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Which country do you live in?
Which country do you live in?
I was surprised to see an estimate that fewer than half the registered users here are in Scotland. I thought it would be more. I think it would be interesting to see where people come from in this first month of the forum's life and to carry out a repeat survey some time in the future.
Please note this is not a survey of where you come from originally. I am confident that I am the only Brazilian in this forum but I now stay in England after two years in Scotland. But if you feel the need to mention where you are from, that would also be interesting.
Please note this is not a survey of where you come from originally. I am confident that I am the only Brazilian in this forum but I now stay in England after two years in Scotland. But if you feel the need to mention where you are from, that would also be interesting.
Born and raised in Motown, IOW Detroit, Michigan...USA
But, my family moved us clear across the country, to live a rural lifestyle, in a state with the largest "wilderness" area in the lower 48... Idaho....more specifically, the panhandle of Idaho (Northern) on the border of Washington State. The Northwest part of our country is extremely beautiful. The nearest major city is Seattle, WA...though Spokane, WA is rather large and only 70 miles away.
Up until less than a year ago, I live a VERY rural / remote lifestyle. We had to drive 50 miles just to buy groceries...go to the doctors...etc... We had no cel phone service, and couldn't get DSL...only dial-up.
Some people up there choose to live without indoor plumbing or electricity. My friend was one of them.
Now, we have moved that 50 miles and now live in the small University city of Moscow, ID, because my husband and son travel for work and are gone for months at a time, and I have health issues.
It makes things a lot easier for me, now. And... the woods are just a few miles away.
But, my family moved us clear across the country, to live a rural lifestyle, in a state with the largest "wilderness" area in the lower 48... Idaho....more specifically, the panhandle of Idaho (Northern) on the border of Washington State. The Northwest part of our country is extremely beautiful. The nearest major city is Seattle, WA...though Spokane, WA is rather large and only 70 miles away.
Up until less than a year ago, I live a VERY rural / remote lifestyle. We had to drive 50 miles just to buy groceries...go to the doctors...etc... We had no cel phone service, and couldn't get DSL...only dial-up.
Some people up there choose to live without indoor plumbing or electricity. My friend was one of them.
Now, we have moved that 50 miles and now live in the small University city of Moscow, ID, because my husband and son travel for work and are gone for months at a time, and I have health issues.
It makes things a lot easier for me, now. And... the woods are just a few miles away.
I saw a wino eating grapes. I said,"Dude, you have to wait." Mitch Hedberg
Darkest Kent.
Im curious that you have lumped Northern Ireland and the Republic together. Was that done consciously? Are humanist residents of Northern Ireland in favour of a United Ireland, on the basis that the division is largely religious in origin, or in favour of the present situation, rather than living in a predominently catholic country? Or have I misjudged the basis on which such a decision might be reached by Irish humanists?
Im curious that you have lumped Northern Ireland and the Republic together. Was that done consciously? Are humanist residents of Northern Ireland in favour of a United Ireland, on the basis that the division is largely religious in origin, or in favour of the present situation, rather than living in a predominently catholic country? Or have I misjudged the basis on which such a decision might be reached by Irish humanists?
Born and brought up in a small fishing port on the edge of the English lake district, moved to Shetland October 2000.
I live in a very rural location, cell phone reception is very hit and miss (I don't have one) Can't get TV reception unless you have a satellite dish. The sea is a stones throw from the back garden.
The houses here are very spread out, my nearest neighbor either side are both about half a mile although there are 8 council built houses across the road.
It's a 40 mile round trip to town.
I wouldn't go back to England.
I live in a very rural location, cell phone reception is very hit and miss (I don't have one) Can't get TV reception unless you have a satellite dish. The sea is a stones throw from the back garden.
The houses here are very spread out, my nearest neighbor either side are both about half a mile although there are 8 council built houses across the road.
It's a 40 mile round trip to town.
I wouldn't go back to England.
Abstinence Makes the Church Grow Fondlers.
This was a split second decision that I immediately regretted and have sent to admin a pm asking to change it.Nick wrote:Darkest Kent.
Im curious that you have lumped Northern Ireland and the Republic together. Was that done consciously? Are humanist residents of Northern Ireland in favour of a United Ireland, on the basis that the division is largely religious in origin, or in favour of the present situation, rather than living in a predominently catholic country? Or have I misjudged the basis on which such a decision might be reached by Irish humanists?
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Lived in Scotland since 1991, 16years (another 50 and I might be seen as a local!)
I was born and brought up in a large English city, oh , OK, Birmingham! It was great to leave it behind to come to Scotland; it just a great place to live [ except for the tourists, CLAN, RSCDS, students.... The town is only the residents for the fortnight over Xmas!]
I was born and brought up in a large English city, oh , OK, Birmingham! It was great to leave it behind to come to Scotland; it just a great place to live [ except for the tourists, CLAN, RSCDS, students.... The town is only the residents for the fortnight over Xmas!]
Wheelchair-Rollin' Househusband
Wheels:
I am still a 'Weegie' who lives here - even after 10 years!!
Wheels - you have to be at least third generation in Fife before you are accepted as anything other than an 'incomer'.Lived in Scotland since 1991, 16years (another 50 and I might be seen as a local!)
I was born and brought up in a large English city, oh , OK, Birmingham! It was great to leave it behind to come to Scotland; it just a great place to live [ except for the tourists, CLAN, RSCDS, students.... The town is only the residents for the fortnight over Xmas!]
I am still a 'Weegie' who lives here - even after 10 years!!
I don't think a stranger would. Most posting here at the moment know that this board evolved from the old and now virtually defunct board at 'automated spam removal' (as I prefer to call it) so might expect the majority to be Scots.jaywhat wrote:Why would a stranger expect to see any connection between think humanism and Scotland?