Hello from the UK [Archive] - Simple Living Forums

greenclaire

9-2-16, 10:30am

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

9-2-16, 10:32am

Hello! Welcome to the forum!

iris lilies

9-2-16, 11:08am

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

9-2-16, 11:15am

iris lilies

9-2-16, 11:23am

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

9-2-16, 12:22pm

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

9-2-16, 12:34pm

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.

1630
Sorry, this is upside down and I do not know how to right it.

I live in St.Louis, MIssouri.

Teacher Terry

9-2-16, 1:43pm

Welcome! glad to have you a new member.

freshstart

9-2-16, 2:58pm

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

9-2-16, 3:45pm

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!

Tenngal

9-2-16, 4:55pm

welcome! I look forward to hearing your input.

greenclaire

9-2-16, 5:07pm

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.

1630
Sorry, this is upside down and I do not know how to right it.

I live in St.Louis, MIssouri.

Haha, I doubt it. I've only lived over here for a year, was over in my native Yorkshire before that.

I haven't been to Missouri but have spent a lot of time in the USA as my partner is Virginian.

Thank you for all the other welcomes too :)

Selah - charity shops are awesome here, we have three in my tiny town all within walking distance. Dangerous when you're trying to avoid accumulating stuff though!

iris lilies

9-2-16, 8:01pm

Haha, I doubt it. I've only lived over here for a year, was over in my native Yorkshire before that.

I haven't been to Missouri but have spent a lot of time in the USA as my partner is Virginian.

Thank you for all the other welcomes too :)

Selah - charity shops are awesome here, we have three in my tiny town all within walking distance. Dangerous when you're trying to avoid accumulating stuff though!

Well, I love Yorkshire, too! The city of York is fabulous, I love it even more than Chester. Those old walled English cities are Fascinatng.

greenclaire

9-3-16, 1:59am

Well, I love Yorkshire, too! The city of York is fabulous, I love it even more than Chester. Those old walled English cities are Fascinatng.

Then it is a small world then: York is where I grew up and spent the first 18 years of my life. It is an amazing city and still my favourite city in the whole world. The rest of Yorkshire is equally beautiful, the Yorkshire Moors are stunning, the coastline is beautiful too.

GreyOwl

9-14-16, 4:42am

Hi Claire
Im in the Uk too. Always owned a lot of stuff but slowly decreasing. Books and craft materials are my weaknesses... :)
Your dream sounds lovely, keep it alive! I'd just like a home away from immediate neighbours so I can create in peace.