If you could live anywhere in UK, where would it be?
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the_g_ster
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Whoever said Taunton then you really should think again.
It's not what it was that's for sure.
It's not what it was that's for sure.
Born on the Welsh Border, which used to be great but seems to have turned into a retreat for yuppies from Brum. Then worked in Lancaster, which has everything going for it, but the nicer bits are unaffordable for folks like me (a house exactly like the one we paid £4000 for was on offer last year for £412000)(and my salary didn't go up by 100 times in the interim). Spent 35 years around Milton Keynes (say no more) and now happily settled about 10 miles from Jenx, 20 miles norht of Aberdeen. Agree with all he says about the area. It's great apart from the kids in their small Peugots/Citroens who keep wrapping themselves round trees or innocent passersby. Don't venture out on the roads after 8:0pm.....
brenlixnaw
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hi just to say i live in kerry used to live in sheffield but moved over 4 years ago nice views and dont mind driving to jobs any more 
CNC Paul":f94deg8h said:Now that it has been mentioned.
This is where I live when I am not in the UK.
Waterville on the Ring of Kerry
Paul
The grass is always greener,but it still needs mowing as my tutor always said when I was doing my training!!
I like living in Norfolk(just south of Norwich) which has a lot going for it eg you normally have to come to Norwich not drive through it to get anywhere! so that has its appeal.
There are so many lovely places in the UK but if pushed,I would opt for the Scottish Highlands as a place to retire to or one of the West coast Isles(Scotland) despite all the unpractical things that this would throw up.
Interesting views being posted.
I like living in Norfolk(just south of Norwich) which has a lot going for it eg you normally have to come to Norwich not drive through it to get anywhere! so that has its appeal.
There are so many lovely places in the UK but if pushed,I would opt for the Scottish Highlands as a place to retire to or one of the West coast Isles(Scotland) despite all the unpractical things that this would throw up.
Interesting views being posted.
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Losos":1ddo5a7q said:If you could live anywhere in UK, where would it be?
And your reasons, and if you're already living there more reasons
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Where we have lived for the past 5 years - a small village in the midlands surrounded by stunning countryside and the new forest nearby
Why? because it is just about perfect. Quiet, peaceful, friendly people and only seen a police car twice in 5 years.
shirehorseman
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I have to say it has been very interesting reading the posts on here
and looking at the lovely pictures of the countryside, that shot of
Kerry looks very idyllic. I was born and bred in good old Norfolk and
Worked on the farm from a young boy, finished up driving most things
at one time or another on tracks or wheels. Like Power Tool (Andrew) I
did the long haul on artics for a few years and saw a lot of country, some really nice places too.
But if I really had the choice it would have to be somewhere remote, I feel
more at home and comfortable in a lonely place than I do in a crowded room, I like the openness of the countryside. But being realistic I suppose with my health issues I am now better off where I am. But were I still fit that is where I would like to be.
Regards.
Trev
and looking at the lovely pictures of the countryside, that shot of
Kerry looks very idyllic. I was born and bred in good old Norfolk and
Worked on the farm from a young boy, finished up driving most things
at one time or another on tracks or wheels. Like Power Tool (Andrew) I
did the long haul on artics for a few years and saw a lot of country, some really nice places too.
But if I really had the choice it would have to be somewhere remote, I feel
more at home and comfortable in a lonely place than I do in a crowded room, I like the openness of the countryside. But being realistic I suppose with my health issues I am now better off where I am. But were I still fit that is where I would like to be.
Regards.
Trev
Losos
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Lord Nibbo":1dpzjbyh said:Losos":1dpzjbyh said:Lord Nibbo - off to have a look around Polperro and Looe now,
Hey! What? Do you mean your in Cornwall or just looking on the net?
Sadly just on the net at this moment, next spring i might be there in physically if yousee what I mean :lol:
Losos
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busy builder":qjvju8ik said:
BB - Did look at some places in West & North Scotland and came across the dreaded 'Crofters Rights' clause - did you have any of that :?:
moved to Bath a year ago and have to say its a great place to live, such a nice town with all the culture and beer you could ever want, also surrounded by gorgeous countryside and close to the motorway for work
but sometimes think the money for our house could have bought somewhere with a bit more land, and space for a bigger workshop !
but sometimes think the money for our house could have bought somewhere with a bit more land, and space for a bigger workshop !
I am happy where I am, but if I could move anywhere I would have to choose between somewhere around Padstow in Cornwall or Barmouth in Wales. Lovely places, both of them. Had loads of great times there.
Not worried about work, if / when we move it will be retirement.
Bob
Not worried about work, if / when we move it will be retirement.
Bob
devonwoody
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It appears most people here are happy to live in an area that is not known for commerce or industry. In other words money is not the prime consideration.
Thats what I decided anyway in 1970.
Thats what I decided anyway in 1970.
thejhw
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the_g_ster":vj2a4kax said:
Where is? :wink:
Besides, they might be looking for something you are not. Maybe they don't want the bright lights of Pompey?
Jim. (Just outside Taunton.
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Vormulac
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Blister":on4x7dkk said:I live in Dagenham The Sh-t hole of Essex
Jeez, I did a stint there when I worked for Ford, I still get flashbacks to my time in 'Nham *cue thousand yard stare and sound of huey gunships in the background*
You have my sympathies, I left the compound once in my first week to get a paper and didn't do it again!
I miss Devon, if it was viable work-wise I'd love to live there again.
jwh2000
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devon and cornwall are definitley the best spots in the uk. the weather may be pretty poor most of the time but thats the same anywhere really isn;t it? but on the upside-no gridlocked traffic jams everyday, comparatively low crime, sea and moors only ever half an hour away, decent towns and cities (exeter, plymouth, falmouth etc) if you do need some people and life!
filsgreen
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Before I moved to Jersey I lived in Liverpool and although it has problems that are associated with all major cities, I reckon overall it was good place to live.
Within the hour you could be in North Wales, the Peak district, the lake district and the Yorkshire Moors. Or you could take the ferry over to Dublin or Belfast if you wanted some Irish hospitality.
Phil
Within the hour you could be in North Wales, the Peak district, the lake district and the Yorkshire Moors. Or you could take the ferry over to Dublin or Belfast if you wanted some Irish hospitality.
Phil
lurker
Le dullard de la commune
If I ever had enough money so I could book a flight back to civilisation (near where I currently live) without batting an eyelid over the cost (£600-£800). I'd be back up to Thurso (Caithness) where I lived for 3 years until recently.
When its not raining & snowing (as it does most of the time!!) it as near to paradise as I'd want.
We left because the 1200mile "commute" got a bit too much.
When its not raining & snowing (as it does most of the time!!) it as near to paradise as I'd want.
We left because the 1200mile "commute" got a bit too much.
devonwoody
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The frogs arent very friendly tho.
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