Well my Dad said...

My Dad is in Denver atm, he said some inetersting things.

Apart from the fact that no-one can understand him when he asks for a "bea" (beer), he also says that no-one drinks milk in their coffee, it's either black or you have non-dairy whitener or something? Also, he wanted a cup of tea and the people there searched around until they found a kettle and none of them knew how to use it :D

Also he said the food is absolutely horrible, he said he gets plenty of it, but its not cooked properly?!

However he says it is a very picturesque, clean city and apparently he is going to an ice hockey game on Tuesday.

Is Dad just unlucky or is this typical in most parts of the US?

bea? yea it's called beer. Most people know how to pronounce that word here and if you call it bea, you might get some strange looks.

Milk. Anywhere I have gotten coffee milk (or real cream) is always an option... unless your in a small office kitchen they might just have powderd non-dairy creamer or something which isn't bad. But I like mine black.

Food. There is a wide variety of food and dining options here. I am not too sure about Denver in particular, but I know there are good restaurants in Colorado.

Other than that it's pretty bad here. I advise all of you foreigners to stay away ;).

Here's what to tell him. Tell him to walk out into the streets tomorrow and cheer, "GO STEELERS!" That'll make him welcome (and he'll be my hero).

hah. yeah. most of us arent tea people either.

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Originally Posted by Ultima Designs

Here's what to tell him. Tell him to walk out into the streets tomorrow and cheer, "GO STEELERS!" That'll make him welcome (and he'll be my hero).

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ditto, just tell him to also wear a helmet

I said "bea" because that is basically how it sounds to you guys when we say beer. I think perhaps my dad just copped probably a bad hotel and he IS working in a small office environment most of the time (hence the powdered).

i can get hot tea almost anywhere. its only good in the "healthier" locally owned places.

most of the time when ordering a beer, we just normally say the brand name. ie "bud" or "miller", etc.

Yea, it's very regional here in the states.

Actually if he asked for a bea in Bahstin, I am sure he would fit right in :)

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Originally Posted by JWin

ditto, just tell him to also wear a helmet

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haha. sounds like he should just wear a helmet anyway if not having milk for his coffee and being misunderstood in a foreign country is considered "unlucky." ;)

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Do try it.

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Originally Posted by admedia

Yea, it's very regional here in the states.

Actually if he asked for a bea in Bahstin, I am sure he would fit right in :)

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yea, the states are very regional. heh, admedia, i live like 2 hrs away from ya ;)

I know. You want to come over and smoke some shisha?

shisha?

are you cool man?

:D

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Originally Posted by indivision

haha. sounds like he should just wear a helmet anyway if not having milk for his coffee and being misunderstood in a foreign country is considered "unlucky." ;)

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Oh I think that is probably an unnecessary comment, we both speak English don't we? Anyway, I wasn't really surprised about the beer thing, more about the other stuff.

*sigh* there is always one I guess :smoov:

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Originally Posted by bvgroote

Oh I think that is probably an unnecessary comment, we both speak English don't we? Anyway, I wasn't really surprised about the beer thing, more about the other stuff.

*sigh* there is always one I guess :smoov:

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ah come on. im just teasin. im sure he's just homesick.

it's ok, I love you and you love me and that's all that really matters :D

Your dad is lying to you!
Hes not even your real dad anyway you know.

hey now. lets not get carried away. ;)

and hes actually in Denmark...that's why he's getting mixed up

this thread is taking a turn for the worst methinks.

Just joking, the coffee lounge seems a little dull today.

milk in tea... how British.

you'll find that only in the Caribbean in the once British enslaved portions. In the US, after we threw that impromptu tea party, it's surprising it's not sold here with a premium price attached to it.

The food? He's in Denver. Stop going to Denny's and the like.

you're probably right, anyone know of some good places I recommend for food/culture in Denver?

He's probably having withdrawals from the lack of kangaroo meat and crocodile stew :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by random25

Just joking, the coffee lounge seems a little dull today.

