tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post3155058402486945920..comments2023-09-11T13:56:56.236+01:00Comments on Postcards From Across the Pond: Settling InMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-88774532312902361702014-12-20T16:40:46.753+00:002014-12-20T16:40:46.753+00:00Ha, too funny! At least our electrics were better ...Ha, too funny! At least our electrics were better than that, although every time an electrician had a look at our fuse box he would exclaim, "Oh my Lord! I don't believe this!"MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-81436508540240391022014-12-20T16:12:29.094+00:002014-12-20T16:12:29.094+00:00Michael, I love the character of old places, but I...Michael, I love the character of old places, but I do love my mod-cons as well. We lived in a wonderful flat years ago, lots of character, fabulous views, but we had to unplug the refrigerator every time we used the toaster.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-89358003752959714242014-12-17T11:23:13.904+00:002014-12-17T11:23:13.904+00:00It was nice, and I am glad I had the opportunity t...It was nice, and I am glad I had the opportunity to live there. And I'm glad I have modern conveniences now ;)MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-14306363637211967452014-12-16T19:50:09.851+00:002014-12-16T19:50:09.851+00:00Oh, how I symothaize with the double taps, weak sh...Oh, how I symothaize with the double taps, weak shower, and a less-than-ideal plug situation. It is wonderful to come back to modern life, isn't it? For all its faults and foibles though, there's no beating a quirky British home. <br /><br />-Abby<br />www.picturebritain.comAbigail Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753443045434839293noreply@blogger.com