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16/03/2010, 22:26 Mr Coeur de Lion Joined on 01/05/2005 In the middle of nowhere (36) Posts 2,556 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately.....  woolybanana wrote: Got the tubes knotted again or have you left a little cub in the four in the good old US of A? What a way to get a greencard. Alas, even that would not get me a green card. Very expensive way to try and get one though. Am seeing the doc on Thurs to make sure I'm still a jaffa.    Report

16/03/2010, 22:41 sweet 17 Joined on 05/08/2006 charente maritime Posts 6,754 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... Rose says:  if you find out the answer, do let me know Well, Rose, you can always buy another house and live alternately in both until you decide which one you prefer? Or perhaps that's not so easy if the properties are far apart on account of your son's education. I think a large part of the problem is if you do have very good friends and belong to clubs, etc, that you enjoy because then the choice to move becomes more difficult. Houses and places can be very enigmatic things:  I mean you just "feel" right or you don't. I lived in Wales for years (too many, methinks) and, although I loved my house there, I never felt quite "at home" in Wales. Don't everybody from Wales give me a hard time, please.  I loved going there on holiday just didn't really want to live there!  Sorry.......    Report

17/03/2010, 9:18 NormanH Joined on 10/04/2008 Posts 1,967 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... "your house becomes a very jewel in this garden setting.  Then, your OH is out there planting an orchard. Indoors, the decor looks most tasteful, your dog looks blissful in front of the Godin stove, you feel like a domestic goddess, baking delicious, hot scones for tea." Can I be the Man who came to Dinner'?    Report

17/03/2010, 10:44 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,783 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, you'll never get rid of the lubber! Time to spring kleen the barrel Norman, chase out the odd bint who might be left over from the "Keep Normie warm in the winter" charity visit!! And the mice. Then go pick some oakum to fill the draughty cracks.    Report

17/03/2010, 11:11 Gemonimo Joined on 25/09/2007 lost in the vines in the 33 Posts 483 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... Is it perhaps the 'fear' of the unknown?  Whatever our circumstances we do find security in what we have a nd  know and a new house, new town, new friends can be very daunting.  You know that the move is what you really want for a zillion reasons, so now you must find everything positive in the new house ( glossy brown beams included) and not spend too much time  finding reasons to love your current home more.  And I agree with Wooly - the sun plays a huge part in this.... If there's no wind, row    Report

17/03/2010, 13:10 sweet 17 Joined on 05/08/2006 charente maritime Posts 6,754 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... Yes, I'm really, really ready for the move.  The house is fine (or will be once I get my hands on it and do some work and changing around) and the area has lots of interesting little towns within easy driving distance. Had some nice meals out and took the dog walking along the Don and the Chère.  The immediate area is very flat so, although it isn't vallonée, there are very big skies with spectacular starry displays at night.  Saw the Milky Way in all its glory. I even heard a band rehearsing in the local church and saw a poster for a double bass concert (are you paying attention, Norman?)  I was immediately intrigued because I don't think I have ever been to a concert where the double bass is the principal instrument. There's the Nantes-Brest canal so how's about canoeing the whole length of that, Jen, after the Compostelle?  How's your canoeing technique?    Report

17/03/2010, 13:28 Gemonimo Joined on 25/09/2007 lost in the vines in the 33 Posts 483 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately.....  sweet 17 wrote: There's the Nantes-Brest canal so how's about canoeing the whole length of that, Jen, after the Compostelle?  How's your canoeing technique? If there's no wind, row    Report

17/03/2010, 13:41 sweet 17 Joined on 05/08/2006 charente maritime Posts 6,754 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... Is that a "yes" then?    Report

17/03/2010, 14:42 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,783 Re: Why is it that the moment you want to sell your house, it immediately..... Did you know that houses close to the canal are prone to flooding?    Report

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