Why I Have To Leave The North... - Page 2

Alexander's Horse · January 24, 2004, 20:43

Everybody has to cut the apron strings some time, strike out and make their own life.

I personally couldn't wait to go over the wall but as the oldest child it was difficult for my parents to let go. I think I joined federal public service partly because it meant I had to move to a new city and start a new life.

molly bloom · January 24, 2004, 21:20

P.H. you're simply in the wrong part of the North- move across the Pennines to Manchester- I was never once mocked because I talked 'reet posh, like'.

Mancunians (despite Agathon's ill-informed mithering in the 'What's like Texas thread) are incredibly friendly and helpful in my extensive experience.

Exactly the opposite of my experience of Bristol, I must confess.

My partner once had to spend some time in Ashington, and there they thought folks from Newcastle were posh.
He said all the women looked like Biffa Bacon's mother, only more muscular, and less attractive.

So take a trip to the home of Peter Paul Roget, where Engels had a factory, where Alan Turing did a wee spot of computing and Ernest Rutherford split an atom, and Charlotte Bronte wrote part of Jane Eyre.

You know it makes sense....

Provost Harrison · January 24, 2004, 21:27

I have nothing against Manchester, I frequent the place quite a bit, but in terms of jobs nothing has ever gone right with trying to locate to there.

Solly · January 25, 2004, 05:58

If you're in Manchester, you've got to live in the city. It is a prime example of how to **** up suburbs by moving inner-city slums out in order to make the inncer-city better. Pointless waste of resources.

Granted, it's not just Manchester council's fault.

Should take the leaf out of Liverpool's book and chuck them into north Wales.

Urban Ranger · January 25, 2004, 06:33

You can of course go join Seeker, FP, and Boshko.

Provost Harrison · January 25, 2004, 08:03

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Originally posted by Urban Ranger
You can of course go join Seeker, FP, and Boshko.

Now that isn't a bad idea actually

Bosh · January 25, 2004, 08:42

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Originally posted by Provost Harrison

Now that isn't a bad idea actually

No, indeed, it is not.

Provost Harrison · January 25, 2004, 11:35

Your avatar is scaring me Bosh

It is just a matter of sorting out debts and things first before I could make such a big leap...

Gazablanca · January 25, 2004, 12:43

Hey,we're not all whippet owners and black pudding eaters up in the North-East.Have you lot not checked out Newcastle recently?The big thing now is Alsatians and honey glazed chicken with avocados all served in a nice stottie(with a bottle of Brown ale of course)......

curtsibling · January 25, 2004, 13:14

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Originally posted by The Mad Monk
Come to America -- we won't judge you by your accent.

Even an Arab or Mexican one?

*runs for cover*

TCO · January 25, 2004, 13:16

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Originally posted by curtsibling

Even an Arab or Mexican one?

*runs for cover*

PH doesn't have one. shitforbrains.

TCO · January 25, 2004, 13:17

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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
Your avatar is scaring me Bosh

It is just a matter of sorting out debts and things first before I could make such a big leap...

Stop pussyfooting.

Theben · January 25, 2004, 13:27

curtsibling in the OT?!

TCO · January 25, 2004, 14:59

hurt him.

Monk · January 25, 2004, 16:12

GP - how on earth do you manage to keep posting here?

Evil Knevil · January 25, 2004, 16:19

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Originally posted by Sava
Whoa... that's strange. According to Provost, in the UK, the NORTH sucks... but in America... the SOUTH sucks.

very strange indeed!

Ironic enough considering the fact that the South was largely populated by English immigrants, usually from the south; places like East Anglia, Sussex and Kent. It had none of that racial mixing that made the North of the US was it is today. Weird.

Oh yeah, and come to Scotland. Well, just to Edinburgh. Edinburghs cool. You can take or leave the rest of this place. It's sooty and poor.

Solly · January 25, 2004, 16:21

Newcastle is just a hole of Southern-ness. Once you've spent any time around Southerners Rich, you'll want to be back home in the north again.

