tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post268366732307383401..comments2023-09-22T13:57:20.922-04:00Comments on From The Valley To The Palais: Little house in the big woodsnappy valley girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-64419333830960880912009-06-19T15:57:05.849-04:002009-06-19T15:57:05.849-04:00Its always such a treat to see you have posted, i ...Its always such a treat to see you have posted, i love reading about your big move. Hope you are all settling in well, and enjoying your showers :)Laura McIntyrehttp://synchronizationofus.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-2312925025974684482009-06-18T16:27:56.484-04:002009-06-18T16:27:56.484-04:00I was about to take umbridge (on Americans' be...I was about to take umbridge (on Americans' behalf) about Mothership's comment about them all being shallow and uncomfortable because they don't take enough long relaxing baths, but I realised she is talking about the baths, not the people!Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-1349530287146806442009-06-18T11:14:05.678-04:002009-06-18T11:14:05.678-04:00Hi Danish girl, unfortunately we're not very n...Hi Danish girl, unfortunately we're not very near Port Jefferson, although we did stay there for a few days earlier this month and it is a lovely place - in fact the picture you currently see at the top of the blog was taken there. We are a good hour's drive away, so probably not much chance of getting to know your MIL. But thank you anyway!nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-3303020246326021732009-06-18T04:21:23.355-04:002009-06-18T04:21:23.355-04:00Hi My in laws live in Port Jefferson, LI. If that ...Hi My in laws live in Port Jefferson, LI. If that is near you my MIL is a very good person to get to know. She is the chair of the chamber of commerce and a Lion and very friendly in the American way.Danish Girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-20864900921296942302009-06-17T22:26:22.698-04:002009-06-17T22:26:22.698-04:00Susanna - ah, but the 'every once in a while&#...Susanna - ah, but the 'every once in a while' says it all. The fact that showers are very superior here to in the UK also says a lot.<br /><br />Mothership - well, the Doctor has managed to sort it out using superior strength to mine, and a hand or iron. It still doesn't feel like the kind of bath you want to sit in, though. As for Costco, tell me about it. (Although here it's Stop n Shop). I got the store card today so it's all downhill from here...<br /><br />Expat Mum - sounds frightening. Maybe I'll stick to the shower then....nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-618806411745891022009-06-17T17:43:35.379-04:002009-06-17T17:43:35.379-04:00I'm with Molly on the bath plugs. Those rubber...I'm with Molly on the bath plugs. Those rubber ones on a chain are rendered pretty useless in many baths as the plugs (metal) don't actually come all the way out. They are attached on the under side by some incredibly complicated enginerering, so even if you think they're not working very well (which they never do) DON'T on any account, pull too hard. Once you have it in your sweaty palm, you'll have to call a plumber out to get it put back in again. <br />Sigh!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-82204704709344895812009-06-17T15:21:37.590-04:002009-06-17T15:21:37.590-04:00Children have baths in the US but not that many gr...Children have baths in the US but not that many grownups like to lounge in the tub and relax - that's why they're all so shallow and uncomfortable.<br />You can buy plugs in the drugstores or those flat, round rubber things which actually work pretty well (looks like a pancake) and then just soak.<br />I would have your landlady sort out the stuck shower/faucet option.<br />Keep posting questions! We love answering them.<br />And yes, the mall FORCES you to buy.<br />Wait until you get a Costco membership and just go in for loo roll and some fruit and come out with a jungle gym and a lawnmower..mothershiphttp://motherhoodthefinalfrontier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-36738356979004441112009-06-17T14:24:17.550-04:002009-06-17T14:24:17.550-04:00I have baths, but I'm not typical. My mother h...I have baths, but I'm not typical. My mother has baths, every once in a while. So there is at least one person in the US that has a bath ocassionally(in between using the shower).A Modern Motherhttp://www.amodernmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-17810763059664747262009-06-16T22:26:18.589-04:002009-06-16T22:26:18.589-04:00Iota - I think the attitude is great. Why not be f...Iota - I think the attitude is great. Why not be friendly? It makes life a lot more pleasant for everyone. <br /><br />Brit in Bosnia - it is indeed a problem I've encountered in Europe, too. Baths must be a very British tradition.