Postby k » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:36 pm
Well done for the posters who are discussing the virtues of spain against the UK in this posting. Whilst I appreciate the input of the likes of Kevin and Frank who constantly state 'living with rose coloured specs'. Yes I am for the advice research etc, but I am surprised that whilst they say they love spain, it always 'appears' they are really slagging it off. I am amazed that they disagree with the folks who are still living here in the UK, with a current opinion, who are giving the reasons for trying to leave. Frank appears to live in utpopia and Kevin just seems like life passed him by. (As I see it )
There does not appear to be many postings here from people who are desperate to retire who have a family (so leave the 'what about work' out of it ) . I have already secured my house and land and yes I need to reform but it is not in the wilderness and the fire, heaters sufice for the winter.
But all that aside, from a family point of view, I can't wait to move out. My choice was inland taking into consideration various plus and negative points, inland was chosen for a couple of reasons by comparison to the coast , mainly the crime statistics. For the folks that have youngsters and for those that have grown ups or none at all, surely any able person who can read and research the news in the UK can see, if you had children and the choices you can make by moving to a society (not just inland spain) where almost everyone knows who you are and makes an effort to 'watch out for you' is better than where the UK is now.
I think it is unfortunate that some postings, whilst attempting to give a balanced view (rightly so) the balancing appears to be enviable/ argumentative, and that is a shame. the tit for tat just doesn't work if you are trying to balanced and experianced opinions.
Don't give me the what about your child opinion either, I have done all that for a number of years, as they say, mother now knows best.