Originally posted by USA Pony
Originally posted by GRUMPY ONE
Hi USA Pony
At the risk of being the one to start world war three….I’d much rather you Americans flooding into this country than any others.
I love the USA and more over the generous hospitality given to my family on many trips there by some very nice people indeed. On the most recent trip last November – December 09 we met a lovely pair of sisters at Disneyland in LA - around our own age 40+ and after 30 minutes discussion on the Lillie Bell Carrige - Walt Disneys train around the park.
They invited us 5 to thanks giving dinner. What a unique and wonderful experience …my kids will never forget it nor will my wife and I.
Oh and we all still stay in touch via Facebook …. How great is that!!
God Bless
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I can understand that completely. So many have the opinion that there is nothing but selfish, bad people in the world. But they couldn't be more wrong. There are plenty of good folks out there. You just have to open your heart to find them. We had a similar experience at Disney World in Sept. 10th, 2001....... Yes the week that the planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. We found many folks that were stranded like we were, who decided to continue our vacations as much as possible for our kids sake. They were scared enough by what was happening, just like we were. Anyway, while at Epcot, as I said, we met several who were frightened and outraged at what had happened. But we also came across a few from other countries who were shouting that the U.S. got a portion of what it deserved. Needless to say, it almost came to a big fight in the streets. We were glad when security escorted them out. Quite uncomfortable.
Anyway, we can't wait to come down. The only draw back is that we won't be shipping our mustangs but renting one instead. For me, I will be a passenger the whole trip and not a driver. BUMMER............ I guess I will just have to spend my time looking out the window at the landscape.............
I saw a program about Coober Pedy while I was recouperating from an illness in January. It was about the Opal mines and the town that is underground. Have you ever been there?
Julie
Unfortunately Julie I can’t say I have been to Cooper Pedy. From all accounts though it’s a really unique place. Especially all the underground mining housing and hotels etc.
It is in a really remote part of the country. I do love Opals, but I don’t like the heat. Also not one for camping unless its got running water, restroom facilities, air conditioning and full room service with a smile…which is really funny considering we do go camping with very good friends of ours ….only we are in the onsite cabins with almost all the above amenities !!
I live in Brisbane, which roughly about 45minutes drive to the Gold Coast. I guess it’s similar to say the weather you’d expect in Florida / Orlando being a bit more inland. Only the further north you go up the coast here, the hotter it gets. Air Conditioning in summer is really a must have item.
Our travels in the USA have been fairly extensive (I’ve just not been to say the mid – top east coast region from Atlanta up), met some wondererful people as I said previously. We also have relatives in Atlanta. Florence Mississippi was a real eye opener for us, man what a strange place, it was a dry county too – so we could get a drink until we were behind closed doors…. but still very nice. Hey, if ever you’re in these parts feeling a bit hungry or thirsty, feel free to drop us a line and pop in. Must go now so look forward to further chats down the line cheers!
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