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Moved down here 9 weeks ago from Essex/East London (where i had lived for 45 years).My daughter reallocated to Devon a few years back,despite having a highly paid job in London, for a better lifestyle.She had been pleading with me and her mum to come and join her ever since.So glad we did.
For the white indigenous folks East London has become a hell hole and that's no exaggeration.Where i used to work in Barking had become a fearful place.I was threatened with violence on more than one occasion for doing nothing more than making eye contact with a "brother" and refusing to hand over a ciggy even though i don't smoke.The street in which i lived which was once a well kept and friendly place to live was becoming an "Asian Ghetto" with all the usual negative aspects ie: unkept front gardens,litter strewn everywhere and the constant boom,boom,boom from the proliferation of back bmw's.( "you know wot i mean arry").
Here in Devon the first thing you notice are people are polite.When crossing the road cars actually stop to let you cross.No pedestrian crossings really needed.Shop assistants don't refer to you as "boss" or "mate".Dropped litter and dog poo is virtually non existent and the pace of life is so much slower.No road rage,No supermarket trolley rage, and no feeling of threat when you walk out at night..in a nutshell its like a time warp from the 1960's.
The golf course i have joined (East Devon) is the most delightful, picturesque course i have ever played and despite knowing no one before buying here in Exmouth i have made plenty of acquaintances and been made to feel extremely welcome.
For anyone thinking of doing the same as me in leaving the cesspit,unlawful and thoroughly unpleasant place which is London and East London in particular,providing you can afford it, i would not hesitate in recommending Devon as a place to spend the rest of your retirement in.
My only regret is i didn't do it sooner.
For the white indigenous folks East London has become a hell hole and that's no exaggeration.Where i used to work in Barking had become a fearful place.I was threatened with violence on more than one occasion for doing nothing more than making eye contact with a "brother" and refusing to hand over a ciggy even though i don't smoke.The street in which i lived which was once a well kept and friendly place to live was becoming an "Asian Ghetto" with all the usual negative aspects ie: unkept front gardens,litter strewn everywhere and the constant boom,boom,boom from the proliferation of back bmw's.( "you know wot i mean arry").
Here in Devon the first thing you notice are people are polite.When crossing the road cars actually stop to let you cross.No pedestrian crossings really needed.Shop assistants don't refer to you as "boss" or "mate".Dropped litter and dog poo is virtually non existent and the pace of life is so much slower.No road rage,No supermarket trolley rage, and no feeling of threat when you walk out at night..in a nutshell its like a time warp from the 1960's.
The golf course i have joined (East Devon) is the most delightful, picturesque course i have ever played and despite knowing no one before buying here in Exmouth i have made plenty of acquaintances and been made to feel extremely welcome.
For anyone thinking of doing the same as me in leaving the cesspit,unlawful and thoroughly unpleasant place which is London and East London in particular,providing you can afford it, i would not hesitate in recommending Devon as a place to spend the rest of your retirement in.
My only regret is i didn't do it sooner.
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I think I'll wait for the full memoirs.
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All the best in your new home Twizzle...
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WAY CYST !!!
use wait till dear dianne hears about that - she will be down there in a flash - it's only 30 miles from her gaff!!!  |
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Good Move Twizz ,you have forgot to mention One thing "Police Sirens" you will rarely hear them
When I return to London I cannot believe the Amount of "Police Sirens"  Not to Mention Traffic Jams and Filthy air .. I hailed from West then South London ,Shepherds Bush resembles Mogadishu |
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I chatted to you earlier in year about this as we were thinking of doing the same.
I am really glad its working out for you both. We decided to wait as our eldest is doing really well at school and I would not be happy with myself if uprooting her changed that. |
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India was forced into Partition in 1947 and created Pakistan, now it's begun here. Let's hope there will be less bloodshed this time.
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I'd move all the MPs and bleeding hearts into East London for a start so that they could enjoy the fruits of their endeavours.
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Interesting comments twizzle22,but after only 9 weeks down there and your comparison with East London, I can understand you appreciate the lifestyle and slower pace and everything. We moved from Bristol to Torquay but after 5 years moved back again. Torquay and Devon is a beautiful place for holidays, been there lots of times, but going there for a holiday and living there 12 months of the year is totally different.
