I am so glad I bookmarked this thread so I could follow along. Brightened my mornings!

Thanks Adu. I had only gone as far North as York, and as far West as Bristol, and i guess i will leave it at that.>>

shame, OC - you'd love our fish!

Adu - i have this wonderful image of you causing offence and spreading gloom and despondency wherever you go - keep it up!

Thanks Nuke and Ann.

Yes Ann, it is true, but I do it with a smile on my face. A few friends suggested that Mrs. Adu and I should have a reality show when we travel. As long as I do not have breast implants like those "Wives of" shows it is Ok with me.

First batch of photos

https://picasaweb.google.com/1135238...CNCZ4OWqj6viLA

As long as I do not have breast implants like those "Wives of" shows it is Ok with me.>>

nice image, thanks.

I'm frightened to look at the photos now.

Adu, the pictures and the captions mostly match (congratulations for this), except for the first one. You probably did not know that some British still use bed pans and discard the contents in the streets. Old habits die hard in the old country.

Thanks for sharing pictures. I hope that "first batch" implies that there will be more!

There will be more pictures.

Do not be afraid Ann.

My captions and photos are like my socks, sometimes they match.

mmm - i liked the 16 week blow-dry.

BTW, what was so photogenic about the italian road mender?

Ann

It is a oombination of the type of work, the position of his body, and his clothes. And please note that it was taken in Dublin, so I hope I did not mislead you.

And if you ever come to NYC, let me know, it is my hometown, I know all the restaurants that are not part of a chain.

ann..don't fall into that trap (known as the "Adu pigeon drop" of grifter's fame). Go along with the Adus and you'll end up paying for every morsel at any of their favorites chow places.
I'm already sucked into meeting with them in July. They succesfully pulled "I lost my wallet" when visiting with host Celebi in Turkey last year.

stu

Wait, wait Ann.

We met and took Stu to lunch last December in LA. He pretends he is an old man who needs help. Quite convincing. Luckily he did not eat much.

I had my pocket picked on the tram in Instanbul. I did not accuse either Stu or Other of the crime. I could not, it took skill.

Make that Istanbul. I still had my wallet lifted or as Ann says nicked.

now then boys, play nicely.

i can assure you adu, that should i have the pleasure of visiting NYC, i will follow your restaurant recommendations to the letter.

but i will ignore your security advice!

Only ignore my security advice in Turkey, I'm good in NYC.

Stu needs help, Ann, please do not think otherwise.

stu thanks for the warning for when we visit New York.

adu actually did promise to take us to Mobile/Montgomery grits house restaurant and promised he will pay if he still has his wallet on him when he gets there and if we can find the restaurant.

Adu:

You were right the first time "Instant Bull", perfectly describing your modus operandi. Dear Ann, who lives a tranquil life in a remote Cornish village, is a perfect pigeon for you. I pray she is on the alert when in Noo Yawk.

Come to L.A., Ann, to experience the best America has to offer. I'll take you on a private tour of the environs and inside Hollywood, which I conducted for Elderhostel groups for many years.

stu

I can't wait for Other to come to NYC, so we can take him to Turkish restaurants.

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Come to L.A., Ann, to experience the best America has to offer. I'll take you on a private tour of the environs and inside Hollywood, which I conducted for Elderhostel groups for many years.

So that means Ann will be ready in about 40 years for your tour. (Stu thinks Carole Lombard is still alive.)

Adu wrote: "And if you ever come to NYC, let me know, it is my hometown, I know all the restaurants that are not part of a chain."

Can you give us links?

There are over 25,000 restaurants in NYC. And while the chains are making headway, besides the burger chains, the constitute just small percentage of places. In fact in our neighborhood there is an anti-chain sentiment. A Starbucks opened up and you would have thought they started a half-way house for child molesters.

By coincidence I posted a list of the better food values in NYC on the NY board today. Not the so called best places, but those where you get a good meal for a very reasonable price.