England calling
#1
England calling
Why do I see more posts about NEGATIVE England.
I have not been in England for about 58 years and I look forward to going to England. Whatever you see as a negative I see as a positive.
I wish England.
100 %
I have not been in England for about 58 years and I look forward to going to England. Whatever you see as a negative I see as a positive.
I wish England.
100 %
Last edited by Lineabove; Jun 14th 2015 at 12:58 am.
#3
re: England calling
Let me guess ... you were 3 years old when you left England?
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Last edited by not2old; Jun 14th 2015 at 6:07 pm.
#4
re: England calling
Because I have not been in England for that long... all would be exciting and positive as I do not have a benchmark to compare it to.
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Re: England calling
This morning in a taxi the driver said there now doesn't seem to be any pride in our environment, and having lived in Oz for more than half a century I tend to agree. A friend who is a town councillor, has said that the council has no power to compel property owners to lift their act, so buildings remain derelict and crumbling. I feel sad that after 3 years back here I've become used to seeing all this, no wonder long term residents say and do nothing.
#6
Re: England calling
It'll likely be foreign territory for you, just like being an immigrant I would think Then again if you have lived in Toronto most all of your life, all I can say is you could adapt anywhere - from my own personal experience that is
Good luck with it all
#7
Re: England calling
Yes, I am sure you would find it exciting because it is different, but away from the centre of London, other tourist attractions around Britain and quaint villages, I'm not certain how you could make something positive from the many empty and boarded up shops, a lack of fresh paintwork, empty and derelict factories, crowded narrow streets where parking is a nightmare, and of course all the potholes.
This morning in a taxi the driver said there now doesn't seem to be any pride in our environment, and having lived in Oz for more than half a century I tend to agree. A friend who is a town councillor, has said that the council has no power to compel property owners to lift their act, so buildings remain derelict and crumbling. I feel sad that after 3 years back here I've become used to seeing all this, no wonder long term residents say and do nothing.
This morning in a taxi the driver said there now doesn't seem to be any pride in our environment, and having lived in Oz for more than half a century I tend to agree. A friend who is a town councillor, has said that the council has no power to compel property owners to lift their act, so buildings remain derelict and crumbling. I feel sad that after 3 years back here I've become used to seeing all this, no wonder long term residents say and do nothing.
#8
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Re: England calling
What I've said is what I was told by a senior councillor, and with so many commercial properties looking derelict, it would appear to be true. These cannot be used for housing when they are not in appropriate places.
#9
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Re: England calling
The problem in the UK is that you have too many private property owners and most councils don't have the money to buy these properties. All the money is left in London where you can make a quick buck.
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Re: England calling
I've been away for a long time, too. But I go back several times per year, and I will only say I'm "not all that fond" of England anymore. Aside from a halfway decent economy, I find not all that much "positive" about it. It seems the "charm" is fewer and farther between these days, the quality of lodging, food & drink, and transport is rather sub-average for the the high price you pay. Plus, the weather is 80% crap.
But beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Enjoy it while you still like it.
But beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Enjoy it while you still like it.
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Re: England calling
I've been away for a long time, too. But I go back several times per year, and I will only say I'm "not all that fond" of England anymore. Aside from a halfway decent economy, I find not all that much "positive" about it. It seems the "charm" is fewer and farther between these days, the quality of lodging, food & drink, and transport is rather sub-average for the the high price you pay. Plus, the weather is 80% crap.
But beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Enjoy it while you still like it.
But beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Enjoy it while you still like it.
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Re: England calling
C'mon amideislas, weather 80% crap depends how you look at it. Some people think a desert climate is great, but if those people tried to hold cattle or grow food, they'd think different. Like anywhere you'll find nice areas and not so nice areas. I like Mallorca, but it's not as if everything is cheap over there either, unless you are bringing money from elsewhere
But since you brought it up, if you want to compare prices like-for-like, there are only a handful of things that are cheaper in the UK. Curry sauce and electricity come to mind... And that's not unique to Mallorca. Most of the rest of the world is to some extent less expensive than England for most things.
c'mon... for about £50 (~€70) per night, you get a crappy 18 sq. meter room that hasn't been renovated in 10 years, an average meal in a basic restaurant costs at least £18 (~€25), a glass of average wine will cost £5-£8 (~€12), and even in mid-summer you still need a jacket or at least a cardi, umbrella, and wellies.
Admittedly, I don't have livestock, so I agree my opinion would be rather contrary to those aspiring to produce that fine British meat, fruit and veg. In that case, it may seem like an idyllic place to live. Plus, there's always Blackpool and Brighton for the hols, in which case you don't have to survive all that despicable foreign stuff....
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Re: England calling
It might be exciting but what makes you think it would be positive, especially as you haven't been there and therefore have absolutely no idea of what the conditions there are?
#14
Re: England calling
"Looking At The World Thru Rose Colored Glasses"
Looking at the world through rose colored glasses,
Everything is rosy now.
Looking at the world and everything that passes,
Seems of rosy hue somehow.
Why do I feel surprise, don't wink your eyes,
Needn't guess I'll confess, certain someone just said yes.
In a bungalow all covered with roses, I will settle down I vow,
That's why I'm looking at the world through rose colored glasses,
Everything is rosy now.
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Re: England calling
I reviewed my post several times, but didn't find anything mentioning Mallorca.
But since you brought it up, if you want to compare prices like-for-like, there are only a handful of things that are cheaper in the UK. Curry sauce and electricity come to mind... And that's not unique to Mallorca. Most of the rest of the world is to some extent less expensive than England for most things.
c'mon... for about £50 (~€70) per night, you get a crappy 18 sq. meter room that hasn't been renovated in 10 years, an average meal in a basic restaurant costs at least £18 (~€25), a glass of average wine will cost £5-£8 (~€12), and even in mid-summer you still need a jacket or at least a cardi, umbrella, and wellies.
Admittedly, I don't have livestock, so I agree my opinion would be rather contrary to those aspiring to produce that fine British meat, fruit and veg. In that case, it may seem like an idyllic place to live. Plus, there's always Blackpool and Brighton for the hols, in which case you don't have to survive all that despicable foreign stuff....
But since you brought it up, if you want to compare prices like-for-like, there are only a handful of things that are cheaper in the UK. Curry sauce and electricity come to mind... And that's not unique to Mallorca. Most of the rest of the world is to some extent less expensive than England for most things.
c'mon... for about £50 (~€70) per night, you get a crappy 18 sq. meter room that hasn't been renovated in 10 years, an average meal in a basic restaurant costs at least £18 (~€25), a glass of average wine will cost £5-£8 (~€12), and even in mid-summer you still need a jacket or at least a cardi, umbrella, and wellies.
Admittedly, I don't have livestock, so I agree my opinion would be rather contrary to those aspiring to produce that fine British meat, fruit and veg. In that case, it may seem like an idyllic place to live. Plus, there's always Blackpool and Brighton for the hols, in which case you don't have to survive all that despicable foreign stuff....