Man that brings back memories. I was stationed at Lakenheath 2013-2016 at the 493rd Gold Squadron as a crew chief, when they still had F15C and D models. I loved how easy it was to buy/sell cars over there, how you don't need to go to a notary like in the states, just sign the V5 and mail it in and get yours in the mail with your name on it in a few weeks. Also loved like 80% of cars over there were stick shift, as that's all i've ever owned (I've owned 34 cars so far lol) I had a bit of a side hustle buying cars cheap from Airmen about to PCS for cheap, fixing anything wrong with them, and selling for a profit. I had bought/sold around 12 or so cars in the 3 years i was stationed over there lol.
Oh, i'm so glad you were able to bring back some good memories. Thank you so much for sharing. Yeah , I absolutely love the fact that more cards here are stick shifts than automatic. Thank you so much for your time over here and for serving. I hope you have a wonderful week! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
J Jay, thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! I love it here and adore everyone I have met so far. Look forward to exploring and meeting more lovely people here. 🤍 Jess
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the late 80s. We had picnics at Weeting Castle a few times. I highly recommend it. I loved to hike in Thetford Forest. Great Mexican restaurant in Feltwell. Nothing like a pint of Guinness after a great Mexican dinner!
Well done with the driving and your road knowledge 👍 spent many happy hours out Lakenheath as my brother in law was stationed there in the 90s, hope you all enjoy your time in England and lovely Suffolk
A lot of the time why there is so many curves and turns in our roads is because they are old coaching roads (horse and coach) where they followed the hard ground so they did not get stuck in mud when it rained, had they used softer ground, where I live my local pub is about a quarter of a mile from one of these roads, a sort of off shot, which was an old coaching house back then where the coach and passengers could stay for the night including have food and ale, they could also rest the horses or even exchange them if not staying overnight, but still have the food and ale while they changed horses.
I agree that they're all very cool places to get to live. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to watch my video. Truly appreciate your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Welcome to England, Great Britain and the UK - you’re now in all three 😉A couple of points for you, vehicle MOTs are only needed on cars of 3 years old or more, it is an examination of all safety related parts of the vehicle, with licence plates, you can buy private/personalised plates which you can keep and transfer from vehicle to vehicle as in the US, personally I think they are a bit naff, love that you were surprised by temporary road works with traffic lights, the national speed limit varies depending what vehicle you are driving - lower for HGVs for example , some trains such as the Eurostar to the continent do 180mph, but those have no road crossings for safety reasons. I hope you enjoy your time here. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Martin, Thank you for your insight and all information on MOTs and the speed of the train and everything else. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and adding the great info you left in your comment! Always Jess
As a UK Trucker I'm impressed with not only your driving but your "Road Knowledge". Big thumbs up. Believe me... Not many locals could even tell you where you'd see amber cats eyes let alone what the length of the centre white lines mean. I hope you're enjoying your stay in Blighty and haven't been "Roped" into whats happening in Eastern Europe atm.
Hi Mate; wow, I've held a UK full driving licence for about 20 different types of vehicles for 43 years and didn't know about amber cats eyes. Although I've yet to see them to be honest, not be fitted in neighbouring Norfolk as yet, but I agree with you Jess is great. Here's a secret; I was a train driver/train driver instructor who used to drive the trains over that level crossing in the video at Shippea Hill. The reason the speed for for trains is restricted to 75MPH or even as low as 45 MPH for heavy freight trains is because of the marshy fenland terain which causes the track to move up and down; like the roads move up and down in that area. A camber here today might not be here tomorrow. On firmer ground train speeds can be as high as 125-140 MPH or on HS1 185 MPH. So observance of level crossing signals and rules is very impertive.
I keep telling my wife she will be fine driving in England. We live in western Canada and we are planning on moving back to the UK. I try to tell her that the drivers for the most part are a lot better in the UK because testing used to be very strict. Cars are definitely safer, due to the annual MOT requirements. I’ve always been amazed that there no inspections for cars or motorcycles in Alberta where I live. There are some real junkers running around that shouldn’t be. I learned to drive a car at RAF Leconfield when I was 19. I left there and the following week was learning to drive a Warrior APC (small tank) at Bovington. It was quite the change from a Nissan Micra to a small tank 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Non name at no place, She will do just fine if I can do it! 😉 It's so much safer here. I love it. When are you planning to move back? Roads are small but quite lovely to explore. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! 🤍 Jess
The Eastern side of England known as the Fenlands is unique as it is on the whole they are low lying. So outside the villages there are comparatively long stretches of straight roads. Where as in most of the rest of the UK you'll find most roads have more bends as they tend follow ancient routes that follow the contours of the hillsides. Ofcourse this isn't always the case, but it is noticeable how different the A and B roads are different in Norfolk and Lincolnshire to most of the rest of the country.
The contrast between north and south Lincolnshire is quite startling too. Once you get past the flatlands of South Holland and up towards Horncastle, the roads are fantastic and fun.
3:06 I used to live in the house on the right. My father was the village doctor and his surgery was in the front of the house. Ah the memories. I now live in Weeting.
Lovely to see you choosing to live off base. You are so confident driving here, even on our bumpy roads. Just take care when driving at night, particularly around Thetford Forest. Accidents wlth deer are common. Never been sure if they are llamas or alpacas, but the pygmy goats are always with them.
Love to support and to live on the economy. Gets us to understand and appreciate the country we are living in. Everyone is so welcoming! Thank you for watching! 🤍 Jess
Presumably, Jess's partner is driving? She's sitting on the left, in a car presumably RHD if bought locally - and the camera shake would imply it's being hand-held.
@Wessex Druid, I'm the one driving a right-hand drive car from here. I own this handy phone holder. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
@Wessex Druid oh, I understand fully. I was on the way to drop my better half off at work at RAF Lakenheath. I applied your comment, and hopefully, you stick around to watch more. 🤍 Jess
So nice to see this part of England again. I was stationed at Lakenheath in the mid 80s and again mid 90s. I never made it up to Weeting but was through Mildenhall, Brandon and Thetford many times and often made trips to Feltwell. It looks like a lot on the base has changed. It took me a few minutes to figure out where you were on the base. Also, the railroad crossing just outside Lakenheath village used to be manually operated. A worker would come out of a little building and close each gate manually and re-open them once the train passed. Thanks for sharing.
alwayz_looknup As a Brit i would like to thank you for your and your colleagues (past, 80s, 90s and today) service. I miss the sound of the F1-11s Ardvarks
Always_looknup, thank you for your service!! It's so blessed here. My dad was stationed here in 1988 when I was 3. So much has changed, but also so much has stayed the same. The amazing sub place in Class 6 is no longer there. Thank you for the history and for making me think of my dad. It means so much to have great reminders of loved ones. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! 🤍 Jess
Is RAF Lakenheath a US air base (alongside Mildenhall)? There is also a US air base in Ramstein, Germany. As a new UK driver, when driving on roads like the one at 6:20, i tend to go between 35 and 50, depending on various factors (width, bends, how bumpy, etc). Love the fact you;'re discussing about driving here.
