Opening Packages from the UK - this was so unexpected!

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    In this video, we open PO Box packages sent from some of our very generous British subscribers! Join us as we open some really cool packages from the UK. We received quite a few very touching items, but one thing in particular was so sweet that it made Lindsay tear up.
    The generosity of our subscribers continues to amaze us. Thank you to everyone who sent these Packages from the UK, we appreciate you so much! PO Box openings are a ton of fun, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 643

  • @wendyelder5761
    @wendyelder5761 28 днів тому +130

    I bet am no the only one one who cried with lyndsey. Such a lovely family. Always a pleasure to watch. ❤❤❤

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +17

      ❤️

    • @joannecunliffe8067
      @joannecunliffe8067 28 днів тому +20

      Me too! I can't believe how wonderful this channel is and thank you so much Steve and Lindsey for putting all the effort in 🥰

    • @sandrahughes8645
      @sandrahughes8645 28 днів тому +13

      Totally agree xxx

    • @Sleepinghobbit
      @Sleepinghobbit 27 днів тому +11

      Yep. There are many UK reaction channels; however, Steve and Lindsey are like friends, so I find myself getting emotional watching their reactions.

    • @mydigicraftscrafts8649
      @mydigicraftscrafts8649 27 днів тому +4

      Bawling here lol x

  • @philipnesbitt3334
    @philipnesbitt3334 22 дні тому +24

    We British love people who are genuine, want to learn and also have respect and humility. You all have immense amount of these qualities which is why so many of us have taken to you. Sophia is a lucky girl to have such wonderful people as parents.

    • @marygarnham764
      @marygarnham764 18 днів тому

      I agree completely but a little thing concerns me regarding the amount of toys and books that are there for Sophia at one opening session. please don’t get me wrong I think it’s wonderfully kind of people …. but it’s all too much at once for the child to appreciate. Perhaps Mum and Dad could just sneak in just one or two at a time. Perhaps it’s me being a bit old fashioned!! Mary G

    • @philipnesbitt3334
      @philipnesbitt3334 17 днів тому

      @@marygarnham764 It will be a test of their parenting skills to keep her feet on the ground, I share your concerns but feel comfortable with the family dynamics and that it will all be dealt with properly.

    • @marygarnham764
      @marygarnham764 17 днів тому

      Ok yes you’re right. Thanks for pointing that out. MaryG

  • @margaretnicol3423
    @margaretnicol3423 28 днів тому +22

    Peter Rabbit and Paddington book sets are the kind of thing people take care of then pass them down to their own children. You might be reading them to your grandchildren far in the future. 😀

  • @helenwood8482
    @helenwood8482 28 днів тому +85

    You're pronouncing Hartlepool perfectly.

  • @StephMcAlea
    @StephMcAlea 28 днів тому +83

    The stone of the coaster is Slate.
    "Slate for bones,
    Rainwater for blood,
    The heart of a dragon,
    Forged in the belly of a mountain."
    A Snowdonian proverb.

    • @user-vh7uo2su3h
      @user-vh7uo2su3h 28 днів тому +8

      Love this poem. Diolch yn fawr.

    • @carolempeters
      @carolempeters 28 днів тому +7

      Yes you're correct, seemed apt to send a slate Welsh Coaster 👍

    • @vickieandrew1010
      @vickieandrew1010 28 днів тому +3

      Snowdonia is beautiful. ❤
      Does anyone remember this little ditty....Yup? mup, yup yit? mup nu....translated....Are you up? I'm up, Are you up yet? I'm up now. 😅😅.
      Sending ❤ from Durham City.😊
      .

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +8

      Thanks for sharing that! Love it. :)

  • @sandrarooke9921
    @sandrarooke9921 19 днів тому +8

    Hi all, I know our have done videos on our NHS so thought I would tell you of my experience 10 day’s ago. I’m 74 years old. After a 999 call I was transferred to one hospital then to another hospital that deals with the heart. I was in there 9 days, had a pacemaker fitted, was given 3 meals a day, coffee or tea (I’m British) and biscuits 5 times a day. Was discharged with one month supply of all meds I take, a follow up appointment for check up in June and taken home by my husband. Total cost? NOTHING. Food was brilliant, nursing staff could not do enough for us. I just wish your government could establish the same in your country so that all people could participate.

    • @thadtuiol1717
      @thadtuiol1717 5 днів тому

      Total cost was not NOTHING, it's been paid for by the tax payer for decades. FFS, knock it off with this "free" healthcare nonsense, there is no such thing.

