Why We Moved to the UK
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2021
- In 2020, my Wife and I sold our home, got new jobs and moved our family of six to the United Kingdom. As an African American father, I did not want to raise my children with only an American. perspective of the world... or with only American perspective of what it means to be Black.
Someday I will move back to America... but not today.
#familyisfoundation #9B4M #expatlife
I'm an old, white male. I love your attitude. I wish you and your children health, happiness and wealth. We are all human. Skin colour is meaningless.
Patronising, much.
@@petracampbell2907 Some people cannot bear genuine good wishes. If you want to see negativity, you will see it. Hostile, much.
@@petracampbell2907 What a sad reaction ... taking offence on someone else's behalf ?
@@petracampbell2907 sigh...
@@petracampbell2907 - C'mon, Petra. Who made you the Patronisation Police? Give it a rest. Mr. Vasilakis above seems to be sincere. I'm an older white male too - and I appreciate the attitude of the American man in the video.
I’m an American and been living in the U.K. for almost two years now. The number one thing I like is Diversity especially here in South London. I lived in New York and then Atlanta for most my life and it still felt segregated in Atlanta. You had the black neighbourhoods, Spanish, and white neighbourhoods. Here in London you can see different cultures and race living in the same estate. I also met more Jamaicans here than I ever did in my life. I love the U.K. and will apply for citizenship in the next couple years.
Its all about love man we love Jamaicans in the Uk after all bob marley did live here and Musical Youth.
What can I say we love our reggae
It was all positive vibes until J Robs turned up. Hopefully your these gangs next target.
@@jrobs1133 why do you feel the need to bring down the positive vibe? If you’ve got nothing positive to say, don’t say anything at all!
@@jrobs1133 Spot one, Living in uk 6 years now, i Love British people.
@@jrobs1133, I've lived in Peckham south east London for 30 years, run youth clubs, and tenants halls, my daughters are youth workers, I nore they have seen the stabbings you are on about, bog off and look to your own neighbourhood before dissing mine! Shit happens everywhere but it's not as prolific as you seem to think!
You'll like the UK. Lived here for 25 years now and raised my kids here. We all became citizens. Our family have lived in many different countries but the UK is our ultimate home and we'll remain here. It has its quirks and strengths and, as you know, is in a huge state of transition, possibly going to break apart. Whatever happens I'll always be glad to have moved to the UK, glad to have a British identity, glad to have massively expanded our family's view of the world.
Are you originally from the US btw?
We aren't breaking apart, we are just putting a lid on the EU membership direction.
We'll never break apart - it's just a very old-fashioned sibling rivalry and some politicians employ the tactic in an attempt to squeeze out more devolved powers. Deep down we are all one, even when we have little arguments over petty things lol.
@@jamescopeland8050 I'm afraid its more than a little argument, when we find how leaving the EU has had serious impact on both the company I work for and the one my partner works for, one a fledgling company an one an international one.
@@jamescopeland8050 The only thing I am worried about, is the NHS more than anything. Boris, wants to privatise it, because he wants more in his own pocket. I don’t care about much else apart from the NHS which has become a figurehead for the UK
I saw so much of the world through my service with the Royal Air Force and its great to see you and your family here in England, you are most welcome and I really hope you enjoy Britain. It truly is a special place.
Thank you Bob
Welcome. One difference is that is if you take British citizenship, in the UK you are not an African American - you become British.
That is a nice point of clarification.
Even without citizenship, we don't refer to people as African American here - you're just American.
@@camerachica73 Yes, as someone from Britain I never really understood why many Americans were known as African American, it was a strange concept to me, if you call America you're home, then you're American in my mind, not African American. I don't understand why it should matter where your ancestors or you or your parents were originally from. In the UK no matter what race you are, if you call the UK you're home then you'll be known as British.
@@pipercharms7374 its similar to "latino" no country in the world counts latino as a ethnicity, they are a type of white skin, only the usa calls them different
I still don't understand, I'm not part of the community so I shouldn't have a voice, but Black British? When will someone feel confident enough to call themselves Black English?
You have a very pleasant speaking voice. I don’t think you need the background music. My best wishes to you and your family.
Thank you Anthony. I will turn the music down going forward.
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Agree, I think he was recommended to me because I watch a lot of ASMR videos
Another fantastic video but I agree, the music is distracting from what you have to say.
