No you said the UK is on the doorstep of Europe, it isn't on the doorstep it's inside the door. It's part of Europe, It's not seperate from it when you talk of Europe it automatically includes the UK unless you are talking about continental Europe, Which covers just the mainland and excludes the various Islands such as Great Britain, Ireland, Malta etc..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Europe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe
Thanks for the geographical update. I do live in Europe, so I know our whereabouts here. But, thanks! I really had no idea how careful I would have to be with my words around here. Noted for future reference.