Favourite beige bits.

[MissNMTX]

The forum's favorite Anglophile back again!  Now I new your thoughts on the beige picky bits, specifically grab and go sausage rolls. I watched a video and it seems to be between Saintsbury and Gregg's. I know Gregg's is the most iconic....but which one is the best??

[Tendillo]

@MissNMTX 

You are finding all of the weak spots in British 'culture', aren't you?

Instant coffee and sausage rolls 🤢

[MissNMTX]

@Tendillo I think I could really enjoy a sausage roll!

[Tendillo]

Have you managed to catch the "Very British Problems" blogs by Rob Temple on YouTube, @MissNMTX ?

Think he often hits the nail on the head 😊

[Tendillo]

Here's some more daft British behaviour, ot 'tradition' as we like to call it

 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/25/cheese-rolling-german-youtuber-tom-kopke-beats-all-time-champion-chris-anderson

[MissNMTX]

@Tendillo I have seen that blog. I watch many of them. Today is a new episode of "Palace Confidential"

[Tendillo]

7 hours ago, MissNMTX said:

@Tendillo I have seen that blog. I watch many of them. Today is a new episode of "Palace Confidential"

Thank you for the heads up

@MissNMTX

(Are we the only one who bother with this club, now the football season is finished over here? 😂)

[MissNMTX]

@Tendillo Fair thought, but the season just ended..I think it's mainly just because I really am a huge Anglophile and I'm always watching... cultural things, restaurants, hotels, tourist things. Did you know they turned the house the Sex Pistols used to leave in into a high end hotel. Would be awesome for a stag party or the like.

I bet it picks back up during the World Cup. Even though there's already a thread for that.

Edited May 29 by MissNMTX

[Tendillo]

I hadn't heard about that hotel before. Apparently "the hand drawn caricatures by John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, led to the building being upgraded from Grade II to the prestigious Grade II* listed status by Historic England"

What sparked your Anglophilia? Is it England in particular, or a broader interest in Britain? I see in your profile that you also express a liking for Scotland and Ireland (but not for Wales?). Of course, Ireland itself has a long and ... complex, shall we say... history with Britain, but with England especially. 

Which parts of England do you know of, or interest you the most? I would be happy to (attempt to) answer any questions you may have.

For clarity, Britain or Great Britain (GB) refers to the main island that comprises England, Scotland and Wales. The UK refers to GB and Northern Ireland (I won't go into the politics of all that here), which comprises six of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland. 

The UK also encompasses many smaller islands (eg Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, The Hebrides, The Northern Isles of Shetland and Orkney). 

These islands are all a part of the 'British Isles' which also confusingly refers to Ireland (!), which is not a part of Britain......

As you can see... some of these terms are interchangeable and can be misleading, but I blame the British (or more correctly the English) for throwing their weight around over the years and greatly oppressing their near neighbours.

(Let's not even start on the British Empire or else I'll never shut up) 🤪

Sorry, I know I said 'for clarity' but these islands have a long and often difficult history, still felt in many parts of the world.

If you made it to the end, thanks for reading, and if you fell asleep, then I don't blame you 😆

[MissNMTX]

@Tendillo Honestly, I love all of it. Obviously, London, Dublin, and Edinburgh are the places of my dreams! My surname is Welsh(as is Henry Cavill) so if course I love Wales. It does tend to get overshadowed though.

My Mother's side is from the lowlands of Scotland, just outside Edinburgh. We know all our clan info in such. 

Obviously, I'm just a nerd who's obsessed with all of this! All of the history and culture, tradition. I just really loved it.... symbols, accents . Oh gosh now I'm needing out!!

Thank you for the semantics lesson. I think I knew most of what you mentioned, but best to be properly schooled.

Oh! And I think the Isle of Wright is such an example of English beauty. And Queen Victoria's vacation spot. I'm a bit of a monarchist also.

