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I'm all set !
Hi BE family :)
I'm such a happy camper right now, I wanted to share with you all the latest, and started this new thread rather than adding it to my other London or Lancashire thread. :D Okay, where to start? As some of you know I'm just waiting for my new passport, which in my mind seems to be taking FOREVER, when in reality it's just normal processing time.LOL. But according to the passport office, all being well my passport should be printed some time next week :D :thumbsup: Next the big issue was where to stay ! In the end I decided to follow my heart and go back home to Lancashire :) I'd planned to stay in a B&B while I looked for a job and somewhere more permanent (house share) to live. I'd spent so much time online looking at areas and B&B's, taking into consideration shops, transport and the area. I didn't want to be right in a city but close enough to commute to and from, so initially I'd settled for Lostock with great transport links to Wigan, Bolton and Manchester. So fast forward a bit ! I then found the most adorable B&B for £35 per night including breakfast of course. It has the most AMAZING views ( I posted a pic on my other thread). So naturally I started researching, checking on Google Earth about the area, looking at transportation and shops and I said to myself 'THIS IS THE ONE' ! :D :thumbsup: It's close to friends, and I can catch the buses and train to Manchester and surrounding areas. I get the best of BOTH worlds... I get to live in the gorgeous English countryside, have peace quiet, quaint pubs, yet can walk down a country lane and catch the bus :) Now I know you're saying that's only a B&B, but here's the best bit. The owner emailed me and told me they have a flat they can let me rent long term for £120 per week and that includes EVERYTHING, so no bills to pay. It's small and cozy which is just fine as I'm the only one who needs it, with an attic bedroom overlooking the countryside :) I don't think I could get a better deal than that do you???? I'd be paying pretty close to that for a house share, but I wouldn't have my privacy and it wouldn't feel like my own and I'd probably be paying less if I rented a place elsewhere in the area, but then I'd have to add on all the bills such as electricity, council tax, telly, internet etc etc. So as I said I'm a happy camper ! I'm moving to Diggle :D I've booked a room at the B&B, so I can go stay and check out the flat in person. : Whoo Hoo !!! Now all I have to do is get my passport, buy my ticket and get outta here....LOL |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620031)
Hi BE family :)
I'm such a happy camper right now, I wanted to share with you all the latest, and started this new thread rather than adding it to my other London or Lancashire thread. :D Okay, where to start? As some of you know I'm just waiting for my new passport, which in my mind seems to be taking FOREVER, when in reality it's just normal processing time.LOL. But according to the passport office, all being well my passport should be printed some time next week :D :thumbsup: Next the big issue was where to stay ! In the end I decided to follow my heart and go back home to Lancashire :) I'd planned to stay in a B&B while I looked for a job and somewhere more permanent (house share) to live. I'd spent so much time online looking at areas and B&B's, taking into consideration shops, transport and the area. I didn't want to be right in a city but close enough to commute to and from, so initially I'd settled for Lostock with great transport links to Wigan, Bolton and Manchester. So fast forward a bit ! I then found the most adorable B&B for £35 per night including breakfast of course. It has the most AMAZING views ( I posted a pic on my other thread). So naturally I started researching, checking on Google Earth about the area, looking at transportation and shops and I said to myself 'THIS IS THE ONE' ! :D :thumbsup: It's close to friends, and I can catch the buses and train to Manchester and surrounding areas. I get the best of BOTH worlds... I get to live in the gorgeous English countryside, have peace quiet, quaint pubs, yet can walk down a country lane and catch the bus :) Now I know you're saying that's only a B&B, but here's the best bit. The owner emailed me and told me they have a flat they can let me rent long term for £120 per week and that includes EVERYTHING, so no bills to pay. It's small and cozy which is just fine as I'm the only one who needs it, with an attic bedroom overlooking the countryside :) I don't think I could get a better deal than that do you???? I'd be paying pretty close to that for a house share, but I wouldn't have my privacy and it wouldn't feel like my own and I'd probably be paying less if I rented a place elsewhere in the area, but then I'd have to add on all the bills such as electricity, council tax, telly, internet etc etc. So as I said I'm a happy camper ! I'm moving to Diggle :D I've booked a room at the B&B, so I can go stay and check out the flat in person. : Whoo Hoo !!! Now all I have to do is get my passport, buy my ticket and get outta here....LOL |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620036)
SO glad you chose Lancashire!!!!! You will be much happier!