@@MacandBlair yes the music drowned out your voice - and you have a nice voice!! Welcome to th UK
I love my little island,makes my heart soar with pride,
welcome to your new home, i hope you have a lovely time here. your children are very lucky to have a dad like you.
Thank you.
Having spent time in the US, it's an amazing place to live. Unfortunately it's built on a fundamental fault. The American dream! The UK isn't built on the same dream. We aren't striving to be all that we can be. We just work hard at being what we already are. I love your soft tone voice, and it's probably what has captured my attention. I have a feeling you are now caught in our net. And if you and your family give yourself to our way of life, we won't let you go❤️.
we are doing the same as they are - consuming. the world runs on consumption, just americans consume more because there is more available at a lesser cost. Consumption rules the world.
Romantic vision of UK but the city of London ain't running on beans.
As Al Murray says about the UK and US - "Americans are great dreamers. It's all about the 'American Dream'. In the UK, we don't have a dream - because WE'RE AWAKE!
Mate, you are giving your children wonderful memories they will treasure all their lives, and bringing them up as balanced, accepting and worldly wise, you and your wife have my upmost respect.
Bless you for choosing to live for a while in the wonderful UK. We Brits are such a friendly and hospitable people, so proud of the our personal freedoms, our history and our culture. Please take as much time as you can to explore all our wonderful sites and learn about our rich and diverse history, and who knows, maybe you'll consider making the UK your new permanent home. I send the warmest welcome to you and your family. Be safe and be well (and one day, be Brits too)!
Not sure I’d call the U.K. wonderful. There are some nice parts but there’s too many bad areas and too much crime. I’m in no way racist but lots of the U.K. is turning into an Asian area ONLY and lots of people want shariah law and for our
R country to be fully Muslim. I love all races and am happy for them to come to my Country but I don’t like segregation and I don’t want the U.K. to be an Islamic State with Islamic Laws and Rules. I believe we should mix and live together but many foreign Muslims do not want this and they don’t want any part of U.K. culture.
@@grahamkelly8662 Nobody in their right mind wants the UK to become an Islamic state, not now and not ever, but by the same token, I'm also afraid that the many glorious freedoms we offer everyone will one day come back to bite us, but of course, that's the possible price you might pay for your democracy and your widespread libertarian social outlook.
@@grahamkelly8662 I concur
@@grahamkelly8662 nobody who is sane thinks they can somehow force sharia law onto people 🤣🤣 what a load of bollocks. Nobody wants the uk to be fully Muslim either. You people continue to swallow this whole "cultural invasion" narrative but its utter, utter nonsense
i am an Englishman and would like to welcome you and your family to Great Britain, i hope that all Britons will welcome you here also, i hope you all enjoy your visit or stay here very much,,
live long and prosper ,
The world needs more parents like you! Expanding the minds and souls of your children is priceless x
Good luck to you and your family the American Dream is just that , then you wake up and realise you can have 28 days holidays (+ 8 Bank Holidays), universal health care and don’t need Guns…. Onwards and Upwards my friend..
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Exactly. My brother in law American, he couldn't believe our holidays 😉
Would be nice to have universal healthcare that actually lets me get a GP appointment. But yaaaay it's universal!!
@@jrobs1133 I’ve live in the U.K. for 40 years and never once had an issue getting a doctors appointment.
@@jrobs1133 Are you saying that when you call your local GP’s office at 8am & request an “urgent appointment”, they tell you that a doctor can’t see you that day?
WoW! Where in England do you live? I’ve lived in several different areas (including 2 London areas) & I have NEVER been denied an appointment that day.
If I need an appointment for an existing condition AND I will only see 1 specific doctor, I will occasionally have to wait until the following week. Mostly it’s 3 - 5 days!
* Please note that you can change your GP if you are unhappy with the service.
* If you urgently want medical attention & you can’t get an appointment with your GP, you can just go to any hospital. This costs the NHS a lot more £ so only use this service when absolutely necessary.
You sir are a gentleman, and passing that down to your children is commendable, you will be an asset to any country you and your family visit, you, im sure will always most welcome here in the UK, good luck on your adventure.
Welcome to you and your family. Hope you love the uk as much as I do. Try and make sure you see as much as possible, Cornwall, Devon, Yorkshire, Lake District, Scottish Highlands, Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset ect. We’re only small but we are beautiful
So many great places to visit...
Don’t forget Wales
Cornwall is out of this world, the restaurants there, tell you which boat caught the fish they serve and the names of all the local farms they get their produce from.
