Retirement location

the hoarder said:
It makes me feel even more appreciative of my hometown. I was born and raised in Liverpool and wouldn't want to live anywhere else on earth. Yes, visited many countries and met many interesting people from different places... But Nowhere compares to the 'pool.
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I don`t blame you ... I was born in the other Lancashire town but have family in Liverpool.
Great place for photography too ...I really must pop down again this summer.

...and yes a very interesting thread.
 
Roger Hicks said:
Dear Cal,

That's the tragedy. It's a bit like the old medical saying of ars longa, vita brevis: a long art to learn, a short life to learn it.

The trick is to catch a city on the way up; and the trick before that is to define (or even recognize) "on the way up".

This is the appeal of the (old, slow) rural life. It don't change so quick. Rich ancient Romans lived on their estates as children (up to puberty); moved to Rome and the service of Rome; and then at 40-60 went back to their estates...

Cheers,

R.
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Roger,

I am making the most of my stay in NYC while I can. It does seem that part of retirement is learning to adapt, and moving away for me is likely a forced move rather than choice. Once one gets caught up into the New York lifestyle it is difficult to leave. I know my days are likely numbered.

My gal is rather cosmopolitian and any move for her requires another city. I could be happy alone in some wilderness, I like the outdoors, I could get back into cycling again, fishing, and I likely have a lifetime of B&W printing ahead of me to remind me of my time in New York.

I think the real tragedy here are all the people like me who worked hard to support this city who took care of the poor and the rich all these decades having to leave. Who will pay the taxes? I like to think one of the reasons tourists come to NYC is to meet people like me. What is left when people like me leave? Already Brooklyn has become the creative capitol of NYC because Madhattan has gotten too expensive. Brooklyn is no bargain today and is rivaling Madhattan.

Been displaced again and again...

Cal
 
Wales? I rather enjoyed my time in Talybont. Aber for the "big city" experience and yes, culture with a university. (I believe Tolkien stayed there for a while). Not much of a drive to visit Liverpool (the real big city experience). And I could take a "big trip" to Dublin quite easily. The climate is definitely cool, but consistent there. with a little rain to boot :)

I found Wales rather photogenic. My friend doesn't seem impressed with his lovely surroundings though. He's obsessed with running and cycling, both of which seem suitable for the area (you learn to get out in the rain). My wife likes Borth, but I'm sure she couldn't live there long-term retired. Still, there's lots to photograph in those villages, and Aber has such charm....and youngsters if you can handle that.
 
Hi,

We can even lay on the odd earthquake, should you miss them. Wales has everything...

Regards, David

PS What did you think of all the castles?
 
David Hughes said:
living where you do, I'd be careful about criticising the coalition...
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Indeed - 'progressive' thinking is not particularly welcome in these parts.:( If it weren't for the fact that it's a lovely area in many other ways (in addition to it being my good lady's home turf ;)), I'd readily move elsewhere. Sadly, the majority (mercifully, not all) of the political orientation in the area is, frankly, rather nauseating.
 
Just stumbled over a World Happiness Report :confused:
http://worldhappiness.report

At a first glance (it seems to be a scientific master work with days to read on) in the Download section, my country is at the top of the list!
Why do I think I should retire somewhere to another place? :bang:
 
dct said:
Just stumbled over a World Happiness Report :confused:
http://worldhappiness.report

At a first glance (it seems to be a scientific master work with days to read on) in the Download section, my country is at the top of the list!
Why do I think I should retire somewhere to another place? :bang:
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Likewise without looking at it closely, I can also think of a number of interpretations (note: this is NOT an attack on your country, as I didn't download it):

World Smugness Report

World Insularity Report I (aka World Not Knowing Where Anywhere Else Is report)

World Insularity Report II (aka World Not Knowing What Life Anywhere Else Is Really Like report)

World Skewed Priorities Report

World Lack of Historical Understanding Report

World Xenophobia Report

All are at best partial interpretations but I think I can see why you might not agree immediately with partially witted analyses.

Edit: On seeing you're in Zurich, I have to add that I have two very dear friends who are Zuerchers, and that they're kind, witty, generous usw. But it is admittedly true that it is hard to get that vibe on the street in Zuerich.

Cheers,

R.
 
How about retiring on Pelee island Frank?

Southern most part of Canada and it is a great place to photograph birds.
 
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