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620044)
I'm much happier now, even before I get there. You know the saying 'it feels like a weight has lifted off my shoulders'? It's definitely true ! Now I just have to be patient and get my passport LOL
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620071)
Yes :) And the rest is gravy! :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620074)
Mmmmm gravy ! Don't get me started..lol. I've just been looking at the menu for the local pub around the corner and they have a full roast dinner, Yorkshire pud and gravy LOL :)
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620077)
Now you are making ME hungry, too! :rofl::rofl:
Oh my... roast beef and Yorkshire pud, black pudding, pies, rhubarb and apple crumble. :D I had to chuckle with the menu, because under the desserts it says ' All of our desserts have calories' LOL |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620081)
:rofl: Sorry ! That's what I get for looking at a menu when I haven't even had breakfast yet.. LOL
Oh my... roast beef and Yorkshire pud, black pudding, pies, rhubarb and apple crumble. :D I had to chuckle with the menu, because under the desserts it says ' All of our desserts have calories' LOL |
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620089)
I love everyone of those :)))))))
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WhoFan, that is great news. What a relief for you.:)
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Originally Posted by lf1
(Post 10620119)
WhoFan, that is great news. What a relief for you.:)
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620122)
Thank you :) Everything just seems to be slotting into place finally! :)
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620126)
I think the message in all this is that it IS possible to do it all long distance :)
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620135)
Anything is possible ! :)
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Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10620146)
Indeed :) I am beginning to see this and I find it VERY inspiring :) :)
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That is fantastic! I am going to consider you my forward scout and pick your brain until I leave!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Very happy for you!
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Here are some photos of my soon to be new home area :D The local bus, train, my new 'local', and all the lovely walking areas... :)
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Originally Posted by lelo29uk
(Post 10620210)
That is fantastic! I am going to consider you my forward scout and pick your brain until I leave!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Here's the rest :) You get the idea anyway.. LOL
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620031)
Hi BE family
I'm such a happy camper right now, I wanted to share with you all the latest, and started this new thread rather than adding it to my other London or Lancashire thread. :D Okay, where to start? As some of you know I'm just waiting for my new passport, which in my mind seems to be taking FOREVER, when in reality it's just normal processing time.LOL. But according to the passport office, all being well my passport should be printed some time next week :D :thumbsup: Next the big issue was where to stay ! In the end I decided to follow my heart and go back home to Lancashire :) I'd planned to stay in a B&B while I looked for a job and somewhere more permanent (house share) to live. I'd spent so much time online looking at areas and B&B's, taking into consideration shops, transport and the area. I didn't want to be right in a city but close enough to commute to and from, so initially I'd settled for Lostock with great transport links to Wigan, Bolton and Manchester. So fast forward a bit ! I then found the most adorable B&B for £35 per night including breakfast of course. It has the most AMAZING views ( I posted a pic on my other thread). So naturally I started researching, checking on Google Earth about the area, looking at transportation and shops and I said to myself 'THIS IS THE ONE' ! :D :thumbsup: It's close to friends, and I can catch the buses and train to Manchester and surrounding areas. I get the best of BOTH worlds... I get to live in the gorgeous English countryside, have peace quiet, quaint pubs, yet can walk down a country lane and catch the bus :) Now I know you're saying that's only a B&B, but here's the best bit. The owner emailed me and told me they have a flat they can let me rent long term for £120 per week and that includes EVERYTHING, so no bills to pay. It's small and cozy which is just fine as I'm the only one who needs it, with an attic bedroom overlooking the countryside :) I don't think I could get a better deal than that do you???? I'd be paying pretty close to that for a house share, but I wouldn't have my privacy and it wouldn't feel like my own and I'd probably be paying less if I rented a place elsewhere in the area, but then I'd have to add on all the bills such as electricity, council tax, telly, internet etc etc. So as I said I'm a happy camper ! I'm moving to Diggle :D I've booked a room at the B&B, so I can go stay and check out the flat in person. : Whoo Hoo !!! Now all I have to do is get my passport, buy my ticket and get outta here....LOL |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10620234)
So happy for you...everything is falling into place!!! You go girl!!! :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by fulwood
(Post 10620219)
Very happy for you!