Yes. I want to just so people that driving here in the UK is much different than in the USA. I have grown to love my driving experience here so far. I lived at Ramstein Germany in 2004! I look forward to going back one day. Thank you for your comment 🤍 Jess
RAF Lakenheath is a USAF base, if you are interested in the flying action there's fairly regularly livestreams from the spotters area, aviation in action and big jet TV are two of the more frequent to broadcast alongside conningsby ted
A very enjoyable video. Just a few points: 1. Cars do not require an MOT* until the third anniversary of their initial registration and issue of a number plate (license plate). *: The term MOT comes from what was then known as the Ministry Of Transport when, to give its full title, the MOT Test was introduced in the early 1960s. You should note that it is primarily a safety check and not an overall assessment of the vehicle or its value. The responsible Government Authority is now the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). 2. US Cellphone = UK Mobile Phone, or just "Mobile". 3. The National Speed Limit for cars in the UK is 60 mph (unless shown otherwise) and 70 mph on Dual Carriageways (two or more lanes in each direction) and Motorways (Freeways/Interstates). Other limits apply to larger vehicles such as lorries (trucks) and busses. 4 What you refer to as "Brush" (not a term used in the UK for vegetation) is known here as a "Hedge". Glad you are enjoying your time here and that you are getting out and about, unlike many of your colleagues who spend pretty much their entire posting on base. Looking forward to more uploads. 🙂
Love that you love Norfolk. I live in Norwich, my uncle Bob (sorry I can't share the surname) was Base Commander of Strike Command, High Wycombe. So many holidays on RAF bases, loads of hangers for footy and sports, we were very lucky. Keep the vid's coming, brilliant channel.
I live in Yorkshire in the North of the UK where the scenery is so much different to where you are. We have hills, moors and lots of rain, lol. You should visit whilst you're here. York is particularly beautiful with its ancient walls, Roman ruins and more history than you can shake a stick at. I live in Huddersfield, in a small village right next to the Pennine Hills. A couple of years ago I worked for Krusty Kreme Donuts as a delivery driver. (If you knew what I know about this company you'd understand why I name them so). My route took me from Leeds to Lincoln and on the way I would pass everyday a mahoosive pig farm with hundreds, if not thousands of pigs. On my last day working there, I drove past the pig farm and they had all gone, every single one. It was quite upsetting at the time, as it doesn't take rocket science to know where they'd gone. Anyway, welcome to the UK, we have a lot to offer strangers from other lands and cultures.
Aidy, thank you so much, friend, for the lovely recommendations! That is one of the many places we will be checking out. Really appreciated you letting us know some destinations to see. Also, I love that you shared a story about your life. Poor pigs, but they're very tasty.. 😉 Thank you for sharing and for taking the time to watch our video. 🤍 Jess
Thanks for that relaxing journey it was most enjoyable. I worked on the airbase in the mid 80's as a contractor doing forestry work planting trees,they must be big enough to climb now. :-)
@@DaydreamersBarn I couldn't tell you exactly where they were but we were re-planting in some woods on base that had the foundations of some old buildings in them,long derelict and unrecognisable, but it was very close to a runway where the jets would take off deafeningly. I remember one early morning planting saplings when a deer wandered nearby in the woods,not bothered by us quietly planting,and a jet took off thunderously and the deer didn't even flinch at the noise. A lasting memory of working outdoors and the wildlife we encountered,very rewarding but physical work. :-)
The bus in the field is a Routemaster and these buses were largely made of wood, had a good engine, the wood was sheaved in metal sheets. 35 years ago I worked on London Regional Transport out of Camberwell Bus Garage on routes 3, 12 and 159 - a stop gap job which I did for a year before going into a computer control room.
Well done indeed for having the courage to tackle our narrow twisting roads. You can tell that they pre-date cars by many hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Some of our visitors seem to be too intimidated to try driving, which is such a pity..............................the ancient Englishman.
Yes, lovely drive and countryside instead of the quicker route via Brandon. The field/property with the bus sometimes gets planted with an army of sunflowers and looks spectacular. One day that dangerous dip/bump in the road before the rail crossing will get fixed correctly, locals drive on the opposite side to avoid it when they can. 👍
Oh, I love that property! Always see the owner working makes my heart so happy. That bump is very scary, but I go slow or try to go around if safe, too. Thank you for watching! 🤍Jess
Thank you for a lovely view of the Breckland landscape with its characteristic Scots Pine tree belts, unique to this part of East Anglia in West Suffolk, East Cambridgeshire and South Newmarket. Glad to see you are living in the community and not staying on base. After 9.11, many people were afraid to leave the base and we missed you. Unfortunately, since 9.11 we have had no access to the bases, which used to be accessible to locals. I remember parking in a parking space outside the high school on base and having about 3 feet of clearance on each side of the car. How do you cope with our tiny parking spaces?
I love it here in England! Everyone has been so welcoming. Love learning about all your customs. I even love the small toads that I freak out on.. 🫣 This community has been so helpful and lovely. The parking spot are good qith my british car. My American car it would be a nightmare. Thank you for the support 🤍 Jess
Another common use for old phone boxs is for community AEDs, on that note if you show symptoms of cardiac issues or stroke ring 999, emergency care is free and that includes if helimed or the ambulance service trauma car turns up with a doctor
Oh, that's so wonderful. I'm so glad! Thank you so much for commenting and watching the video. Thank you for coming along with me on this ride. Have a great week ahead. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
It's very challenging at first because I have been driving on the right for over 20 years.. I'm very thankful for this opportunity to explore and learn about this beautiful country. Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment! 🤍 Jess
Welcome to England 👍, when you’re settled in try and get out to some of our northern cities like Manchester, leeds or Liverpool, they’re great for weekend breaks fantastic pubs, restaurants and nightlife 🎉
We will definitely be making our way up that way! Can't wait to explore more. We will need all the spots you would recommend. Thank you for supporting my channel! 🤍 Jess
Wow! For the UK that's a long commute! I always thought US service personnel at Lakenheath were generally housed at RAF Feltwell. I would have assured shocked American viewers that the UK does have multi-lane freeways but most of the villages off the highways are serviced by these small roads and they are often full of bends as they have to navigate complicated land ownership rules which can go back a thousand years or more. The UK is not alone driving on the left ... we in Australia also do, along with New Zealand, Japan, most of Africa, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia etc.. I found that switching from one side to the other is mostly common sense but junctions and roundabouts (traffic circles) do require a bit of care until you're comfortable. Enjoy your stay in Europe! R (Australia)
I definitely understand that it is a long commute for some but not for us. We love the roads here and traveling. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn Thanks for your response! I should have mentioned my own head scratching moments on US roads: Who the hell has priority at a four way stop? ... and the ability to filter right against a red stop light. Yes, roundabouts were a great invention, as were cats eyes on unlit roads ... and Belisha beacons at pedestrian crossings! R (Australia)
Regardless of whether you're in the UK by accident or design, welcome! There are lots of things to see and do in East Anglia, which has links to New England. Lincoln's ancestors were from Hingham; President Pierce's ancestors were from Norwich and President Cleveland's ancestors were from Ipswich. Thomas Paine was from Thetford. Driving standards in the UK are pretty high. If you ever venture to southern Europe you'll see what I mean.