  • @patriciacrangle8244
    @patriciacrangle8244 28 днів тому +78

    Just been for my daily 2 mile walk enjoying my coffee watching you open your parcels love from a 89 year young 🇬🇧fan love to you all

    • @RockinDave1
      @RockinDave1 28 днів тому +3

      I envy you, my dog likes to have about 8 miles a day and this always entails at least one roughly 4 mile effort. I wouldn’t mind but I’m just wandering around the streets for the most part 😂

    • @vickieandrew1010
      @vickieandrew1010 28 днів тому +2

      ❤ 🇬🇧

  • @Linzie157
    @Linzie157 28 днів тому +78

    You're very welcome, i meant every word, keep videoing and smiling ❤

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +17

      Thank you--your thoughtfulness has warmed our hearts time and time again. :)

    • @Linzie157
      @Linzie157 28 днів тому +7

      @@reactingtomyroots 🥹😊

    • @sandrahughes8645
      @sandrahughes8645 28 днів тому +4

      @@Linzie157👍❤️

    • @Linzie157
      @Linzie157 28 днів тому +5

      @@sandrahughes8645 thank you ♥️

    • @ElizabethMackenzie69
      @ElizabethMackenzie69 28 днів тому +8

      Great job! ❤
      I've sent them some limericks that they may read for us, and if Steve is feeling brave, I also adapted the words of an advertising jingle! 🙂

  • @katrinaadams2269
    @katrinaadams2269 28 днів тому +36

    When people come and connect…together ….even across oceans….its beautiful ❤️❤️🥰

  • @maureenmichel8761
    @maureenmichel8761 28 днів тому +85

    You two are absolutely lovely couple❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bunjitsu7046
    @bunjitsu7046 28 днів тому +26

    I would describe cheeky as a sort of harmless mischief. Something a little bit naughty that you know you aren't supposed to do, but you'll probably get away with it if you smile at the right person. Like borrowing a small amount of money off a parent with no intention to pay it back, or saying something a little risqué but in the right company, or eating something that's quite bad for you, but its a bit of a treat. I hope Lindsey treats herself to a cheeky bit of galaxy each night, she deserves it :)

  • @lynnemcsheffrey3426
    @lynnemcsheffrey3426 28 днів тому +31

    I just love this family. Steve is getting more confident Lindsey is beautiful and Sophia just steals your heart ❤

  • @joannecunliffe8067
    @joannecunliffe8067 28 днів тому +21

    I don't think I've ever said "Aww!" 🥰 so many times watching a YT channel (and not just with Sophia). My cheeks hurt with smiling so much! You have brought so many people such a lot of pleasure. You've no idea how much it means to people to be able send things and for you to able to appreciate them and show them - and you're such humble and wonderful people. Thank you ❤

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +7

      Thank you, Joanne! We definitely don't take any of it for granted. ❤️ Love to you!

    • @joannecunliffe8067
      @joannecunliffe8067 28 днів тому +8

      @@reactingtomyroots I know you don't and that's why you are such fabulous people and your channel is such a lovely friendly place - hugs and ❤ from the UK to you all 🥰

  • @MrMarkg9
    @MrMarkg9 28 днів тому +10

    The BEST Marmite sandwich is with mature Cheddar cheese. Butter both slices of bread, then as thin or as thick as you dare, spread Marmite on both slices. Finally, grate as much Cheddar as you like (can fit) on your slice, and put the other slice on top. Enjoy.

  • @jeanlongsden1696
    @jeanlongsden1696 28 днів тому +15

    Steve unpacks the Kinder Surprize .... next thing, a SWAT team busts down the door. lol

    • @tamielizabethallaway2413
      @tamielizabethallaway2413 28 днів тому

      Yeah cos those damned Kinder eggs are SOOOOO dangerous! It's disgusting how many European children are corrupted by such debauched items...I needed counselling to overcome my English childhood... 🙄
      Meanwhile, children in America go food shopping with their family in Walmart, pick up a bag of carrots for $8, a loaf of bread for $5 with more sugar in than a block of fudge, and then stroll down the gun aisle so Mummy and Daddy can grab some more 9mm bullets and a new handgun. 😳
      Probably the only reason Kinder is banned, is because they flat out refused to allow Hershey the right to produce products under the Kinder brand on their behalf. 😂
      Do you ever think their government has seriously gotta get their priorities in order? Mental. 😵

  • @helenwood8482
    @helenwood8482 28 днів тому +43

    I love Sophia's joy. Such a wonderful little girl.

    • @JDizzlekl3yh
      @JDizzlekl3yh 28 днів тому +3

      She’s so sweet, and the spitting image of Steve ❤

    • @WinstonSmith19847
      @WinstonSmith19847 28 днів тому +1

      @@JDizzlekl3yh Yes she has her father's eyes bless her.

  • @ramsdenanna6794
    @ramsdenanna6794 23 дні тому +4

    Next try reading Ronald Dahl and CS Lewis to your daughter, they are wonderful stories.

  • @camriley
    @camriley 28 днів тому +18

    Lindsay looking particularly glamorous today and Steve is so much more confident and relaxed. I really enjoy your videos. So pleased to see Sophia managed to make an appearance!You are such a genuine, lovely family.

