or two ago the prices were not too different, we've just been affected differently by the various things going on
Perhaps as a serviceman here you might want to check out, The Battle of Bamber Bridge. An insight into how GIs were treated during WWII in Britain. Also how the Brits told the US Army to shove their rules.
Warren, thanks for the recommendation! We will definitely have to check it out. Thanks for watching and for the great input. đ€ Jess
To clarify, the locals refused to implement a colour bar and supported black troops against white GIs. They said:
âWe like you GIs but we donât like the white soldiers you brought with youâ.
Lovely insight thank you â€
Thank you, friend! đ€ Jess
Hi guy's it's happy to no that you enjoyed our lovely country and the positive kind words, as for another person here saying about the cost of gas and electricity it's the same in every country across the world it's not just the UK or the EU.
Sean, that is correct prices are going up acrossthe globe.
The price we're paying here in the UK is significantly more than we paid in the US, even in the hot months with an aircon full blast. That is what we're referring to. Thanks for the comment and for watching. đ€ Jess
Glad you're enjoying being in the UK. It's always a great pleasure to visit the States and enjoy the warm welcome Americans bestow upon us, so it's a privilege to be able to return some hospitality :-)
I'm so glad you enjoy the US. Our countries are so different but so wonderful and welcoming! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and left this fabulous comment. đ€ Jess
If we could adopt the best bits from each country to each other wouldnât that be great.
Eddie Boy, I come agree. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. đ€ Jess
Hi Jess, Chris, Shane and Collette. Iâve just recently found you on YT and have been working my way through your video stories, which are extremely good and the fact that you reply to each and every comment is amazing and very courteousâŠit must seem like a full time job. I still have many to see yet and looking forward to them
all. So very happy to know that you are enjoying your time here in the UK and you are all a welcome addition. This is the first time I have commented and I just wanted to say, whatever you do, donât leave a British appliance unplugged on the floor with the plugâs 3 prongs facing up..if you step on one barefooted or just in your socks you will experience pain like never before! Trust me, I know! đ
Paul.
P.S. I love your country too and have visited over the years around 16 times, Iâm lucky to have American friends in Boston, NYC, Melbourne Fla, and New Hope PA.
Thank you so much for your kindness, and we absolutely love exploring this beautiful country! We hope you continue to enjoy all of our adventures. It's such a wonderful experience to learn and appreciate and to show our kids how great our world is. We have been welcomed with open arms and so much love. We hope you have a lovely day! Cheers đ€ Jess & family x
Finally, I'm always very aware of when i have wet feet in the bathroom.
I have no switches or plugs of any kind in the bathroom, but even when i come OUT of the bathroom, i make sure my feet are dry before switiching anything off.
240 volts with wet feet is 100% lethal.!
That is a fair point. I will keep that in mind going forward. Cheers, Chris.
For car fuel costs keep in mind a European diesel car with a full tank should do around 650 miles before refuelling, sometimes even better.
John, very true! Thanks for the comment, friend!
Yes - public bathroom in the US are horrendous. I believe you are the only country that gives you so little privacy.
American bathrooms seem to be the biggest contributory factor in many of today's most toxic debates in the US
Agree with you both! Our bathrooms in the US are horrible. In the US, we need unisex or one person restrooms would fix all the craziness. Well, at least the bathroom part.. lol
Lovely video!
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. đ€ Jess
Hope you guys are settling in nicely and its going well. Its got have been a scary step but you seem like youre doing ok. Welcome to the UK
It was very scary moving to a different country. Also, we don't have family close if something horrible happens.
We have truly come to love this slice of heaven. We're very blessed to have this experience for sure! Cheers đ€ Jess x
Regarding fuel prices, when you think about it theres not much difference. In the US you travel longer distances and usually have larger engines, in the UK most cars are economical and travel less mileage, so it tends to cancel out the price at pump difference.
DomingoDeSantaClara,
I get that because we have more space in the US. Things are spread out, unfortunately. I love being within walking distance from a store or pub very convenient. Thank you for your time watching and leaving a comment. đ€ Jess
Being originally from London,but having lived in the U.S for 23 yrs,of course there's many,many differences!.And one thing has to be factured in each State basically is run like a separate Country! U have State Laws,which vary from State to State and of course u have Federal Laws..So in essence these are like different Worlds! So when u travel,u have to learn to adapt,some people manage it,others not so well!
Jerry, yes, each state has it own government state laws, and we all have federal laws in the US. So, on the US base, we still have to follow our federal laws and the UK government laws here.
I completely understand fully. When traveling, we do our best to research laws that will impact us. It is always a good practice to know where you're going and the laws you need to follow. Thank you for your comment and for watching our video. đ€ Jess
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You two are so lovely! Thank you both, yes petrol prices, eek.