Geoff, Thank you for all the lovely information! Also, I guess I'm here by design. The military brought me here and I'm so thank for for this opportunity. I've really starting to love driving here. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful it's very pleasant driving experience. It's very different than in the US. Always Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Hi Jess, Benjamin Franklin's family came from a Northamptonshire village called Ecton. His London home is open to the public. I would strongly recommend you visit places that have no equivalent in the US, such as Roman sites and also visit Wales. Please be aware that Wales is a separate country with its own language and culture.
Another suggestion for you. Just about at 12:46 to your right there is a road that goes to Weeting Castle. If you have not already been its worth 30 minutes of your time, especially if you are passing frequently. We took the dog there on Saturday morning and we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves
@@DaydreamersBarn Oh don't expect the tower of London, will you lol? It's a ruined former manor house in idyllic surroundings. Worth a look if driving past 🙂
Awesome video but a long way of getting from Lakenheath to Weeting. Turn left out of the base & head through Brandon - Weeting is a mile the other side
Thank you, friend! Unfortunately, that was when I had to take a Diversion to get up to Kings Lynn. Thank you for watching and leaving some great directions. 🤍 Jess
Driving very well, not sure many of us would adapt quickly, motoring in the US. A small suggestion is tone down the music overplay, it’s quite loud . Thanks.
Gary, Thank you. I am trying my best to learn as much as I can with each trip I take. Im working on improving my editing skills as well. It means so much to have kimd comments like yours! 🤍 Jess
Driving in the US is way easier and requires less concentration than in the UK. The only thing that can catch you out is at stop lights where you can proceed ( unless expressly forbidden) if you are turning right.
I live just south of London and regularly used to drive up this way in the late 90's/early 2000's on my way to the Norfolk Broads where my parents kept their boat. Brings back a lot of happy memories. Hope you haven't found driving in the UK too difficult to adjust to as its a bit different to driving in the US where I don't think roundabouts are that common and the roads are wider and straighter.
Driving through London terrifies me a little. I have loved learning all the road edicts here. Everyone here is such a thoughtful driver it's very nice. I look forward to more trips to explore this beautiful country.
@@DaydreamersBarnI was a lorry driver for over 40years and driveing in London wasn't my faverit place to go I'd sometimes call in sick to get out of going
From someone who was born in the Uk 1956 and used to holiday in Suffolk every summer, I would say the roads are great down there, quiet in wintertime, can be somewhat more busy in summer, way way different for you guys living there compaired to what you would call home, lots of history around Norfolk & Suffolk, plus many old airfields that are now farm land sadly. Enjoy your time here.
If you want or like your current registration plate you can have it either transferred to another car or have it kept for you through a certificate. Equally you can buy certain registrations that have some reverlance to you. Beware something that spells a name it will cost more than the car itself.
Oh, really??? Maybe, I should call you next time I need a ride to the airport..... Just Kidding. Thank you for watching and leaving comments! Always Jess
Gus0898uk, We live way from the base because we want to be apart of the community as much as we can. We love it here just so much beauty and history to discover. Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! Always Jess
so the old Intercity 125 did 125mph, and the ones that replaced them also do that on the electrified lines. But these are much slower than the 180mph trains in Europe.
That's not slow at all. Love your train system here. Have yet to experience the one in Europe, but hope soon. Thank you for the comment, my friend. 🤍 Jesa
When my friend worked in the US for Reuters, took him some years before he could buy a car. Mainly because he could not get bank account in the US not being a national. He had to rent a car.
I think you'll be a much better and more considerate driver than the average American by the time you return to the US. Those Fen lanes can be tricky and you were certainly coping with them very well. It's not the most beautiful part of England but it does have its charms. Certainly a lot different to Austin, where I currently live.
I agree. I will be a bit more prepared when driving back in the US. It's definitely a beautiful place to call my home away from home. Hope you have a lovely week Cheers 🤍 Jess
Personally I find the land in East Anglia to be rather too flat for my liking, although that's obviously what you want for airbases. However, I've been on a couple of cycling trips with friends in the area. Cambridge is lovely, and Ely is a favourite too, but I don't think I could ever live there (not to mention the wind from the North East can be bitter). I'm more of a creature of the hills and valleys so retired to the Cotswolds, which has the bonus of some of the prettiest villages in England.
So live in a town called westerham in sevenoaks constituecny most won't know that, but they would of heard of bigggin hill the RAF battle of britian station and i have studied and work there most my life and so have been up and down that hill majority of life, it is a working airport trade area and also a musuem
@@DaydreamersBarn can I suggest u go there with ur husband it's an authentic RAF fighter pilot station it has a museum and is set to rolling kent hill's, if u ever do a Kent tour if u will it far NW of Kent and about 8 miles or so from bromley, but it was one of the FEW as Churchill would say that saved our country, they r v strong on remembrance day and other times of year
welcome to england this easter holiday weekend and easter has always been a major holiday both friday and monday are public holidays and the schools are closed for 2 weeks and in britain by law all employers have to give all employees a minimum of 20 days paid holiday a year and all 8 public holidays which are also paid
you will find the amount of daylight changes dramaticly through the year the 21st december the shortest day of the year sunrise 8am sunset 355 pm 21st june the longest day of the year sunrise 4am sunset 930pm
slight British correction, you get a annual MOT for your car & also the car tax rates can be as low as £10 per year depending on its emissions or even zero if its a EV, also its a numberplate not license plate :) :)
Kevin, thanks for the correction! We're new to this beautiful country, so we're still learning. In the US, we refer to it as a license plate. 😉 Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
Most definitely, road safety is always on my mind! That was a horrible incident, and I'm sorry for the family's loss. My husband rides, so motorcycle safety is very important to me.
Thats one of the reasons I'm considering not taking a job at the base. When we have Brits on our (at least the one I was at)US base, its not uncommon to have to assign them drivers. They generally do ok unless it was a long day and they are tired, then they would switch to the wrong lane.
I enjoyed sharing the ride with you and getting your perspective on our country. (Please don't be offended if I mention that for me the music was too loud so that I wanted to turn the volume down but then had difficulty in hearing your voice clearly. Part of the problem is that my hearing is poor and i therefore wear hearing aids.)
Tony, thank you for the feedback! No offense taken at all. I'm working on improving my editing, sound, and equipment I'm using. It's just slow as I'm just starting out and learning as I'm growing my channel. Thank you for watching and the feedback. I hope you stick around and watch me grow. 🤍 Jess
From this brief glimpse of your driving, I’d say you are a perfectly competent driver (I’d have no problems being a passenger in any car you were driving). As to driving 50mph in a 60mph zone - there is nothing wrong with that if that is the speed you feel most comfortable driving. The 60mph is a speed LIMIT, not a speed TARGET.😉
I agree. The other thing people forget is that much of this part of East Anglia was marshland or underwater 500 years ago. It was drained by the Dutch. And because of low population density, the roads don't get the attention they deserve and are built on Fenland with trees next to them. There's a road about 4 miles away near Prickwillow that's so bumpy we call it 'Sump Splitter Road' for obvious reasons.