  • @hurnethehunter
    @hurnethehunter 28 днів тому +26

    The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May. The stamp features a profile of Queen Victoria

    • @trevorveail
      @trevorveail 28 днів тому +12

      Being the first country in the world to issue stamps the UK is the only country in the world to not put the country name on it's stamps.

  • @tonialaws2776
    @tonialaws2776 28 днів тому +18

    I cried too! Kindness towards others people is the loveliest thing to see.

  • @juliabuddle7927
    @juliabuddle7927 22 дні тому +4

    Slate is a traditionally British roofing material and especially Welsh slate

  • @juliecowen3641
    @juliecowen3641 28 днів тому +32

    Sophia is such a credit to you both , beautiful❤❤

  • @jillybrooke29
    @jillybrooke29 28 днів тому +36

    The stamp envelopes are called First Day covers, issued every so often to showcase new stamps. We had these as kids as my dad, a postman in London, used to.order them and had them delivered to us.

    • @LouisaLaLau
      @LouisaLaLau 28 днів тому +2

      They were what a lot of parents sent to their children as a mini investment. Thinking they would be worth the stamp value in the future i believe. There post office used to issue a few a year.

    • @beeboppbaby
      @beeboppbaby 28 днів тому +3

      Keep the stamps safe.They are investments.

    • @malaika2940
      @malaika2940 27 днів тому +3

      Like collectors’ items

  • @heatherhorner412
    @heatherhorner412 28 днів тому +25

    Lynsay is absolutely correct its contextual. Cheeky can be say you give Sophia onto trouble for something and she back chatted she would be, being cheeky so you'd say don't be cheeky. But a cheeky nandos is like sassy. Like I was going to cook dinner but we went for a wee cheeky nandos instead.

    • @russellfrancis6294
      @russellfrancis6294 27 днів тому +1

      One who is cheeky, is one who pushes the envelope with underlying sweetness and charm, with the size of the proverbial envelope not being too large or wide so to speak.

  • @carolempeters
    @carolempeters 28 днів тому +35

    Yay, my parcel arrived.
    I sent the large book on Wales, stickers etc
    Seems like a bit of a Welsh/Cymru edition
    Hope you have a lot of fun reading all the many books you've received whilst sipping tea or lager ❤

    • @jackieoconnor4926
      @jackieoconnor4926 28 днів тому +6

      Aw. You’re so kind! I keep thinking about sending this lovely family something. That was a lovely package. I’ll definitely get around to it soon 😊

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +9

      Thank you, Carole! The stickers and sticker book have already been very much enjoyed 😄 We can't wait to sit down together and look through the big book about Wales as well. ❤️ It was a lovely package.

  • @MessyMeep
    @MessyMeep 26 днів тому +3

    Those Onion-ninjas get everywhere!
    I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!
    Lots of love from Norway ♥

  • @ArsenaISarah
    @ArsenaISarah 28 днів тому +22

    My package will take longer, I’ve been out on the Bodmin Moor since yesterday catching the beast.. I’ll teach you to leave out Cornwall… 😂

    • @tamielizabethallaway2413
      @tamielizabethallaway2413 28 днів тому

      To be fair, I doubt the boy who made yesterday's video could even pronounce Cornwall...he struggled pronouncing WORLD. 😳
      You should film a video out and about yourself and upload it to UA-cam, so they watch YOUR Cornwall through your eyes, rather than a tourist's eyes. Although Cornwall through a gnat's eyes would be beautiful anyway. 🤗
      Be safe out there, we don't want to hear about you on The News that they found your half munched torso out on the moor....stay vigilant! 👹
      😂🤣😅

    • @chucky2316
      @chucky2316 28 днів тому +1

      He's in devon

    • @user-cg2iz4fb4i
      @user-cg2iz4fb4i 23 дні тому +1

      Loved fishermen's friends naughtily singing the cornish national anthem on breakfast telly

  • @rpmillam
    @rpmillam 28 днів тому +12

    Marmite with cucumber

  • @kristhomad5635
    @kristhomad5635 День тому

    I’ve never seen a bloke get new torch before and not immediately turn it on 😂

  • @peternewman293
    @peternewman293 28 днів тому +22

    Really loved this one. Your enthusiasm for the uk is so infectious and makes me appreciate where i live and not take it for granted. Can't wait for a video where you tell us you are coming to visit us in the uk. Hopefully soon

  • @danspotter8618
    @danspotter8618 28 днів тому +12

    Best Family On UA-cam!!! Hope Sophia is fine 🙂

  • @lornamackenzie343
    @lornamackenzie343 24 дні тому +3

    Agree Lindsay it's the positive part of social media ❤❤

  • @seaking526
    @seaking526 28 днів тому +12

    Hartlepool: they hanged a monkey; all you need to know.😄 You pronounced it correctly.

    • @stevelknievel4183
      @stevelknievel4183 28 днів тому +7

      To be fair they did think it was a French spy.

