Bike Stolen - Black Hayabusa - Wapping, London
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I am serious when I say it's a dirty stinking s
thole in my opinion. I lived there for 5 years as a student and had my first job there too. I didn't like it at all. It's that simple. If you like it, them that's your choice, but personal like or dislike is unlikely to be swayed by macro statements about what London has or doesn't have.
thole in my opinion. I lived there for 5 years as a student and had my first job there too. I didn't like it at all. It's that simple. If you like it, them that's your choice, but personal like or dislike is unlikely to be swayed by macro statements about what London has or doesn't have. You've just named two of the estates I lived on as a kid and the place I now live! Fannys got a makeover after the landlord topped himself and a local drinker bought it as a hobby. It's pretty damn nice in there too, if a little overpopulated by footballers and wannabe WAGs. The Lostock sadly died a death a good few years ago. A friend is trying to buy it and convert it to a fine restaurant, but struggling to engage the current owner.
LoonR1 said:
I am serious when I say it's a dirty stinking sthole in my opinion. I lived there for 5 years as a student and had my first job there too. I didn't like it at all. It's that simple. If you like it, them that's your choice, but personal like or dislike is unlikely to be swayed by macro statements about what London has or doesn't have.
I know you are being serious, but as I have said, I was interested to see why you think it's a dirty stinking sthole in my opinion. I lived there for 5 years as a student and had my first job there too. I didn't like it at all. It's that simple. If you like it, them that's your choice, but personal like or dislike is unlikely to be swayed by macro statements about what London has or doesn't have. thole.Deranged Granny said:
I know you are being serious, but as I have said, I was interested to see why you think it's a dirty stinking sthole.
Because it's a city and dislike the idea of city living immensely. What little greenery you have is a man made park rather than natural. I like the idea that within 2 minutes drive or walk I can be out on the moors. I couldn't care less about how many airports you've got, one is sufficient for me and it's probably a lot closer than the 5 you have to you as well. thole.LoonR1 said:
Because it's a city and dislike the idea of city living immensely. What little greenery you have is a man made park rather than natural. I like the idea that within 2 minutes drive or walk I can be out on the moors.
Actually the primordial forests of the British Isles were chopped down thousands of years ago, so none of the scenery is natural 
At least in a manicured park in London you can eyeball some of those Chinese accountants
Don't think its quite a straight choice (thankfully) between northern moors and the centre of London. Like all things a nice balance can be achieved without resorting to moving up north.
Deranged Granny said:
Re: wages/house prices - have you seen their meteoric rise? Yes, it may well be a bubble, but as long as you can get your foot in the door, you're sorted. If you can't get your foot in the door, well then you don't have to live in the "dirty, stinking sthole" - win win 
Not sure a bubble is a good thing! Door will be open after the election next year - just walk in!thole" - win win Moily said:
Yeah, I can't imagine WHY you'd want to live in one of the top cities in the world!? 
The beautiful architecture, museums, shopping, nightlife, world class restaurants, street markets & indie food places, bars, skybars, extensive public transport, the culture & history, huge parks, tourist attractions, and best of all, more work at much higher pay!
Have I missed anything out?
Yes, the great motorcycling roads. Oh, wait...The beautiful architecture, museums, shopping, nightlife, world class restaurants, street markets & indie food places, bars, skybars, extensive public transport, the culture & history, huge parks, tourist attractions, and best of all, more work at much higher pay!
Have I missed anything out?
Justin Cyder said:
The trouble with the north is the ranks of undesirable poor people you see everywhere, it's a wonder there isn't more wide spread polyester poisoning and it's so hard to find decent quinoa.
How are you coping being banned from the United thread? Im presuming you're the one who got banned that someone referred to recently. I'm guessing not too well, as you're here attacking the North. 
LoonR1 said:
Deranged Granny said:
Bolton, on the other hand...
Is right on the Pennjne foothills with some exceptional moorland and views out to Ireland on a clear day, yet only 25 mins from Manchester in the morning. Best of both worlds. Mastodon2 said:
What a clever boy he is.
Yes, and all thanks to you posting it up in the most cringeworthy thread in the first place, for your own attention seeking reasons. Mastodon2 said:
This one is a good one
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
LoonR1 makes a throwaway comment about London being a st tip, London dwellers go mad. Loon notes that the ludicrous London housing market destroys the higher-than-average wages earned in London, until Moily comes in with an ostentatious display of wealth. He earns 15 times the national average, don't you know?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
LoonR1 makes a throwaway comment about London being a s
t tip, London dwellers go mad. Loon notes that the ludicrous London housing market destroys the higher-than-average wages earned in London, until Moily comes in with an ostentatious display of wealth. He earns 15 times the national average, don't you know?FredClogs said:
Whilst I agree with the sentiment it has to be said that on the clearest of clear days, looking west from the top of Darwen Hill you can just about see Blackpool tower, so either you've got some feckin hawkeyed bionic vision or you made the bit about views to Ireland up.
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