Thank you so much for the kindness! Cheers, my friend đ€ Jess x
You seem like very nice people, hope you enjoy yourselves here.
Thank you for your time watching and for being so kind! We appreciate you and hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers đ€ Jess & Chris x
Our fuel prices are high and that is mostly due to tax. But I think its kind of seen as a general money raising tax because broadly speaking transport applies to all goods and all people, so if it wasn't on fuel they would just get it some other way đ
Chris, that's true. Thanks for the comment, my friend. đ€ Jess
I have followed you both for a while now & have loved all the videos. Other North Americans have commented on how cheap Internet/mobile phones are here (offsets fuel prices a little-lol). I like the comment about the MOT for cars having seen some of the junk allowed on USA roads. As you are stationed here for another couple of years it gives time to see more of what there is to offer in the UK. My parents travelled the USA & Canada quite a lot and loved it (apart from the size of meals - lol).
Anyway keep up the good work and thank you for your service, all Americans are welcomed as family by 99.9% of us. there is the 0.1% who are just ar**holes đ
Jeff, thank you for your support!
I agree our internet, and the mobile bill has never been so low.
It's embarrassing some of the cars that are driving on the roads in the US. One thing I hate! Love the MOT here. It's great quality control.
We appreciate your support in watching our videos and leaving lovely comments!
đ€Jess
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Welcome to the U.K. enjoyed your video
I hope your enjoying the UK.Welcome.
Andy, thank you. Everyone so far has been so lovely. Thanks for the support, and hopefully, you continue to watch our video. đ€ Jess
Great video guys! Another thing about our traffic lights is a lot of them have sensors, so if there is not traffic crossing in front of you, they will quickly change to green to save you waiting! Our trains are very frequent, and are about to reach double the speed of our current ones, due to the HS2 ( High Speed 2 ) rail project being built right now from London and heading north. Our crossings are much safer than US ones. I have seen the many tragedies that happen on American ones. You do have some roundabouts in the US but nowhere near enough. They would ease your traffic congestion and cut down on road rage. Our gas prices are so high because every year for decades our successive governments slap yet more taxes on gas, cigarettes and alcohol, but in saying that, a lot of other things in the UK are cheaper than in the US. Food, the internet, phone charges, free museums, and so much more, so it's all swings and roundabouts, if you'll pardon the pun! In some European countries such as Sweden and Switzerland the gas prices are even higher, so the US wins on that one! But you have further to travel over there for just basic things, where as here virtually everything is within walking distance. The public bathroom stalls in the US must be paradise for the pervs, which could lead to crazy situations. It's madness and just asking for trouble, and making people feel unsafe. We often have wall switches next to the beds to turn off the main bedroom light, to save getting out of bed to do it. UK voltage varies between 220-240 and as you know most outlets have on and off switches. Our plugs are safer and better designed, and it's impossible for the wires to get pulled out and damaged, a thing that happens to my American g/f all the time in MO. She is always having to replace various leads, and often has power outtages, a common thing in the US, but very rare in the UK. My g/f complains about the cost of food in the US, when we compare our shopping and prices, and also her energy bills, as she has the cold air running day and night in the humidity and heat of Missouri. She loves English cheddar cheese and English tea, and describes them as the best in the world. Here is another interesting video from 2 Americans that love visiting the UK, so do as they do and get out and have fun exploring! đđ Bob. czcams.com/video/tsGVvyb03Rk/video.html
It's actually a fallacy that UK fuel duty has been rising annually, it hasn't risen since 2012, and we currently have a temporary reduction until March 2024... With companies like BP making obscene profits you should look there for why the prices are crazy...
@@illigitimus3451 As I said, "every year for decades" I did not say which decades. This largely reflects the effective tax rate falling in real terms. The main rate of fuel duty was cut by one penny at Budget 2011 to 57.95 pence per litre, was frozen since then, and has been temporarily reduced by 5 pence per litre in 2022-23 and 2023-24. As a litre of unleaded fuel is currently around ÂŁ1:45p virtually 30% of what we pay for gas IS GOVERNMENT TAX. Our current useless government has been in power for 13 years on it's own behalf, and for a few years before that as part of a liberal coalition govt. Yes BP and ALL other gas companies worldwide made obscene profits RECENTLY. BP and Shell invest some of the billions they make from oil and gas into renewable power such as solar and wind farms, and charging stations for electric cars. BP boss Bernard Looney said the British company was "helping provide the energy the world needs" while investing the transition to green energy.12 Feb 2023.
Oil and gas companies already pay an elevated rate of corporation tax, at 30% on their upstream profits - compared to 19% for most other companies. They also pay a "supplementary charge" of 10%, so the sector was already being taxed at more than twice the rate of a typical business.16 Feb 2023. Fuel duty is currently levied at a flat rate of 52.95p per litre for both petrol and diesel, while VAT at 20% is then charged on both the product price and the duty!
