tenniswitch Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 And back, more or less, to the original topic. I don't mean to disparage anyone: I do understand that there are times when one finds oneself in a miserable situation and needs to make a change. And I also understand that life in the UK has become very expensive compared to some other countries.However, I'm inclined to think that you're most likely to be happy in a new place when you've moved there because something about it really touches your heart- whether it be the scenery or the culture or the kindness of the people, whatever. I'm more doubtful about the prospects of many people who want to move to France because they're unhappy where they are. From observation and experience, I've concluded that we usually carry our misery around with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 [quote user="Bugbear"][quote user="tenniswitch"] I'm sure you don't really think that applies to everyone or to every choice.Having said that, I think I'm the sort of person who is much more likely to regret the things I haven't done.A few years ago, I chose to do something rather costly that didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. I would never recommend that anyone else do the same thing, and yet I don't regret having done it. I learned a lot from the experience, and it was definitely one of those things that I would have forever wondered "if only..."[/quote]Spot on TS, and what a good example too.Gary.p.s. for quotations see this[/quote]Good link, I didn't have that one. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumziGal Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 [quote user="tenniswitch"]A few years ago, I chose to do something rather costly that didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. I would never recommend that anyone else do the same thing, and yet I don't regret having done it. I learned a lot from the experience, and it was definitely one of those things that I would have forever wondered "if only..."[/quote]Yes, this trite view of the world does apply if the results of what you did weren't too bad. I mean, presumable nobody died or even lost limbs or had their entire house burned to the ground because of what you did? I'll bet the guy who said it wouldn't be so smug if those things happened to him because of something he did! Blackadder moment coming on...... "and that's where you'd be wrong!". Who knows what episode I'm thinking of? [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Rum: You have a woman'slegs, my lord! I'll wager those are legs that have never been sliced cleanoff by a falling sail, and swept into the sea before your very eyes.Edmund : Well, neitherhave yours.Rum: That's where you'd be wrong. Throws aside table showing his lack of legsEdmund: Oh my God!Rum: No point in changingyour mind now; no one else will come. The whole thing's suicide anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 [quote user="RumziGal"][quote user="tenniswitch"] A few years ago, I chose to do something rather costly that didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. I would never recommend that anyone else do the same thing, and yet I don't regret having done it. I learned a lot from the experience, and it was definitely one of those things that I would have forever wondered "if only..."[/quote]Yes, this trite view of the world does apply if the results of what you did weren't too bad. I mean, presumable nobody died or even lost limbs or had their entire house burned to the ground because of what you did? I'll bet the guy who said it wouldn't be so smug if those things happened to him because of something he did! Blackadder moment coming on...... "and that's where you'd be wrong!". Who knows what episode I'm thinking of? [:)] [/quote]I'm sorry, are you thinking that I'm GW Bush incognito? I was speaking of a situation where the results affected only myself. I would certainly regret doing something that caused any harm to others. The original question was about living in France, and meandered off into areas of attitude and risk-tolerance. There's no need to take the question to absurd extremes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 But of course the reductio ad absurdum is one of the fundamental techniques for testing the truth of an idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumziGal Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 [quote user="tenniswitch"]There's no need to take the question to absurd extremes.[/quote]Au contraire, I took the statement at face value. "One only regrets the things one didn't do" is to me just a trite soundbite, and is clearly untrue.But if it makes some people feel good about themselves, then it serves a purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 So you are saying that I should regret things I didn't do? All things or just some things? Because if it is just some things then the statement has no meaning, as it has to be modified. Otherwise I should regret that I didn't cheat when I had the chance, steal when I had the opportunity or lie when to do so would have been expedient. Therefore, as SB says, it is trite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 For goodness sake please take the quotation in the context that it was quoted, namely should I do something that I feel I really want to do. Literally, it's rubbish, Trite, of course, but in the context of a potentially life-changing decision, such as a move to a different country, I think it does have some merit. The point I was really trying to make was that of, not having to sit there in your old age wishing that you had done something different, thats all.Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Well I won't argue with you, Gary, after all we've all seen what the consequences can be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I regret never telling my father that I loved him.I regret marrying my first wife.apart form thatNon, je ne regrette rienbest regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/StMalo.gif[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 There is not much that I regret in my life. I have made some bad choices and mistakes but had I not made them, my life would have taken a different path and overall I am happy with my life. Spending time regretting what you have done or what you haven't, could eat you up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 [quote user="Dago"][IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/StMalo.gif[/IMG][/quote]That's a bit flashy, Dago. You've obviously got a gif' for that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickybear Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Anyway..............we had Cumberland sausage and mustard mash tonight with onion gravy, the weather was 22 degrees today and the beach was surprisingly empty so lots of room for bat and ball with the dogs. Got a job interview tomorrow so, if successful, the extended holiday is over but hey, ho....it's a part-time job [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Where are you Vicky (geographically)?Good luck with the job interview... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Actually, where are you Presatagus, would be useful if you put that on your tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Suggestion noted and acted upon, Tony!(But my location in the UK is not relevant to discussions about France) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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