Introduction Where are you from?

[philippe]

Hello All
It'd be nice to know where all of you are from. You can edit your profile (in "Personal") for that...

 

[Dag]

Ciao Philippe,
come puoi vedere dal profilo vengo dall'Italia. 😉
(as you can see in my profile, I'm coming from Italy)

 

[philippe]

va bene.

 

[ken]

At 1:47:31 PM 23/03/06, Philippe wrote:
Hello All
It'd be nice to know where all of you are from. You can edit your profile (in "Personal") for that...

Now in the Spanish mountains in the Alicante region. Originally from London. last UK address was Winchester so I'm fairly familar with your area Philppe (and Pete's).

Btw: Philippe isn't exactly a Pompie name... must be more to it?

Ken.

 

[philippe]

Now in the Spanish mountains in the Alicante region. Originally from London. last UK address was Winchester so I'm fairly familar with your area Philppe (and Pete's).

Btw: Philippe isn't exactly a Pompie name... must be more to it?

Right, I grew up in France. I've been living in the Southampton-Portsmouth area for about 15 years, but we're moving next year, probably Oxford way. I've just resigned from my job to go part-time and spend more time on music! If anyone's from that area or knows it well, any comments greatly appreciated.

 

[ken]

At 09:52:44 AM 24/03/06, Philippe wrote:

Right, I grew up in France....

Philippe,

Each to their own of course and with respect, but I love France and "personally" cannot see any attraction in the UK. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Brit., but I find it hard to see what the UK offers anymore� and I feel saddened by that!.

Given the chance (wife permitting!), I would have moved to France. Obviously the UK works for you, but do you not miss anything about France?

Oxford was always a nice place, more so if you are a student (entertainment wise), always clean and attractive, it gave me the impression of a quietening down with the sunset (bit like where I am now!). I had friends in Oxford and also used to buy my motorcycles from Oxford Motorcycle Engineers in Bridge Street� the traffic congestion used to be horrible for test riding bikes!

Can I ask, are you a professional musician, seeing as you are spending more time on it?

Ken.

 

[rs2sensen]

You are lucky to be in Europe! Although I've always lived in America, every time I've travelled to Europe I've loved it. There is something "in the air" that I am just attracted to. There's a very old history, which the United States is too young to have. I was also pleased to see how polite everyone was, although in France, I did receive mixed reactions. As long as I spoke in French (I know enough to get by, although I am not fluent), they seemed to be nicer to me. I really loved the UK the most though

 

[philippe]

Each to their own of course and with respect, but I love France and "personally" cannot see any attraction in the UK. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Brit., but I find it hard to see what the UK offers anymore� and I feel saddened by that!.

Given the chance (wife permitting!), I would have moved to France. Obviously the UK works for you, but do you not miss anything about France?

Oxford was always a nice place, more so if you are a student (entertainment wise), always clean and attractive, it gave me the impression of a quietening down with the sunset (bit like where I am now!). I had friends in Oxford and also used to buy my motorcycles from Oxford Motorcycle Engineers in Bridge Street� the traffic congestion used to be horrible for test riding bikes!

Can I ask, are you a professional musician, seeing as you are spending more time on it?

Ken.

It boils down to personal history. Britain works for me so far. I miss plenty about France and it's the most beautiful country, but I've had a great life here and lots of opportunities that I wouldn't have had in France. Sommerfield sell this really nice Camembert now, so all is well really. And I go back often.
I'm not a professional musician, just really, really passionate about music. I started playing in my late teens and I've got a lot to catch up on!!

 

[philippe]

although in France, I did receive mixed reactions. As long as I spoke in French (I know enough to get by, although I am not fluent), they seemed to be nicer to me.

In France they want you to make the effort, even if your French is awful. Then they'll talk to you in English. If you come assuming everyone speaks English people interpret that as arrogance and American Imperialism or something and you'll be given the cold shoulder. The French definitively know how to be rude though...

 

[lightbobarms]

Sommerfield sell this really nice Camembert now, so all is well really. And I go back often.
I'm not a professional musician, just really, really passionate about music. I started playing in my late teens and I've got a lot to catch up on!!

and of course, the French can't do a decent hard cheese, so you are better off here 😛

 

[philippe]

and of course, the French can't do a decent hard cheese, so you are better off here 😛

I hope you realise this means... war!


😉

 

[lightbobarms]

At 7:49:13 PM 25/03/06, Philippe wrote:
> and of course, the French can't do a decent hard cheese, so you are better off here 😛

I hope you realise this means... war!


😉

It will go all the way to the (cheese) wire! :laugh: I'll get my coat...

 

[ken]

It will go all the way to the (cheese) wire! :laugh: I'll get my coat...

Don't know why, but when in France I always pick up the habit of dipping my morning croissant in my coffee... beats a rich tea digestive.



Must be a conspiracy Robert.

Any chance of a soundclip of you on your Hanson please Pete?????... for the sake of forum harmony... not Rule Britannia!

 

[aquatic]

I'm a Londoner. Pure bred Cockney in the real sense of the word. Really was born within the sound of Bow Bells. Grew up and went to school in the East End. Bethnal Green to be exact. As soon as I was able to I moved out.

I much prefer the countryside. I dont like people very much and like to live away from them as much as I can. Did Cornwall for a few years. Had no neighbours within half a mile which suited me fine. Im more civilised now, Live a few miles outside Carlisle, but still not to close to too many people.

What I'd really like is to win the lottery and buy myself an island. Just me and my family, and my saxes

🙂

 

[redmancba]

I'm American. Sunny South Florida here. Where it never gets below 50 and humidity always statys high.

 

[drew_stewart]

hey redmancba,i'v got an aunt in daytona beach,was there in '94 for the world cup,seemed a nice place,she hates the hurricanes though!