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Post by holi on Mar 23, 2014 10:07:00 GMT 1
We made the decision last year to move as my OH was made partially redundant - still works two days a week and he is due to retire in 3 years (timing was pretty rubbish!). So where to go?? Both our sons live in another county so we have decided to upsticks, downsize and join them as they are now marrried to local girls and certainly not moving. We have just come back from a two day visit (we used to live in the county about 20+ years ago so sort of know the area) but totally shocked at how expensive it is now compared to where we currently are!!! I'm a bit stunned really as we won't get much for our money and will have to really downsize - I suppose I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself  Children!!! |
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Post by troop on Mar 23, 2014 15:06:41 GMT 1
Hugs to you. My friend has upped sticks and gone back home to be closer to family after living here for years. They have moved from a huge house with land to a tiny cottage she has only recently gone so not sure how things are yet but she feels she is moving for the right reasons.
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Post by holi on Mar 23, 2014 15:29:14 GMT 1
thanks troop - its just the shock of it all as we have been in this house now for 20 years. We moved a lot before then (ex military) and I took it all with very little fuss but a tad older now and more set in my ways lol
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Post by portiabuzz on Apr 10, 2014 9:17:24 GMT 1
hoes things holi  xx |
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Post by bertie666 on Apr 10, 2014 12:21:20 GMT 1
Id look about at a neighbouring county to look for better value - you don't need to be on the doorstep to be near them with all the options on travel!
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Post by holi on Apr 16, 2014 20:43:21 GMT 1
dare I say it - have found a house and put an offer in!! Used all our money but its actually in the New Forest with ponies and donkeys roaming all around - magical
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Post by ladyndibs on Apr 16, 2014 20:49:01 GMT 1
Good luck with it, was that the area you were looking to move to or is completely differant? Sorry but I don't know where abouts you are.
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Post by holi on Apr 17, 2014 14:36:15 GMT 1
wanted the east of Hampshire really as that is where the boys are so not too far - we are in East Sussex at the moment
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Post by portiabuzz on Apr 19, 2014 11:47:04 GMT 1
That sounds really exciting !!!
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Post by Louise C on Apr 30, 2014 21:49:34 GMT 1
Good luck!!
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Post by holi on May 10, 2014 21:47:42 GMT 1
Oh crikey all go here! Exchanged and got to be out in two weeks (my birthday), going to a holiday cottage rent for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks with eldest son and hopefully then New house ready. So will be living out of a suitcase for June! Chickens being fostered by eldest son, 20 years of stuff being culled whilst training New person to take on my job at work. Pony stays where she is until we all move to Hampshire on 20th June - such fun!!
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Post by kafee on May 11, 2014 7:50:12 GMT 1
Exciting news, holi, I'm very jealous. Sounds absolutely wonderful, good luck with culling accumulated junk, I hope you're better at that than I am! All the best with the moves, looking forward to pics of ponies and donkeys wandering past in July.
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Post by holi on May 11, 2014 16:44:46 GMT 1
Well I've told Tils that if she plays up its the forest for her as apparently we have commoners rights lol (mind you she'd be happy - food all day  |
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Post by lizpurlo on May 11, 2014 17:11:14 GMT 1
Holi, that's such great news, well done! Hope the move goes well. How heavenly to find yourself living in the New Forest, it's such a wonderful place.
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Post by kafee on May 11, 2014 21:35:14 GMT 1
apparently we have commoners rights Whimper! Decided I'll have to have a holiday in the New Forest in a cottage with ponies and donkey wandering past, as that's as close as I'll get to the dream of living there, with commoners rights. |
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