Originally Posted by JANEY1

Thank you! I love your reply and that is how I have been living for the past four or so years. Prior to that, I made the mistake of "getting the condo" the car and other stuff, and it was a nightmare to get out of - felt so tied down. Im scared of doing that again. The only thing about what you said, and how I have been living, is just that its not accepted by the average joe - especially for someone of my age....almost forty!

Originally Posted by king kong

the only issue i see with pinging and ponging is the fact a ''rolling stone gathers no moss'' , that could be interpreted in many ways either to financial wealth , friendships , etc . The more you move the more rootless you become , the people you know change and they change towards you because they dont expect you to stick around before you have a ''moment'' and get on the plane again .
They are infact jealous to a certain degree because they cant do it for what ever reason , they wish they could .

Originally Posted by JANEY1

Another great point King kong - Maybe the reason why I am still single/no kids/not alot of wealth, is the fact that I have been a "rolling stone" Although, I do have alot of memories of some great experiences that I would never have had if I was settled down. And my friends are now scattered all over the world!
I think that I have got so used to moving and experiencing new things, that settling down and staying in "one" place kind of freaks me out

Originally Posted by JANEY1

Dunroving - thank you for your replies. I read the thread that you suggested and there was lots of helpful advice on there...thanks.

In regards to what you said about hiking alone in the UK - I guess you have a point. After all, one of the places that I used to hike at in Florida had an incident of assault. So, again...I eat my words

Originally Posted by Funky Monkey

It must be awful to be a sreial ping ponger.

I do feel that people that move back and forth are maybe looking for something that does not actually exist. I am not wishing to sound harsh and I may be one of those very people that have to eat their words.
I have heard of people going back and forth 3 or 4 times, well I am sorry I think that is down to the person more than the place.

I think you have to really look at the scales and see which way they are tipping and go in that favour otherwise you are unlikely to ever be happy.

I hope you can work it out.

Originally Posted by JANEY1

Thank you! I love your reply and that is how I have been living for the past four or so years. Prior to that, I made the mistake of "getting the condo" the car and other stuff, and it was a nightmare to get out of - felt so tied down. Im scared of doing that again. The only thing about what you said, and how I have been living, is just that its not accepted by the average joe - especially for someone of my age....almost forty!

Originally Posted by JANEY1

The hiking opportunities which I would enjoy in the UK, wouldnt feel safe to me hiking alone. Eg. the Hills of the lake district - Love that area, but wouldnt feel safe as a female hiking alone there. Does that makes sense?

Originally Posted by king kong

i reckon pinging and ponging is the only way to be honest , why be unhappy anywhere , just dont buy houses and expensive cars and fall into the trap of materialism and u have nothing to give up . Just go where the wind takes u

Originally Posted by Jules Europe

If you`re a female, why are you blue and erect?

Originally Posted by JANEY1

Oh, thats what that thing is... Going to need to change that me thinks...

Originally Posted by Jules Europe

Is there any reason why you go hiking alone? These activities are far more enjoyable with others.

Originally Posted by JANEY1

I tend to go hiking (usually) alot - its hard to find someone who likes to go as often as I do. Its nice though to sometimes go hiking by myself, I find that I take in much more of my surroundings when I do so. When I go with someone, I tend to natter too much and miss the scenery!

Originally Posted by Jules Europe

Your`re gradually sounding, more and more like El Che.

Originally Posted by Jules Europe

I would often go on 5-6 hour bike training trips or 1-2 hour cross country runs alone,