tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post1922616719537295886..comments2024-02-14T12:40:57.415+00:00Comments on A New Life in Wales: A hot water bottle for the soul..Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-24976015242550761202019-02-25T08:06:49.933+00:002019-02-25T08:06:49.933+00:00I have found my happy place at last. I am comforta...I have found my happy place at last. I am comfortable in my skin and don't feel I need to impress anyone or earn pots of money. My style is my own... a mix of charity shop and ebay and it suits me fine. I have a small group of good friends and a wider group of acquaintances. Life is good when we step off the hamster wheel.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-46475487858952856632019-02-25T07:05:59.196+00:002019-02-25T07:05:59.196+00:00The Rockies, definitely. I love the mountains but ...The Rockies, definitely. I love the mountains but flat expanses of water make me feel the damp. Even when there is none.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-42690265934430851372019-02-25T07:04:51.252+00:002019-02-25T07:04:51.252+00:00Thank you Julie, once I sit down and get my finger...Thank you Julie, once I sit down and get my fingers over the key board the words just flow as they wish. I hope that you are making progress with your condition.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-88372945672171319312019-02-25T07:02:54.783+00:002019-02-25T07:02:54.783+00:00I look at the past with fond feelings but have no ...I look at the past with fond feelings but have no desire to go there again. I have moved on, my tastes have changed and I feel that at long last I have grown up. I can easily turn down an invitation with no excuse but the fact that I just do not want to take part.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-23975237850612878892019-02-25T07:00:40.224+00:002019-02-25T07:00:40.224+00:00I think that my/our generation were among the firs...I think that my/our generation were among the first women to chose to work. The 2 car couple was getting to be the norm and we had the chance to have a career instead of a job. All of this must have taken it,s toll upon us. One of my friends was in high level banking and says that if she never visits a city bank again it will be perfect.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-89725975808872663302019-02-25T06:56:47.620+00:002019-02-25T06:56:47.620+00:00Now that I have the time to do whatever that I wis...Now that I have the time to do whatever that I wish I find that I do not wish to do very much at all.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-90520238925203203412019-02-25T06:55:50.742+00:002019-02-25T06:55:50.742+00:00I love the slower pace of life here, it does help ...I love the slower pace of life here, it does help that the majority of my neighbours, also my friends, are in the same age group. Most of us had busy work lives and we all seem to cling to home.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-10594102015475895512019-02-25T06:54:12.951+00:002019-02-25T06:54:12.951+00:00It is strange but when I was working I did the mos...It is strange but when I was working I did the most socialising. There was always something on at the weekends or we had a houseful. Now that I have all the time in the world I just want to stay home.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43379304063199763872019-02-25T02:56:23.443+00:002019-02-25T02:56:23.443+00:00To tell you the truth today I was just thinking I ...To tell you the truth today I was just thinking I would like to run away to a cabin by a lake or up in the Rockies. Just me, Harvey and the cat. The only people I would tell would be our sons so they could come for a visit. The world seems to be on a mad rush and getting no where very fast.<br /><br />Glad to know you have found the place you are happiest.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-41182519579771781862019-02-24T21:57:24.092+00:002019-02-24T21:57:24.092+00:00The shock of what happened to you and the subseque...The shock of what happened to you and the subsequent dental issues turned your life upside down and it certainly makes you question things when you have time to sit and think.<br />For me, the diagnosis of a very rare disease and the weekly chemo meds and daily steroids take their toll both physically and mentally. A lot of people I thought were friends have not been near nor by since, some family too..... its hard to process some thoughts and feelings and you have to let them evolve at their own pace.<br />Sending love to you Pam. you are a very wise lady and often brighten my day more than you could ever know with just a line her on the blog<br />Much love xJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-75545679643870962462019-02-24T19:57:23.553+00:002019-02-24T19:57:23.553+00:00Ditto to most of the comments above.
