| View Poll Results: How often are your trips to London? | |||
| I never ever go (reasons why?) |
   
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8 | 22.22% |
| I used to go but not any more (reasons why?) |
  
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16 | 44.44% |
| Once a year |
  
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5 | 13.89% |
| More than 3 times a year |
  
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2 | 5.56% |
| More than 6 |
  
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5 | 13.89% |
| Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll | |||
17-08-2017, 04:11 PM
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Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by Mups
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I said much the same right back in post 27 as well JBR.I also saw how many of the shops had changed as well, to accommodate all the foreign foods required now.
Those who are quite happy to live in such circumstances are very welcome to them. Presumably, they are equally happy to pay through the nose to buy a tiny 'studio flat' as well!
17-08-2017, 04:26 PM
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Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by JBR
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Yes, it's perfectly true whether certain people like it or not.Those who are quite happy to live in such circumstances are very welcome to them. Presumably, they are equally happy to pay through the nose to buy a tiny 'studio flat' as well!
As you say, if they are happy with their lot, that's fine.
It wouldn't do for me, but it's a good job we are all different, else there'd be an awful a lot of people squabbling over the same house!
17-08-2017, 04:39 PM
93
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by Mups
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As you say, if they are happy with their lot, that's fine.It wouldn't do for me, but it's a good job we are all different, else there'd be an awful a lot of people squabbling over the same house!
17-08-2017, 04:52 PM
94
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Before I retired I worked two days a week in London, have to admit when I got the job I was excited at the prospect of regular jaunts to the capital. I quickly changed my mind.Working there made me feel like a stranger in my own country, London seems to me like a metropolitan mix of every nationality and white traditional Brits are clearly a minority.
Maybe it’s the same in all large cities throughout the world? I don’t know but London is not a place I felt at ease in.
I know you might all be fed up by smug Yorkshire folk telling you we live in “Gods Own Country “ it’s true though Yorkshire is a hard act to follow… we try to keep it a secret though.
17-08-2017, 04:57 PM
95
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by Purwell
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Buffy Saint Marie?
17-08-2017, 05:13 PM
96
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by summer
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Before I retired I worked two days a week in London, have to admit when I got the job I was excited at the prospect of regular jaunts to the capital. I quickly changed my mind. Working there made me feel like a stranger in my own country, London seems to me like a metropolitan mix of every nationality and white traditional Brits are clearly a minority.
Maybe it’s the same in all large cities throughout the world? I don’t know but London is not a place I felt at ease in.
I know you might all be fed up by smug Yorkshire folk telling you we live in “Gods Own Country “ it’s true though Yorkshire is a hard act to follow… we try to keep it a secret though.:-)
Try telling that to the residents of Batley, & Dewsbury, in particular Silver Town.
17-08-2017, 05:20 PM
97
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by Uncle Joe
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Try telling that to the residents of Batley, & Dewsbury, in particular Silver Town.
17-08-2017, 05:24 PM
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Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Originally Posted by summer
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Yes you could be right there Joe
17-08-2017, 05:59 PM
100
Re: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: Samuel Johnson
Many of your perspectives are akin to the way I feel about New York City. It makes me sad that some people come to the U.S. and never see the most beautiful parts of the country. Even so, with the right advice a trip there with fresh eyes can be an incredible experience...So, when I visit the UK...do you think you all could be convinced to point me in the right direction?
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