Sava · January 25, 2004, 16:22

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It had none of that racial mixing that made the North of the US was it is today.

I bet inbreeding can be blamed for more of the US South's problems than most people would probably guess.

genetic diversity

mrmitchell · January 25, 2004, 17:19

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I bet inbreeding can be blamed for more of the US South's problems than most people would probably guess.

Dumbass. Everyone knows that's West Virginia.

TCO · January 25, 2004, 17:20

Sava is a moron.

Mercator · January 25, 2004, 22:04

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Originally posted by Lancer
Have you thought about going west? What's west? The Welch? Are Welch chicks hot?

There's Raquel for one.

She's probably a bit too old though.

Is it really a North/South issue, or is it more a matter of big cities vs. "countryside". And well, isn't Hull more of a city of industry, rather than science? Not that that makes any difference... Moving South sounds good to me.

chequita guevara · January 25, 2004, 22:14

Emigrate to Australia!

Sikander · January 25, 2004, 22:26

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Originally posted by Lancer
"Lots of sheep in Wales...and Spink"

Coincidence? You decide.

Sikander · January 25, 2004, 22:29

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Originally posted by Sava
I bet inbreeding can be blamed for more of the US South's problems than most people would probably guess.

genetic diversity

You Serbs should be the experts in the downfalls of a tiny gene pool.

reds4ever · January 25, 2004, 22:49

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Originally posted by Park Avenue

Should take the leaf out of Liverpool's book and chuck them into north Wales.

Oi you tw@T, I've got feelings you know!!

But thats what happened to my family to a tee

Solly · January 26, 2004, 04:55

Sorry for that

Dis · January 26, 2004, 05:28

I don't think that's a great reason, but you gotta do what you gotta do. good luck

Sprayber · January 26, 2004, 08:53

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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
I just get people who dislike me because 'I am not one of them', they consider me to be intellectual, arrogant and stuck up - the brunt of this was demonstrated at Novartis Grimsby - which wasn't aided by the fact I am from Yorkshire and for some obscure reason, Lincolnshire people hate Yorkshire people, and their attitude towards me was hostile from day 1.

This will sound a lot more mean spirited then it was intented but are you all those things? Perhaps they see you as all those things without it being your intention to be so. I know a girl now that I pegged as a stuck up ***** who couldn't get passed her own appearence and shallow problems but after getting to know her, I know that's not true at all.

Of course the North South divide may be it. Is it that bad in England. And is there really that much difference in such a small confined space to begin with. I've never been there so I'm ignorant on the differences between a Londener and someone from the north.

Sprayber · January 26, 2004, 08:58

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Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Everybody has to cut the apron strings some time, strike out and make their own life.

I personally couldn't wait to go over the wall but as the oldest child it was difficult for my parents to let go. I think I joined federal public service partly because it meant I had to move to a new city and start a new life.

I always thought it was best to live pretty far away from where you grew up for a while. I struck out as soon as I got out of high school. I joined the military when I was 17 and was living in Georgia for up to a year afterwards. I came back to my home state but I live 2 hours away from where I grew up. I just think it's better that way. My g/f lives too close to her mom and it's driving them both crazy.

CerberusIV · January 26, 2004, 10:22

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Originally posted by Sprayber
Of course the North South divide may be it. Is it that bad in England. And is there really that much difference in such a small confined space to begin with. I've never been there so I'm ignorant on the differences between a Londener and someone from the north.

Since we largely abandoned a class system based on birth in favour of one based on money, regional rivalry is one of the main ways left for people in the UK to indulge their tribal instincts.

Sometimes it is quite bad, other times barely noticeable. My comment earlier in the thread about attitude was really about how to deal with people. Best approaches are either to identify a common interest (sport, cars, TV programmes or whatever) or fear - convince them you are a latent psycho and that they should not upset you.

Usually people from those areas of the country or sections of society who feel most inferior are the worst for prejudice. I suppose I might feel more prejudiced if I were from Lincolnshire!