Norwich city market

September 23rd 2018
With Storm Ali (which I heard as “Storm Alley”) blowing through, the weather’s been a bit of a challenge this week. However, I’ve been trying (and succeeding) to maximize my solo time before Fae, my longtime friend from Virginia, arrives Tuesday to ramble with me for a few weeks. I’ve enjoyed my solo time, but look forward to her fun (and funny) companionship as we explore Yorkshire, Sco ... read more

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23rd September 2018

Diane Borcyckowski
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I'll feel sad when you leave there. Sort of feel like I've been there with you. Great pictures as usual! Love your hair!

23rd September 2018

BlueHwyGal
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Me, too!
Yes, I’m feeling nostalgic about this cottage, but need to remember why I’m here (to explore and have “authentic” experiences of places). I’ve met many kind, funny and helpful folks, which has been great, now I just need to find others with different accents (I can ALMOST distinguish between Yorkshire and Cumbria now). Yes, I was amazed at the quality of my cheap cut! (However, she kept me waiting 40 minutes past appointment time, ran out of hot water in the middle washing my hair, and totally soaked my turtleneck...) ?

24th September 2018

Diane
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LOL about your haircut experience. Geez.,,. Hope it wasn't cold when you went out with a wet neck! But yeah, the haircut is worth it. Very nice. Are you going anywhere where there will be a cockney accent? My favorite. I listened to so many recordings when I was doing Eliza Doolittle in my fair lady about a million years ago. Who knows where your new talent for distinguishing English accents will come in handy. Kiss the snoring Kitty for me.

24th September 2018

BlueHwyGal
Blue Highway Gal Rambles

Accents
Diane, I think London is where the Cockneys are... I can distinguish blue/white collar speech, and sense when someone’s from the country, but I find it impossible to imitate any of it - way too nuanced and complex! ?

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