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I don't want to mention in which part of the UK I reside, because it would somewhat defeat the object of this little exercise; and I apologise to anyone outside of the UK, but this is really for UK residents. I'm thinking of moving to another area and would like some options. Can anyone make a recommendation? Your help would be appreciated.
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Yea, The United States.(USA)
So say what you want
(You know I'm wasting all my time)
You've gotta mean it when you say what you want
(You're only safe when you're alone)
And everybody's on your mind
Saying anything to get you by
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timmy
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Location: UK, in Devon
Registered: February 2003
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It has to depend on the things that you like. If you start with a list that woudl be useful
Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
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You know my answer to that question.................
Brian 
To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
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Why don't you enlighten the less knowledgeable of us, that r clue less.
So say what you want
(You know I'm wasting all my time)
You've gotta mean it when you say what you want
(You're only safe when you're alone)
And everybody's on your mind
Saying anything to get you by
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Thanks, Jay - but it needs to be in the UK
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Somerset.
Hampshire.
London.
Stirling.
Donegal. (Okay, that's not the UK, but it's within driving distance.)
These are all places I happen to like, but it really depends on what you're looking for. Countryside? Town? City? Good facilities? Friendly people? Being within striking distance of somewhere else? Somewhere with good employment prospects? Specialising in a particular industry?
I don't think there's any particular place in the UK that at least some people would not be happy living in. (Well, maybe that's an exaggeration. I'd leave out Woking and Slough!)
David
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Deeej wrote:
> (Well, maybe that's an exaggeration. I'd leave out Woking and Slough!)
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I would also avoid Lochgelly!
Although I've really enjoyed living in London, I'm looking for a change myself at the moment. The kinds of places that I'm looking at, have to have easy access to a city that has a vibrant cultural life, which pretty much means an older University city.
So, places like Bicester, Banbury (convenient for Oxford)
places like Wellingborough (Northants), High Wycombe (Bucks) convenient for London
Scotland is too far away from family for me, but most of Fife is excellent, amazing landscape if you like a mix of hills and ex-industrial stuff, convenient for Edinburgh unless gales close the Forth bridges (happens several times a year). AVOID LOCHGELLY !!!
The area round Bath / Bristol is pretty, tho' expensive, but the only reason that I personally wouldn't move there is the presence of hordes of my fathers family with whom I'm not realy on speaking terms - otherwise, it's great.
And my sister would never forgive me if I failed to mention Liverpool: she has been enthusiastic about it since moving there fifteen years ago, although it isn't to my personal taste.
What kind of things are important for you? Activities, employment opportunites, landscape, local cultural life, friendly natives, .... ?
"The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. ... Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night devoid of stars." Martin Luther King
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Aussie
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Could depend a bit on what kind of food you like.
eg curry, pizza, fish and chips, haggis, jugged hare, cornish pasties, black puddings, kippers or kangaroo tail tail soup and possum stew.
I suggest Earls Court (almost as good as living in Oz) lots of wild parties and I am sure some of the hunks there are adorable.
If you do decide to go there don't touch the galah stew. They boil the galah for about 36 hours with a stone and then chuck out the galah and serve up the stone.
Aussie
Ps I think there is something wrong with LOCHGELLY
Oh and give Newcastle a miss. You need a visa to get in and they don't let you out until you can speak Geordie.
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Anywhere that doesn't have pizza.........
hehehe
Brian
To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
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cossie
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.... when a place is as wonderful as Newcastle, it becomes essential to apply immigration controls. It's true that there are accent inspections, but it isn't expected that everyone should speak Geordie. We just like to ensure that kangaroos and kiwis are denied access.
In response to Simon, Tyneside is certainly worth a thought. For a provincial city it has a huge variety of cultural resources (including a lengthy annual residence by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Theatre Royal), a diverse economy, a local-authority supported 'Pink Triangle', an internationally renowned art gallery (The Laing) and more pubs and clubs than a respectable soul could visit in a lifetime. Natives, however, seem to visit them all every Saturday evening! Housing is relatively cheap, and the scenery to the West and North is spectacular - not a pit heap nor a factory chimney to be seen! National Parks and AONBs abound. And all this with a rail service to London at a 30-minute frequency with a journey time of around 2hr45min and a 60-minute frequency to Edinburgh with a journey time of barely 90 minutes. I'm an immigrant, but I've lived here for 35 years and I have never been tempted to leave. Mind you, it's absolutely essential that potential residents are able to consume enormous quantities of Singin' Hinnies, Stottie Cakes, Pan Hackelty and Pease Pudding!
For a' that an' a' that,
It's comin' yet for a' that,
That man tae man, the worrld o'er
Shall brithers be, for a' that.
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Thanks, I may take a tour and visit these places
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I will have to visit these place, too
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I quite like most foods, but i prefer to cook them myself, though Pizza - urgh! I avoid that at all costs.
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You make Newcastle sound glorious. Actually, my late partner was from Newcastle, so it was on top of my list. I will definately have to check it out.
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cossie
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On fire! |
Location: Exiled in North East Engl...
Registered: July 2003
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... let me know when you are coming, and I'll be your native guide!
Seriously, though, I do mean it - I'm a somewhat overweight 62-year-old in a very monogamous relationship, but - if you can tolerate such company, even briefly! - I'd be more than happy to show you what the region has to offer!
For a' that an' a' that,
It's comin' yet for a' that,
That man tae man, the worrld o'er
Shall brithers be, for a' that.
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Thanks, don't know when it'll be, but I may take you up on that.
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