bill r Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 certainly looking at that idea markus. i have to say i`m well impressed with some of the prices of the rural propertys,great value me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Oh dear, doggies!. Unless you can leave them in the car which would be scary enough on the car deck then they will have to go into the on-board kennels during the 12-14 hour voyage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 ^^ Blooming onboard kennels are on the car deck and the door isn't always shut so the noise is just as bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 be there for a couple of weeks so we`ll get to see the whole islandWhich one? There are 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill r Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 just the mainland em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foords_Chocolates Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 ^^ Some peeps reckon the kennels on the ferries are okay, I reckon they are in the wrong place (on the noisy car deck). One of my dogs was fine on the journey coming over, the other hated it. Well said, the kennels on Northlink are appalling. They are far too noisy for the dogs which of course have over sensitive hearing anyway, and even humans cannot hear themselves think or speak in the kennel room! Access is limited, and if you leave your dog in the car you are not allowed access at all. Northlink do not cater for dogs properly, and I pity any dog or owner who has to use those kennels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Is it only me who thinks that wanting to move somewhere "'cause it's so nice" seems a bit odd when you have never been before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 ^^If ya lived in a crime-ridden area, then deffo no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill r Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 well i dont but if i want to do something i just do it. adds to the excitement dont you no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarhellja Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Shetland's reputation for its benevolent social service provision has attracted people with elderly parents, and the excellent (inclusive) education here has benefited many families who have moved here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 ^^If ya lived in a crime-ridden area, then deffo no. I live in Huddersfield does that say enough? And I mean I can understand the thought behind it but I guess a lot of people here were lucky. But what about all those who moved to Shetland and realised it was NOT their dream come true? I'm sure there must be plenty who probably don't post here. I've lived in France, Germany, Austria and now England. And certainly everything turned out very different from what I imagined. Just because there are some things you don't realise. (Different isn't always bad btw.) So, as much as I am a friend of the "if I want to do something I just do" mentality. Visiting a place before moving there seems like a pretty good idea to me. Especially when that place has 9 months long winters and is only reachable by expensive plane fares or a 14hr boat journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill r Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 i hearsya sha and thats what i`ll do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 i hearsya sha and thats what i`ll do Good. I recommend Crawton Cottage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill r Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 aw blessya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well Bill at 56 I upped stakes and just moved here and it is the best thing I have done in yrsI have made the most wonderfull friends and dont mind the winters at all and btw they are not 9 months long..I think it,s fair to say that we had better summers here the last couple of yrs than they did down south.. If you have an adventurous spirit go for it...This island is beautifull and the winter has itms own special attraction ..Have a look at Longdogs blog and it says it all.... As for the kennels on the ferry I know they are not the best in but my two Westies survived the sail in them with no adverse effects... I wish you well in your adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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