Aargh! No More France!

General Discussion
101

why am I not surprised?

102

Not sure this ends up in the right place but directed to Eddie. Just out of interest and nothing more - why are you on SF?
I have no objection but a little puzzled.

103

I like France, I spend a lot of time in France My partner has property in France enough?
BTW I have realised that in a previous thread where you told me if I didnā€™t want to help them just ignore someone,you obviously werenā€™t aware of the background, perhaps you need to be more careful before you jump in

104

I know that part of England well having lived and worked in the area for more than 9 years. Itā€™s in the South East and therefore part of the most densely populated part of the UK. Itā€™s exactly as you say - crowded, nightmare traffic and people packed in. You canā€™t say, however, that itā€™s representative of the UK as a whole. Your previous description of the UK is certainly not one I recognise having visited all four countries of the UK and now settled in the East Midlands.
Izzy x

2 Likes
105

I guess a humorous rant to a receptive audience, to get it off oneā€™s chest, is fine. But if itā€™s a real issue that needs solving then Norman has a point.

106

Iā€™m just a bit surprised that some people are telling him to move on and leave his kids here.

1 Like
107

What are you implying Norman? Please donā€™t cross the line into making personal comments. Thanks.

1 Like
108

We have thousands of readers who are not based in France Norman!

1 Like
109

I found every age has its advantages, but once past the 60 you have more freedoms
to
at 60 ignore No parking signs
at 70 ignore Speed limits - you can drive now as slow as you want
at 80 ignore Everyone, park anywhere you please, drive at any speed you choose
at 90 ignore Everyone, Anytime

1 Like
110

BB - Oh thatā€™s lovely. Iā€™ll remember those lines.
So even at 90 thereā€™s still fun to be had in life !!

1 Like
111

Thank you Marijke !!!

1 Like
112

Of course there is, drives people mad when you ignore themā€¦ my aunties specialty! At 99 she had so much practice. And enjoyed every minute of it too.

113

I am surprised itā€™s taken 30 years, most people feel this way after 10 but your not allowed to say that on this site.
Many friends have left over the years between 7-10 years and say they are tired of both the french and being in the countryside which is basically morte.

114

Of course you are, just people might not always agree with you.

FWIW, weā€™ve been here yonks, and seen people come and go, some stay for a few months, some more than 10 years. People move on, and not always back to UK. Quite a few stay longer, become "permanent " residents and embrace the way of life, but you can still have a moan about the things that get on your tits.

9 Likes
115

I donā€™t know, 30 years seems about par for the course to pay off your mortgage, raise your kids to adulthood/independence and start preparing for retirement. Then you think ā€œwhat now?ā€ Some people are quite happy to stay where they are, but there are those of us who still have itchy feet. I have put my money where my mouth is, so to speak, and will go elsewhere, even though I donā€™t have any particular problems with my life in France. I donā€™t sweat the small stuff anymore anyway. Poor old Jim is stuck here for a while longer and had a bit of a rant about it. So what! I donā€™t really understand why that brings out so much irritation in other people. If theyā€™ve found their happy place and want to stay here forever it doesnā€™t mean we all have to.

4 Likes
116

We had two recently, one in the house and one in the garden. The mayor came out to sort them in his shorts and t shirtā€¦really? Our mayor back in the UK wears a big necklace and certainly doesnā€™t get his hands dirty!

1 Like
117

I will look forward to itā€¦if Iā€™m lucky enough to live to those ages, I will ensure I do all of those things x

1 Like
118

No, what are YOU implying Catharine? I have made a comment about myself!

119

Oh, I hadnā€™t noticed the thousands I must admit. I thought the site was _Survive Franceā€™ (and loving it) and silly me assumed it was mainly for people here and ā€˜surviving Franceā€™

Terrible what old age does to one?

120

This. Addressed to @Eddie

Ps - I am currently sorting out my motherā€™s belongings whilst James tackles the garden. Not in the mood to deal with trouble makers. You can read this as a warning or - if entirely innocent of snippy intent to Eddie, be tolerant and understand that I have a lot on my plate. Cheers.

2 Likes