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Congratulations looks like a nice area. Glad it is working out for you. Much better than London area imho
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Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10620249)
Congratulations looks like a nice area. Glad it is working out for you. Much better than London area imho
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Wow that looks absolutely lovely! So glad things are all starting to fall into place for you, I've got a good feeling about a job too :thumbsup:
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by curleytops
(Post 10620254)
Wow that looks absolutely lovely! So glad things are all starting to fall into place for you, I've got a good feeling about a job too :thumbsup:
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Fantastic news, talk about being in the right place at the right time! :thumbsup::)
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by Lorry1
(Post 10620289)
Fantastic news, talk about being in the right place at the right time! :thumbsup::)
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Fantastic news and what a lovely place to go to, much better than London. Life always has a habit of steering you in the right directions if you take the time to let it! Passport in hand, plane ticket booked and you are off! :thumbsup: Won't be long before you find your job as well :)
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by feelbritish
(Post 10620304)
Fantastic news and what a lovely place to go to, much better than London. Life always has a habit of steering you in the right directions if you take the time to let it! Passport in hand, plane ticket booked and you are off! :thumbsup: Won't be long before you find your job as well :)
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620260)
Thank you :) I must admit, I'm not as nervous now ! I know it's still going to be difficult at first, but at least I know I have somewhere to call home, instead of a temporary address, and all the rest will fall into place too :D
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it looks so beautiful where you're going to be living :) Is that the actual hotel too "The Diggle Hotel",because it looks so charming and sweet. I can almost hear the theme to Last of the Summer Wine playing looking at those pictures (even though I think that was filmed in Yorkshire) So as long as you don't end up adopting the look of Nora Batty whilst living there you'll be fine :D
Good Luck with it all and hopefully the passport will be with you asap |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10620492)
it looks so beautiful where you're going to be living :) Is that the actual hotel too "The Diggle Hotel",because it looks so charming and sweet. I can almost hear the theme to Last of the Summer Wine playing looking at those pictures (even though I think that was filmed in Yorkshire) So as long as you don't end up adopting the look of Nora Batty whilst living there you'll be fine :D
Good Luck with it all and hopefully the passport will be with you asap |
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That place looks lovely! Perfect setting for you and I'm very glad you're following your heart. It will make everything else so much easier.
Imagine choosing London over somewhere like that! :eek: The stonework of the buildings is so obviously West Yorkshire/East Lancashire - nowhere else looks like that. |
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Beautiful area - and truly a cross between England and Scotland :D
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Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 10620724)
That place looks lovely! Perfect setting for you and I'm very glad you're following your heart. It will make everything else so much easier.
Imagine choosing London over somewhere like that! :eek: The stonework of the buildings is so obviously West Yorkshire/East Lancashire - nowhere else looks like that. |
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Sounds perfect, Who.
When everything falls into place like that, its usually a good sign! Bev:thumbsup: |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10620252)
You're not kidding! LOL London has it's good points, but couldn't live there, not after seeing this. :D
WhoFan, thank you so much. You have helped clarify something for me. Go where the heart leads. For me, it is Devon where I went to boarding school. It is not a substitute for London at all. It's where I am meant to be. |
Re: I'm all set !
Originally Posted by sallysimmons
(Post 10620724)
That place looks lovely! Perfect setting for you and I'm very glad you're following your heart. It will make everything else so much easier.
Imagine choosing London over somewhere like that! :eek: The stonework of the buildings is so obviously West Yorkshire/East Lancashire - nowhere else looks like that. After seeing this, it makes it hard to even IMAGINE living anywhere else :) |
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