If you love food, as much as I do, you will really enjoy yourselves.
As a Scott I hope you enjoy this country welcome to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧.
You come across as a level headed guy. Hope you enjoy the UK and experience the vast cultural nuances of our small islands.
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You might need an interpreter in some areas until you get used to the accent but I rather like regional accents.
This man is so calm and soft spoken it seems like he would make a good therapist
Glad you all made the decision to explore the world. As a naturalized American from Africa, and having lived on and off in London, I can say that you and your family will love Britain. I take my kids to visit family there quite often and my daughter won a Fulbright scholarship to study in Bristol about 3 years ago. We will be back soon. Enjoy it.
Wow! Congratulations for your whole family and your daughter for the hard won scholarship to study in Bristol!! What an awesome achievement and experience!!
Congratulations to your daughter
@@twinkletoes6290 Awww thanks
@@ca3in967 I will let her know. Thanks bunches
@@TheHighPriestess9752 and welcome to you all
Brilliant. I'm so glad you chose the UK to give your children a real education. Book learning is one thing but getting out and seeing stuff for themselves will really open their eyes and their hearts. The UK is a great place for a base to get around Europe and it's not too expensive or time consuming to travel to other countries and cultures. Your kids minds will be broad and open which is the best start you can give them in life. I'm very glad you got them out of the US - for obvious reasons too. Stay safe, wear your masks and enjoy everything the UK has to offer.
Enjoy your lives here .... and welcome to Blighty 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧
PS . It’s not as racist as the media make out
Thanks Tony.
I second Tony’s comment …Welcome😀😀😀
What an advertisement for the U.K. I personally think it’s worst than the media and government make out. You only get away with being a minority in London and the major cities, otherwise the U.K. can be pretty racist. Not comparable to any other country, because that’s irrelevant. But nonetheless I hope the family enjoy their new home here.
@@RM-kl4cq I am glad someone was honest.Im an American and the racism is there its just different.My observation is that in the UK the blacks from Africa and the Caribbean seem to be more of a we have come to your country so we respect that and we behave ourselves and not ruffle feathers.Blacks in America are more vocal about our rights and racism because we feel that America is our country as much as white Americans.We dont feel like we are in someone elses country so we should not ruffle feathers.Now,Saying that Im not saying that blacks there havent had their violent uprisings to protest injustices that they have had to endure.Im just suggesting that over there the blacks have seem to settle down and assimilate.Where as in America we blacks have continued our fight for equality because it continues to be necessary.
@@RM-kl4cq where in England do you live that's racist? It's not in Northumberland or County Durham or in Southampton or Melton Mowbray or Leicestershire.
Wishing you all the best, I’m on board brother for this journey.
65 year old Londoner, let’s do it...😀
Thanks Alan
What a great man you are willing to move thousands of miles for the sake of giving your children a better life welcome to the UK im welsh by the way and hope you and your family flourish here in the UK it must notbe easy to leave behind what you have ever known to move but I have a feeling you are going to embrace this new opportunity with both hands
You Sir are an inspiration to people and an incredible father, all the best to you and your family.
Thank you
Right now, with current attitudes in the world, it is so nice to see someone with a truly globalised mind and so much positivity. For what is a globalised world many people still live in the bubble of their post code and the echo chamber of their piers. You are giving your family something many cannot even comprehend but If more people had your attitude the world would be a much more tolerant place.
I just discovered you all & am really blown away by the thought & action of wanting to enrich your childrens lives. You are all a pleasure to watch & I enjoy your zest, thirst & teachings of other cultures & lifestyles. I think you & your wife have a wonderful outlook & are teaching your children in the best way through experience. I hope you enjoy living here & get to see the best the uk has to offer. I look forward to seeing more of you all.
It’s my dream to get my family(my husband and 4 children) out of America and to live abroad. Bravo!
I hope your dream comes true.
@@MacandBlair I’m claiming it!
V I C T O R I A ......the only thing stopping you is you.......the world is your oyster...........you can do whatever you want if you put your mind to it.
