Originally Posted by chriswinter (Post 9301101)

Actually, I was 'serious' about it back in the fall of 2009. I was inquiring then directly with a realtor/letting firm in Sheffield. But decided that more than likely, that it was a knee-jerk reaction to my dh passing away...and it was. So is good I didn't do it back then. But I have had time now to process and I'm still processing..as are both of my sons, as well. So that in and of itself might make the choice/decision a little easier for me and them too.
Well your moving back to Dorset....looks like a great place to be with your family! :D Am sincerely wishing you and your family the smoothest of moves back home.

Don't know about the Channel Islands...any of your relatives carry the last name of Clark/e?? :fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9301210)

Well today and yesterday have sucked. Last night we found out that our favorite cat had terminal cancer and only had days to live. He was in pain and there was nothing the vet could do for him, so we made the decision to put him to sleep this morning.

He was a brave little cat who was sick most of his life and yet who was filled with love. We brought him through lots of illnesses, but we couldn't help him through this one. We loved him with all our hearts and will miss him.

We stayed up late last night talking after we got the news and talk turned to moving home. My husband brought it up, and we had the first in-depth conversation we've had about it in months. He really does want to move, and that's when he told me he was rethinking his original plan to wait 5 or 6 years. We don't think we'll be financially ready to make the move until the end of next year, but who knows - we may change our minds again. The main thing is that we're on the same page now and I no longer feel I'm dragging him kicking and screaming.

So last night was a night I won't forget in a hurry. The worst news and the best news all at the same time. I can't be happy about the good news just yet but I know I will be.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9301210)

Well today and yesterday have sucked. Last night we found out that our favorite cat had terminal cancer and only had days to live. He was in pain and there was nothing the vet could do for him, so we made the decision to put him to sleep this morning.

He was a brave little cat who was sick most of his life and yet who was filled with love. We brought him through lots of illnesses, but we couldn't help him through this one. We loved him with all our hearts and will miss him.

We stayed up late last night talking after we got the news and talk turned to moving home. My husband brought it up, and we had the first in-depth conversation we've had about it in months. He really does want to move, and that's when he told me he was rethinking his original plan to wait 5 or 6 years. We don't think we'll be financially ready to make the move until the end of next year, but who knows - we may change our minds again. The main thing is that we're on the same page now and I no longer feel I'm dragging him kicking and screaming.

So last night was a night I won't forget in a hurry. The worst news and the best news all at the same time. I can't be happy about the good news just yet but I know I will be.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9301210)

Well today and yesterday have sucked. Last night we found out that our favorite cat had terminal cancer and only had days to live. He was in pain and there was nothing the vet could do for him, so we made the decision to put him to sleep this morning.

He was a brave little cat who was sick most of his life and yet who was filled with love. We brought him through lots of illnesses, but we couldn't help him through this one. We loved him with all our hearts and will miss him.

We stayed up late last night talking after we got the news and talk turned to moving home. My husband brought it up, and we had the first in-depth conversation we've had about it in months. He really does want to move, and that's when he told me he was rethinking his original plan to wait 5 or 6 years. We don't think we'll be financially ready to make the move until the end of next year, but who knows - we may change our minds again. The main thing is that we're on the same page now and I no longer feel I'm dragging him kicking and screaming.

So last night was a night I won't forget in a hurry. The worst news and the best news all at the same time. I can't be happy about the good news just yet but I know I will be.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9301210)

Well today and yesterday have sucked. Last night we found out that our favorite cat had terminal cancer and only had days to live. He was in pain and there was nothing the vet could do for him, so we made the decision to put him to sleep this morning.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9301210)

Well today and yesterday have sucked. Last night we found out that our favorite cat had terminal cancer and only had days to live. He was in pain and there was nothing the vet could do for him, so we made the decision to put him to sleep this morning.

He was a brave little cat who was sick most of his life and yet who was filled with love. We brought him through lots of illnesses, but we couldn't help him through this one. We loved him with all our hearts and will miss him.

We stayed up late last night talking after we got the news and talk turned to moving home. My husband brought it up, and we had the first in-depth conversation we've had about it in months. He really does want to move, and that's when he told me he was rethinking his original plan to wait 5 or 6 years. We don't think we'll be financially ready to make the move until the end of next year, but who knows - we may change our minds again. The main thing is that we're on the same page now and I no longer feel I'm dragging him kicking and screaming.

So last night was a night I won't forget in a hurry. The worst news and the best news all at the same time. I can't be happy about the good news just yet but I know I will be.

Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 9300419)

It's that commonly shared perception that it's not cultured up north.

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9300435)

Gosh, I didn't realize that England got so much more sunshine than Scotland, particularly in the southern parts.

Originally Posted by cheers (Post 9300653)

Another, sorry sold

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-29319226.html

OK this maybe too close to the main road but windsong will like that there a bus stop there.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-29319025.html

OK, last one then I've got to get ready for my trip to California.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-29319037.html

Originally Posted by chriswinter (Post 9300946)

And not the least to mention, I've always had this Gypsy thing about me. I thought maybe by now the wander-lust within me would have been quelled...it hasn't. Sometimes it's a blessing, sometimes it's a curse. But, I'm still alive, there is more I want to see and experience while I'm here. I still have some life in these ole bones and I want to live it the best I can! :D I still have hope.