Hi, great vid, just wondered why you went the long way around instead of directly up Brandon Rd? Was stationed at RAF Mildenhall 1995 to 2001 (base photographer), lived in Brandon, Lakenheath village, and then in Lakenheath base housing for the remaining four years. If you check my page, I have a portfolio video and military aircraft video with several pics from England, hope you have a good tour, it was a great place to be.
Just wonder why your seatbelt was under your shoulder at the start of video........ they are designed to be over your shoulder, crossing your front - - - - - - As for a comment below regarding MoT tests, it's a bit wrong, Taxi and Private Hire Cars MUST have a test when they get to ONE year old (because of mileage), finally, the speed limit is the limit - - not the target speed. And if you're worried about hitting wildlife while driving, buy a deer whistle (it's a real thing), goes in the engine bay and acts like a dog whistle, humans can't hear it, but wildlife does
Jess would you rather your car be checked every year so you no things like brakes work correct ,than some one driveing around with no brakes and kill some one ,M,o t saves lives
Hope you don't mind me saying but, your a lot better driver than your hubby and would be wrong of me to ask you to say "Phone Box" not "Phone Booth" please, having said that your video is very enjoyable and I hope your enjoying being here in England?
😂 I will have to tell him, you just made my day.. Definitely no problem calling it by it proper name. 😉 Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment.
Hello Max, I actually interact daily with brits and love each and every one of them. I'm trying to respect the privacy of the one I interact with regularly. 😘 Always happy to meet new people and learn about them. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Right can we see 👀 some actual interaction. Like Fruit picking, Raspberry, Strawberry 🍓 Picking, I'm not a Antieak or a Musiem Piece, I'm British an older person, But still believe in Dynamics .So a Yank who drives around old British Roads. ( They are the Roads my Ancestors, and ( Romans) ,Left me or she , he them .Those ,I'll throw a Tomato 🍅 in just to safe .
Don't forget what the white lines mean in the road long lines warm you of haszards short lines tells you it's fairly good double lines no overtaking unless it broken white lines your side solid the other side vice vesa means they can you can't surprising how many British people don't know that ..regards the bus lookl like an old London bus they sell quite cheap you look confident driving like the video give you a 6 out of 10 just kidding being cheakey
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Man that brings back memories. I was stationed at Lakenheath 2013-2016 at the 493rd Gold Squadron as a crew chief, when they still had F15C and D models. I loved how easy it was to buy/sell cars over there, how you don't need to go to a notary like in the states, just sign the V5 and mail it in and get yours in the mail with your name on it in a few weeks. Also loved like 80% of cars over there were stick shift, as that's all i've ever owned (I've owned 34 cars so far lol) I had a bit of a side hustle buying cars cheap from Airmen about to PCS for cheap, fixing anything wrong with them, and selling for a profit. I had bought/sold around 12 or so cars in the 3 years i was stationed over there lol.
Oh, i'm so glad you were able to bring back some good memories. Thank you so much for sharing. Yeah , I absolutely love the fact that more cards here are stick shifts than automatic. Thank you so much for your time over here and for serving. I hope you have a wonderful week! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Roundabouts.Nice driving young lady.
Thank you! Appreciate your kindness. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Welcome to the UK. Hope you find your time with us a pleasurable one and that everyone treats you with kindness and respect.
J Jay, thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! I love it here and adore everyone I have met so far. Look forward to exploring and meeting more lovely people here. 🤍 Jess
In the US the opposite side of the road is in the next State!
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the late 80s. We had picnics at Weeting Castle a few times. I highly recommend it. I loved to hike in Thetford Forest. Great Mexican restaurant in Feltwell. Nothing like a pint of Guinness after a great Mexican dinner!
David,
Thank you for all the lovely recommendations! 🤍 Jess
Welcome to the UK very well driven on what can be challenging country roads. Hopefully you'll be able to explore more during the summer months.🇬🇧🇺🇲
Thank you, I love it here! I'm getting the hang of the roads with each day that passes. Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! Jess
Well done with the driving and your road knowledge 👍 spent many happy hours out Lakenheath as my brother in law was stationed there in the 90s, hope you all enjoy your time in England and lovely Suffolk
Thank you, friend! I'm so glad you enjoyed coming along with me. 🤍 Jess
Lovely, safe driving. I love hearing how people that did not grow up here, see our Country. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Thank you! Appreciate your comment. I love it here in England. It's such a beautiful country.
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A lot of the time why there is so many curves and turns in our roads is because they are old coaching roads (horse and coach) where they followed the hard ground so they did not get stuck in mud when it rained, had they used softer ground, where I live my local pub is about a quarter of a mile from one of these roads, a sort of off shot, which was an old coaching house back then where the coach and passengers could stay for the night including have food and ale, they could also rest the horses or even exchange them if not staying overnight, but still have the food and ale while they changed horses.
Barry, I love the information! Thank you for your time watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
Thank you that was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️🇬🇧
I'm glad you enjoyed my car ride chat. Thank you for your sweet comment!
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I grew up at lakenheath..thetford and brandon cool little villages.got waken up by the early horses in Exning and Newmarket too. The good ol' days..
I agree that they're all very cool places to get to live. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to watch my video. Truly appreciate your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Welcome to England, Great Britain and the UK - you’re now in all three 😉A couple of points for you, vehicle MOTs are only needed on cars of 3 years old or more, it is an examination of all safety related parts of the vehicle, with licence plates, you can buy private/personalised plates which you can keep and transfer from vehicle to vehicle as in the US, personally I think they are a bit naff, love that you were surprised by temporary road works with traffic lights, the national speed limit varies depending what vehicle you are driving - lower for HGVs for example , some trains such as the Eurostar to the continent do 180mph, but those have no road crossings for safety reasons. I hope you enjoy your time here. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Martin, Thank you for your insight and all information on MOTs and the speed of the train and everything else. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and adding the great info you left in your comment! Always Jess
As a UK Trucker I'm impressed with not only your driving but your "Road Knowledge". Big thumbs up.
Believe me... Not many locals could even tell you where you'd see amber cats eyes let alone what the length of the centre white lines mean.
I hope you're enjoying your stay in Blighty and haven't been "Roped" into whats happening in Eastern Europe atm.
Oh, thank sweet friend! I do my best to always learn and appreciate the road.
Hope you have a lovely week. 🤍 Jess
Agree natural as if she was a brit ,,just needs bit road rage
Hi Mate; wow, I've held a UK full driving licence for about 20 different types of vehicles for 43 years and didn't know about amber cats eyes. Although I've yet to see them to be honest, not be fitted in neighbouring Norfolk as yet, but I agree with you Jess is great. Here's a secret; I was a train driver/train driver instructor who used to drive the trains over that level crossing in the video at Shippea Hill. The reason the speed for for trains is restricted to 75MPH or even as low as 45 MPH for heavy freight trains is because of the marshy fenland terain which causes the track to move up and down; like the roads move up and down in that area. A camber here today might not be here tomorrow. On firmer ground train speeds can be as high as 125-140 MPH or on HS1 185 MPH. So observance of level crossing signals and rules is very impertive.
