Lists

U.S. > U.K.

1. Single sink spigots that mix cold and hot water
2. Toilet bowls that hold enough water and consistently flush
3. Electric clothes dryers
4. Radio stations that play decent music
5. Freezers that defrost
6. Garbage disposals
7. Washing machines that work

U.K. > U.S.

1. Ancient and beautiful architecture
2. Fuel-efficient and small cars
3. Valuing holidays and time off from work
4. Inexpensive air travel
5. Train travel
6. Pubs with good beer
7. Appreciation of the beautiful game - soccer
8. Street lights that turn yellow before and after green
9. Hand-held shower spigots
10. Compact towns/cities that encourage walking/mass transit
11. Proximity to Europe
12. Nudity on regular TV

Electronic Equipment we have Fried...So Far

1. IPod speaker
2. Walkie Talkie charger
3. Hair dryer
4. Hair curler
5. Electric tooth brush charger
6. TV/VCR

Competency in UK Driving*

1. Side mirror smacks (Lindsey - 2; Rachelle - 1)
2. Finding yourself driving on the wrong (right) side of the road (Lindsey - 3; Rachelle - 0)

*Tipping - but not breaking - another vehicle side mirror with your side mirror while driving is a sign of acute awareness of vehicle size and space. Finding yourself on the right (non U.K.) side of the road is a sign of automaticity in driving. A scientist claims that these behaviors are indicative of highly developed automobile navigation skills.