@@geoffdundee 👏🏾👏🏾
Thumbs up for you. I'm not from the UK, I'm from Europe, but anywhere in Europe is great. Of course UK is English which makes it easier. Hope your dream comes true. Start working on it. ❤️
Welcome to Britain. I’ve travelled the world over too. But there’s no place like home. We’re so lucky. I hope you stay and flourish and enjoy our culture 🙏❤️
Welcome to the UK. You have a lovely family, I hope you are happy during your time here. There are many beautiful places to see in the UK. As well as those you mention in the video consider visits to the south west of England, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset, and North Yorkshire. I think that where ever you go you will find interesting things.
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and dont forget norfolk, that is where i live. we have lots of interesting stuff, and norwich is a lovely city.
@@clairelouise4063 Second that.
@@clairelouise4063 East Anglia in general is beautiful, with a diverse coastal area. ❤️❤️it.
Tony M . You are not wrong , I ❤️❤️❤️ all the areas you recommend. The English countryside is second to none.
My goodness you've got a soothing voice, I hope you enjoy your adventures here in the UK my bruva. Manners and respect from the West Midlands.
Your children are so lucky to have a father like you. Enjoy Britain and don't judge us on the London centric image. See as much as possible.
Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧
Great to have you here! Hope everyone is settling in & you can get to travel soon 😊
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It's not acceptable nowadays for a white person to state that colour doesn't matter. I don't get that but it's out there.
I'm a white male, I was born in Norfolk in 1956 and at 65 years+ of age I live and work only 5 miles from my birthplace.
I am not racist.
I watch your videos, amongst many others, and all I see is a great family. You obviously love your children and are doing all you can to raise them to be well educated, balanced members of society.
I wish you all the best.
If Europeans weren't so racist then colour wouldn't matter. Europeans want to tell black people how they should feel and how they should behave. They want to be able to insult them to their face and for them to grin and laugh. Remember when the Irish made the English stop telling those Irish jokes? Remember that, because the Irish knew that the English thought they were thick and they wanted them to accept it, they didn't. Basically everyone, especially Europeans need to stop telling people what to do.
I think what people mean when they say that it doesn’t matter is that it shouldn’t matter to anyone, and that it doesn’t matter to them. That’s a fair-enough comment. Also, not all Europeans think that they can patronise and laugh at everyone else. That’s 750,000,000 people that you’re stuffing into one pigeonhole with that comment. Which is just as bigoted as the people that you are castigating. You just notice the bad examples and ignore the rest.
@@ldavies3280 Yeah me calling out systemic racism makes me a bigot, interesting.
@@GRTVO I'm so glad I don't know you, you don't appear to be a very nice person.
I have friends of all shades, I just see them as friends, not defined by their colour.
If anyone here could be singled out as having racism in their soul, it would be you.
@@fitchikalina7507 I agree with your comment. The world is going crazy. It seems to me they are trying to push some fantasy agenda
Something about your voice or demeanor is so kind as you explore your new home. You have a humble, yet very intelligent intellectual curiosity about you, and a fascination with how culture flows, influencing and being influenced. Enjoy your journey and thanks for taking us along. RIP your majesty from the USA
I love your philosophy - always a warm welcome to England x
Welcome to the UK buddy, I hope the time you spend here with us is very pleasant. I served with black people in the army and two of my best friends are black. We have been friends for over 40 years and have never had a cross word. Me and my family have been to the U.S six times on holiday and we were treated very well, all the very best: Russ 👍🏼👍🏾🇬🇧🇺🇸
Good luck the Uk is the most friendliest of country’s anywhere in the world, no guns guys x
There are guns in the UK...
@@maewest68 When was the last mass shooting? When was the last murder of children in school?
@@iriscollins7583 "There are guns in the UK" *avoids this statement* "WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE A FUCKING DUCK FLY OVER BIG BEN?!?!?!" Bark bark bark bark bark.
There are guns in the UK. You can't punish millions of law-abiding people just because of your fucking hysteria over mass shootings. Grow a pair, Iris.
@@maewest68 when mass shootings are every week in the U.S., sometimes multiple per week, the lack of those happening in the UK is a huge plus for many people. This is a very real issue in the U.S... far from “hysteria”.
You missed the point if you are taking the original comment literally and want to argue semantics.
@@iriscollins7583 2010 Cumbria, 1996 Dunblane
Inshallah to everything you are saying! You are going to make your kids some of the best people in this world!! They are going to lead us into the future in some of the best ways possible. God willing and By the Grace of God.
Great video. I certainly share your thoughts on globalisation and culture. I spent time living in the US ten years ago for much the same reasons. If you ever come up to Scotland (Edinburgh) and need a tour guide you know who to ask. Scotland welcomes you and your family with open arms.