Excellent driving, you should be proud of yourself
Thank you for the kindness! Appreciate your time watching the video. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Very well driven didn't see anything wrong with that at all. ❤
Thank you!
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I keep telling my wife she will be fine driving in England. We live in western Canada and we are planning on moving back to the UK. I try to tell her that the drivers for the most part are a lot better in the UK because testing used to be very strict. Cars are definitely safer, due to the annual MOT requirements. I’ve always been amazed that there no inspections for cars or motorcycles in Alberta where I live. There are some real junkers running around that shouldn’t be. I learned to drive a car at RAF Leconfield when I was 19. I left there and the following week was learning to drive a Warrior APC (small tank) at Bovington. It was quite the change from a Nissan Micra to a small tank 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Non name at no place,
She will do just fine if I can do it! 😉
It's so much safer here. I love it. When are you planning to move back? Roads are small but quite lovely to explore. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
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I spent 6 months in Alberta had a great time at sufflied
Born to drive! Amazing.
Thank you, friend! 🤍 Jess x
The Eastern side of England known as the Fenlands is unique as it is on the whole they are low lying. So outside the villages there are comparatively long stretches of straight roads. Where as in most of the rest of the UK you'll find most roads have more bends as they tend follow ancient routes that follow the contours of the hillsides.
Ofcourse this isn't always the case, but it is noticeable how different the A and B roads are different in Norfolk and Lincolnshire to most of the rest of the country.
That is very turn. I can definitely tell the director between the A - B roads. Thanks again for great insight! 🤍 Jess
The contrast between north and south Lincolnshire is quite startling too. Once you get past the flatlands of South Holland and up towards Horncastle, the roads are fantastic and fun.
3:06 I used to live in the house on the right. My father was the village doctor and his surgery was in the front of the house. Ah the memories.
I now live in Weeting.
Wow, thank you for sharing about your family with us. Thank you for your time! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Lovely to see you choosing to live off base. You are so confident driving here, even on our bumpy roads.
Just take care when driving at night, particularly around Thetford Forest. Accidents wlth deer are common.
Never been sure if they are llamas or alpacas, but the pygmy goats are always with them.
Love to support and to live on the economy. Gets us to understand and appreciate the country we are living in. Everyone is so welcoming!
Thank you for watching! 🤍 Jess
Presumably, Jess's partner is driving? She's sitting on the left, in a car presumably RHD if bought locally - and the camera shake would imply it's being hand-held.
@Wessex Druid, I'm the one driving a right-hand drive car from here. I own this handy phone holder. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Ah, it's the piece you did to camera at the start, sitting in the LH seat, that had me fooled.. 🙂
@Wessex Druid oh, I understand fully. I was on the way to drop my better half off at work at RAF Lakenheath. I applied your comment, and hopefully, you stick around to watch more. 🤍 Jess
So nice to see this part of England again. I was stationed at Lakenheath in the mid 80s and again mid 90s. I never made it up to Weeting but was through Mildenhall, Brandon and Thetford many times and often made trips to Feltwell. It looks like a lot on the base has changed. It took me a few minutes to figure out where you were on the base. Also, the railroad crossing just outside Lakenheath village used to be manually operated. A worker would come out of a little building and close each gate manually and re-open them once the train passed. Thanks for sharing.
alwayz_looknup As a Brit i would like to thank you for your and your colleagues (past, 80s, 90s and today) service. I miss the sound of the F1-11s Ardvarks
Always_looknup, thank you for your service!! It's so blessed here. My dad was stationed here in 1988 when I was 3. So much has changed, but also so much has stayed the same. The amazing sub place in Class 6 is no longer there. Thank you for the history and for making me think of my dad. It means so much to have great reminders of loved ones.
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! 🤍 Jess
Anthony, thank you for being so kind!! My dad was a mechanic and worked on the aircraft. 🤍 Jess
Hello from Thetford
Is RAF Lakenheath a US air base (alongside Mildenhall)? There is also a US air base in Ramstein, Germany.
As a new UK driver, when driving on roads like the one at 6:20, i tend to go between 35 and 50, depending on various factors (width, bends, how bumpy, etc). Love the fact you;'re discussing about driving here.
Yes. I want to just so people that driving here in the UK is much different than in the USA. I have grown to love my driving experience here so far.
I lived at Ramstein Germany in 2004! I look forward to going back one day.
Thank you for your comment
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RAF Lakenheath is a USAF base, if you are interested in the flying action there's fairly regularly livestreams from the spotters area, aviation in action and big jet TV are two of the more frequent to broadcast alongside conningsby ted
A very enjoyable video. Just a few points:
1. Cars do not require an MOT* until the third anniversary of their initial registration and issue of a number plate (license plate).
*: The term MOT comes from what was then known as the Ministry Of Transport when, to give its full title, the MOT Test was introduced in the early 1960s. You should note that it is primarily a safety check and not an overall assessment of the vehicle or its value. The responsible Government Authority is now the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
2. US Cellphone = UK Mobile Phone, or just "Mobile".
3. The National Speed Limit for cars in the UK is 60 mph (unless shown otherwise) and 70 mph on Dual Carriageways (two or more lanes in each direction) and Motorways (Freeways/Interstates). Other limits apply to larger vehicles such as lorries (trucks) and busses.
4 What you refer to as "Brush" (not a term used in the UK for vegetation) is known here as a "Hedge".
Glad you are enjoying your time here and that you are getting out and about, unlike many of your colleagues who spend pretty much their entire posting on base.
Looking forward to more uploads. 🙂
Thanks for the comment and information regarding the MOT.
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Love that you love Norfolk. I live in Norwich, my uncle Bob (sorry I can't share the surname) was Base Commander of Strike Command, High Wycombe. So many holidays on RAF bases, loads of hangers for footy and sports, we were very lucky. Keep the vid's coming, brilliant channel.
We love Norwich! Can't wait to return and explore even more. Understand not sharing his name, my friend. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
I live in Yorkshire in the North of the UK where the scenery is so much different to where you are. We have hills, moors and lots of rain, lol. You should visit whilst you're here. York is particularly beautiful with its ancient walls, Roman ruins and more history than you can shake a stick at.
I live in Huddersfield, in a small village right next to the Pennine Hills.
A couple of years ago I worked for Krusty Kreme Donuts as a delivery driver. (If you knew what I know about this company you'd understand why I name them so). My route took me from Leeds to Lincoln and on the way I would pass everyday a mahoosive pig farm with hundreds, if not thousands of pigs. On my last day working there, I drove past the pig farm and they had all gone, every single one. It was quite upsetting at the time, as it doesn't take rocket science to know where they'd gone.
Anyway, welcome to the UK, we have a lot to offer strangers from other lands and cultures.
Aidy, thank you so much, friend, for the lovely recommendations! That is one of the many places we will be checking out. Really appreciated you letting us know some destinations to see.