<br /><br />NB - apart from my neighbour not understanding my pronounciation of 'garage', fine. <br /><br />Tara - loving the pants solution!<br /><br />Molly - hello, and glad to hear you've been reminiscing about Nappy Valley through my humble blog. I do know the little lever you mean (took me about a week to work it out after we arrived in Brooklyn), and it does indeed work in my bath. However, still can't turn off the shower when running the taps! Maybe New Yorkers prefer showers?<br /><br />PM - agreed. Preferably accompanied by a nice glass of wine and a good book.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-19853905530836983152009-06-16T17:11:39.689-04:002009-06-16T17:11:39.689-04:00Shall I send you a universal bath plug? I mean, I...Shall I send you a universal bath plug? I mean, I'm all for showers but everynow and again, it's great to shut the door and at least pretend you're not going to be interrupted for the next 20 minutes or so....Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-79605443009883121112009-06-15T20:16:37.195-04:002009-06-15T20:16:37.195-04:00Hello -
I've been a total anonymous reader of...Hello -<br /><br />I've been a total anonymous reader of your blog for ages since I stumbled upon it - I'm an American who lived in Nappy Vally for 4 years so I liked hearing stories of my old neighborhood. And now I can give advice on life in America!<br /><br />Anyway - we do have baths often, it's just that actual plugs are rare as there is generally a built-in stopper. Usually there is a little lever just below the tap, or on occasion (like at my parents) you actually press on the metal covering over the drain, and that will block it. Good luck! Nothing nicer than a lovely relaxing bath.<br /><br />Molly in ChicagoMollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-22638106558381261592009-06-15T17:09:23.368-04:002009-06-15T17:09:23.368-04:00Love hearing about the differences between our two...Love hearing about the differences between our two countries.<br />And it's brilliant you've had such a warm welcome. <br />I recall we visited the Keys and the baths had no plugs so we had to improvise and use a pair of pants to block up the hole long enough to fill the bath up!<br />And bizarrely the word verification is 'filbath' - what are the chances of that!Tara@Sticky Fingershttp://stickyfingers1.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-71469067108711960072009-06-15T16:06:30.429-04:002009-06-15T16:06:30.429-04:00how's the accent coming along?how's the accent coming along?Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-38960443627523805522009-06-15T15:31:20.956-04:002009-06-15T15:31:20.956-04:00No idea about the Americans, but I have learnt to ...No idea about the Americans, but I have learnt to always carry a universal plug with me here. Even the smartest places, with the swankiest baths never seem to have a plug. They don't know what they are missing. When do they read anything? We put the plug in, spray the shower around and evenutally a bath acceptable to the small boys appears, and do they love the amount of water that gets sprayed around. One of the highlights of travelling in their opinion...<br /><br />Sounds like you are having a lovely time. So pleased that everyone is being nice, what a difference that makes. How Americans ever settle in Britain I'll never know!Dorset Dispatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10457466586411004146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-78966802567407430412009-06-15T14:42:53.752-04:002009-06-15T14:42:53.752-04:00Showers are the order of the day. Houses have bath...Showers are the order of the day. Houses have baths (and modern houses often have big fancy ones with whirlpools etc), but I'm not sure people use them - except for their dogs.<br /><br />I noticed that in women's magazines, there's never any advert with a woman lounging in a bath, or any article about pampering yourself in a bath. <br /><br />They don't know what they're missing. A bath and a cup of tea, or a bath and a glass of wine. What more could a woman want?<br /><br />Good to hear your news. Sounds like you're having fun.<br /><br />And that thing about being 'genuine' - these people are not asking to be your best bosom buddies, or to share your Christmas dinner with you, or be written into your will. They're just asking to be casually friendly, and for you to reciprocate in similar manner. What's not genuine about that?Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.com