Some of you type with accents so I am wondering if any of your are from Scotland?  If so, can I ask you (a zillion) questions?

Hi Illona, Ye wouldn,t happen to be referring to me!! lol from Northern Ireland but the culture here ain,t a million miles away. If I can be of any help ask away. So you can understand I      will        type       very           slowly       .

John, I did detect a slight accent in your typing!  I have not yet been to Norther Ireland though I spent a glorious new years eve 2015 in Dublin, however I do prefer UK countries to Euro countries :-).

The type of info I'm interested in mostly deals with food.  I usually eat in pubs and Nandos (please don't judge me) when I visit the UK and am looking for casual places. I'd also like to try haggis just once.  I got my hotels and all picked out because I was to take this trip last May then I got diagnosed with cancer.

Its hard te beat a bit of pub grub, Any of the usual takeaway BIG names you will find. Cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh have a big Italian population and some pretty darn good resturants on the back of it. Local chippys are a must, now not the Big high st names the local family run ones. You may have seen me here before saying about deep fryed mars bars, well you think of any type of chocolate bar and it will be battered and fryed. Most B AND Bs will serve Haggies along with the breakfast fry. Sure a wee lassie like ye is gonna have a pure, dead brilliant time. 

Good for you, Illona! It's too bad about the heat, but you got through it! 

Pub grub is my everything!  Also, I've been to the UK about 12 times and I always miss a proper Sunday roast.  This time I will book my flight home on a Monday or Tuesday.  This will give me 3 possible Sunday roast options.  Would Scotland be a good place for a Sunday Roast? For sure I'm going to get some Yorskshire puddings when I visit York.

Certainly, Just be sure to wear an elasticated waist band, Neeps, Tatties and even Yorkshire puds. Look out for Tablets not wot yer tinkin it like fudge but harder.

Love the pubs in Europe!! Always stayed in them also- Never wanted to stay in the cities and fancy hotels. I want the down to earth of culture where I visit.. But those days are now gone.. But the memories are so bright as if I am there.. Love the old towns.. The historyand love that goes into those old buildings.. So Warm....... Send a post card!!! 

HEy, John, Robert,  Not talking to me?  Just because I cant talk the talk?  

Hi Marcie, Nothing worst than those theme bars where every thing is fake! we have a local bar which has been family run for years and years. In the winter the fire is burning and best of all the owner has a Collie dog. It stays by the fire until a new customer comes in, the dog see it as his job to meet and greet,

Hi Illona,

https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/

Hey John there you go again Haha . Keep it coming John I'm learning to be bilingual ! Lol

Marcie I'm back  . Had Doc app yesterday and got busy with neighbor and never made it on here yesterday so I'm trying to catch up today . The red I mentioned was because you said they hade checkers there are always black or red so I was just picking red .

Wot bout ye Robert, does that mean ye can write with both hands! probably come as no surprise we call checkers, Draughts!

O.K. the game starts at in an hour.. 

Sounds JUST like I remembered.. A few times, we were into the deep country- I mean really out there.. And the locals heard the Americans were there-The men all come in for a beer or 3 or?? and to stare.. Then they eased up a bit-- Fun, and just so nice and cozy.. Miss it much. 

HI Robert, I to went to the Dr. but today-- This dizzy Blonde has vertigo......... Just in time for the holidays!!! Also, may have a  hernia, said to see the sureogn..  I will wait on that after the holidays.. I am so done!! I want a Thanksgiving/Christmas that I can be part of after all these years!! And it is the first season greetings that I will have my family together in over 25 years!!  Not looking for any trouble... I will take it easy--- They help me much-- Haven't told them of the herina (possible one)  So taking it slow is the way to go right? My sons are big & tall and strong!! At least I have help that some don't when this occurs.. But I am learing much from these posts about this just incase.. Knowledge is a key for an illness.. Thanks all!

Marcie ok 1 hour I'll be ready ! Ha

John it only means I'll be able to type with 2 fingers 2 hands will come later ! No it doesn't  surprise me its a new word towards being bilingual . Lol I'm still waiting for the chance to use offy ! Haha

Hi Robert, while yer waiting I have a new one for ye, Gravy Ring. clue its a well know American favourite. 2nd clue police like

Marcie oh no a possible hernia now ? I hope not ! Do you have a hernia belt to wear just in case ? Could maybe help take care of it till at least after the holidays if you do have one . Glad you have help at home with your sons there . That will be a houseful but enjoy . And vertigo as if you don't have enough going on ! Yes these posts are very helpful and we are getting all kinds of great knowledge . Take it easy don't over do it get threw the holidays and go from there . BTW not to be a bug but how's the smoking going ? Don't holler at me I'm just asking ...