Where to Retire To ?

atush

And sometimes, they know they are being rude lol.

WE tiptoe around Brazilians in the TA forums as they are known for lack of queuing, barging thru etc. We tiptoed thinking it was a cultural misunderstanding, but other brazilians told us it was the national sport (ie barge ahead in line and get in front of the other guy lol).

But it is hard to tell if those from different cultures know what they are doing is wrong or not.

gadgetmind

I had a French youth push in front of me at Euro Disney despite me telling him not to a few times. I picked him up by the upper arms and plonked him back behind me, much to his surprise.

He did it again as we were in the final rush to the ride, so I trod on his heel such that he lost his shoe, forcing him to try and retrieve it while being jostled from behind by the rest of the crowd.

He probably thought it was me who was being rude!

Norma_Desmond

Davef wrote: »

Funny that. My Dad lives in Wales (not by choice) and we always joke it's like going back in time as we cross the border from England into Wales.

He doesn't live in the tourist area so we don't find the locals very friendly or helpful either

Where we live makes Tredegar look positively cosmopolitan.

Our experience is totally opposite - as English incomers to north Pembrokeshire 11 years ago, we were made to feel more welcome and people were friendlier than anywhere I've ever been.

If going back in time includes community spirit, low crime, a gentle pace of life and some of the most stunning, unspoilt coastal scenery in the world, what's not to like?

atush

gadgetmind wrote: »

I had a French youth push in front of me at Euro Disney despite me telling him not to a few times. I picked him up by the upper arms and plonked him back behind me, much to his surprise.

He did it again as we were in the final rush to the ride, so I trod on his heel such that he lost his shoe, forcing him to try and retrieve it while being jostled from behind by the rest of the crowd.

He probably thought it was me who was being rude!

Probably- I am surprised he didn't call les Flick on you lol.

I have a house in france but will never ever visit eurodisney. If I want a disney hit, i'll get it in FL

[Deleted User]

gadgetmind wrote: »

Yorkshire folk are straight talking

Yorkshire folk are like the Scots but with all the goodwill squeezed out of them.
You can always tell someone is from Yorkshire because they tell you straight away.

" Hi, nice to meet you. "

" 'ow do. I'm from Yorkshire me. "

"Thats nice. Lovely weather we're having. "

" Aye, but not as nice as in Yokrshire where I'm from. "

" What do you think about the current geo-political situation in Syria ? "

" Haven't a clue.I'm from Yorkshire me. "

" Been anywhere nice lately ? "

" Aye, Harrogate.It's in Yorkshire. I come from Yorkshire.Did I tell you ? "

" Yes, you did.Can I buy you a pint ? "

" Aye, you can.But only if it's Yorkshire bitter. And don't expect me to buy you one back because I'm from Yorkshire. We're tight in Yorkshire.Real tight.Did I tell you I was from Yorkshire ? "

" Yes.Yes you did. "

" Yorkshire.God's own country.I'm from Yorkshire me. "

bilbo51

atush wrote: »

Are we now have the war of the roses?

Nay lass. We finished all that long afore thy country were even thought of.


Now we just go in for Yorkie Baiting. :grouphug:

gadgetmind

Deleted_User wrote: »

Yorkshire folk are like the Scots but with all the goodwill squeezed out of them.

Isn't it both goodwill and generosity?

At least that's what I've always aspired to.

sharnad

kidmugsy wrote: »

Take some holiday rentals in different places, to assess them. For instance:
http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/north-berwick/

Attractive wee town in a lovely county, houses with gardens where you just go down a few wooden steps straight onto the beach, regular trains into Edinburgh, so you are not cut off from a city.

That is a lovely part of northumberlsnd but if I was going to retire I would choose alnwick

kidmugsy

sharnad wrote: »

That is a lovely part of northumberlsnd but if I was going to retire I would choose alnwick

It's in East Lothian.

bigadaj

kidmugsy wrote: »

It's in East Lothian.

Well they were close, apart from the wrong country.

Could be important if the passport checks are imposed in a few months.