Vive La Grumpy Difference
When my mother in law Clarabel visited Scotland back in 2002, I asked what, for her, were the most notable differences between Scotland and the US. She said the greenness of the landscape, and the fact that the people who work at check-out counters in supermarkets are allowed to sit down whilst they work. The greenness I expected, the other certainly surprised me. It sure is interesting the things individuals find entertaining or objectionable when visiting other countries. And of course the older you get, the grumpier your outlook. So be warned as you read on... When we retired and left Scotland to travel across the USA in our 5 th wheel trailer, my American husband Richard was looking forward to no longer having to negotiate traffic circles. In the UK, roundabouts, as they are called, have taken the place of traffic lights pretty much everywhere, as they seem to keep traffic flowing much more effectively. Paradoxically, some roundabouts are so large that during rush