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What's the best thing about country living?

9 years ago

It's no secret that many of us flock to the countryside at any given opportunity, and most of us already live there! But what's the secret ingredient the countryside has that keeps us coming back for more?

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OnePlan

9 years ago

It's not all roses - there's muddy roads - miles from shops - no street lights - farmers driving past in tractors at silly o'clock !! Blooming cockerels!! No fast food deliveries !! Manure smells .... ( don't want it to sound too idyllic as I don't want you lot moving out here !! Tee hee !!)

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Najeebah
9 years ago
peace and nature... ah. bliss
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hello Tom,

Well... For me it would be those that neigh... and a very fine grape... (Or several hectares!) ... Also... a very fine Pile... (Ps.. I don't mean from the former!

: ) )
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Where to start? Tranquility, greater emphasis on community, stars at night, wildlife, the challenge of "Where do I plant this?", not "Can I fit it in?"
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A grey brooding sky over a field is a lot nicer than one over the brick houses over the road we used to look at! It's so calming seeing so much wildlife. As for space, we have less now due to inflated house prices in the village we live in, but do have a nicer view. Wouldn't go back.
Deborah Sneddon
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Looking out at a sea of shades of green - this is the recipe for tranquillity! I also keep dogs, chickens, ducks & bees and have kept horses in the past too. I love spending time with my birds and dogs and watching my bees. There is space and privacy all round, but we do have lovely neighbours who are in reach, but not earshot!
John Kenya1
9 years ago
For me its easy life away from hassle of city life .
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9 years ago
Not the gossip, that's for sure, it stinks. If you have a job nearby, the short commute and lack of heavy traffic is brilliant.
Juliet Docherty
9 years ago
Totally agree, villages are very gossipy places - especially the playground militia. Avoid at all costs.
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OnePlan
9 years ago
... And then there's the thundering of the cows /bullocks going past while you are trying to work ... Should have hit video so you could hear it !! Very loud !!!
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9 years ago
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benburnett
9 years ago
When it's dark, it's actually dark. Pitch black. You don't get that in cities, the stars never shine as bright.
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9 years ago
That's true, and I try to put in downlights instead of uplights in the garden for that reason. It's better for the birdies too.
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TwoHearts
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The Stars at night set against a pitch black sky. Truly beautiful. Peace, tranquility, the changing seasons, wildlife and scenery.
helenehope
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The sweet fresh air, the darkness and complete silence at night, the change of seasons, cows, rabbits and amazing sunsets!
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Hard to choose the best thing as there are so many! The stunning views would have to be one of the best things, though.

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honeypoppet
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Burghley Horse Trials ;-)
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8 years ago
The fresh air.
Sam Hill
8 years ago
Cleanliness, lack of noise, beauty.....
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Catherine Hounslow
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Today has been a normal office day and so far I have seen buzzards, pheasants, rabbits, that huge hare that winds the bosses dog up, a family of partridge and I still have the drive home to go... awesome for wildlife lovers!
havingfun
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last 3 have been small villages/towns. I will admit to horrible mail service, 3 electric bills in 4 years balanced by the fox wandering through down town one day. The inability to go anywhere for nearly a week due to snow balanced by the absolute silence and sudden bunny party due to a fresh snowfall. The inability to go anywhere for over a week due to one of the typical floods, where the county actually comes around in big trucks, just to watch the watch slosh in your front door balanced by watching a minimum of 100 eagle, white and gold, hunting as the fish come into the swamp to spawn. Pluses and minuses, to me, far more pluses.
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