Hello

panthers roar · 06-27-2009, 09:07 AM

Hi, I'm from the UK and recently spent a great week in Charlotte.
Alwyas been a fan of the NFL - ever since they started showing on TV here back in the early 80's - but didn't follow any specific team.

Was in Charlotte for a week as the company I work for have their HQ in Charlotte. Found the people really friendly and helpful and cant wait to go back at some point in the future.

The one thing I was surprised by was the amount of trees - when you come into land all you can see is that covering of trees. It was beautiful.

5158Poundin · 06-27-2009, 09:26 AM

Yes...the Carolinas are beautiful and still covered (for the most part) by the beautiful pine trees which are sprinkled by other trees like maples, oaks, and my beloved magnolias and dogwoods. I do get wistful and homesick (since I live in PA) sometimes.

Welcome to the Huddle!

Hope you can make it to Charlotte during football season! That's the BEST time to be there!!

Kyle82 · 06-27-2009, 11:46 AM

Welcome!!

nc_biscuit · 06-27-2009, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the compliments PR, America is very beautiful, we certainly love it. Never been to the UK myself, but I hear it's very beautiful as well.

Welcome to the huddle!

Jangler · 06-27-2009, 09:50 PM

We must get rid of these trees!

panthers roar · 06-28-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys, I'm gonna angle for a trip back ............oh sometime between September and Decemeber and try and get a regular season game. It would be good.

The UK is lovely - especially the Lake District, Peak District, parts of Wales and Scotland.

5158Poundin · 06-28-2009, 10:48 AM

Been to the UK myself many times, mostly in the Southwest in Bath/Bristol and Devon areas. Yes, it is beautiful country too and I haven't been there in awhile and am overdue for another trip over.

PowerlessDan · 06-28-2009, 10:53 AM

Welcome. Thanks for the compliments.

I recently saw a documentary of Wales on one of the HD channels. It was just camera shots from a helicopter with some guy narrating. It was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Wow you got a lot of castles over there!

panthers roar · 06-28-2009, 11:00 AM

Bath is very nice and the South West is popular with surfers.

Hadn't thought about it but yeah I guess there are a lot of castles here.

When people visit the UK a lot concentrate on London which is fine as there is a lot to do but they miss other parts of the UK. Edinburgh for instance is brilliant - and yep they have a damn fine castle

PowerlessDan · 06-28-2009, 11:18 AM

I have a goal to one day visit. I would like to visit at least where my ancestors are from. I just need to research exactly where that is.

I believe some are from Scotland and some are from Ireland. I'll have to look over the genealogy.

06-27-2009, 09:07 AM	#1
panthers roar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Hello Hi, I'm from the UK and recently spent a great week in Charlotte. Alwyas been a fan of the NFL - ever since they started showing on TV here back in the early 80's - but didn't follow any specific team. Was in Charlotte for a week as the company I work for have their HQ in Charlotte. Found the people really friendly and helpful and cant wait to go back at some point in the future. The one thing I was surprised by was the amount of trees - when you come into land all you can see is that covering of trees. It was beautiful.

06-27-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
5158Poundin Easter 03/30/09 RIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 948 Pie Slices: 5 Given Pie 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	Yes...the Carolinas are beautiful and still covered (for the most part) by the beautiful pine trees which are sprinkled by other trees like maples, oaks, and my beloved magnolias and dogwoods. I do get wistful and homesick (since I live in PA) sometimes. Welcome to the Huddle! Hope you can make it to Charlotte during football season! That's the BEST time to be there!! __________________ Trouble with a capital T.

06-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#5
Jangler Cyber Stalking Hayden Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17,427 Pie Slices: 142 Given Pie 53 Times in 48 Posts Rep Power: 48	We must get rid of these trees! __________________

06-28-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
5158Poundin Easter 03/30/09 RIP Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 948 Pie Slices: 5 Given Pie 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	Been to the UK myself many times, mostly in the Southwest in Bath/Bristol and Devon areas. Yes, it is beautiful country too and I haven't been there in awhile and am overdue for another trip over. __________________ Trouble with a capital T.

06-28-2009, 10:53 AM	#8
PowerlessDan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 2,629 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	Welcome. Thanks for the compliments. I recently saw a documentary of Wales on one of the HD channels. It was just camera shots from a helicopter with some guy narrating. It was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Wow you got a lot of castles over there! __________________ "It is better to be liked for the true you, than to be loved for who people think you are."

06-27-2009, 11:46 AM	#3
Kyle82 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 46 Posts: 3,596 Pie Slices: 3 Given Pie 3 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 9	Welcome!!

06-27-2009, 09:27 PM	#4
nc_biscuit Boob Czar Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 8,930 Pie Slices: 7 Given Pie 19 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 32	Thanks for the compliments PR, America is very beautiful, we certainly love it. Never been to the UK myself, but I hear it's very beautiful as well. Welcome to the huddle!

06-28-2009, 10:42 AM	#6
panthers roar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys, I'm gonna angle for a trip back ............oh sometime between September and Decemeber and try and get a regular season game. It would be good. The UK is lovely - especially the Lake District, Peak District, parts of Wales and Scotland.

06-28-2009, 11:00 AM	#9
panthers roar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Bath is very nice and the South West is popular with surfers. Hadn't thought about it but yeah I guess there are a lot of castles here. When people visit the UK a lot concentrate on London which is fine as there is a lot to do but they miss other parts of the UK. Edinburgh for instance is brilliant - and yep they have a damn fine castle

06-28-2009, 11:18 AM	#10
PowerlessDan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 2,629 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	I have a goal to one day visit. I would like to visit at least where my ancestors are from. I just need to research exactly where that is. I believe some are from Scotland and some are from Ireland. I'll have to look over the genealogy. __________________ "It is better to be liked for the true you, than to be loved for who people think you are."

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