On A Break

Sorry folks but Lazylaces is on a short break whilst I get everything together for the big move to the US on Friday. Peruse the sites under "more games" on the right hand panel to get your gaming fix whilst I'm away, or try looking through the vaults. I'll see you Stateside shortly...

Entry 2917, Monday, September 10th 2007, Filed In Diary

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[1], [2], [3], [4], [5] & [6].

Neabob

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good luck with your move and congrats!

Comment 1, Monday, September 10th 2007 06:47:11 PM

Mystery

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I hope that everything will go well with the move :)
Congrats from me, too!

Comment 2, Monday, September 10th 2007 06:52:15 PM

Jules

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yeah gud luck mate and all the best for your future xxx

Comment 3, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:05:22 PM

Carlymau

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don't worry graeme, we'll survive a few days without you - good luck for the big move, remember to take hp sauce, cadbury's chocolate and proper tea bags!

Comment 4, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:13:49 PM

Karen

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Good luck with moving and congratulations!

P.S. Remember the Marmite, too! :)

Comment 5, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:20:36 PM

Rora

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haha 'marmite'
we have a store in cali that actually sells it..though i don't really care for the stuff

Comment 6, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:28:17 PM

Clemson Chris

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Hey, Good Luck with the Move!! Welcome Home. :)

I have a question for the UK'ers...

I had (my ex-wife got him and his wife in the divorce) a friend from England. They were very financial poorly off, due to a layoff, and when I saw them at Christmas, he told me that it wasn't so bad, he got some chocolate. When I replied that I hoped it was GOOD chocolate, he told me in no uncertain terms that he was thrilled, because it was Cadbury's...
Now, PLEASE tell me that there is a difference in the quality of Cadbury's Chocolate in England, compared to here in the states, because I have to say that I would rank Cadbury's (when compared with other "domestic" chocolates, i.e. Hersheys, Dove,) at or near the bottom. I do LOVE the Cadbury Creme Eggs, but as far as mere chocolate goes, i would not consider Cadbury's to be the treat, that my (ex) friend, and some others have praised it to be.... does anyone have experience with both? i know that cigarettes, even though they carry the same brand name (i.e. Marlboro) are NOT the same In Europe..

I happen to be a big fan of Droste Chocolate disks... they are superior to ANY American Chocolate.. including Ghiradelli, currently the best American Chocolate, IMO.

anyway.. Cheers Graeme...we'll (barely) get by till you get back to brightening our lives with your posts. Congrats too! ;)

Comment 7, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:30:07 PM

Nicki

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Yes, American cadbury chocolate is a sad rip off of the English version

Comment 8, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:32:58 PM

Roko

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I think there are different versions of the same products in the UK, US and Canada. Not always: some things like Heinz ketchup and Coke seem quite stable whereas others like Kellogs Bran Flakes and Oreos are different depending where you are. Even in the UK Cadbury's is not my favourite chocolate.

Best of luck Graeme. Now you can be the new Bill Bryson (unless the old one takes exception to this), regaling us with witty tales of the US seen through British eyes....try not to snort through your nose the first time an American comes up to you and says, 'Hi, I'm Randy'. (You're not supposed to respond, 'Really? Me too!')

Comment 9, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:51:21 PM

Flux

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As a fellow "immigent" here to yakeeland, prepare to be driven insane by the fact that they can't spell anything right. They can't say anything right, and they believe that "England" and "Britain" are one and the same. (Which is doubly funny, as I am a skip, ergo, better than any pom)

Comment 10, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:59:28 PM

Guybrush

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Good luck on your new life :)

Comment 11, Monday, September 10th 2007 07:59:49 PM

Im4noles2

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Welcome to the US...Graeme!!!

Comment 12, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:13:59 PM

Hoffy

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noooo!!! almost a full week without lazylaces. :'(. Still it will be nice to finish moving. Good luck with the move and who knows maybe I'll run into you.

Comment 13, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:15:00 PM

Vmklover

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YAY greames coming to the US! Thats where i am! Pittsburgh?

Comment 14, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:15:36 PM

Sixpack

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When's the wedding?

Good luck with your move. Check your list, its a long way to run back and get what you forgot.

Comment 15, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:18:46 PM

Jade2

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Good luck with the move and in the US........:-)

Comment 16, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:21:00 PM

JB

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Clemson Chris, it's like Kit Kat and many other candy bars, they don't taste the same in the US vs other countries I have visited: in the US, they're made by Hershey (if you read the fine prints) while in Canada and Europe, they're made by Nestle.

I have to say that Kit Kat tastes way better anywhere else in the world. I hate Hershey's chocolate.

