sheepshagger Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 what nae caves whar did a da troglodytes cum fae dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Plenty of caves, trouble is most are mostly if not completely under sea level at their entrances, or then half way up the banks someplace, neither of which helps with location or admittance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepshagger Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 No really worried aboot winnin in as lang is it stops dem winnin oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 who needs trees they just obstruct the view! after just spending 3 weeks in Norway i do agree with you to a fashion.. all though it does have to be said trees ( when not obstructing the view ) really add to the view.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishinScotland Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Do any of you ever feel you're missing out by not living in a city?Doesn't the remoteness get a bit much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I lived in a city and dont miss it one bit. I like the remoteness here. Probally being born here I love it and dont think im missing out, but people moving here probally do at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Do any of you ever feel you're missing out by not living in a city? Nope, cities, even towns, to me are one stop short of prisons. The only thing I feel I'm missing out on is the access to more competitively priced supplies for inputs and broader more attractive markets for outputs. Doesn't the remoteness get a bit much? Yes, getting yourself of anything in/out of here is an endless hassle, and costs an arm and a leg and a kidney. If Shetland was a short distance offshore of the east of England, with a bridge, I think that's what would suit me best. Better weather, ease of access to main centres when required, but the ability to leave them behind for the backwoods whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 @EnglishinScotland On the contrary, I'd say I'm missing out to some extent because I'm living in a city, although if I were ten or twenty years younger this wouldn't be the case. @Baxter I've got to disagree about the trees though. I think trees are always an asset, but I do miss being near the sea. Yes, the city with all it's attractions can be nice for a short time (the novelty soon wears of), but I find I'm more active when I'm in Shetland (at least in the summer months). [edit]Sorry, didn't mean to pluralize months[/edit] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Do any of you ever feel you're missing out by not living in a city? I used to feel this daily.. Spent 3 years in Edinburgh and 2 in Inverness but as each year goes by.. I'm happier where I am, to the point I kinda begrudge having to go to Lerwick each day to work. The things I feel I miss from living in a city mean less and less to me as they did 10 or so years ago. Doesn't the remoteness get a bit much? It does from time to time. as Ghostrider states it would be nice to be closer to the mainland of Uk or Norway for that matter.. being able to just jump in the car and say right I'm off to London or Manchester or Edinburgh etc etc or jump on a plane and go to the south of France for £40 return for the weekend kinda thing would be a huge bonus, but then again if these things were available I'm not sure Shetland would be Shetland if that makes sense to anyone. That all said Shetland makes you appreciate the nice days even more and as far as I am concerned, no where beats Shetland on a lovely day.. even a stormy day for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 One thing that seems to be missing up here is tradesmen ! there arent enough of them. Been trying for months to find a plumber to take out a bath and install a shower but keep getting the same reply "Maybe in the new year" or "Our books are full with new builds so cant help you". Also TV ariel engineers, I mean 6 months without terrestrial TV and no sausage available to fix the ariel is a bit much. Thank **** we have sky (but that doesnt reach the bedrooms). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishinScotland Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 It does from time to time. as Ghostrider states it would be nice to be closer to the mainland of Uk or Norway for that matter.. being able to just jump in the car and say right I'm off to London or Manchester or Edinburgh etc etc or jump on a plane and go to the south of France for £40 return for the weekend kinda thing would be a huge bonus, but then again if these things were available I'm not sure Shetland would be Shetland if that makes sense to anyone. That all said Shetland makes you appreciate the nice days even more and as far as I am concerned, no where beats Shetland on a lovely day.. even a stormy day for that matter. The Channel Islands are an interesting possibility for living I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorit Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 The only thing I can think of is a little bit of better weather for 4 weeks in the 'summer'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EISTnWAST Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 @Malcolm There are many people in Shetland with the skills to do the jobs you require done. My father isn't a tradesman, but has never had to call out a joiner, electrician, plumber etc etc. Maybe on the odd occasion he would ask someone to do a 'homer'.He learned most of what he knows about TV aerial engineering from our next door neighbour. I know there are a shortage of people working as tradesman, but would like to suggest to you asking your neighbours/friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 @Malcolm There are many people in Shetland with the skills to do the jobs you require done. My father isn't a tradesman, but has never had to call out a joiner, electrician, plumber etc etc. Maybe on the odd occasion he would ask someone to do a 'homer'.He learned most of what he knows about TV aerial engineering from our next door neighbour. I know there are a shortage of people working as tradesman, but would like to suggest to you asking your neighbours/friends Ah but if only I could find them. Oh and haven't really any friends here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLACK Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well i wish Cunningsburgh had a pub becuase we have two churches that are very popular on a Sunday. We just need a nice pub to chill and relax becuase the Sandwick Social club is the nearest and it's grim! How often do they play Chesney Hawks, Jon Bon Jovi and Iron Maiden on the jukebox!! A longer football season would be good indoor/outdoor. However, Shetland is a good place to live as long as you stay away from the S.S.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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