chillumpuffer Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I paid a visit to my home city on saturday night. It never fails to amaze me how crowded cities are at night now. A far cry from going to gigs in the 70's when you felt like the only people who were there had gone to the show. I now live in the Peak Distict which is as beautiful a place as you can find in England. When we got off the train at home it was so quiet and peaceful, a far cry from the bedlam we had just left. What do people think. Live in the city and visit the country or vice versa? The view from my bedroom window: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I lived in Cornwall for almost 10 years, by that time I hated it, the Cornish people are so fucking stupid you wouldn't believe it, they also hate "Townies" and "Emmets" all of whom enable them to pay their bills. I returned to Liverpool, and have never regretted it, I went back last year to visit my brother and I couldn't believe it. I'm so glad that I live in the city again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have the best of both worlds, I spend about about 5 months of the year in the Countryside , then spend the winter months in city. If I had to choose one or the other , I think I would have to go with Countryside, nicer people and a much more relaxed way of life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hit it, boys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAq8KeZfwpg&feature=youtube_gdata_player On the other hand... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zuKklBRlzY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hit it, boys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAq8KeZfwpg&feature=youtube_gdata_player On the other hand... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zuKklBRlzY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Funny, we were just having this conversation at the lunch table at work the other day. Personally, I am glad I didn't raise/educate my kids in a city. The last statistic I heard about Worcester was as follows: in 2006-7 or around there, there were 23,000 kids in the public schools, and 2/3 of them lived below poverty. However, I would prefer to live in one now, closer to Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I live in the country and travel into urban places. And when a job is done, I can't wait to return home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 If I had all the money in the world, I'd live in New York, New York - the city so nice, they named it twice! Barring that, I'm quite happy where I am. I love the city!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepscoda Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Live just outside the fray...close enough to enjoy the arts, sports, and museums, but reside in the northern mist of urban sprawl where the crime rate is low and the schools are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_the_evening Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I live in a small town surrounded by other small towns. But I am only an hour from Boston or Portland Maine (great little city). My fave trip to a "big city" is when I go to Portsmouth NH, haha! Maybe 20,000 people! (ten times the population of my town). I love the country, the big city just kind of stresses me out, puts me on edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Live in the city, but would love to live in the country for peace and quiet if that's possible. In Florida, it's a challenge to find either - the ATVs (quad bikes to Brits), motor homes and power boats follow you to the country. Chillumpuffer, I'm just gazing at the photo of your garden and getting some vicarious tranquility. Oh, to be in England... I don't mind if it's chilly there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenbauer 6 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've lived in the Country, town, City, suburbs, and on the coast Living in the suburbs or countryside was the worst. Miles away from everything and everyone, have to drive everywhere, all your money goes on filling up the car The coast is good in the Summer, I love the beach. In the Autumn and Winter it has a strange, empty, lonely feel. Most big cities are too crowded; full of pollution and filth, police cars everywhere every 5 minutes A place on the outskirts of town is best for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The country, I love the country particularly upstate NY by the Adarondacks. Simply gorgeous.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Live in the city, but would love to live in the country for peace and quiet if that's possible. In Florida, it's a challenge to find either - the ATVs (quad bikes to Brits), motor homes and power boats follow you to the country. Chillumpuffer, I'm just gazing at the photo of your garden and getting some vicarious tranquility. Oh, to be in England... I don't mind if it's chilly there now. It is incredibly tranquil Fireopal. We have a train station ( a platform really) 10 minutes walk where we can be in Manchester in 45 mins. Trains every hour until the last one leaves the City at 11.15. I enjoy a visit to Manchester every now and then for shopping or dining but it is a relief to breathe the country air. Here is a picture of a winters scene from the garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I live in the country and love it. I can easily get to a city if I want to, but I don't very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It is incredibly tranquil Fireopal. We have a train station ( a platform really) 10 minutes walk where we can be in Manchester in 45 mins. Trains every hour until the last one leaves the City at 11.15. I enjoy a visit to Manchester every now and then for shopping or dining but it is a relief to breathe the country air. Here is a picture of a winters scene from the garden That's lovely too - thanks! I've not yet visited Manchester the city - I hope to one day, as I'm a Smiths fan. I landed at the airport once and was pleased to see how "the country" seemed to start immediately outside the city limits. Very bucolic and peaceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 That's lovely too - thanks! I've not yet visited Manchester the city - I hope to one day, as I'm a Smiths fan. I landed at the airport once and was pleased to see how "the country" seemed to start immediately outside the city limits. Very bucolic and peaceful. Yes that is exactly right. When you fly in, the path is right over the Peak District, where we live. Something they do if a plane has to ditch fuel I assume? Many peoples persception of England as built up ( well it will be if the Tories have their way) is incorrect. I always enjoy the flight home because we can pick out landmarks from where we live. I even picked out the Golf course we play on the last time i flew in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I live in the country and I love it. I have lived in big cities and enjoyed them as well. But at this point in my life when I get back from the business trips I always remember this is why I work hard..to have a place to come home to that is peace and quiet. I am only about 55 miles from Atlanta, so anytime I want to do anything in the city it's close enough, but after so much business travel which is no longer fun, I rarely do it. May have to go pull my Three Dog Night album, It Ain't Easy---Out In The Country:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The country, I love the country particularly upstate NY by the Adarondacks. Simply gorgeous.. That's the area I grew up in. Worked in those mountains as a summer camp counselor for 3 summers. Currently live on the outskirts of a mid-sized city. Close enough to everything, but not too close! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SozoZoso Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The countryside is beautiful but what about living by the sea?? I live in Belfast and hate it here. I never liked busy, busy cities besides historic ones, but would love to live by the coast. The North Antrim coastline definately floats my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I have tried both and prefer the city. I was in Montana last summer - it was beautiful and the people were friendly and laid back. Also they have great local breweries! Unfortunately I probably couldn't earn a living there and it is just too isolated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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