Also, I love that you shared a story about your life. Poor pigs, but they're very tasty.. 😉
Thank you for sharing and for taking the time to watch our video. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Thanks Jess. It's AIDY, not Andy by the way.
@Aidy Madd my apologies. The auto correct on my phone is a nightmare. 🤍 Jess
Thanks for that relaxing journey it was most enjoyable. I worked on the airbase in the mid 80's as a contractor doing forestry work planting trees,they must be big enough to climb now. :-)
Techno Nerg, thank you for being so kind! I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. Do you know where they were located? I would love to take a look. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn I couldn't tell you exactly where they were but we were re-planting in some woods on base that had the foundations of some old buildings in them,long derelict and unrecognisable, but it was very close to a runway where the jets would take off deafeningly. I remember one early morning planting saplings when a deer wandered nearby in the woods,not bothered by us quietly planting,and a jet took off thunderously and the deer didn't even flinch at the noise. A lasting memory of working outdoors and the wildlife we encountered,very rewarding but physical work. :-)
The bus in the field is a Routemaster and these buses were largely made of wood, had a good engine, the wood was sheaved in metal sheets. 35 years ago I worked on London Regional Transport out of Camberwell Bus Garage on routes 3, 12 and 159 - a stop gap job which I did for a year before going into a computer control room.
Thank you so much. I absolutely love the bus! I appreciate your time sharing with me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Well done indeed for having the courage to tackle our narrow twisting roads. You can tell that they pre-date cars by many hundreds, if not thousands,
of years. Some of our visitors seem to be too intimidated to try driving, which is such a pity..............................the ancient Englishman.
Yes, agree that is a pity. It's scary at times but I took my time to learn the road laws. Thank you for the kind words!
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Yes, lovely drive and countryside instead of the quicker route via Brandon. The field/property with the bus sometimes gets planted with an army of sunflowers and looks spectacular. One day that dangerous dip/bump in the road before the rail crossing will get fixed correctly, locals drive on the opposite side to avoid it when they can. 👍
Oh, I love that property! Always see the owner working makes my heart so happy.
That bump is very scary, but I go slow or try to go around if safe, too. Thank you for watching! 🤍Jess
Thank you for a lovely view of the Breckland landscape with its characteristic Scots Pine tree belts, unique to this part of East Anglia in West Suffolk, East Cambridgeshire and South Newmarket.
Glad to see you are living in the community and not staying on base. After 9.11, many people were afraid to leave the base and we missed you. Unfortunately, since 9.11 we have had no access to the bases, which used to be accessible to locals. I remember parking in a parking space outside the high school on base and having about 3 feet of clearance on each side of the car. How do you cope with our tiny parking spaces?
I love it here in England! Everyone has been so welcoming. Love learning about all your customs. I even love the small toads that I freak out on.. 🫣
This community has been so helpful and lovely. The parking spot are good qith my british car. My American car it would be a nightmare. Thank you for the support 🤍 Jess
Another common use for old phone boxs is for community AEDs, on that note if you show symptoms of cardiac issues or stroke ring 999, emergency care is free and that includes if helimed or the ambulance service trauma car turns up with a doctor
Thank you for that information. I always love to learn something new. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
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bringing back memories where I lived until moved to California
Oh, that's so wonderful. I'm so glad! Thank you so much for commenting and watching the video. Thank you for coming along with me on this ride. Have a great week ahead. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Welcome to the UK and thank you for your service .
Thank you for watching! We're loving our time getting to explore this amazing country.
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Lovely drive, you are a good driver. Must have been difficult for you when you first came over.
It's very challenging at first because I have been driving on the right for over 20 years.. I'm very thankful for this opportunity to explore and learn about this beautiful country. Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment!
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Welcome to England 👍, when you’re settled in try and get out to some of our northern cities like Manchester, leeds or Liverpool, they’re great for weekend breaks fantastic pubs, restaurants and nightlife 🎉
We will definitely be making our way up that way! Can't wait to explore more. We will need all the spots you would recommend. Thank you for supporting my channel! 🤍 Jess
Wow! For the UK that's a long commute! I always thought US service personnel at Lakenheath were generally housed at RAF Feltwell. I would have assured shocked American viewers that the UK does have multi-lane freeways but most of the villages off the highways are serviced by these small roads and they are often full of bends as they have to navigate complicated land ownership rules which can go back a thousand years or more. The UK is not alone driving on the left ... we in Australia also do, along with New Zealand, Japan, most of Africa, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia etc.. I found that switching from one side to the other is mostly common sense but junctions and roundabouts (traffic circles) do require a bit of care until you're comfortable. Enjoy your stay in Europe! R (Australia)
I definitely understand that it is a long commute for some but not for us. We love the roads here and traveling. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 🤍 Jess x
@DaydreamersBarn Thanks for your response! I should have mentioned my own head scratching moments on US roads: Who the hell has priority at a four way stop? ... and the ability to filter right against a red stop light. Yes, roundabouts were a great invention, as were cats eyes on unlit roads ... and Belisha beacons at pedestrian crossings! R (Australia)
Regardless of whether you're in the UK by accident or design, welcome! There are lots of things to see and do in East Anglia, which has links to New England. Lincoln's ancestors were from Hingham; President Pierce's ancestors were from Norwich and President Cleveland's ancestors were from Ipswich. Thomas Paine was from Thetford. Driving standards in the UK are pretty high. If you ever venture to southern Europe you'll see what I mean.
Geoff, Thank you for all the lovely information! Also, I guess I'm here by design. The military brought me here and I'm so thank for for this opportunity. I've really starting to love driving here. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful it's very pleasant driving experience. It's very different than in the US. Always Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Hi Jess, Benjamin Franklin's family came from a Northamptonshire village called Ecton. His London home is open to the public. I would strongly recommend you visit places that have no equivalent in the US, such as Roman sites and also visit Wales. Please be aware that Wales is a separate country with its own language and culture.
Good point. Many of Americas fathers were indeed from our little pocket of England.
Another suggestion for you. Just about at 12:46 to your right there is a road that goes to Weeting Castle. If you have not already been its worth 30 minutes of your time, especially if you are passing frequently. We took the dog there on Saturday morning and we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves
Simon, fantastic, my friend! Will definitely have to check that out with the whole family. Thank you for the recommendation and insight! 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Oh don't expect the tower of London, will you lol? It's a ruined former manor house in idyllic surroundings. Worth a look if driving past 🙂
@Simon Boyes, oh thank you for the expectation management! Love it.
Welcome to England.
I grew up in Norfolk but know the roads you were driving on quite well.
Thank you. we love it here in Norfolk! Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment. 🤍 Jess
Hope you enjoy how much history is in your area.
Yes, that's for sure! I love it so much! 🤍 Jess
Awesome video but a long way of getting from Lakenheath to Weeting. Turn left out of the base & head through Brandon - Weeting is a mile the other side
Thank you, friend! Unfortunately, that was when I had to take a Diversion to get up to Kings Lynn. Thank you for watching and leaving some great directions. 🤍 Jess
Very good driving!!
