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Where would you like to retire to?
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 11 Oct 2004 08:09 |
We're a good few years from retirement yet but I have no urge to move. Yes there are more exciting places but I will not be after excitement, just comfortable contentment. I have the countryside to view within a 2 minute walk and the sea less than a mile away. No thank you. I'll stay here. |
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Len of the Chilterns | Report | 10 Oct 2004 22:56 |
Jo There's no need to "put down roots". Just be comfortable where you are, find a few friends and get some interests in life other than domestic affairs. The secret then is to keep breathing. len |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Oct 2004 22:49 |
Hi Jo, slightly off topic, but whereabouts in North London/Middlesex/Herts? We started married life in Wood Green, moved out to Enfield then further out again to Hoddesdon, Herts - before returning to our westcountry roots! Although we are still about 2 hours away from where I grew up. Mandy :) |
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Yvonne | Report | 9 Oct 2004 22:25 |
Born and brought up in S Lincolnshire, spent the last 34years in Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire, often dreamt about Cornwall or S Devon, but since I have been finding my "family" over the last few years I think I would like to retun to my roots, so to speak. But with real live family here I guess we shall just stay put and do alot of travelling! |
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Valice in | Report | 9 Oct 2004 21:47 |
We thought a lot about it, and have stayed put, just go away for long holidays. Got family here (in England) which makes difference. Have come to the conclusion anywhere warm in Winter would be too hot in Summer, and if you got used to the Summer heat you'd start feeling cold in Winter. Don't think anywhere is perfect to be honest. Florida has hurricanes through the Autumn months, New York would be far too busy, like living in London. Possibly Madeira would be about our favourite, but as an island nowhere much to go from there. Dream on. Val |
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Fairy | Report | 9 Oct 2004 21:47 |
I'm a bit puzzled about this as I was born in the Cotswolds, was brought up in north London, moved to Middlesex and now live in Hertfordshire. I don't feel as though I have ever put any roots down anywhere. Jo. |
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Len of the Chilterns | Report | 9 Oct 2004 21:41 |
The Chilterns. I have been abroad - and its full of foreigners. Len |
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Rebecca | Report | 9 Oct 2004 20:45 |
I've a while to go before I retire but there are only two places I want to live. My home in South Lincolnshire (I'm a true Yellow Belly) or maybe my hubby's home in Limerick County, Ireland. Rebecca |
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Joy | Report | 9 Oct 2004 20:42 |
Corfu, where have just returned from holiday. Joy |
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Chris Ho :) | Report | 9 Oct 2004 20:41 |
Anywhere but here, (Cambridge!), Like North Norfolk coast, and so many other places that are tranquil and scenic!.. |
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Sean | Report | 9 Oct 2004 20:32 |
any where warm but without big hairy spiders |
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Shazza | Report | 9 Oct 2004 19:45 |
Id like to retire to Florida for lovely warm weather and weve been there 3 times and we love it there. Sharon |
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Essex Baz | Report | 9 Oct 2004 19:42 |
It`s got to be Suffolk/Norfolk. It has everything there for me,solitude,(if needed),fishing,boating,countryside,beaches,night life,large towns /cities,(shopping)and the weather`s not bad either, BLISS !! Baz. x |
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Fee | Report | 9 Oct 2004 19:12 |
The shores of Lough Erne with the water lapping the shoreline and all the warmth and friendliness of my fellow countrymen,no place like it in the world. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Oct 2004 19:04 |
Definitely Poole/Bournemouth area. We have just got one of those mobile holiday home thingies and it's wonderful ... events this year led us to 'live for today' and not wait 20 years to have a place to relax and be happy. Wonderful place, no queuing at airports, sea air and a place to chill out after a hard week at work. Will be there permanently in 20 years' time!! Mandy :) |
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Steph | Report | 9 Oct 2004 19:00 |
Cornwall. Half way between Padstow & St Ives. Bliss!! Only 20+ years to save up for the cottage!!! |
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Fairy | Report | 9 Oct 2004 18:33 |
Hi Richard, We could be related as I have Birds in my family tree. They came from the Windsor area. Jo. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Oct 2004 18:31 |
We divide our time between Wiltshire and Valencia in Spain. The World Health Organisation says that the east coast of Spain is one of the healthiest places to live - climate, Mediterranean diet etc. Richard |
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valinkent | Report | 9 Oct 2004 17:27 |
Have already retired and we are very happy staying where we are in Kent . Val |
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lou from leicestershire | Report | 9 Oct 2004 17:25 |
new york.............. |