Edited May 29 by MissNMTX
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[Tendillo]

Thank you @MissNMTX

I did worry afterwards that I'd been guilty of 'mansplaining' but, honestly, these semantics confuse many of us here so I made the false assumption that I should try to tell you what you so obviously already know. Apologies for that.

My father's side of the family is from the north of Wales, although I was born and raised in "Ingurland" as the footy fans might be chanting during the upcoming World Cup. I agree that Wales has often been unfairly overshadowed in the past, although there have been significant attempts in recent years to reclaim and re-establish the culture, if not the Welsh language itself. 🫢

Like you, I'm a fan of the many and varied accents and distinctive dialects found on these shores, and this nation is (these nations are) rich in symbolism and often dark history. 

Yes, you sound like a total nerd 😜and you could probably teach me lots of things I don't know about this country too. I'm always open to learning new stuff.

[MissNMTX]

@Tendillo haha! No you didn't mansplain anything. I know how America and Americans look these days. Always better to keep things clear and make sure you learned things correctly.

[Tendillo]

1 minute ago, MissNMTX said:

@Tendillo haha! No you didn't mansplain anything. I know how America and Americans look these days. Always better to keep things clear and make sure you learned things correctly.

Rest assured, I wouldn't base my opinion of America or Americans on the actions of a relative few. 😊

Many good things have come out of your country.

[NR_Daddy]

On 5/29/2026 at 3:15 AM, Tendillo said:

The UK also encompasses many smaller islands (eg Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, The Hebrides, The Northern Isles of Shetland and Orkney). 

Just for accuracy, The Isle of Man is not actually part of the UK as it is a self-governing crown dependency, with it's own parliament and laws.

On 5/29/2026 at 1:33 AM, Tendillo said:

(Are we the only one who bother with this club, now the football season is finished over here? 😂)

Just an FYI ....

The forums have had issues recently and has been very difficult to get on to. 

It's also the case that this Club is probably one of the most recently set up clubs on the site.

Add to the fact that Brits are famously one of the most reserved types of people, and when you add a taboo subject to people who are already shy then it's even harder to coax people out of their shell. It's not for want of trying though. I created the club as people said they wanted it in a poll, tried out a few topics to start with, but was mindful of trying to push people beyond their comfort zone. That would be a bit over-bearing.

It's simply better to have this place here for people if and when they want to use it.

Personally I have had real life issues to deal with as well as not being able to get on the forum. My business is at it's peak in warmer months so I seldom have time to get online after a long day, and I'm sure other people have their reasons too.

Edited June 5 by NR_Daddy

[MissNMTX]

@NR_DaddyI really don't think any offense/offence was meant. The forum has been having lots of trouble lately (no one's fault). I do hope you're getting rest and not pushing yourself too hard. Especially, in the British "heat".

[NR_Daddy]

8 minutes ago, MissNMTX said:

@NR_DaddyI really don't think any offense/offence was meant. The forum has been having lots of trouble lately (no one's fault). I do hope you're getting rest and not pushing yourself too hard. Especially, in the British "heat".

I didn't take offence to anything. I just thought a bit more of an explanation was necessary because it seems like assumptions were made and the person is relatively new to the site.

I love that sarcasm though .... British heat 🤣

Nothing like your temps I agree but the humidity being a tiny island by comparison has had it's effects, as well as me having been working in direct sunlight all day. As for pushing hard, it's all part of being self-employed.

Edited June 5 by NR_Daddy

[MissNMTX]

@NR_Daddy yes, I understand. The humidity and A/C not being common does make a huge difference.

Be sure to take care of yourself though.

[NR_Daddy]

1 minute ago, MissNMTX said:

@NR_Daddy yes, I understand. The humidity and A/C not being common does make a huge difference.

Be sure to take care of yourself though.

It's a bit difficult to get AC outside when you're detailing cars for 3-4 hours at a time 🤣

Yes I've been using sunscreen and drinking water by the gallon, and thank you for your concern 💜