Thanks, sweet friend! 🤍 Jess
Driving very well, not sure many of us would adapt quickly, motoring in the US. A small suggestion is tone down the music overplay, it’s quite loud . Thanks.
Gary,
Thank you. I am trying my best to learn as much as I can with each trip I take. Im working on improving my editing skills as well. It means so much to have kimd comments like yours! 🤍 Jess
Driving in the US is way easier and requires less concentration than in the UK. The only thing that can catch you out is at stop lights where you can proceed ( unless expressly forbidden) if you are turning right.
I live just south of London and regularly used to drive up this way in the late 90's/early 2000's on my way to the Norfolk Broads where my parents kept their boat. Brings back a lot of happy memories. Hope you haven't found driving in the UK too difficult to adjust to as its a bit different to driving in the US where I don't think roundabouts are that common and the roads are wider and straighter.
Driving through London terrifies me a little. I have loved learning all the road edicts here. Everyone here is such a thoughtful driver it's very nice. I look forward to more trips to explore this beautiful country.
@@DaydreamersBarnI was a lorry driver for over 40years and driveing in London wasn't my faverit place to go I'd sometimes call in sick to get out of going
From someone who was born in the Uk 1956 and used to holiday in Suffolk every summer, I would say the roads are great down there, quiet in wintertime, can be somewhat more busy in summer, way way different for you guys living there compaired to what you would call home, lots of history around Norfolk & Suffolk, plus many old airfields that are now farm land sadly. Enjoy your time here.
Thank you for the comment! It's quite beautiful here and everyone is just fabulous 🤍Jess
Take a trip to Thorpe Abbots home of the 100th bomb group from WW2 well worth a visit and the 95 th BG is only five miles away both excellent
Terry thank you for the recommendation! I will def check it out.
If you want or like your current registration plate you can have it either transferred to another car or have it kept for you through a certificate. Equally you can buy certain registrations that have some reverlance to you. Beware something that spells a name it will cost more than the car itself.
Thank you for the insight! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Welcome to England 🇬🇧 🇺🇲
Thank you so much for your support! Happy New Year. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Oh oh oh oh oh ….. I drove from a Airport to my house once 😊
Oh, really??? Maybe, I should call you next time I need a ride to the airport..... Just Kidding. Thank you for watching and leaving comments! Always Jess
Wow, that was quite a long commute. Nicepat of the world though.
Gus0898uk, We live way from the base because we want to be apart of the community as much as we can. We love it here just so much beauty and history to discover. Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment! Always Jess
so the old Intercity 125 did 125mph, and the ones that replaced them also do that on the electrified lines. But these are much slower than the 180mph trains in Europe.
That's not slow at all. Love your train system here. Have yet to experience the one in Europe, but hope soon. Thank you for the comment, my friend. 🤍 Jesa
I just looked and the now the Freccia Rossa in Italy does 220mph.
Wow!! That's super fast.
You can have a private number plate you can take from car to car, bit like the US plate.
When my friend worked in the US for Reuters, took him some years before he could buy a car. Mainly because he could not get bank account in the US not being a national. He had to rent a car.
That's great information. Thank you for sharing, I always want to learn. 🤍 Jess
Sorry for your friend!
I hope you guys are going to visit London soon!!
We love London! Hopefully we will be there very soon. There is still so much to see and explore there. Just need a better tour guide.. lol
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welcome to the UK we like our american friends
Thank you, sweet friend! We're loving it here! My apologies for the late response. Cheers 🤍 Jess & Chris
I think you'll be a much better and more considerate driver than the average American by the time you return to the US. Those Fen lanes can be tricky and you were certainly coping with them very well. It's not the most beautiful part of England but it does have its charms. Certainly a lot different to Austin, where I currently live.
I agree. I will be a bit more prepared when driving back in the US. It's definitely a beautiful place to call my home away from home. Hope you have a lovely week
Cheers 🤍 Jess
Ah.Norfolk is famous for its haunted old WW2 Airbases. Fascinating place.
Oh, thank you for your time sharing with me. 🤍 Jess x
Personally I find the land in East Anglia to be rather too flat for my liking, although that's obviously what you want for airbases. However, I've been on a couple of cycling trips with friends in the area. Cambridge is lovely, and Ely is a favourite too, but I don't think I could ever live there (not to mention the wind from the North East can be bitter).
I'm more of a creature of the hills and valleys so retired to the Cotswolds, which has the bonus of some of the prettiest villages in England.
Thank you so much. We definitely love driving all over to seeing the beauty that the uk has to offer around every corner. 🤍 Jess x
Once went to the 4th of July celebrations at lakenheath as a brit i had a Great time and enjoyed the bbq
How cool. I'm so glad you enjoyed the 4th of July celebration with some good old BBQ!! Thank you for sharing. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn we brits don't bare grudges for long couple of hundred years maybe
Youve certainly got the hang of our crappy roads.
Thank you for much for the kindness! Love it here and I get more and more comfortable. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. 🤍 Jess x
So live in a town called westerham in sevenoaks constituecny most won't know that, but they would of heard of bigggin hill the RAF battle of britian station and i have studied and work there most my life and so have been up and down that hill majority of life, it is a working airport trade area and also a musuem
Lovely, thank you so much for sharing with me. 🤍 Jess x
@@DaydreamersBarn can I suggest u go there with ur husband it's an authentic RAF fighter pilot station it has a museum and is set to rolling kent hill's, if u ever do a Kent tour if u will it far NW of Kent and about 8 miles or so from bromley, but it was one of the FEW as Churchill would say that saved our country, they r v strong on remembrance day and other times of year
welcome to england this easter holiday weekend and easter has always been a major holiday both friday and monday are public holidays and the schools are closed for 2 weeks and in britain by law all employers have to give all employees a minimum of 20 days paid holiday a year and all 8 public holidays which are also paid
Thank you, I love it here. Such a beautiful country! I look forward to exploring as much as I can!
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you will find the amount of daylight changes dramaticly through the year the 21st december the shortest day of the year sunrise 8am sunset 355 pm 21st june the longest day of the year sunrise 4am sunset 930pm
love suffolk
Suffolk is beautiful! Thanks, Jason.
slight British correction, you get a annual MOT for your car & also the car tax rates can be as low as £10 per year depending on its emissions or even zero if its a EV, also its a numberplate not license plate :) :)
Kevin, thanks for the correction! We're new to this beautiful country, so we're still learning. In the US, we refer to it as a license plate. 😉 Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
Two of my female cousins both married U.S. Airman based at Lakenheath in the 1960's. Now I have more relatives over in the U.S than I do England.
Micky,
Wow, that's awesome! Do you visit the US often?
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@@DaydreamersBarn Yes. I have been there seven times in all (all over). Love it.
Just keep remembering which side of the road we drive on and you will be welcome here. We don't want another Harry Dunn incident, thanks.
Most definitely, road safety is always on my mind! That was a horrible incident, and I'm sorry for the family's loss. My husband rides, so motorcycle safety is very important to me.