    • @heatherhorner412
      @heatherhorner412 28 днів тому +4

      Yes my partner told me this amd I thought he was winding me up so had to Google it. Poor monkey.

    • @lynnejamieson2063
      @lynnejamieson2063 28 днів тому +1

      @@heatherhorner412 I had the exact same reaction when my ex talked about ‘the monkey hangers’.

    • @sharonmartin4036
      @sharonmartin4036 28 днів тому

      @@heatherhorner412 I actually read that it was a chimpanzee, poor thing. Monkeys are much smaller than Chimps or Apes and even in those dark days I don't think they would have made such an error with a monkey.

    • @seaking526
      @seaking526 28 днів тому

      @@stevelknievel4183 To be fair, it was a monkey

  • @tonywalton1464
    @tonywalton1464 28 днів тому +6

    Rington's still do door-to-door delivery. Every month or six weeks Mary, my lovely Rington's lady, comes round with a van bringing tea, coffee, biscuits and many other good things.

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +4

      That's awesome and quintessentially British, I feel like. :)

  • @user-ox9ec1id9x
    @user-ox9ec1id9x 28 днів тому +17

    You realise that with Sophia reading all these English books she will learn the proper way of spelling things, & lots of British idioms, which might cause her some problems at American schools. The stone thing is Welsh slate, which is the most common roofing material for UK houses etc since the railways allowed it to be transported all over the country. Rington's are still going, & still doing door to door deliveries. When I was young they still used vintage vans like the toy one used as a tea caddy. The first postage stamps were in Britain in about 1840.
    Before that the recipient of a letter had to pay the postman, so could refuse to take it.
    The stamp meant it would be delivered. The first stamp was printed in black with Queen Victoria's head, but this was changed to red because the PO stamp frank, also black could not be clearly seen, but showed up better on the red version. Both these original stamps were priced at 1 penny, but are now worth a lot of money, especially the very rare black ones.
    The envelopes with stamps on are called 'first day covers' of occasional special series of stamps for collectors. People buy them from the Post Office to send to themselves, or they collect them as new. Many different subjects have appeared over the years. At Christmas time stamps have seasonal scenes on them. The cloth thing is a bear mat used on the bar in pubs etc to soak up the drips. The oldest LAGER brewery, not the oldest beer brewery in Britain, because Lager is quite recent in this country, & is NOT classed as Beer, which is Ale, Stout etc.
    We British have not been drinking tea for 300 + years for nothing, but because it's good. We had coffee even earlier than that, the first Coffee Houses opened in the 1660's, with tea a little bit after, introduced by Queen Katherine of Braganza from Portugal when she married our King Charles 2nd. HP Sauce best tried on a sausage or hot dog. Lindsey is an area ruled from Lincoln in the early middle ages. Cheeky means a little bit naughty, something you shouldn't really do, but is fun. A cheeky child is one who answers back when being told off. Parkin is soft cake, mostly ginger flavoured, popular in the north of England when mum would make it on Bonfire night. Most Supermarkets brands now sell it, but might not do so in the south.
    A sea salt production site was recently found on the Yorkshire coast that was in use up to 3 thousand years ago. We don't call insects bugs in the UK, it's a Ladybird because it flies, & named for Our Lady the virgin Mary. Bugs are problems in computers or other machines, or a bug might be a minor illness, like a tummy bug, a stomach ache. Insects here are called by their individual type. Bug for insect is learnt from American slang. Dan from Yorkshire.

    • @lornabenson
      @lornabenson 28 днів тому +3

      Thank you, Dan, for the in-depth information on the varies items. Such clarity for all to understand, cheers.

    • @marygarnham764
      @marygarnham764 27 днів тому +2

      Very interesting reply. I’m really hoping our American friends absorb all that. All that information is surely so valuable to them. Regards. MaryG

    • @russellfrancis6294
      @russellfrancis6294 27 днів тому

      Thank you as always.

    • @russellfrancis6294
      @russellfrancis6294 27 днів тому

      Hartlepool was the target of the first enemy attack in World War I I believe. First German naval assault.
      Yes you're pronouncing it correctly. Hartley-Pool.

  • @janeforrest6838
    @janeforrest6838 28 днів тому +4

    Such a lovely family I’m hooked on watching your videos and so sad to realise I will never actually get to meet you allLyndsey you seem like such a lovely person and I just know we would definitely get along.Thank you all of you for getting me through such a difficult time year so far with losing my beautiful mum,you’ve really helped me .xxx

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +4

      So sorry for your loss, Jane! ❤️ Hope you have lots of beautiful memories with her that you can lean on to get you through the roughest days.
      Sending virtual hugs and love from across the pond. Thank you for being part of the Roots fam!

