trumpet Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 After extensively, reading through a mixture of forums I have come to the conclusion that as I am only in my mid fifties I am to young for any of the forums. I also am not retired or on any kind of pension. I work but do not earn a large amount of money. (Sometimes nothing for weeks) I have done all my own renovating. Roofing plumbing building, electric's. I still drive an English car and have lived here in Brittany for six and a half years. I keep a vegetable garden and am always trying to find a way of making use of something. I really do get the feeling that the forums are for more responsible people than I, and what I have done to survive here would frighten the best of you. I have made all the mistakes, believe me. I have good days and bad living here. Sometimes content and sometimes not. Good luck to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Had the question been "Who is Wisdom" the answer is a guy who made cringingly unfunny films in the 50s to which my otherwise kindly parents insisted on taking me. What is it with 'pathos'? Is that ever funny? The guy seems quite an amiable old codger now. Beloved British institution etc.Does the above prove that I am an older and less wise unretired person than Trumpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 You will probably be castigated for driving an english car and not having a pension, money etc etc., but hey Trumpet -YOU are happy and nobody can take that away from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpet Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 You know having been and pottered around the garden for a bit, I thought what a stupid posting I have just made. I came in with the intention of deleting the post. (Feeling sorry for meself perhaps) Too late now I will have to suffer my fate. Make it quick guy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 [quote user="trumpet"]After extensively, reading through a mixture of forums I have come to the conclusion that as I am only in my mid fifties I am to young for any of the forums. I also am not retired or on any kind of pension. I work but do not earn a large amount of money. (Sometimes nothing for weeks) I have done all my own renovating. Roofing plumbing building, electric's. I still drive an English car and have lived here in Brittany for six and a half years. I keep a vegetable garden and am always trying to find a way of making use of something. I really do get the feeling that the forums are for more responsible people than I, and what I have done to survive here would frighten the best of you. I have made all the mistakes, believe me. I have good days and bad living here. Sometimes content and sometimes not. Good luck to you all.[/quote]Sounds as if your leaving us already.[blink] Chipie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Reckon you are having one of those days Trumpet, but I think you'll find that the good days outnumber the bad ones - hence why you are still there plugging away after six years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I know the feeling of wishing you hadn't posted something and can't take it back - many a time I've had that. But this could turn into an interesting thread - wisdom as being satisfied with what you've got. And knowing that you don't have to conform to a prototype. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 To me, Trumpet, it reads as if what you have achieved is fantastic!You have managed to realise what are only dreams for the majority: leaving the rat race and surviving and being there to fight another day!Long may you continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 "The wise through excess of wisdom is made a fool."Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1803 - 1882 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 [quote user="trumpet"]....... I have come to the conclusion that as I am only in my mid fifties I am to young for any of the forums. [/quote] Hey trumpet - don't feel embarrassed about your post, I am glad you could not delete it. People like you are much needed on these forums. Best wishes to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Trumpet......have a look at my story which is under" Exodus"I PROMISE YOU that it is really hard making the right decisions!Perhaps you want to tell me your story.....how you got to France....why ....where are you based.Look forward to hearing from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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suein56 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 [quote user="trumpet"]I am only in my mid fifties ... I also am not retired or on any kind of pension. I still drive an English car and have lived here in Brittany. I keep a vegetable garden and am always trying to find a way of making use of something. I really do get the feeling that the forums are for more responsible people than I, [/quote] With these edited extracts from your post it could be me talking - albeit that my English car is a French registered RHD Citroen Saxo of astonishing age and I am not capable of renovating anything. Having said that my OH and I live happily in Brittany and have done for nearly 2 years. With the help of my OH I have tentatively started kayaking so we are not pottering about either but trying out new activities. We are enjoying ourselves. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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