Thats one of the reasons I'm considering not taking a job at the base. When we have Brits on our (at least the one I was at)US base, its not uncommon to have to assign them drivers. They generally do ok unless it was a long day and they are tired, then they would switch to the wrong lane.
What a moronic thing to say.
My thoughts exactly .
The answer is for America to drive on left
I live near RAF Mildenhall, a couple of miles away, and yes, it is as flat as this.
Joanna, nice love driving through Mildenhall such a lovely village. 🤍 Jess
There’s a car place near the base that sell right hand drive American spec vehicles. I deliver round there
Oh, nice! I enjoy driving my UK spec vehicle. Miss my American, but it's awaiting my return to tue states. 🤍 Jess
I enjoyed sharing the ride with you and getting your perspective on our country. (Please don't be offended if I mention that for me the music was too loud so that I wanted to turn the volume down but then had difficulty in hearing your voice clearly. Part of the problem is that my hearing is poor and i therefore wear hearing aids.)
Tony, thank you for the feedback! No offense taken at all. I'm working on improving my editing, sound, and equipment I'm using. It's just slow as I'm just starting out and learning as I'm growing my channel. Thank you for watching and the feedback. I hope you stick around and watch me grow. 🤍 Jess
I was born there in 1970 and we returned in 79-82 it looks nothing like I remember.
It is ever changing. Sad but glad I could show you around what it now looks like. Appreciate your time. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
The train was so abrupt. I don't know why I was kind of thinking 'is there another one trailing behind it, or- No I'm an idiot.'
I can tell straight away that whoever was driving at this time is experienced in driving on the left-hand side, am I right?
Oh, that's me driving. I feel more confident with my driving skills each day. Thank you for being kind and watching my video. 🤍 Jess
From this brief glimpse of your driving, I’d say you are a perfectly competent driver (I’d have no problems being a passenger in any car you were driving). As to driving 50mph in a 60mph zone - there is nothing wrong with that if that is the speed you feel most comfortable driving. The 60mph is a speed LIMIT, not a speed TARGET.😉
Thank you for your kindness regarding my driving. I appreciate you watching and giving me feedback! Always Jess
I agree. The other thing people forget is that much of this part of East Anglia was marshland or underwater 500 years ago. It was drained by the Dutch. And because of low population density, the roads don't get the attention they deserve and are built on Fenland with trees next to them. There's a road about 4 miles away near Prickwillow that's so bumpy we call it 'Sump Splitter Road' for obvious reasons.
Americans, especially from dry parts of the US, appreciate the green British countryside so much more than the British do.
Mario, we do appreciate it so much! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 🤍 Jess
Hi, great vid, just wondered why you went the long way around instead of directly up Brandon Rd?
Was stationed at RAF Mildenhall 1995 to 2001 (base photographer), lived in Brandon, Lakenheath village, and then in Lakenheath base housing for the remaining four years. If you check my page, I have a portfolio video and military aircraft video with several pics from England, hope you have a good tour, it was a great place to be.
Yes, there was a diversion that day. So, just too the long way home. Thank you for watching. Also, thank you for tour service. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I think your driving was very good , however when you put the music on you seem to be driving a bit fast........😅😅😅
Vic, thank you for being very kind! Thanks for watching and leaving a sweet comment 🤍Jess
Your very welcome.
Funny to see my house on a RUclips channel
Oh, really, how funny.. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 🤍 Jess
trains run at 125 mph on mainlines
Wow!! Thanks for sharing friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
I drove from TESCOS to my House once ………. Ok over 100 times i lied 🤥
Nice Dai.... I do drive there as well. Funny comment!
Always Jess
Drove from Bristol to my house once aswell
Good one..... Always Jess
Yes I’m being sarcastic
Enjoyed your comments! Thank you for your time. Jess
Give it a rest now mate your making a fool of yourself!
Just wonder why your seatbelt was under your shoulder at the start of video........ they are designed to be over your shoulder, crossing your front - - - - - - As for a comment below regarding MoT tests, it's a bit wrong, Taxi and Private Hire Cars MUST have a test when they get to ONE year old (because of mileage), finally, the speed limit is the limit - - not the target speed. And if you're worried about hitting wildlife while driving, buy a deer whistle (it's a real thing), goes in the engine bay and acts like a dog whistle, humans can't hear it, but wildlife does
Thanks for the input, friend. Cheers 🤍 Jess
The rotaries drain in the wrong direction. Made me dizzy.
That's unfortunate. Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Jess would you rather your car be checked every year so you no things like brakes work correct ,than some one driveing around with no brakes and kill some one ,M,o t saves lives
Oh, I completely agree. In one of our other videos, I said that it's one of my favorite things, the MOT! Cheers 🤍 Jess x
Hope you don't mind me saying but, your a lot better driver than your hubby and would be wrong of me to ask you to say "Phone Box" not "Phone Booth" please, having said that your video is very enjoyable and I hope your enjoying being here in England?
😂 I will have to tell him, you just made my day.. Definitely no problem calling it by it proper name. 😉 Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment.
I love it here!! It is so beautiful, and I love learning about Britain!
🤍 Jess
Phone Box
Thanks, noted. Thanks for watching 🤍 Jess
The music was way too loud... and unnecessary.
Thank you for the feedback, Tom! I'm always working to improve my videos and editing quality. Always Jess
It’s just a shame that you are living in one of Englands most boring areas , go to the north of England for the best spots!
Love it here and always explore new places. Thank you for your comment and support. 🤍 Jess
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Yes, what question do you have? Thanks Jess
Do actually interact with us Brits. Or is it all done within a Car and a Camera. 😮
Hello Max, I actually interact daily with brits and love each and every one of them. I'm trying to respect the privacy of the one I interact with regularly. 😘 Always happy to meet new people and learn about them. 🤍 Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Right can we see 👀 some actual interaction. Like Fruit picking, Raspberry, Strawberry 🍓 Picking, I'm not a Antieak or a Musiem Piece, I'm British an older person, But still believe in Dynamics .So a Yank who drives around old British Roads. ( They are the Roads my Ancestors, and ( Romans) ,Left me or she , he them .Those ,I'll throw a Tomato 🍅 in just to safe .
@Max Moore, sure, this Yank is just waiting for Harvest Season. Have a couple of places already in my diary for fun videos. 🤍Jess
@@DaydreamersBarn Like Harvest Festival. 👍
@@maxmoore9955 Absolutely! Thank you for the comment and the support. Will do my best to get something out soon. 🤍 Jess
Annoying repetitive music. Very flat landscape, but certainly more attractive than driving through Iowa. Cheers
Well, that's unfortunate.. Thanks for the feedback. Will take your criticism into account next time I'm editing our video. 😉
Jess
Don't forget what the white lines mean in the road long lines warm you of haszards short lines tells you it's fairly good double lines no overtaking unless it broken white lines your side solid the other side vice vesa means they can you can't surprising how many British people don't know that ..regards the bus lookl like an old London bus they sell quite cheap you look confident driving like the video give you a
6 out of 10 just kidding being cheakey
Thank you, Stephen. I appreciate your input! I would love to purchase a bus a dream would come true. Continue to be cheeky, I love it!
🤍 Jess