I think it was a dyslexic insult, i think you were right he meant to say 'Shrub' maybe he's a horticulturalist and wasn't being mean at all?
Or maybe he meant "Scrub" :)
"A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
And is also known as a buster
Always talkin' about what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass
A scrub is a guy that cant get no love from me
Hanging out the passenger side
Of his best-friend's ride
Trying to holler at me"
-TLC
Daffy, I think long-distance relationships are ideal because it keeps things exciting and you still have your freedom :)...but I think I am in the minority on that one.
Anyway, to be honest, I love English guys and I think they tend to be witty and keep me laughing non-stop when I am with them. There are many good looking ones in my city although they all cuss like madmen..which turns out to be quite endearing with those accents!