    • @janeforrest6838
      @janeforrest6838 28 днів тому +2

      Thank you so much You really help me x

  • @leanneswift2445
    @leanneswift2445 24 дні тому +1

    No one apart from the Welsh can talk ,speak Welsh 😂😂😂 i think they made it up ,to have one over us Brits 😂😂😂😂😂 ❤❤

  • @kevs4252
    @kevs4252 27 днів тому +2

    Lindsay ,you made me cry. Kev,60 years old, Suffolk, UK. XxX

  • @johnpipere83
    @johnpipere83 22 дні тому +2

    The world can be a special place and people reaching out to each other shows this, pleasure to watch

  • @Pedro-wp6st
    @Pedro-wp6st 28 днів тому +7

    Cheeky means a little bit naughty in a charming sort of way.

  • @nadeansimmons226
    @nadeansimmons226 28 днів тому +5

    Don't let Sophia take the stamps apart or off the envelopes. The value is in them being first editions.

  • @user-ow3vd2oc2v
    @user-ow3vd2oc2v 21 день тому +1

    WHAT DOES CHEEKY NANDO'S MEAN?
    In British slang, a cheeky Nando’s means popping in for a bite at the chicken restaurant Nando’s, often with your mates after you’ve had a couple of pints and are having a good time.
    Related words:

  • @Gabaja21
    @Gabaja21 22 дні тому +1

    I think they’re called First Day Covers. We have themed stamps for various occasions, they issue these collections for collectors. The next set is a Peppa Pig one.

  • @RockinDave1
    @RockinDave1 28 днів тому +20

    Really funny/cool to see Steve coming into his own in front of the camera!

  • @TommyLuciano1
    @TommyLuciano1 3 дні тому

    It was so nice to see your reactions to British things. And Sophia is adorable 😄

  • @simonatkinson1107
    @simonatkinson1107 23 дні тому +2

    Wrexham is the Oldest 'Lager' brewery but the oldest UK Brewer is Shepherd Neame (pronounced 'Neem') based at the Faversham Brewery in Kent. There are references to it going back to 1698. Lager in the UK didn't become popular until the 1880's. The cloth with the Wrexham beers is known as a "Bar Towel'. They would be positioned regularly along a pub's bar to soak up any slops and spills as people were served their pints. They were what was used before drip trays became more popular.
    Cheeky is when something is said or done that is a bit mischievous but always meant in a fun and friendly way. Sassy is possibly the closest American word for it.

  • @trevorgrimes7273
    @trevorgrimes7273 28 днів тому +5

    Hi Steve That brown cap you received is called a CHEESE CUTTER

  • @janneroz-photographyonabudget
    @janneroz-photographyonabudget 28 днів тому +7

    I've said it before I know, but genuine reactions with genuine emotions are so lovely to watch.

  • @Swansong321
    @Swansong321 28 днів тому +14

    Don't cry ...or I'll cry!❤lovely family!❤

  • @mikehomar5321
    @mikehomar5321 28 днів тому +8

    Hartlepool… your pronunciation is just fine. I’m in my kitchen watching this and from my window I can look right across the Tees estuary and see Hartlepool and beyond! 😊

    • @loopyloo788
      @loopyloo788 28 днів тому +3

      Ah town of my birth and mis spent youth. Happy memories. ❤️

  • @jules.8443
    @jules.8443 28 днів тому +11

    The poem was beautiful & well thought about.

  • @MollyCasey369
    @MollyCasey369 28 днів тому +19

    Love you guys xx You look stunning as always Lindsey xx

  • @hayee
    @hayee 28 днів тому +6

    “Land of my fathers, land of my choice…” is the English translation of our national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @jeanneale9257
    @jeanneale9257 28 днів тому +21

    Peace love from England ❤

  • @simonmetcalfe5926
    @simonmetcalfe5926 20 днів тому +1

    I failed in trying to send Admiralty Strength Rum to a friend in Alaska. Glad you can receive beer, I have a feeling you'll get much more.

  • @aimeedean1
    @aimeedean1 28 днів тому +5

    The meaning of a Cheeky Nando's. So Cheeky itself has a few meanings, to be a bit cheeky is to be a bit naughty. So in this context it is to be a bit naughty by going to Nando's rather than cooking at home or eating your packed lunch. Nando's is a much healthier eat than say going to grab a burger which, in certain parts of South London would be referred to a Dirty Burger because it is so greasy and very naughty to eat. So Cheeky Nando's is really to be a bit indulgent and breaking the diet in a not too naughty way.

  • @dawnf2z1
    @dawnf2z1 21 день тому +2

    You realise that you now have the biggest family. How lovely!

  • @rachelbosworth2438
    @rachelbosworth2438 28 днів тому +2

    Finally Wrexham is on your channel

  • @cilla268
    @cilla268 28 днів тому +6

    Make sure you check if there are differences between UK measuring 'cups' and American.

  • @mariuscheek
    @mariuscheek 27 днів тому +4

    You guys need a good set of shelves behind you to display the books, Ringtons Tea Van, yellow duck etc on. Would make your set look great!

