People of Devon....

[Proto]

Another Devonian here, only just, mind, about 400m from the Dorset border. Regarding gears, trust me, after the flatlands of Oxfordshire you'll be needing lower gearing. I'm down to 48/32 x 11x29 and it's not quite low enough

Pace of life deffo slower down here. They use 'Devon Time' which runs much slower than the rest of the UK. The calandar works differently, too.

But you'll be pleased with your move, just such a nice place to be. Enjoy your new life.

 

[T4tomo]

Test for eligibility: Jam or cream on first?

Both the Cornish and the Devonians have it wrong. Its Butter and then Jam.

There I've said it, f@ck the lot of you with your cream and clotted cream!

 

[StuAff]

Good luck you two. Don't forget to visit your friends in the SE from time to time. Feel free to leave the rain at home though....

 

[Dogtrousers]

@Fab Foodie turns 59 on Saturday. I may be taking out extra life insurance on him for our move due to the hills.

Same ish age as me. We'll both be getting bus passes next year.

 

[ColinJ]

Same ish age as me. We'll both be getting bus passes next year.

Unfortunately, not... They are now linked to state pension age in England. I just turned 66 and am trying to apply for one***.



*** To do it online I am being asked for proof of identity in the form of a valid passport or driver's licence and I have neither!

 

[cyberknight]

Fortunately it will be in easy reach for us, but mostly for off-season dog walks. The summer is madness by the coast, so then we'll head for the hills!

The nearest coast in any direction for us is about 100 miles

 

[T4tomo]

The nearest coast in any direction for us is about 100 miles

Coton in the Elms in Derbyshire claims the title of being farthest from any coast in the UK at ~70 miles.

 

[Ian H]

Unfortunately, not... They are now linked to state pension age in England. I just turned 66 and am trying to apply for one***.



*** To do it online I am being asked for proof of identity in the form of a valid passport or driver's licence and I have neither!

Blimey! When I applied for mine they didn't have an online service. I think mine might have expired by now (I used it once or twice).

 

[fossyant]

You are going to have to learn to talk funny !

 

[matticus]

Is Cornwall already full?

Never mind - Devon has a few nice bits too.

 

[All uphill]

I'm seriously considering transferring my job to Devon or Somerset as and when I find the right narrow boat.

Good plan!

You'll love it here.

 

[Rocky]

You are going to have to learn to talk funny !

Have you ever met Fabbers? He already talks funny……very funny in fact

 

[All uphill]

Another Devonian here, only just, mind, about 400m from the Dorset border. Regarding gears, trust me, after the flatlands of Oxfordshire you'll be needing lower gearing. I'm down to 48/32 x 11x29 and it's not quite low enough

Pace of life deffo slower down here. They use 'Devon Time' which runs much slower than the rest of the UK. The calandar works differently, too.

But you'll be pleased with your move, just such a nice place to be. Enjoy your new life.

I'm finding my lowest of 30/40 still leaves me wanting just one lower gear...

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The M5 northbound was jammed with cars overloaded with furniture today.

 

[Unkraut]

Now that it is a case of no Deal, will you be moving anywhere near the renamed city of Brexeter? ...