Why move ... all that stress
Feb 23rd 2018, 7:41 pm
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
That's okay, a Cornishman is really a Welshman who can't swim. I did say that I personally chose NOT to embrace the ethos of where I was brought up, so all welcome as far as I am concerned, and you Bob. Lifes too short.
I am lucky to have had the chance to work in lots of different Countries as a Contractor just prior to cashing in my chips and living here. Sounds corny, but met good and bad, total slobs and real Gentlemen.
Such is life.
Feb 24th 2018, 8:52 am
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
Moving is very stressful, I've done it far too often over the past few years and still have at least one more to go before this year is out.
But in the end, if you're where you want to be, it's worth it.
But in the end, if you're where you want to be, it's worth it.
Feb 27th 2018, 4:42 pm
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
I wonder why the OP decided to post. Looking for a reaction which he/she certainly got.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
Feb 27th 2018, 8:50 pm
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
I wonder why the OP decided to post. Looking for a reaction which he/she certainly got.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
Feb 27th 2018, 9:43 pm
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
I wonder why the OP decided to post. Looking for a reaction which he/she certainly got.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
I agree with many comments particularly about the differences between the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh. I found when in France the English were disliked and we Welsh were welcomed. I’m sure lurchio like me gets a better response from the Spanish when I say I’m welsh not English. Hey ho.
Everyone has a choice, we took early retirement, and have sold up in Wales. It would be different if we had young children. We would not have done it.
We can have a much better lifestyle in Spain, on less income.
Yes there are problems in Spain we don’t have rose tinted glasses. I would love to live in a place like Rosemary. There are too many Brits where we are. There are also French, Belgian, Dutch and of course Spanish. Our Spanish is improving and it is important to learn the language.
Good luck whatever you have decided. As people have said life is too short.
Hey, Croeso!
Yep, you are right, they like the 'Welsh' bit, not sure why. We followed your exact path five years ago, never regretted it and live in the middle of a Spanish community. No complaints here!! But each to their own, as everybody says here..............
Pob hwyl,
Ian
Mar 3rd 2018, 7:52 am
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
Love Spain but some still have to work, over the years spending time both in Spain and in UK worked out must have lived about two years in Spain on and off..... recognised by the community in Spain, feel part of the community in Spain...like to think best of both worlds.
Mar 3rd 2018, 8:59 am
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
All I'm doing is pointing out that there are other ways to enjoy Spain while staying in the UK. Why so prickly? I know lots of people many reluctantly who have had to return to the UK for different reasons so some dreams don't last forever and the UK even Kent ain't that bad!
Mar 5th 2018, 4:25 am
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Re: Why move ... all that stress
We had plans to buy and eventually retire in Spain 3 yrs ago.Could'nt decide whether this was a great plan,so decided to retire in the UK,and spend some holidays in Spain,so for us,its a win win situation.We don't have to do 100% to be happy.We love Spain,and are looking forward to having holidays in different area's.We also want to see more of the world,possibly spending more time in India and Sri Lanka in british winter time.
