Happy Independence Day!!!

Since today marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and ultimately our freedom from the Kingdom of Great Britain, I thought it would be fun to note some differences that have emerged since our separation 235 years ago.  Beyond the obvious stereotypes(Fact or Fiction??) of driving on the other side of the car and road, inferior use of dentistry, less than stellar food, Warm Beer, and the love of British Men taking baths and always wearing bowler hats and carrying umbrellas, we have had to adopt many new words and phrases, despite all speaking English.

British ----- English

Aubergine ------- Eggplant
Hand Baggage ---- Carry on Luggage
Crisps ------- Chips
Torch ------ Flashlight
Queue ------ Line
First Floor ---- Second Floor
Biscuit ----- Cookie
Chemist ----- Drug Store
Rubbish ---- Garbage
Dustbin ------ Trash Can
Lorry ------ Truck
Dustbin Lorry ------ Garbage Truck
Ironmonger ------- Hardware Store
Lift ------ Elevator
Chips ----- Fries
Diary ----- Calendar/Schedule
Fortnight ----- 2 weeks
Toilet ------ Bathroom
Boot ----- Trunk
Trainers ------- Tennis/Running Shoes
Cooker ------ Oven
Bits and Bobs ------ This or That
Give it a Play ------ To Try Something
Crack On ----- Get Moving
Natter ------ Chat
Dodgy ----- Sketchy
Pissed ------ Really Drunk
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If you fancy a pint and a natter later about the bits and bobs of your brilliant life, let's crack on with scheduling(pronounced "SH"eduling) a time in our diaries over the fortnight.  We can get pissed in a really dodgy pub with some cheeky blokes and after I would be keen to ride in a dustbin lorry to the ironmonger to nic a torch.  Don't forget to wear your trainers which are in your hand baggage in your boot!!!!

Happy Independence Day!!!!
Kevin and Ann