  • @iainmorton7491
    @iainmorton7491 28 днів тому +4

    The Stamps are called First Day Covers. The adhesive Stamp was invented by a Scot

  • @katrinaadams2269
    @katrinaadams2269 28 днів тому +2

    A cheeky nandoes….means……a spur of the moment …hungry moment of mostly youth of today …going for food at ..Nandoes….that serve mostly chicken served at different levels of spice ….❤️❤️❤️

  • @paulc180
    @paulc180 28 днів тому +3

    Hi Guys, you are spoilt. One fact you might not know about the UK , the worlds first ATM ever was used in Enfield London a branch of Barclays Bank, 27th June 1967 by a British comedy actor called Reg Varney. Its was the invention of John Shepherd-Barron who came up with the idea while he was in the bath. FUN FACT.

  • @frankdoyle9066
    @frankdoyle9066 27 днів тому +1

    You are going to be drowning in tea!!!. Great video as always. I've said this before but you guys do more for Anglo American relations than any state sponsored stuff!!!

  • @daveofyorkshire301
    @daveofyorkshire301 28 днів тому +9

    Is Sophia aware of Rupert Bear? He's been a children's character since 1920.
    Whilst I'm digging in past childhoods how about:
    Camberwick Green, Mr Ben, Bagpuss, Ivor the Engine, The Clangers, Trumpton...
    I'm sure that list will grow...

    • @Elizabeth-Rose88
      @Elizabeth-Rose88 28 днів тому +3

      I would love to see them react to some old British cartoons

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 28 днів тому +2

      Loved bagpuss that saggy old cloth cat 😊

    • @daveofyorkshire301
      @daveofyorkshire301 28 днів тому +1

      I've got Looby Loo hovering in my memory and can't for the life of me remember why...
      Parsley, a lion I think but little more...
      There was of course the American contribution of Joe 90 and Stingray... and of course Thunderbirds.

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 28 днів тому +2

      @@daveofyorkshire301 captain pugwash , ivor the engine , Noddy , Bod , Mr Ben , magic roundabout and of course BluePeter which I think is still going 🙂

    • @daveofyorkshire301
      @daveofyorkshire301 28 днів тому +3

      @@claregale9011 How could I forget Captain Pugwash and Magic Roundabout?

  • @vickytaylor9155
    @vickytaylor9155 28 днів тому +7

    The coaster is made from slate. In parts of the uk our houses are made from slate as are our walls around fields etc.

  • @katiedonnelly862
    @katiedonnelly862 28 днів тому +4

    I wasnt expecting to cry today but here we are lol,,loved the poem..❤❤

  • @mattjohn5053
    @mattjohn5053 26 днів тому +1

    You are good people! Its heartwarming that you appreciate everything and appreciate our British culture. Take care xx

  • @mmuzzwell3654
    @mmuzzwell3654 24 дні тому +1

    You guys are so natural, your daughter is a credit to you both.

  • @Kiz552
    @Kiz552 28 днів тому +3

    Brecon Beacon is where the British special forces do their training. As for Marmite don't spread it on like peanut butter, put the slightest film on, it tastes so much better. Happy Days from the Black Country England.

  • @williamdhughes6039
    @williamdhughes6039 18 днів тому

    The ringtons tea had me welling up.
    Reminded me of my Mum and Dad who left us far too early quite recently.
    The ringtons man would be at the house every 2 weeks and would sit in and have a brew with us.
    Stay safe ❤

  • @staceyowens6700
    @staceyowens6700 10 днів тому

    Just so you know - there is a lot of variation and choice that goes into a cup of tea.
    My mother is the type that likes her tea very strong and sweet: two (yes two) tea bags in her large mug, 5 sugars, add the boiling water and leave to steep for a minute or two, then add some milk.
    My Grandmother likes her tea normal to a little strong: One tea bag, boiling water, 3 sweeteners, and then a little milk (she don't like too much milk).
    I like my tea milky: One tea bag, 2/3 sweeteners, 2/3 fill my cup with boiling water, steep for about 3 minutes and then squeeze the tea bag, then I add about 1/3 of milk.
    So, as you can see, there is a lot of choice and preference to tea. Some like it black (no milk at all), some like more or less milk, and some prefer different types of milk (full fat, semi-skimmed, skimmed, or even different type altogether like almond milk or soya milk) . Some like more or less sugar, or prefer sweeteners (I am diabetic like my grandmother so that is why we use sweeteners). Some like to add more than one tea bag to their cup/mug. Some like to steep thiere tea for longer than others to enhance flavour, or just like a weak tea and steep their tea bags for a shorter time. This is typically why UK argue that boiled water goes in BEFORE the milk - you can not steep a tea bag with milk.
    AND of course... you have different tea bags brands... my family like a brand called 'Yorkshire Tea', but we have also used 'Tetley', 'PG Tips', and 'Typhoo'.
    You need to play about with your tea until you find the perfect mix/blend that works for you individually... and then teach it to anyone that makes your tea. I can tell you, only my husband gets it right, my mother is useless and my tea ends up like Nat's piss if she makes it. My husband is from America (NC), migrated to the UK a few years ago, and he has mastered the tea! My grandmother, Mother and myself, all say he can make our tea perfectly!!!

