Pace of Life
Posted: Saturday, 17 March 2007 |
The other thing to take into account is that the builders have a monopoly, and prices range from 25-50% higher than on the mainland, fuel is slightly higher too food & clothes are reasonable. Ferry cost are outrageous there are no concession prices in place for locals.
On the 6 days a week Monday to Saturday you can go about your normal business, but again remember Sunday is a day of rest, so off to church you go or if you prefer spend a day out with the family.but put away your tools, drilling, knocking, strimming & washing.
You have to respect the locals and work with them, please dont think you can change thier way of life, cos you made the move to change yours.
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Welcome to the island Fred Blog ... :-) There are gaelic-speaking courses starting all over the place at the moment - do you have plans to take advantage of them ...? Yes, I made the move to allegedly 'change my way of life' ... what I didn't realise is that most people carry their way of life with them, and go about it just the same wherever they are ... I moved to take it a little easier, and now find that I am just as busy as I was before ...!!
Soaplady from office, avoiding work ... :-)
It does take a bit of doing, leaving your lifestyle behind when you move to the islands, No more rat race, hustle or bustle, traffic jams and such like. If you find your dream destination and you have succeeded in relocating you are doing well. Its nice to "meet you Fred Blog"
Ac from Coll
No need to panic buy, we're never without supplies for that long!! Get in some bread flour,yeast, a few cartons of milk and a few cupboard supplies and you'll survive, panic buying here can get a bit ridiculous sometimes and is very unfair on everyone else when theres only one load come in that day for everybody...you'll learn it's never that bad. As for builders...well...if you can get one at all then well done to you. Island time applies with all trade here, i've spoken to someone a few weeks ago who's waited many years to get an extension built. Sundays are bliss once you get used to them, how good to have one day a week where i don't have to go anywhere, do anything or see anyone. It can be a pain if you don't drive as i don't, but my legs work just as well, just not as far.... You'll get used to the slower pace eventually...you'll stop tapping your foot at the checkout when they take twice as long because they're bletherin about other people, you'll enjoy that the kids no longer HAVE to have named trainers and clothes as kids here don't realy see that as important. As you say you chose to come here and live a slower pace, relax and enjoy it, it's worth it.
tanith from point
welcome to island life! if you live in an out of the way place anywhere in the world nothing gets done quickly!! thats the charm of living in small communities
carol from france
Soaplady, yes I will try the native tongue Im sure my 6 year old daughter will teach me quicker. AC from Coll..........I cant think of a nicer place to be and look forward to speaking with you further. Tanith you are going to be my neighbour, as our house is in Aird? Carol, thanks for your comments....and yes your right that was the charm of moving to I.O.L
Fred Blog's from Point
Does anyone have any information with regard to working in the construction industry on the Isle of Lewis. I am a time served plumber and am looking to relocate with my wife and four young children. So far I've not found the information I've been looking for through blogs, search engines etc. So any suggestions would be of great help. Andrew.
Andrew Donoghue from Skelton in Cleveland
Andrew, email me on fbarnham@aol.com to see if I can help with your question
Fred from Point
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