Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Can opener not required



Day to day life is about the little things, here are some of those that are different

In the kitchen:
cans: the cans all have pull tops so no can opener required
yogurt: not fruit on the bottom, its fruit on the side. The upside is you don't get the handle of your spoon covered as you try and mix


coffee: as maybe mentioned in previous posts, instant is king. Upside no coffee maker
potato crisps (chips): They don't have big american bags. When you buy a big bag it is just a bag containing 6 mini bags (the US snack size)

Elsewhere:
newspapers: All magazine style (1 fold on side), I have heard the Oregonian recently switched. Once you get used to it it does make for an easier to handle the paper.
kids magazines: like National Geographic Kids, Highlights, etc... every one has a toy. Will kids not read without a toy?
shopping carts: all require coins to use, (you get back, the coin is like one of those locker room locks)
Taxis : only Ireland will you a taxi line at the mall
floors: first floor is the second floor. Ground floor is the first
Front door knobs: in the US knobs are on the side of door, in Ireland the door knob is right in the middle of the door
Inside rooms: In Ireland every room has a keyed door (including most closets and bathrooms). we have a key at our house for every room door that is 12 interior keys. Key is on both sides (not a key on 1 side switch on the other ).

there are many more , but of course they are all mostly natural to us now.

Rob

1 comment:

  1. This is exactly the crap I want to hear about. Keep 'em coming.

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