In the US Federal taxes include excises taxes of 18.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel, and a Leaking Underground Storage Tank fee of 0.1 cents per gallon on both fuels.27 Feb 2023 ----- So 18 - 24 cents per GALLON in the US is a HELLUVA LOT CHEAPER than the ÂŁ2:40p per GALLON the UK gets charged. Petrol prices in the United Kingdom are 54% more than the global average, costing on average ÂŁ100.38 for a full tank.15 Jun 2022. Petrol in Finland is now the most expensive in all of Europe. Finland tops the EU Commission's latest fuel price table . A litre of 95-octane petrol costs 1.94 euros, putting Finland in first place ahead of Denmark and France.13 May 2023. Here's a list of global prices. The US is among the lowest while the UK is among the highest! www.globalpetrolprices.com/gasoline_prices/
Bob, as always full of fantastic facts! I appreciate reading all the information you share.
I miss my aircon, I'm just a boogie american.
I love having a cupa with my landlord when he pops by. Just live all the English people I have met so far. Always something new to learn and experience. Again, Bob, thank you for your comment and the support you give to our channel.
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@@DaydreamersBarn Jess, it's always a pleasure ! Unfortunately for me ( or maybe fortunately who knows ) my head is always buzzing with facts on most subjects within every nation. It probably started as a kid with being interested in Egyptology, Stonehenge and Avebury and Glastonbury Tor near me, and the 1000's of standing stones and burial chambers across the UK, The Rosetta Stone in the British Museum, and the dinosaurs in the Natural History Museum, Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb was the most amazing, when I saw the unbelievable Tutankhamun exhibition at the British Museum in London in the 1970's. All that gold from so long ago, and the famous face mask sent tingles and shivers down my spine... it still does! It was truly staggeringly beautiful and it took my breath away! Over the next few weeks I am going to be driving across the UK and visiting a lot of the standing stones, stone circles and tombs everywhere that I have not visited before. And also visit again Dorset's Jurassic Coast where I live to look for the many dinosaur bones and fossils along it's beaches. Here's another interesting video I don't think I've sent you, from American Evan Edinger, who has lived in London for about the past 10 years. It compares UK / US basic grocery prices! đ±đ”đ Bob czcams.com/video/Oqu4F9PhDsc/video.html
Well Hello welcome to the UK I hope you enjoy your stay here
Thank you, sweet friend! We have truly loved it here so far! đ€ Jess
Welcome ! Glad you enjoy it here. I love the country and couldnât ever leave howeverâŠ. If I had to choose (and I have deliberated) I would say I could very happily live in California around Pacifica (with the occasional trip into SF). I went to Pacifica years ago and fell in love with it!
Oh, thank you, friend! We love it here but do miss our country. We love learning all the history and enjoying the lovely architecture here. It's truly one of a kind place to call home away from home. Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment. đ€ Jess
I like how you mention the sales tax and how you need to add on the tax yourself to figure out what you have to pay at the till ..Strangely that does happen in the UK by an American company called Snap on lol..So just like in the US their brochure shows the price they charge and then they add on the tax once you buy it...
Oh, how unfortunate! If in the UK they should do as other company do. In my opinion. Thank you for sharing. đ€ Jess
It is because Snap-on is not regarded as a retailer selling to consumers, but rather dealing primarily with tradespeople who would be claiming back any VAT they pay.
It is the same with any company selling mainly to businesses.
@@grahvis I can claim the tax back on tools from Halfords for example ,but the price they show includes TAX .so there is no reason Snap on can not do the same ..They show a price of ÂŁ100 for example then all of a sudden it is ÂŁ120 ,There is no reason what soever why they can not show the price including VAT ..as i can claim the tax back no matter who i buy a tool from..Snap on are just doing it the american way ...When i was in the army i could claim the tax back on boot polish ,starch etc ,but the NAAFI didn't show the price minus tax ,they showed it with the tax
@@norb0254 .
The Price Marking Order 2004 is consumer protection legislation, and so only applies to consumer contracts. A company which primarily trades with businesses is not affected by such legislation other than if they do sometimes sell to consumers, they are required to show VAT will be charged at whatever rate is applicable.
Halfords sells primarily to consumers and so have to comply with all consumer protection legislation and thus include VAT.
I manufactured items for sale to businesses for years and did not include VAT in my prices.
@@grahvis To be honest i was just replying to an american couple to say that an american company uses the same methods in the UK as they do In the US ....That was al l..why they do it ,i don't really care ,consumer rights i don't really care ..it is an american company who operates in the uk the same way it does in america..I don't know of other companies from america who operate that way here