Mark, thank you.
I really admire you, I was fortunate to travel and live around in different cultures. You can't truly admire your own culture and it's weaknesses until you travel. Enjoy ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
This made me smile so hard! Welcome we’re happy to have you xx
Hey Mac ! Like yourself I’ve worked and lived in other countries, South America and 18 years in West Africa, It’s great to have different experiences and learn about different cultures… We all welcome you and your family on this posting to the U.K… I hope you and your family have happy lives here, there plenty of nice family places for you to visit, don’t forget Wales and Scotland..take care …
Thanks Glenn
You are the very best kind of American; one who has rejected the, "Rah! Rah! U-S-A!" mentality. America has a lot of positives and a lot of negatives, just like EVERY other nation on the planet. There is no "best" country, simply different countries, but many Americans are not very worldly, knowing little outside their own state. The future of America depends on people like you.
As a Brit (living in Canada for now), I hope you enjoy the UK. It's a great country :)
Welcome to the UK In particular England 🙂I hope you will find good friends here and enjoy meeting new people. I think you will find that as a nation of like minded people, we are loyal, honest and trustworthy and you will get support and help when you come across things you are unsure of or not used to (like the weather! Always take a coat and a brolly even on the hottest of days in the Summer! 😁) I look forward to seeing more of your videos and seeing how you getting in and settling down on our funny little island, our green and pleasant land. 🙂🇬🇧🏴
Welcome to you and your family. When you come up to Scotland please visit Fife, the coastal towns are beautiful. Anstruther, Crail, Pittenweem, Elie, St Andrews, St monans dripping with history as well as scenery, Also the stunning Culross (where outlander is filmed) and Dunfermline palace where ancient kings and queens lived and Dunfermline abbey where Robert the Bruce is buried. I hope you enjoy this wee island of ours.
With parents like yourselves, your children are going to thrive here. I'm glad some people are here to witness we are NOT a racist Nation.
Bravo Mac! I applaud your sensibility and desire to broaden your understanding of other cultures, overall were not a bad lot, we have our share of not so nice but thats life. Drink deeply from our history and culture and enjoy wherever you go.. we do have some magnificent sights, some hidden, but enjoy exploring them yourself. Welcome!
Thank you Dave.
Whilst here, you absolutely have to try Indian food. That is part of the british experience. Hope you have a lovely time here(lots of lovely memories to look back on)😊
Just be careful though. Pick the wrong curry and you'll need to store your bog roll in the fridge.
I hear our Chinese food is more traditional than the food in China, because ours hasn’t changed in 60 years but the food in China has
What a lovely perspective to have, and how amazing that you can give your family these experiences. I hate it when people go abroad and complain that things aren't the same as where they're from, then why go there if all you want is more of the same. Best wishes and keep exploring the world.
Your doing the right thing. Your kids can say yes I know the Brits very well and would feel comfortable if they wanted to work here or live here and I hope we gave you a positive influence. I’m Looking forward to watching you all this summer since nature is already showing signs of spring it will start to get warmer every month now. Don’t forget the clocks go forward an hour on the 26th of this month into British summer time setting.
Fellow American here, been thinking about moving to the UK from California to give myself a chance to explore a different culture & way of living. I know the experience will be challenging, but I think it’ll be a very worthwhile one. I had a chance to date some British men and I was blown away by the general respect & integrity I’ve been treated with. Funny thing was, that opened my eyes to the possibility of exploring the UK. I’m so happy I stumbled upon your channel! Will be watching the rest of your videos and live vicariously through you and your beautiful family!
You will be more than welcomed here, come on over! Most never want to leave
You have a great philosophy mate. 👌
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I wish you and your family every blessing and that you and your children enjoy a healthy and happy life here.
Hope you and your lovely family enjoy your time here buddy, take care
Thanks Mark.
Best wishes to you and your family, I hope you get to see the many wonderful sights and sound of this lovely country😊❤
Thank you.
Welcome to England, Mac. Lived here all my life and still nowhere close to exploring all the points of interest. There is *so* much more to us than London.
We're *all* much friendlier and interesting, and none of us like London or Londoners :).
A _friendly_ rivalry I'm sure you are soon to encounter.
Basically, stick a pin in a map and you're pretty much going to find something beautiful or interesting, and *our* history goes back thousands of years, not hundreds. That can kind of get addictive, too.
