Otis
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Yep. Hell's Kitchen, though we did travel about a bit.
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Otis
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You would love Denver then. All Mountains and lakes and 300 days of sunshine a year.
Beautiful.
Otis
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Yep, same here.
Only problems I have had with the Welsh in Wales has been in the north and you get stuff like you walk into a pub and everyone is speaking English and the second they find out you are English they all start talking in Welsh.
That was the exact thing that happened to us.
Astute
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Same here. Love Anglesey but not the people. You can see they don't like the English. But have relatives in South Wales. Have never had a problem there. But my aunt has. She has lived there for nearly 50 years. You would never guess that she is English. But she was known as the English bitch for years after moving there. Maybe the place has changed over the years.
I have 2 Welsh collies. Got one from the black mountains in South Wales and one from North Wales. The South Wales one is a great dog. The North Wales one is an absolute idiot. But he isn't 1 yet so am hoping that he isn't like the people where he came from.
clint van damme
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you wouldn't expect people to be unfriendly in a place called Hells Kitchen would you?!!
tommydazzle
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Wouldn't change where I live here in North Norfolk, a few minutes from the coast where I often walk the dog and it's practically deserted out of the summer season. The village I'm in is on the river so I regularly get my canoe out and get close up to the wildlife - it joins up to the Broads and all the nature reserves and is beautiful all year round. Love the fact that Norfolk has no motorways and is cut off from civilisation. Norwich is a fine city and 20 mins away by car or my local train. Think I'm a country bumpkin at heart even though grew up in urban Cov.
Lived in London when I was younger and found it exciting then as it was like living in a foreign country but now find it dirty and crowded. Probably says more about me getting older I expect. Parents and siblings all live over the border in Suffolk also lovely places to live.
Son just emigrated to New Zealand with girlfriend to start a new life together. Daughter and her boyfriend just finished converting one of our outbuildings to a home as the only way they could get on the property ladder so although they are probably thinking 'babysitters' if they ever start a family, I'm thinking 'carers' when I need lifting off the toilet.
Lived in London when I was younger and found it exciting then as it was like living in a foreign country but now find it dirty and crowded. Probably says more about me getting older I expect. Parents and siblings all live over the border in Suffolk also lovely places to live.
Son just emigrated to New Zealand with girlfriend to start a new life together. Daughter and her boyfriend just finished converting one of our outbuildings to a home as the only way they could get on the property ladder so although they are probably thinking 'babysitters' if they ever start a family, I'm thinking 'carers' when I need lifting off the toilet.
Moff
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You need to try South or West Wales Otis, like a totally different country.
I have travelled the UK and Wales extensively and really like Wales, but feel far more comfortable in the south than the North.
If you like Cornwall, you must try Pembrokeshire, like Cornwall but easier to get too and less crowded. A different beach to choose from everyday and the most most beautiful scenery. If I could go now and take my kids with me (going through divorce so difficult) I would jump at it.
NorthernWisdom
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Tenby used to be one of the Cov factory seaside holidays didn't it? A trip to Caldey Island's always a good one.
Moff
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I love it there, its such a pretty, friendly, nice and vibrant town. The villages between Tenby and Pembroke are beautiful as well, and a beach for every day of the week.
A totally different lifestyle, which I would jump at if ever get the chance. Sadly pending divorce has robbed me of that vision for now, but I wont give up on it.
Was on Caldey at Easter, spent hours with my kids walking the island. They didn't moan once or use their phones, they just enjoyed the scenery!
clint van damme
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I hope to live in a big city at some point, just for a few months, just to experience it. New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, somewhere like that. Love the hustle and bustle.
NorthernWisdom
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Having done London, it was (to borrow a line) the best of times, the worst of times!
Having done it, I wouldn't go back.
tbh I don't know the answer to the OP. There are pretty places, but they're not... home. Hell, even the part of Coventry I live in now isn't home!
So maybe the answer is 'home'. Not even the house I grew up in, but the place where I have roots.
bringbackrattles
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Let's face it there's some great places to live but ruined by some strange people !
clint van damme
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I didn't put london on my list because it's only down the road and I go there regularly but love the place!
Otis
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clint van damme
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like you said earlier, strange how people can go to the same place and have totally different experiences of the locals.
To be honest, I always find it strange when I hear people say they visited Coventry and found the people really friendly!!
Otis
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We are though I think.
Unless it's just me helping people all the time. I am always helping visitors in the city when I see them holding a map or they seem lost etc.
Maybe it's a one man friendly city, but he's always around.
NorthernWisdom
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You really must get rid of the scream mask and knife, though.
Otis
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It's a trick one, NW, so it's fine. It retracts back into the handle and it's merely red tile paint on the blade.
I usually have to stab someone at least 18 times before they acknowledge its fake though.
rondog1973
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Uncanny...
Dead true what's been said regarding the grouchiness of the natives pre 9/11. Went 4 years ago for a week and everyone was as nice as pie. In fact, found it all a bit too safe if I'm honest, as though the city had become one giant theme park. Even when the missus and I went out to Brooklyn and Coney Island, we never once felt threatened.