Be interesting what you think after a year, but from the description of East London maybe you will prefer this ! We were in our early 40s when we moved down, and maybe as a retirement down there it's different, and especially if you have family down there. We went down to Exmouth about 5 wks ago for a day trip, and took the dog down, nice long walk along the beach, then went in that restaurant on the front (I think it was called Ocean Blue) very dog friendly place, took the dog in with us and had a lovely meal. I hope it goes well for you down there. |
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Another 'can't hack or afford the London life' rant
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Good move twizzle, I don't think you will regret it, we moved some years ago to Somerset and not a moments regret, good luck.
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Does make you wonder what the locals think when they see all the White Flight mob arriving from London. I do hope they don't take their bitterness with them, would be a shame if they spoiled this lovely part of the country.
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I left East London in 2002 ............... forgot to wave goodbye
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I can't speak for Devon, but in Somerset any newcomer who obeys the law and respect the way of life of the people into whose area they've moved is made perfectly welcome.
If they don't, then it's better for everyone if they p1ss off. Same as anywhere else in the UK really. |
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Ironically people are fleeing because newcomers don't obey the law and respect the way of life of the people who's area they have moved into, and they don't look like p1ssing off.
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It's the reason two Indian families I grew up alongside in Slough emigrated to Canada.
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Welcome Twizzle. No better place in the world to live IMO
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Flog yer overpriced property in London to an immigrant. Buy another at half the price in Devon. Buy another one and rent it out to a local family you've priced out of the market. Bish Bosh Luverly Jubbly
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Good news twizzle.
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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHU7IhAAP_s&feature=youtu.be&t=72
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The golf course he mentions is Bigbury On Sea (Nap)
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Thurlestone golf club (NB)
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All the best twizzle.
I quite often go to Somerset (near Wells) which I find delightful. Proper country folk working the land. Farm animals everywhere. Stunning countryside and very friendly. |
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This 18 hole, 6014 yard, par 70 course at Bigbury was designed by the legendary golfer and architect, John Henry Taylor (1871 – 1963). Taylor was a proud Devonian, who rose from childhood poverty to win the Open Championship five times, captain the British Ryder Cup team, and co-found the Professional Golfers’ Association. Understandably, Bigbury Golf Course remains immensely proud of its relationship with this giant of the game.
Heartwarming story which would make a good film IMO |
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Well done and good luck BUT...…………….. wait till they put in a soft border in Ireland, patrol the Channel off Dover, and the scum, I mean illegal asylum seekers and economic migrants (cos they cant be classed as refugees) come sailing in on boats and landing on Woolacombe and Croyde beaches!!!
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Remember the Lovejoy episode 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' that was filmed in Bigbury On Sea a beautiful place though haven't been yet.
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Nice one buddy,England how it was I guess 50 years ago, I was very down there last month for a couple dayd racing,we had a pint or two in Topsham,nice pub on the river which served "The Blandford Flyer"
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Gawd
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Well if the West will go and destroy their countries
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DenzilPenberthy 28 Nov 18 17:08 Joined: 14 Dec 17 | Topic/replies: 5,157 | Blogger: DenzilPenberthy's blog
Remember the Lovejoy episode 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' that was filmed in Bigbury On Sea a beautiful place though haven't been yet. Lovejoy was perfect Sunday evening viewing....you could sleep off your Sunday roast dinner to it. I find Midsomer Murders perfect for that these days.  |
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Don't worry Tel G5 will have fried your brains by then so you'll be passed caring...always an upside.
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Ah the thoughts of chairman Baron WAC
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Only kidding Baron, nobody wants to be more wrong than me btw
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Shame both my grandfather's brothers couldn't apply for asylum during WW2. They might not have both been killed in their 20s then.
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War is a terrible thing of course Whippin,proberly very family can say the same as you
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Sounds much like North Yorkshire in the York area, alas not far away West Yorks etc we have the paedo muslim gangs ready to spread in the coming years, its game over for the next generation isn't it?
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Look on the bright side most of you'll be dead in the next 15 years.
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Oh my God....if you're not over 50 and on this forum you really have got problems...seek help.
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Glad you're enjoying it twizzle. It does have a knock on effect though as Baron was pointing out. The London leavers are also settling in to my part of Kent pushing up house prices and it won't be long before people born and bred there will not be able to afford a place.
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