Sometimes it...Ditto to most of the comments above. <br />Sometimes its hard to adjust to a more slow life but we have managed to and are now in our little routine and happy, that's not to say it was easy to get here, we still hankered after what we had in the past until we learnt to let go.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-81119126333311403152019-02-24T17:56:57.342+00:002019-02-24T17:56:57.342+00:00Hi Pam
I read your blog each day and I feel you ar...Hi Pam<br />I read your blog each day and I feel you are a friend often feeling the same as me My husband is a retired consultant radiologist working at the Royal Free in London and his Harley Street practice which I helped him with seeing a variety of people some well known. It was a busy life.I am happy in our home now here in Lancashire, with hubby and Alfie and being near my daughter, SIL and Grandson. My other son lives in The Hague, my daughter is my best friend.Take care Pam you are a valued lady.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356297438122299510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-66188370190971209212019-02-24T17:51:53.572+00:002019-02-24T17:51:53.572+00:00I've definitely changed over the years, I like...I've definitely changed over the years, I like nothing more than being at home these days, and I love having my family with me. I think when you've had it busy, you eventually appreciate the time you get to do your own thing.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-90869794256541801272019-02-24T16:42:09.906+00:002019-02-24T16:42:09.906+00:00A similar story to my own. After leading such an ...A similar story to my own. After leading such an hectic life it was nice to move, downsize our house and live life slowly surrounded by beauty. Not to everyone's taste, but it suits us. e are blessed with good neighbours and live in a community that help each other.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-65870326269356775732019-02-24T11:50:25.374+00:002019-02-24T11:50:25.374+00:00I completely understand your story Pam. I think p...I completely understand your story Pam. I think pain, medical issues and just plain fatigue as we get older affect our ability to tolerate being away from home. As for me I work so much and drive so much during the week I just want to be home all weekend. Really I am such a bore but it helps me tolerate the upcoming week.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-42987467962967205072019-02-24T11:29:51.132+00:002019-02-24T11:29:51.132+00:00Thank you for reading, as we grow into ourselves I...Thank you for reading, as we grow into ourselves I am sure that we need less and less coming in from outside. Once we reach that sweet spot we can pick and chose how to spend our time and with whom.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-5412481306363295632019-02-24T11:27:36.619+00:002019-02-24T11:27:36.619+00:00I think that after reading so many comments that i...I think that after reading so many comments that it must be a natural progression. Most of us had siblings and then our own children and their friends. Many of us worked at the same time as raising a family and running a home. When the time arrives to take a step back, away from the constant pressure that family life brings, I think that we must be programmed to rest. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-54188376078039113992019-02-24T10:33:37.448+00:002019-02-24T10:33:37.448+00:00I read your blog every day but rarely comment, but...I read your blog every day but rarely comment, but that last phrase says it all. I’m lucky enough to have several good friends (the sort you could ring up in the middle of the night if you needed help) and many less close friends whom I see occasionally. I live alone and my family aren’t nearby so friends are very important - but more and more, I’d prefer to be at home knitting with the cat ion my lap than out socialising. We find what works for us, it takes courage to say ‘no thank you’ sometimes but like you, I feel I’m in the place I am meant to be. Good for you - it’s a life many would envy Athenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291829962426006638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-4503866864547372532019-02-24T09:53:21.465+00:002019-02-24T09:53:21.465+00:00Here, have a tissue, sorry about that. It was not ...Here, have a tissue, sorry about that. It was not meant to have that result. I was just writing as I see it through my eyes, myopic ones at that, not to mention the cataracts. I have always loved my life, even through the rough patches. It made me appreciate the good times so much more. I am happy in my little corner of Wales, I just feel that I am not quite complete right now, but it will come.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-35664601277374219062019-02-24T09:52:51.659+00:002019-02-24T09:52:51.659+00:00I found your post very thought provoking. I too am...I found your post very thought provoking. I too am quite happy in our nest, crafting gardening and hearing about others lives through their blogs. Large gatherings now make me jittery and I find more often or not I’m just not interested. Fortunately my DB feels the same. Is this something that happens naturally or does it ebb and flow? XJeannieukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310493708181227089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43056621564650307062019-02-24T09:48:54.674+00:002019-02-24T09:48:54.674+00:00I have lived most of my life in the middle of a wh...I have lived most of my life in the middle of a whirl of people and the noise that brings with it. I loved it then but like it much quieter and calmer now.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-48392608890642376312019-02-24T09:47:03.497+00:002019-02-24T09:47:03.497+00:00Oh Joy, it was meant as a little light relief, han...Oh Joy, it was meant as a little light relief, hand knitted gloves can fit fine in spots and be a bit tight or loose in others. I am happy to be me, wrinkles and all.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-4310671031977248952019-02-24T09:37:34.085+00:002019-02-24T09:37:34.085+00:00Thank you Pam- I had a little weep when I read thr...Thank you Pam- I had a little weep when I read through this today. You are coping in whichever way you can, and at the moment that means staying close to home. Glad you have the SO and four legged friends to help and support you. XCatrionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285645419229840373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-43359436694984547102019-02-24T08:59:56.869+00:002019-02-24T08:59:56.869+00:00I too had a busy life - really up until the kids f...I too had a busy life - really up until the kids flew the nest. On our cul de sac, we were the family who always had a bonfire/birthday parties at home etc. Our garden was always full of children in the school holidays (as I wouldn't let mine play on the street). As we had a people carrier, we were always the taxi service. I think these sort of things have made me appreciate the quiet life.Mrs LHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070413740231580278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-5123327734599899792019-02-24T08:43:41.298+00:002019-02-24T08:43:41.298+00:00That last sentence really impacted - almost like a...That last sentence really impacted - almost like a blow but that's too unfriendly a comparison. It really hit home and I am so glad you're in that place now.<br />If it isn't broken now, don't try to mend it.<br />With love. xxxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.com