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The Full English.

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It’s a Sunday morning. As the suns rays enlighten your bed, you realize it’s about time to get up. The fact that there are no worries because it’s a Sunday makes you feel blissfully happy, nothing could make this day any better. Oh you’ve spoken to soon. Slipping out of your bed you are enlightened by the sweet, smoky scent of bacon wafting through the door. Moving into the kitchen you see a ravishing ensemble consisting of: bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, toast, mushrooms, hash browns and some simple grilled tomato. Delicious, a gastronomical extravagance.

The Full English is a dish that is traditionally English. Mainly eaten at weekends as a treat it has now found its way worldwide due to its great excellence. Many places have even taken up the tradition of serving it all day, as the demand for a cooked breakfast is extremely high.

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We are little Britain

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Britain is unbelievably the ninth largest island in the world. It is an island that consists of the weird yet wonderful. It may be small but it’s definitely not short of entertainment. Walk around the streets of London and you are bound to see something obscene, something that will make you shocked, smile or laugh.

Stereotypes are common, yet rare. With a population of around 60 million, the island is definitely overflowing with entertainment. We as citizens acknowledge the uniqueness of the kingdom, priding it for it’s distinctive character.

Those strange citizens among us are free to be who they want to be, living free without any restraints. This is partially because of the extremely open and accepting nature of the country, but also because of the endless possibilities the island offers us. Britain is home to all sorts of oddballs. Put it this way, there is no way of determining the normal character. Everyone is too different.

As they say the people are what make a party and it’s the diverse citizens of Britain that makes us what we are. Great.

We are little Britain.

Here is a clip to show you some of the great citizens of our country. I hope you enjoy.

Welcome to America

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I have come to the conclusion that the method of immigrating to another county is a joke. Whilst some people hop over the border to gain a new lifestyle. I have to wait a year and a half to get a visa. It is truly ridiculous.

It’s ironic really that it takes so long. In all seriousness the process could be cut a lot shorter. I mean you could just get a flight to another country, buy a house, car etc and BAM you’re now a resident of a new country. But non it has to be made difficult.

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Skins

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Yes the U.S have gone and done it. You’ve stolen one of our great British programs and created your own version. How could you! Well actually I suppose it’s quite easy. Ok, that slightly defeats my message….

Lets start again, how could you recreate a typically British program in America. I understand Skins is a brilliant drama but why would you defeat the object of the program being British, and Americanize it?

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Nan’s Roast

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Grandparents always provide great food. It is said that often they make the best meals. In my opinion my Nan definitely meets the specification of a brilliant cook. If you were ever to taste her roast dinner, I would say you would best describe it as food forged by the gods. Delicious.

So what defines the ultimate roast? There are three key features to the perfect roast dinner: roast potatoes, some sort of meat and the all-important gravy. Of course there are numerous extras, for example a medley of vegetables, but these three components are the main commodities. The combination of the gravy and “roasties” is simply divine. I’m stuffed to the brim yet writing this is still making my mouth water.

The roast is a typical English Dish and definitely one of the best. Traditionally eaten every Sunday it also makes a large debut on Christmas Day and Easter. If ever you were to come to England the Sunday roast is definitely a dish you need to try.

The typical roast :)

Role Reversal

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And it seems we have role reversal.

Yes while you sit in the backslash of rain I am sunning it up in England. As much as I’d like to congratulate you on the rain I feel quite smug that England is sunny for once. As the rays of sun beat down upon my face I imagine the concept of a week of rain in Ojai. It doesn’t seem right.

The five-degree climate puts a slight damper on the exquisite sun but what’s wrong with whacking out that winter wardrobe and dressing warmly. Nothing.

The concept of a sunny day means a lot to us British. The words England and Sun combine to mean one thing in the typical Englishman’s head: it’s summer again! Yes comically many will put on their shorts and get out their BBQS, but it’s not until they become acquainted with the frost bitten air that the realize the notion of a sunny day does not mean it is necessarily hot.  I must admit it is an extremely foolish perception that in the middle of autumn it would be hot. But what can I say the influence of the sun discombobulates our brains, making us do stupid things.

Oh us English. The fact the mere peek of suns makes us greatly excited is pathetic in many ways. Although at the same time joyous because something so simple can make a nation happy amongst a world of materialistic pleasures.

Guy Fawkes Night

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Yes, it’s to early to be talking about the English celebration of Guy Fawkes Night, but surprisingly the celebrations have already begun.

“Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot”

The event is held primarily to celebrate the failure of the gunpowder plot.  The gunpowder plot took place in 17th century London. It consisted of a group of catholic conspirators planning to combust the House of Parliament, bringing down the English government and killing King James I.

The aim of the conspirators was not just to ruin the government but also to restore the country to Catholicism. Unluckily for them they were caught in the act and executed. The leader was said to be Guy Fawkes hence Guy Fawkes Night.

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A tourist in my own country.

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Today I have decided to become a tourist.

After the realization that I do not know my home country as well as I should, I have decided to get to know it better.  Becoming a tourist in my own country.

No this does not mean I am going to invest in a fanny back and Polaroid camera. It just means I am going to do those things that I have previously taken for granted, exploring the attractions that Britain takes pride in.

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78 Year Old Shirley-It’s never too late.

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You’re always told it’s never too late, yet who believes it. Even now at the age of 16 I numerously find my self saying it’s too late. It’s one of those great excuses we begin to use, as we grow older. An excuse placed in fear of looking foolish or embarrassing ourselves, subsequently a fear of failure.

Countless times the old wise tale has been proven incorrect yet we continue to believe it.  Today that perception changed as I read the inspiring story of an O.A.P.

Before I tell the story I belief I should explain the term O.A.P. An O.A.P or old age pensioner is someone past the age of 65. In Britain this is retiring age. Once you reach this age you reap numerous benefits in order to provide care and support for you in your final years. These include free public transport, discounted prices, and of course the all important pension.

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Made in England

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Every Brit is proud to say they’re British.

A sense of ongoing morality/propaganda is evident all over England.

We are united.

Man is united.

When all falls down we are prepared to work as a team and fight for those morals that make us who we are. What we are. After all we are a team.

Embarrassment for fellow citizens often blemishes this great exterior. Yet we all can say “WE ARE PROUD TO BE BRITTISH”.

This is England 2010 and we are one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btsYfMU5MuI&fs=1&hl=en_US