  • @alastairmatheson3245
    @alastairmatheson3245 28 днів тому +3

    "Cheeky" means slightly naughty.

  • @janetstorey416
    @janetstorey416 21 день тому +1

    Ringtons still deliver tea and coffee to your door, weekly, as well as what I guess you would call high quality cookies. Also they have sweets and novelty tins, usually filled tea or sweets or cookies.

  • @claregale9011
    @claregale9011 28 днів тому +19

    Hi family, hope my package reaches you soon . Again some great stuff from some generous folk Rupert bear I remember from my childhood and I'm getting on in yrs 😊.

    • @reactingtomyroots
      @reactingtomyroots  28 днів тому +6

      Hey Clare! We have received your package. It will definitely be in the next opening video. ❤️ Hope you're well.

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 28 днів тому +3

      @@reactingtomyroots fab 😍

  • @stevenbarnes3116
    @stevenbarnes3116 23 дні тому +3

    Cheeky is like your out in town, and without plans you invite someone, or suggest to go for a "cheeky" something, ie at the last second you could say "fancy a cheeky Starbucks?" As you walk past it, you can use this term cheeky for anything that's food or drink related, or place/activity related "fancy a cheeky trip to the seaside?"

    • @stevenbarnes3116
      @stevenbarnes3116 23 дні тому +2

      It's always a last minute suggestion and usually as the idea pops into your head

  • @revbenf6870
    @revbenf6870 28 днів тому +5

    I think the coaster was made of slate?

  • @No_Rice_No_Power
    @No_Rice_No_Power 28 днів тому +5

    Big up the person that sent a bus timetable.

  • @thomasrae9730
    @thomasrae9730 28 днів тому +1

    You showed a reason why tea is never far from the dry throats of the vast majority of Britain's population. A quick sip of tea to wet the mouth and add the chocolate. That's why teas mix well with so many treats. It can enhance the taste of most sweets. Saying that tea also gets served with savories like a fried Brits breakfast. At dinner or tea time depending on one's social status 😊

  • @user-lb3hd7ip4o
    @user-lb3hd7ip4o 22 дні тому

    One of the nicest family's on you tube. 🇬🇧💂‍♂️🇬🇧🐎🇬🇧🥂🇬🇧🌹🇬🇧🍺🇬🇧😄🇬🇧✌🇬🇧👑🇬🇧💖🇬🇧👋🇬🇧😍🇬🇧💛

  • @heathermurray9939
    @heathermurray9939 28 днів тому +6

    Taylor's are from Harrogate north Yorkshire England they also do coffee

  • @stuarthumphrey1787
    @stuarthumphrey1787 28 днів тому +2

    Cheeky sort of means "i probably shouldn't, but why not" or its a light hearted way of saying "you're taking a liberty "

  • @christopherwarren9439
    @christopherwarren9439 28 днів тому +4

    to steve and family i love watching your video's and to your daughters face when she opens her gift to see her smile it makes me so happy. reminds me of my daughter who past away with special needs she was always smiling and happy just like your daughter is. hope you all take care god bless you and your family

  • @jerry2357
    @jerry2357 28 днів тому +4

    If you look at the Welsh book, you will find that words borrowed from other languages are pronounced more-or-less like in the original language, but spelt using the Welsh alphabet (which only has 24 letters, but "w" and "y" are vowels, and also uses double letters for some sounds, like "dd" pronounced like the "th" in "these"). So, for instance, "pensil" is pencil, "bwffe" is buffet etc. I'm guessing that's what happened with dinosaur.
    I don't speak Welsh, but I lived a summer in Abertawe (Swansea in the English language) when I was a student over 40 years ago, and I picked up a few words. Swansea is mainly English speaking, unlike parts of North Wales.

  • @heathermurray9939
    @heathermurray9939 28 днів тому +8

    In the uk this weekend we have a bank holiday from Friday- Monday and again at the end of the may when the schools are on holiday.
    May day , a tradition for children to dance around the may pole holding long ribbons,

    • @claregale9011
      @claregale9011 28 днів тому +3

      My school back in the day was Maypole primary my children went to the same school and also did maypole dancing. 😊 nice little tradition

    • @tumbleweed860
      @tumbleweed860 28 днів тому

      Transplanted Cdn, and it is so boring, that long weekends are “bank” holidays, and that there are so few of them.

