"I'm not in Kansas anymore"

Just been outside having a smoke, (I know...my bad) and my mind was wandering as it does thinking about the "fine rain that soaks you though" here in England and a question popped up.

What was the first thing that jolted you into thinking "I'm not in Kansas anymore"??


For me, I think it was the first time we went to a Chinese restaurant.  When the waitress came to take our order, she spoke with a Mancunian accent, as opposed to an American accent.  I remember sitting at the table and being really thrown by that.  It may be wrong of me, but all I could think of at the time was, hang on a minute, why does she have such a funny accent.

having to use a pullcord to turn on the bathroom light..

having to use a pullcord to turn on the bathroom light..

Yeah thats a good one....or not having power outlets in the bathroom!

having to flip a switch to get an outlet to work!!!

I mean this honestly and sincerely and without sarcasm.  I really tried to answer the question, but it was so long ago, I don't remember.

When i went for a run/walk while visiting here one time on the canal path while it was misty fine rain and bit chilly - I wore sweats and a long sleeve shirt. I came back so cold, chilled to the bone and mad that I went out. I was walking involuntarily outside today and it's about the same weather - then it clicked, it's going to be like this for the next 9 months. 

snow. falling outside my window, I'm not in Southern California anymore!!!!! (granted, it don't happen often in the midlands, but when it does, it's cool!!!!! I remember having to drive for an hour or more to see snow!!

when they asked me for my passport through customs...

What was the first thing that jolted you into thinking "I'm not in Kansas anymore"??

Well, for me -- I do recall about 8 years ago, as I was driving east on I-70, and I saw the signs telling me that I had crossed the Missouri state line.

Well, for me -- I do recall about 8 years ago, as I was driving east on I-70, and I saw the signs telling me that I had crossed the Missouri state line.

<groan> 

having to use a pullcord to turn on the bathroom light..

or not having power outlets in the bathroom!

having to flip a switch to get an outlet to work!!!

All of these can be changed if they really bug you......

Well, for me -- I do recall about 8 years ago, as I was driving east on I-70, and I saw the signs telling me that I had crossed the Missouri state line.

<groan>

<Double groan!>   

All of these can be changed if they really bug you......

I thought the no power outlets in the bathroom thing was a law! Do tell, Paul!!!

No, there's no actual law against it.    I'll post a new topic with an explanation later.  I don't want to hijack the thread with one of my technical lectures........

No, there's no actual law against it.    I'll post a new topic with an explanation later.  I don't want to hijack the thread with one of my technical lectures........

LOL I'll look out for your explanation!

Well, for me -- I do recall about 8 years ago, as I was driving east on I-70, and I saw the signs telling me that I had crossed the Missouri state line.

LOL