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...a second home - a holiday home if you will, anywhere in the world...where would it be, and why?
 
One of 2 options.. both my daughter and i for years have said we would love to emigrate to Australia, sea sun out door living.

My other option would be a nice little french cottage... red wine garlic nice food.. quaint villages.... i have never been to either but i can have my dreams can't i.:D

If it wasn't for the kids i think i would go like a shot, i don't have anything major keeping my here.
 
Spain

Why?

1. The weather
2. The photography opertunities - great modern cityscapes, old architecture, nice mountains in the Pyrannees and sierra nevada.
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Since having two holidays here and seeing ricardoforces threads, I have planned when I retire, I will move over
 
No surprises from me! Western Crete, just West of Chania city and a mile or so inland. While it's a popular holiday island, there's also plenty of real life over there so many of the restaurants and bars are open year round. Sea swimming is a viable option up until Christmas (apparently!)

We did actually think quite seriously about it a few years ago but then I got ill and it drove home just how good the NHS is when it's needed - not sure I'd still be alive had it happened over there. Besides, if we did buy somewhere, it would be as a home for us rather than as a holiday let so we would want to spend somewhere close to €100,000 on a place (inc furnishing etc.) and we can have bloody good holidays for the rest of our lives for that!
 
Stevie. ..why?
Because I'm a nosy byatch....no other reason...ask anyone :-)
 
Nod, I could almost have written your reply for you :-)
 
viv1969 said:
Stevie. ..why?
Because I'm a nosy byatch....no other reason...ask anyone :)
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1. The weather
2. The photography opertunities - great modern cityscapes, old architecture, nice mountains in the Pyrannees and sierra nevada.

I just love Spain, I think about it, it's my life plan to get over there as soon as I can retire/win the lottery etc.

I've explored the basque region and the mountains above Barcelona, it's simply magical up there.
 
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Jamaica. Work it out. The end!!:)
 
Western Isles

Oh - and watch this space..................;)
 
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After you, cowboy :)
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Well it's probably not for the reasons you think.

I don't drink (and haven't done for over 8 years) so Red Stripe, Rum and Malibu etc are off the menu. I don't smoke or do drugs so that rules out the stereotypically obvious (tell me I'm wrong). I'm not a sun worshiper, tho I don't mind it. I'm married so it ain't for the wimmin and meh nah batty bwoi dem. So that rules that line out as well. Hmmmmmmmm!!! What's left?:)
 
BRASH said:
Well it's probably not for the reasons you think.

I don't drink (and haven't done for over 8 years) so Red Stripe, Rum and Malibu etc are off the menu. I don't smoke or do drugs so that rules out the stereotypically obvious (tell me I'm wrong). I'm not a sun worshiper, tho I don't mind it. I'm married so it ain't for the wimmin and meh nah batty bwoi dem. So that rules that line out as well. Hmmmmmmmm!!! What's left?:)
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Your addicted to coconuts :lol:
 
Cricket?
 
dinners said:
Reggae ?
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Cg_Girl said:
Music was my thought too
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Of course it is. Nailed.

Been a lover since I first heard Desmond Dekker in 1970. Got heavily into Rasta Roots and Dub etc a few years later and have never given it up.
Obviously the Skinhead side has a huge Ska influence too(not that Two Tone muck churned out in the early 80's:rolleyes:). I can't do without it and never will.

In fact I'm off down to Dundee tonight to a Skinhead Reggae, evening that one of my mates organises and DJ's at. Mental and brilliant. Get in!!
 
BRASH said:
Well it's probably not for the reasons you think.

I don't drink (and haven't done for over 8 years) so Red Stripe, Rum and Malibu etc are off the menu. I don't smoke or do drugs so that rules out the stereotypically obvious (tell me I'm wrong). I'm not a sun worshiper, tho I don't mind it. I'm married so it ain't for the wimmin and meh nah batty bwoi dem. So that rules that line out as well. Hmmmmmmmm!!! What's left?:)
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I think as much as you'll deny it, that you have a mushy side. Ans I think it's just because it's a beautiful place. End of :-)
 
viv1969 said:
I think as much as you'll deny it, that you have a mushy side. Ans I think it's just because it's a beautiful place. End of :)
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I honeymooned there and it is a beautiful if sometimes intimidating place. I long to return!
 
Cape Town. The light, weather, wine, food, sport, scenery, wildlife ... if only they didn't have the issues :(
 
I don't holiday, so no desire for a holiday home.
 
dinners said:
Perth Road - also known as the Speedwell. Real ale pub. Kind of famous (or infamous)
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Right, I'll be in Perth Road too. I'll have the wife with me too (just to prove the point for that other thread). I might pop along and cause some aggro. How will I know you??:D
 
BRASH said:
Right, I'll be in Perth Road too. I'll have the wife with me too (just to prove the point for that other thread). I might pop along and cause some aggro. How will I know you??:D
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I'll be the one in an England shirt getting bottles thrown at me :)
 
new2me said:
Brash will be wearing his 1990 Costa Rica shirt :D
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No, actually I shall be wearing white Mikkel Rude Sta-Prest trousers, a sky blue and black, window pane checked, short sleeved, button down shirt, a yellow Paisley pattern cravat, a bespoke navy blue Harringtone jacket (real expensive from my tailor on Glasgow), oxblood polished Royal brogues and plain yellow socks. Sharp as!!
 
BRASH said:
No, actually I shall be wearing white Mikkel Rude Sta-Prest trousers, a sky blue and black, window pane checked, short sleeved, button down shirt, a yellow Paisley pattern cravat, a bespoke navy blue Harringtone jacket (real expensive from my tailor on Glasgow), oxblood polished Royal brogues and plain yellow socks. Sharp as!!
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Sounds like Rupert Bear's dad.;)
 
BRASH said:
No, actually I shall be wearing white Mikkel Rude Sta-Prest trousers, a sky blue and black, window pane checked, short sleeved, button down shirt, a yellow Paisley pattern cravat, a bespoke navy blue Harringtone jacket (real expensive from my tailor on Glasgow), oxblood polished Royal brogues and plain yellow socks. Sharp as!!
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Brash...given that combo of colours, when you're suited and booted, you have to post a pic, because just reading it all I'm getting is Ronald McDonald :-)
 
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