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probably because all of the cool people are doing something on a saturday night. i have a newborn. anyone else have an excuse? ;)

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Originally Posted by bvgroote

you're probably right, anyone know of some good places I recommend for food/culture in Denver?

He's probably having withdrawals from the lack of kangaroo meat and crocodile stew :rolleyes:

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tell him to go here: http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/index.htm

they have one in Denver.

Giving up the search for H1?

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Originally Posted by admedia

Giving up the search for H1?

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haha. yeah. to hell with him and his life outside of FK.

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Originally Posted by indivision

tell him to go here: http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/index.htm

they have one in Denver.

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Will do. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by admedia

Giving up the search for H1?

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ok. i felt bad and added the search graphic to my footer. :)

hope he appreciates it now that my identity here resembles the milliondollarhomepage

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Will do. Thanks.

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np. not really a "culture" type of place but good for the steak enthusiast. i recomend the brie appetizer (or the lobster tempura if you want to go crazy) and the bone-in fillet as the main course. i would recomend the crab legs instead but probably not as good in Denver.

keh?

bvgroote, I have never been to oz but I hear the food is hearty.
The US seems to be in the tend of less is more when it comes to dining in and huge is best in hamburger joints. Do a look up on "denver steak houses" in google and you will him a place to get a good steak and a "bea".
For coffe go to Starbucks or coffeePeople, I guarantee they have good tea, coffee and cream.

yea the whole milk coffee thing is very complicated here in the states.

For example, if you order a coffee, and you want milk, you have to say something like "I'll have milk with that"

OR

you might have to say something crazy like "coffee with cream please", or even "I'll have a cafe latte". Once you learn these strange subtle phrases and get the local dialect down it's easy from there.

Getting a cup of tea here is also extremely tricky. It involves going to a grocery store and walking to the aisle where they sell coffee and finding the shelf area which stores the tea. Then there's the long complicated process of taking the tea to the cash register and paying for it. Likewise, if you're in a restaurant, you have to say something like "I'll have a cup of tea please" and the waitress may or may not understand what you're talking about.

When you order tea, its usually just a tea bag and some water. Unless you go to a real earthy cafe or something where you can get a real cup of kettle tea.

I myself drink a load of tea. If Im in a hurry its like 4tea bags in a cup of water with sugar and milk. If I have time its usally brewed long and strong.

3P

thanks guys, funny thing is, Dad freaked out he's like "That steak house is only a mile from here, how did you know about it?" Shall pass the information on, FK still rocks :)

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Originally Posted by gerbick

milk in tea... how British.

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a quick lesson in tea...
british people tend to drink tea with milk because we prefer the stronger black teas from india, sri lanka, etc. (tetley, brooke bond etc)
a little known fact is that the milk bonds with the esters in tea and "sticks" to the tongue thus giving more flavour.
of course, green tea's should be taken without milk as the taste is far more delicate.
and contrary to common belief, milk should be added afterwards.
the practice of putting milk in first was to stop cheap china cups from cracking, and invariably scalds the milk. :)

and also stains the porcelain

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Originally Posted by darkstar

a quick lesson in tea...
british people tend to drink tea with milk because we prefer the stronger black teas from india, sri lanka, etc. (tetley, brooke bond etc)
a little known fact is that the milk bonds with the esters in tea and "sticks" to the tongue thus giving more flavour.
of course, green tea's should be taken without milk as the taste is far more delicate.
and contrary to common belief, milk should be added afterwards.
the practice of putting milk in first was to stop cheap china cups from cracking, and invariably scalds the milk.

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Thanks, but I had the UK tour about 2 decades ago. Milk in tea, regardless of reason... it's a nasty thought to me.

But I don't add a thing to my coffee either.

black coffee is the best. I think i've only had milk or sugar in it once or twice and i thought i was going to puke. People can't understand how I drink it black, but it's just something i've always done, without question.