Comment 17, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:21:26 PM

Jade2

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And ofcourse congratulations........:-)

Comment 18, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:23:40 PM

Stacey

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Graeme,

Wishing you tons of good luck on your move here to the US. Washington DC- LOOKOUT! =0) Its a British invasion...

Jen- ready or not, here he is ;) You know I have nothing but good wishes for you both as you start this next chapter of your lives together.

And remember, if you chose to honeymoon or vacation in Disney World (NOT Land- talking FL not CA here)--- I am a stone's throw away.

xoxoxo,
Stacey

Comment 19, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:34:27 PM

Pufje

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what he said ^^

Comment 20, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:35:13 PM

Catsmith

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Graeme, as a Canadian ex-pat in the U.S., I strongly advise you to bring some good vinegar as well. You won't get it automatically when you order chips...sigh.

Comment 21, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:43:16 PM

Cyberjar88

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Graeme, I welcome you to the USA on behalf of the state of Ohio! GO BUCKS!!!

Comment 22, Monday, September 10th 2007 08:46:49 PM

ZepolANT

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Welcome to the States. Don't move to California it's too damn expensive here!

Comment 23, Monday, September 10th 2007 09:02:15 PM

Vixx83

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I wish you all the best!

I've have had lazylaces on my favourites for years, and love it.

Have a fab time in the US- i wish i was moving out there!

Comment 24, Monday, September 10th 2007 09:13:48 PM

Lady Lark

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Hi, neighbor! Welcome to DC (and suburbs)!

Comment 25, Monday, September 10th 2007 09:16:19 PM

Lisa

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I hope you have a great move, Graeme! Take your time. We should be able to keep ourselves entertained in the interim. ;)

Comment 26, Monday, September 10th 2007 09:18:39 PM

Clemson Chris

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Flux...

as lazylaces resident grammarian (a self appointed title and not to be confused with a Graeme-arian.. that would be his spouse, i hope )

however... you are correct... Americans are horrible at grammar AND spelling... but based on your claim, "they can't spell anything right. They can't say anything right,".... the correct syntax would be, "They can't spell anything correctly. They can't say anything correctly." Clearly this is an issue worldwide, and not just limited to the Yanks. Whew... my work is cut out for me; I thought it was just the USA who had grammar issues... ;)

Comment 27, Monday, September 10th 2007 09:25:44 PM

Betty

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Good luck! Don't go changing.. especially LL
PS. Hershey's tastes like bile.

Comment 28, Monday, September 10th 2007 10:10:05 PM

ToddinIndy

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Welcome home. Best wishes to you and your lovely bride to be.

Comment 29, Monday, September 10th 2007 10:17:51 PM

Rick

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Welcome to the US. I hope you have an opportunity to do some sight seeing before you get "too" setteled in.
I am locate in the St. Louis. There is lots to see and do here and the local scenery is beautiful.
Bst of luck to you and I wish you the best !!!!!!!!

Comment 30, Monday, September 10th 2007 10:20:29 PM

Karia

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best of luck for the future

Comment 31, Monday, September 10th 2007 10:46:36 PM

Over40mumsypnc'er

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I HEART LAZYLACES USA!!Good luck to the both of you. Thanks for all the p n c fun so far and I'm looking forward to much more stateside. xxxx

Comment 32, Monday, September 10th 2007 10:59:32 PM

Shirl

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Best wishes for a happy life. Remember Dear Ole Blighty though.......................marmite, Heinz Beans, Cadburys mmmmmmm Cadburys..........................cold Winters, Cold Summers, rain rain and more rain.........PROPER TEA!!!!!!

Enjoy and be happy

Comment 33, Monday, September 10th 2007 11:14:07 PM

Salina marie

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Yay greame!!! coming to the US. Make sure to visit sunny California<3 Best of luck!

p.s. for anyone who has been visiting Gamershood, have you played Platform-The game? its AMAZING and will keep you on you feet! play it!

Comment 34, Monday, September 10th 2007 11:26:49 PM

Salina marie

Comment 35, Monday, September 10th 2007 11:27:07 PM

Krin

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it seems your family has been extended with this wonderful site that you have created. i for one cant thankyou enough. so congratulations and welcome to the usa may all things be well and happy for you and yours.

Comment 36, Monday, September 10th 2007 11:33:27 PM

Magpie

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EH hershey chalk-let gives me gerd. euro chocolate doesn't. hmm. the u.s. version of cadbury bars USED to be ok many years ago but they have definately changed. they don't have proper sausages here and they don't have pork pies. fear the southern white gravy. fear the grits. fear the mountain oysters.

Comment 37, Monday, September 10th 2007 11:36:26 PM