[TR] A blast from the past

[Michael Marr]

As another English ex-pat, I second all that Frank says.  I arrived at the 
age of 23 in 1973 so have lived here for way more than half my life.  I love 
it.

Mike

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Subject: [TR] A blast from the past


>I was not in America in the 1950's 60's or 70's. but I was in love with
> America.
> WW2 rationing continued for a little while into the 50's in England. And
> the 60's where still recovery years with union strife and a struggle to 
> make
> ends meet. but a fine country.
> The 50's in America especially seemed so wonderful, peace, great cars,
> every one was middle class, smiled a lot, and lived well.
> Hollywood, hot rods, great big winged cars, drive in's all led to my
> addiction. Especially for a kid from the slums of Liverpool.
> and after 15 years of trying I finally won my visa in a lottery.
> Its not the 50's any more. I missed that, I got here too late. but I still
> found a great place in southern California, and my new country has been
> wonderfully kind, gracious and allowed me some limited prosperity.
> you are a strange bunch at times, but so much like us English, that i cant
> help but love you all
> Frank