Anyway, all the best to you and yours. We apologise in advance for the weather.
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What's wrong with the weather? An Italian once said to me that what he liked about living here, was that it was never too hot to work and never too cold to work.
The rivalry you speak of is one sided and pathetic to most Londoners. You all seem to have an unhealthy obsession with the U.K. leading city, that props the rest of us up, but doesn’t think about you.
Welcome to the UK my friend, hope you and your family like living here, wishing you all the best for the future.
Welcome and how lucky your children are to have such an open upbringing. I hope you and your family enjoy living here.
Great ethos you have. I’ve lived and/or worked in the Far East. USA Australia and Europe. My children were born in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and number four England. I feel it gave my family the Opportunity to experience different cultures, cuisines and religions. I thank goodness for working for a company that gave me these opportunities. Do as much as you can, your children will grow up more rounded and with respect for others. Part of my work was in the cocoa industry and Africa is both beautiful and concerning. The problems with despotic regimes are well documented but beneath that it’s a beautiful continent. Good luck in you future adventures.
I am glad you are willing to try something differently we wish you well I came here 1955 and at first it was a bit difficult but we have helped to built it better and now we are enjoying life with our children.
Welcome to the UK, I hope you have a great experience here.
You are always Welcome to visit Scotland . Happy to show the fantastic place this is . Welcome .
Great Music food and People ☀️
Lived in the UK from 1982 to 1985. My son was born there. It was a wonderful experience that I have never forgotten.
The best of luck to you Mac, and your beautiful family. I am wishing you all the very best from life. :)
You made all the right choices for all the right reasons and followed them through , that takes courage. Welcome to Britain my friend , if we meet the coffees are on me.
Welcome! I hope you and your beautiful family have a wonderful time here in the UK 🇬🇧
The world needs more parents like you my friend and regardless of your colour or nationality I am happy to call you a friend ,good luck to you and your beautiful family .
What a great honour you pay us by moving here
Your approach is wholly commendable. I wish you every success and happiness
Enjoy watching your vlog, your showing me more of Britain than I’ve seen myself. I hope you’ve all settled in your new “home” and are enjoying the life
Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 What a fantastic and brave decision you’ve made for you and your family. My father was in the British Army so we moved around a lot from posting to posting. In fact, I was born in Germany and have lived in Cyprus, England, Germany again, Belize and back to the UK. After the Army he had a job that took us to Hong Kong. My dad made sure we embraced the culture of wherever we were living and I feel extremely lucky to have travelled to so many countries before I was 20. I’m quite a bit older now (54) but I still love to travel and immerse myself in the local culture, food, etc. Your children will thank you for this wonderful opportunity you have given them. I know I’m grateful to my dad for giving our family experiences that were extraordinary. I hope you and your family enjoy your stay here and good luck with your future adventures xxx
When you can, come on down to Cornwall! Good luck here in the UK and for your travels in the future. Welcome! :)
Young man you are a credit to your family a credit to yourself and a credit to the human race.i can only wish you and your family well in your travels and adventure.my highest regards to you.
Raymond. Thank you.
We love that you came here, and explain what makes this country is special. We see our homeland through your eyes!
HI, I have only just found your channel and like your presenting style. I thought I'd jot a note to say a very belated "Welcome to the UK; hope you'll all be very happy." Good luck.
Have fun with your exploring. UK is only small, but the is loads to see. 👍
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It's good to hear such a vote of confidence in our country, as you will have noticed on UA-cam there are other Americans who have come to the same decision. One of the reasons that we don't categorise people here on the basis of their genetic background is that most of us come from very mixed heritages, there having been immigration here for over 2000 years. (I am half Lithuanian, quarter Irish and quarter English, my wife is half Afro-Caribbean, quarter Scottish and quarter English, and that's just going back a 100 years or so! And we view ourselves as English.) If you and your family are good decent people that means that America's loss is our gain.
Hello Mac, it's nice too see your family.
They look happy. That's good too see.
Your moving will open your children's eyes. Show them there are many different ways to live.
I hope you all stay safe, and get to enjoy the beauty of our island.
Take care xx
Enjoy our wee island!
Stay as long as you like, you're clearly 'our kind' of family!!
Open, smart, willing to learn, as well as teach, loving parents, happy kids!
Just what 'team GB,' needs!! 😀
To learn the ways of other countries is wonderful it will have a tremendous impact on your children even more than you can imagine. Good luck to you and the family .
