Although now a few days in the past, Lina (a good friend of Johannas) graced us with her presence last weekend! Now leading up to this most majestic of events, we thought due to the old weather report, yes Lina will get a real taste of England: rain, clouds and more rain.
This was not to be, namely because she brought a little taste of Sverige Sumer with her. Before her arrival we sat down and thought what can we do to give her a taste of this place, bearing in mind we had 2 days. Now normally in my state of mind regarding England, I would have called the pilot of the plane, tell him I'll slip him a fiver (its only Ryanair, so thats about 3 times what they are getting paid) if he turns the plane around as not not destroy Linas faith in mankind after visiting this lovely place.
As it turns out, I didn't do that. Instead after camping out in my Dads living room, we set out and did a few things to give her a glimpse of what arguably the nicest features England has to offer: (in no particular order) over to Chapmans Pool, Corfe, Pub lunch looking over Corfe Castle, walk the dog, in to Bournemouth, M & S (plus Percy pigs), coffee (for her to feel at home), Old Harry Rocks, monster Tesco visit, couple of Ales, watched the sunset and job done.
I know me and J enjoyed our time with her (how can you say that without sounding dodgy?!), but you know what I mean. To just clarify she is called Lina lobster because we got burnt, especially Lina (yes we do occasionally have sun over here: think she was surprised at that one).
One thing from her coming and going I do miss, as she reminded me from just....well turning up is Sweden: Again, probably because of the negativity of my thoughts about England doesnt help. But my genuine feelings miss our own space, the atmosphere, the lack of traffic and hustle. Peoples first reaction to saying oh I'm over in Sweden is 'oh it's really expensive'. Well actually considering 99% of people saying this havent been there, no it's bloody not. English people should look around, despite a drop in house prices, they are still totally unaffordable, fuel prices, general living costs, the full works.
Although not massively cheaper, houses and renting are less expensive, fuel prices are less, public transport cheaper. Alcohol I thought was more expensive, but actually going and buying it over here, the difference isn't actually very big. Again, you don't live off alcohol, so who cares anyway.
Besides I'd pay more to stay away from here anyway! (Even if that was the case). So Lina lobster, we shall see you soon, only got 6.5 weeks or so left......can't wait.
This was not to be, namely because she brought a little taste of Sverige Sumer with her. Before her arrival we sat down and thought what can we do to give her a taste of this place, bearing in mind we had 2 days. Now normally in my state of mind regarding England, I would have called the pilot of the plane, tell him I'll slip him a fiver (its only Ryanair, so thats about 3 times what they are getting paid) if he turns the plane around as not not destroy Linas faith in mankind after visiting this lovely place.
As it turns out, I didn't do that. Instead after camping out in my Dads living room, we set out and did a few things to give her a glimpse of what arguably the nicest features England has to offer: (in no particular order) over to Chapmans Pool, Corfe, Pub lunch looking over Corfe Castle, walk the dog, in to Bournemouth, M & S (plus Percy pigs), coffee (for her to feel at home), Old Harry Rocks, monster Tesco visit, couple of Ales, watched the sunset and job done.
I know me and J enjoyed our time with her (how can you say that without sounding dodgy?!), but you know what I mean. To just clarify she is called Lina lobster because we got burnt, especially Lina (yes we do occasionally have sun over here: think she was surprised at that one).
One thing from her coming and going I do miss, as she reminded me from just....well turning up is Sweden: Again, probably because of the negativity of my thoughts about England doesnt help. But my genuine feelings miss our own space, the atmosphere, the lack of traffic and hustle. Peoples first reaction to saying oh I'm over in Sweden is 'oh it's really expensive'. Well actually considering 99% of people saying this havent been there, no it's bloody not. English people should look around, despite a drop in house prices, they are still totally unaffordable, fuel prices, general living costs, the full works.
Although not massively cheaper, houses and renting are less expensive, fuel prices are less, public transport cheaper. Alcohol I thought was more expensive, but actually going and buying it over here, the difference isn't actually very big. Again, you don't live off alcohol, so who cares anyway.
Besides I'd pay more to stay away from here anyway! (Even if that was the case). So Lina lobster, we shall see you soon, only got 6.5 weeks or so left......can't wait.
