Hello from the UK

[greenclaire]

Hello,

I'm a teacher and parent to a 7-yr old in the UK. I've been reading a few posts on here so thought I'd jump in and introduce myself. I've been following what I describe as a 'simple life' for about a year or so now: decluttering, making my own products instead of buying, meditating and going for experiences over 'stuff'. My dream is to downsize completely and live in a tiny home or a houseboat. Maybe one day! Looking forward to getting to know some of you on here.

Claire

[Ultralight]

Hello! Welcome to the forum!

[iris lilies]

Live on a canal boat!
haha, I know they are expensive. We enjoyed our short break on the canals of Shropsire.

Where are yu in the U.K? I love the U.K.

[greenclaire]

Thank you for the welcomes. Iris - I'm in Cheshire so just north of Shropshire, also lots of canals around here but you're right they are expensive and it's quite difficult to find a permanent mooring spot.

[iris lilies]

Thank you for the welcomes. Iris - I'm in Cheshire so just north of Shropshire, also lots of canals around here but you're right they are expensive and it's quite difficult to find a permanent mooring spot.

Oh yes! On our jaunt in that part of England I remember a particular lunch where I orderd a cheese plate and got a huge servng of multiple cheeses and they were heavenly! It sounds trite to praise the cheese in Cheshire, but it is worthy of all praise.

And I am sitting here looking at a paintng of Chester, one of my favorite cities.

Welcome to our Simple Living discussions.

[greenclaire]

Oh yes! On our jaunt in that part of England I remember a particular lunch where I orderd a cheese plate and got a huge servng of multiple cheeses and they were heavenly! It sounds trite to praise the cheese in Chesire, but it is worthy of all praise.

And I am sitting here looking at a paintng of Chester, one of my favorite cities.

Welcome to our Simple Living discussions.

I actually work in Chester so have the pleasure of walking through the city every week day

[iris lily]

I actually work in Chester so have the pleasure of walking through the city every week day

It is a small world. The only cityscape I have hanging in my living room is of Chester.

Maybe one of these people is you! Haha.

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I live in St.Louis, MIssouri.

[Teacher Terry]

Welcome! glad to have you a new member.

[freshstart]

Welcome! You and my daughter share a name, it is my favorite name. I look forward to hearing about your simple life in the UK.

[Selah]

Hi, Claire, and welcome! I spent many years living in England (Reading, London, Hastings, Winchester) and had a great time. The abundance of charity shops made my shopping life a joy! I am also a teacher (though not a classroom-type one anymore), and know how easy it is to become a school supply packrat. Good for you for lightening the load. I look forward to your participation here...there are some amazing people on this site!