John, thank you. It is really more for the kids than myself at this point and the kids love it here.
@@MacandBlair i think the best think about britain, is that you are very unlikely to get shot, unless you are dressed as a pheasant and running around in the woods on a saturday afternoon!!!
I really hope you and your family have a wonderful time in the UK and if you get the chance, Ireland
Ireland is on my list...
Glad you are enjoying the UK , its always interesting to hear about peoples travels , experiences and comments on the country they are living in .
Glad you are settling, pleasure to have you here, and hope you stay
A globalised world is a good thing, as long as it isn't controlled by global elites & is based on Democracy (not eu!). Welcome to the UK friends.. You are very welcome here! 🙂🇬🇧
You are very welcome. I hope you and your family enjoy your stay in the UK.
P.S. Your music is a bit too loud re your discourse.
Thank you. So far it has been great.
Yes I will adjust the music on future post. I am pretty new to the UA-cam thing.
Welcome to the uk ol bean we are blessed to have uou and your family staying here, enjoy your stay.👍👍👍👍
wonderful rendition of how the world needs such forthright thoughts, good luck to you and your family , it would be nice to bump into you some day . greetings from sheffield
British humour includes a.lot of banter. SO DON'T FEEL INSULTED,THEY ARE ONLY TAKING THE MICKEY(JOKING) THERE IS A LOT OF SLANG WORDS.
It may seem perverse that if you're teased or insulted, in banter, it indicates that people are willing to invest their time in you - they like you!
@@danielw5850 was just gonna say the same thing. The people the British insult the most, are their family and and friends, and that is only because they love them.
Yeh it used to be called banter until the permanently offended got involved. The way it works is if someone is ribbing you .. ...you rib 'en back. dont get offended. Simple. 😉👍
I hope your children grow up well in the country. My sisters 3 children did and went to posh schools. Amazingly they have come out very well, and I adore them as much as adults as I did when they were adorable children. They have always been so brave.
A truly beautiful video, I how you and your family enjoy your journey
God Bless you son and your kin. Onwards and upwards wherever you settle! XXX
Just want to add my voice to those welcoming you to the UK. Hope you have a great time here!
Hope you enjoy your time here and experience only great things!
Josy, me too. So far it has been great. I am so happy I came here.
@@MacandBlair Visit Cornwall this summer mate. Its beautiful down there
Great video mate, sounds like your kids are really lucky to have such a wise and open minded father. Welcome to the UK mate and best of luck on your journey, peace
New subscriber.. your a nice family thats enjoying parts of England and what there is to see and do. I’ve never been abroad but watching your videos today has shown me what there is to see and do here.
It’s broadened my view of how great days out can be and that I’ve not appreciated the country I’ve lived in for 40 years enough
Big love and stay safe brother
This will be a big adventure for you and all the family. There will be times when you all get homesick (especially the kids), but there will also be times when you really love the adventure and challenge and your new home. Welcome here :). The UK may be tiny compared to the US, but it is packed, so there are so many things to see and explore. England alone is vastly different from north to south, let alone adding Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. And of course, Europe is on our doorstep.
So, it sounds much like you came during COVID. Well, all I can say is that it is a better place outside of that. We have lost so many shops, restaurants, cafes and businesses, but hopefully these will come back.
Oh, and your kids will develop a British accent of sorts ;) Probably a mixed one. It will most likely sound American to those here, but when they go back to the US, people will notice the difference. That is a good thing of course. My accent is all over the place from all the countries I've lived in.
Anyway, I've started watching your videos and subscribed to your channel, so looking forward to more. They're wonderful.
Oh, you say you're in the Midlands... is that the Birmingham area or the other side around Nottingam?
Welcome to the UK. I hope you manage to fit in a trip to the Yorkshire Dales soon. Best wishes to you and your family and good luck for the future.
Thank you Chris.
I love this. I wish I’d thought of doing the same 20 years ago. I moved from the American Midwest to NYC, and although I did travel both domestically and internationally, I was quite obsessed with the city and for the most part couldn’t even think of living elsewhere. That all changed in 2016(!), but now personal circumstances (eg, an aging parent) won’t allow it. I will say I have always enjoyed my visits to the UK-Scotland has a special place in my heart, in particular-so I will be following your journey. Thank you for sharing it.
You and your family are most welcome.. God bless you and your family. 🙏🙌💐