Went for a weekend a year before 9/11 however and experienced similar to you. Baggage handlers, customs, restaurant/hotel staff all rude as hell! Stayed in Hells Kitchen too (8th and 50th) and when I first got to my room in the hotel the swipe card key wouldn't unlock the door. Went down to the lobby and i was escorted by a huge concierge up to the room with a new card. He was nice as anything on the way up and when he got me into the room I said my thanks, expecting him to leave, however he was loitering about. I asked what he was waiting for and he said "Now's the time I get a tip!" Oh right! I said scrambling around fir some change when i suddenly realised all i had was travellers cheques. Upon telling him this and apologising, he slowly walked out the room muttering "Limey son of a bitch!" as he left.
clint van damme
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when you were in Brooklyn you obviously didn't wander into the wrong part of Bedford Stuyvesant like I did.
Your feeling of too safe would have soon dissipated!
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Marty
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I love Albufeira in Portugal. Always warm, Cheap as anything to stay out there, Amazing beaches.
Bude in Cornwall, beautiful town, great beaches, very quiet peaceful life.
Always wanted to move to Australia but don't know where it's come from. It just seems really chilled and laid back.
A lad at work is retiring to Cape Town, He's just bought an amazing property over there, looking out over the whole city, sea views, etc. Amazing spec on his house, swimming pool. His living room looks out over the sea and his dining room looks out to the mountains. Floor to ceiling windows that fold open onto a massive deck. Paid just under 400k (£). Spunked the majority of his company pension on it, but living costs are nothing over there, and he'll be renting out his place here too. I've never considered it as a place to move to before, but it's a serious contender now.
Quick search produced these, all look amazing, properties i'd have no chance of owning over here as they'd be easy 1mill+
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-71088575.html
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-74439056.html
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-65843641.html
Bude in Cornwall, beautiful town, great beaches, very quiet peaceful life.
Always wanted to move to Australia but don't know where it's come from. It just seems really chilled and laid back.
A lad at work is retiring to Cape Town, He's just bought an amazing property over there, looking out over the whole city, sea views, etc. Amazing spec on his house, swimming pool. His living room looks out over the sea and his dining room looks out to the mountains. Floor to ceiling windows that fold open onto a massive deck. Paid just under 400k (£). Spunked the majority of his company pension on it, but living costs are nothing over there, and he'll be renting out his place here too. I've never considered it as a place to move to before, but it's a serious contender now.
Quick search produced these, all look amazing, properties i'd have no chance of owning over here as they'd be easy 1mill+
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-71088575.html
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-74439056.html
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-65843641.html
Gazolba
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If you are talking just Great Britain, probably somewhere in Cornwall, maybe St. Austell or Porthleven. I also like the Peak District a lot.
Anywhere in the World, it's hard to say, there are so many great places. I love Salzburg, Austria.
But I'd probably settle on Santa Barbara, California. You'd need lots of money to afford a house there.
Anywhere in the World, it's hard to say, there are so many great places. I love Salzburg, Austria.
But I'd probably settle on Santa Barbara, California. You'd need lots of money to afford a house there.
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Sky Blue Harry H
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Abroad, my wife would choose Lake Garda(me too, though couldn't easily give up CCFC). At home it would be Westbourne (Bournemouth) as I love watching all ages taking a peaceful morning stroll/jog there. Looks completely stress free and each morning I used to stroll into Bournemouth I would see the same bloke outside a cafe bar, reading his paper with a huge glass of white wine at about 10.30 am and think, not a bad life!!
Sky Blue Harry H
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Off to Peak District soon for a couple of weeks then Salzburg for 10 days. Man after my own heart. Never been to USA.
SIR ERNIE
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aahh Cape Town. I know it really well and go there once every year on business plus holiday. What a beautiful city, in fact the whole of the Western Cape is a must-visit place for everyone. You're right, standard of living is high, food and wine top, top quality and cheap, 9 months of 'summer' and low property prices. But they're low for a reason. The country is more politically unstable than at any time in the past 20 years and it's the last place I'd invest money. There's every chance his investment will fall sharply in the coming years which is not a problem unless he wants to come back to the UK and needs that cash.
Go there for a great holiday (Feb/March best in my opinion) and rent a house in Camps Bay, Clifton or best of all Llandudno. Take a drive up to Franschoek and the wine district and you'll have the best holiday ever. Amazing place.
NorthernWisdom
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South Africa has a bit of a reputation for viscious armed robberies. Deserved?
This confused me initially!
SIR ERNIE
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Yes deserved, more so in Jo'burg (avoid like the plague). Need to be careful where you go after dark but in 20 years of going there I've never seen any threat.
You mean the Llandudno bit?
NorthernWisdom
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Well... the Great Orme's great and all that...
Moff
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Always fancied Salzburg but never been. Good for a short break? or would you recommend longer like you are doing?
Otis
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clint van damme
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never been but I deal with an Austrian company who have an English rep based here but who goes over there regularly, he reckons it's a great place.
jimmyhillsfanclub
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.Been in drought for nearly 4 years now though.....virtually ran out of water too didn't it?
It was only the prolonged water rationing, the very real threat of day zero when they cut the supply & finally the populations collective responsibility that just about avoided catastrophe........for now anyhow!
