My son who is South African but lives in London has just come back from a trip to America.
He was in New York,Orlando--Disneyland and Miami.
He loved it and looks forward to going back
Both my sons had the same experiance when visiting America.
When Americans hear they are South African they expect them to be black."Africa!! but you are white" Sometimes people think we have monkeys,lions and elephants on our doorstep.Not so.
Sometimes as an American I think "Why would anyone want to come here, we are boring?" lol I'm glad he enjoyed his trip.
You don't have monkey's lions or elephants on your doorstep? *shaking head* My whole outlook on life has just changed.....
You have to admit though, it'd be really cool if you did!
Are Americans backward?? All they have to do is google South Africa and find out what our country looks like especially where I come from "Cape Town"
As much as the world thinks that black and white are in conflict here we actually live very peacably together and understand each other very well.We work together,laugh together and play together.
Sounds like a very nice place to live. I could do without the racial bigotry and violence we have here.
:-\
But I do secretly want a pet monkey lol
I think most Americans know that, not sure why everyone would say they didn't. It does sound like he went to a lot of tourist destinations though.
When I went to Disney, I had a Japanese gentleman ask me "Which one is the penny?" So he could make one of the pressed pennies. It was really cool to interact with someone from a different culture. I can't speak for all Americans, but this one definitely "assumes" a LOT lol
If they're not at the doorstep, just where do you keep them? ;D
Let's not ignore the "Elephant in the Room"! LOL Sorry, couldn't help myself.
What did he enjoy the most about his visit here?
Remember the elephant jokes anybody ?? such as ..how do you know if an elephant has been in your fridge ? By the footprints
in the butter !! NO?? lol
ha ha, I bet Catching knows knows good ones...
Quote from: AnonymousDIL on May 03, 2011, 01:29:38 PM
Let's not ignore the "Elephant in the Room"! LOL Sorry, couldn't help myself.
What did he enjoy the most about his visit here?
It was the people he enjoyed the most.
Apparently they set up their camera's and said they were doing a survey and asked the Americans questions about themselves.
He says"They are full of fun,eccentric,crazy and wonderful and he will be back. ;D
Quote from: catchingup on May 03, 2011, 01:44:45 PM
It was the people he enjoyed the most.
Apparently they set up their camera's and said they were doing a survey and asked the Americans questions about themselves.
He says"They are full of fun,eccentric,crazy and wonderful and he will be back. ;D
"Only in America" :)
???Well, there's dumb and then there's dumber! ???
I live "out West" (USA) and people think we have bears in our back yards all the time but that's silly...that only happens in the Spring when they come out of hibernation. ;D ;D ;D
And in the summer you are out on your surfboard, right, Luise? ;)
Quote from: luise.volta on May 03, 2011, 01:54:14 PM
???Well, there's dumb and then there's dumber! ???
I live "out West" (USA) and people think we have bears in our back yards all the time but that's silly...that only happens in the Spring when they come out of hibernation. ;D ;D ;D
Do you know any "bear in the woods" stories, Luise? :)
Okay lets see who can answer this.
Who made the first teddy bear and why was it named a "Teddy bear"
Teddy Roosevelt!
I never even met Teddy Roosevelt in the woods, either...
Teddy Roosevelt's mother, so he'd stop trying to bring home the real thing?
chap called Morris Michtom from Brooklyn ....in honour of the bear that 'Teddy Roosevelt ' didnt shoot .
Oh yes, good ole Morris Michtom... :)
Quote from: pam1 on May 03, 2011, 02:06:37 PM
Teddy Roosevelt!
Yes!! A crippled lady started making soft toys to earn a living. Her surname was "Steiff" She was so good at what she did that eventually opened a factory and produced thousands of toys.
The first "Teddy Bear" was given to Teddy Rooseveld as a mascot and so the name was born.
It reminds me of the verse in the bible directed to a crippled beggar "Silver and gold have I none,but such as I have give I unto thee.....Rise up and walk"
My Quote"And now that you can walk,get your own silver and gold"
;D ;D ;D :D :D ;D ;D
I used to date his grandson, Robert.
Quote from: luise.volta on May 03, 2011, 02:16:32 PM
I used to date his grandson, Robert.
Robert Roosevelt - really?!!!
(Different spelling the teddy bear thing wouldn't ruin his image...)
Quote from: catchingup on May 03, 2011, 02:16:09 PM
My Quote" And now that you can walk, get your own silver and gold"
I could have used your help a few years ago... :) :) :)
*singing* I am so smart. S M R T
No, really I saw Holly was reading the thread at the same time so I had to type furiously to get the reply in before her lol.
I'll one up you, only b/c I had to spend a week out at a National Park for a 1st grader.
Teddy also invented the National Park system. How do I know? B/c my cousin mailed me a colored teddy bear and told me to "find a park, take pictures of the bear there, and mail it back to her in 7 days..."
I didn't know homework was outsourced now.
Oh, I remember those darling Steiff bears! My eldest had one in 1948! They were expensive. Well, that's a relative word when my first, custom built home cost $5,000.! ;D ;D ;D
LOL Holly, I knew you knew. So did you take the pic and mail it? ;D
Luise, every time I hear stuff like that I wonder what I'll be able to tell my grandkids. Like the phone booth is going out of style, I imagine that can sound so funny to our next generations. "So yes, there was a booth in a parking lot where you could put a quarter in and call. 4 quarters for 4 minutes long distance" LOL
Quote from: luise.volta on May 03, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
Oh, I remember those darling Steiff bears! My eldest had one in 1948! They were expensive. Well, that's a relative word when my first, custom built home cost $5,000.! ;D ;D ;D
If you had kept it,it would have been a good investment.They are ever so collectable and fetch high prices.
Oh and if a bear does not look so good anymore they are known as "Well loved bears" so dont discard them. ;)
Yup, my parents were born in the 1800s...horse and buggy. And my dad lived to see a man walk the surface of the moon!My mom wore long dresses and bathing suits that came down to her knees. (With a skirt!) My mom was a teacher and she was not allowed to teach after she married because it was "improper."
Yes, I did. Lol.
See? I told you before you were a good doobie lol
I'm at the age now that I plan on wearing long dresses over my bathing suit....
Pooh......bathing suit ....you're having a laugh (as we say ) ....that's what people would do if I wore one ....I need to borrow Luise's moms suit ......!
We have an indoor swimming pool here in this retirement center and water exercise classes. Let me tell you, it isn't pretty. :(
Quote from: luise.volta on May 04, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
We have an indoor swimming pool here in this retirement center and water exercise classes. Let me tell you, it isn't pretty. :(
You're a riot, Luise! :D :D :D
Quote from: luise.volta on May 04, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
We have an indoor swimming pool here in this retirement center and water exercise classes. Let me tell you, it isn't pretty. :(
Been reading posts off and on today. I do love humor. I've used it since I was young as a way to cope. I am glad I found humor. This made me really laugh. I am picturing the same scenario only fast forward say 40-50 years....same picture in my mind but adding all the tattooed seniors!
Hilarious! 8)
Quote from: luise.volta on May 04, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
We have an indoor swimming pool here in this retirement center and water exercise classes. Let me tell you, it isn't pretty. :(
Beauty is skin deep Luise.As we get older it goes deeper and deeper.
Tell my floor to ceiling morror that! :o
Hey, Catching Up, how are ya? Good to see you're around.
I was always proud of what Mother Nature gave me.....now Father Time is taking it away.....
;D