  • @hayley8238
    @hayley8238 28 днів тому +10

    Hi guys lots of love from England

  • @Dave-wm2xg
    @Dave-wm2xg 28 днів тому +5

    Hartlepool...a wonderful place. I am just off there to buy a pair of exploding trousers. 😂

  • @jackiel288
    @jackiel288 28 днів тому +3

    As you have discovered,marmite has a strong taste!🤣. People either love it or hate it! I love it but I have had it since I was a toddler. Started with a tiny smear on a bread and butter slice. The health benefits of yeast extract were expected to help me grow😃. If you are new to it, be sure to keep the amount on your bread or toast VERY THIN and butter the bread first. It is not to be used like you would use jam. Definitely a savoury treat.

  • @helenwood8482
    @helenwood8482 28 днів тому +4

    That coaster is slate.

  • @carolineskipper6976
    @carolineskipper6976 28 днів тому +6

    What a beautiful poem- and all so true!
    The lager is from the oldest LAGER brewery in the UK. Lager is a relatively 'Johnny come lately' form of beer here. There are older breweries making ales and stouts. Lager only became commonly available in pubs in the early 20th century.
    Traditionally, 'cheeky' would be applied to a child who was perhaps being a bit disrespectful, but in a playful way that would make you smile rather than tell them off. The modern usage also includes doing or saying something that is a bit naughty, but not 'bad'. "I'm on a diet, but I'll grab a cheeky biscuit with my tea". So going for a 'cheeky Nando's' is when someone suggests that instead of maybe eating at home before going out, we all go to Nando's instead. Or you're out already, but instead of heading home you go for a 'cheeky Nando's' to round off the evening. It's funny how that specific phrase has become universal in the UK. I guess someone on TV, or some influencers originally used it, and it stuck. I've found a reference for the first internet usage being by a rap artist in 2011.

  • @gazbradster
    @gazbradster 28 днів тому +3

    Steve struggles to read English, god help him reading Welsh. Boyo lol

  • @MaraMcDuff
    @MaraMcDuff 26 днів тому

    Finally someone sent you the best tea out there - Welsh Brew!

  • @Whippy99
    @Whippy99 28 днів тому +4

    Lindsey, you are so, so adorable 🥰

  • @KSmeaton1
    @KSmeaton1 28 днів тому +5

    The All for One Book you got is like a text based RPG adventure with different paths and options in the book if I remember right. If you know of Dungeons & Dragons etc its similar to that. I love beanie babies, still collect em! As always Sophia is an angel, such a cutie! Much love!

  • @blakeyonthebuses
    @blakeyonthebuses 14 днів тому

    You guys deserve it.

  • @pauldurkee4764
    @pauldurkee4764 28 днів тому +2

    Steve and Lindsey,
    The coaster is Welsh Slate, the welsh slate industry in North Wales was famous for sending its product around the world, included in that was cities in the United States.👍

  • @Aengus42
    @Aengus42 11 днів тому

    Used to love cheddar, lettuce & Marmite sandwiches.
    White bread (try & get what you would call artisan bread without sugar), butter both slices. One slice you put a thin smear of Marmite (you'll get to know how much you like, start off thin).
    Add a pile of grated cheddar followed by some Iceberg lettuce leaves.
    You'll need to crush the top slice down to get it into your mouth!
    Crunchy, savoury and moreish!
    Sea salt? The best British sea salt, in my opinion, is Maldon's. No grinder required, you can crumble the thin, pyramid shaped crystals between thumb
    & fore finger.
    Absolutely GORGEOUS!

  • @lyn9432
    @lyn9432 28 днів тому +12

    You are such a beautiful family, I always enjoy watching your videos and your reactions. Love to your little family. From Lynsey in Leicester, England.

    • @heathermurray9939
      @heathermurray9939 28 днів тому +1

      I was born in Melton Mowbray Leicester, I live in Carlisle Cumbria

    • @baronmeduse
      @baronmeduse 28 днів тому +1

      @@heathermurray9939 For some reason people knock Cumbria a lot, I don't know why. I'm from Barrow, it was a great place to grow up.

    • @heathermurray9939
      @heathermurray9939 28 днів тому +2

      @@baronmeduse I have lived in Carlisle Cumbria England since 1996 ,I love it plenty of things to see & do. Stage coach buses are doing a £ 2.00 single way to any parts of Cumbria, lake district Cumbria etc

    • @baronmeduse
      @baronmeduse 28 днів тому +2

      @@heathermurray9939 Yes, the proximity to the Lake District is one of the best features.

    • @lyn9432
      @lyn9432 28 днів тому +1

      @@heathermurray9939 is there any places in Carlisle Cumbria you can recommend to visit.

  • @Baddriversuk666
    @Baddriversuk666 28 днів тому +3

    I live near hartlepool your saying it correctly, ringtons tea is delivered In lovely little vans and a man cones to your door with a wicker hamper.

  • @kathyhayden2499
    @kathyhayden2499 27 днів тому +1

    Awe lyndsay you are so cute ❤