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"We live in south Wales buy our long term plan is to move to north Wales. It's got everything we love and feels very special to us each time we visit." We would love you to be our neighbours.....xx | |||
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"We live in south Wales buy our long term plan is to move to north Wales. It's got everything we love and feels very special to us each time we visit. We would love you to be our neighbours.....xx" Aww thank you | |||
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"Much as we love the heat in Spain, we are looking forward to getting back to our place near Beddgelert, lighting up the hot tub, and sitting naked watching the sun setting over the mountains... Why is Wales so special?" Quite simply, because its home....!!! Not fluent in Welsh... But what's the word..? Hywl.. As in that pumped up feeling you feel in your heart.. When you're home and proud of being Welsh.. Remember we Welsh were born privileged.... Not with a silver spoon in our mouth,.. But a love and a passion for our nation, culture and language and just being who we are... It's a feeling only us Welsh will know.. | |||
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"I love wales born here and speak the beautiful language, I live on the llyn this is where my heart is the beautiful landscape ,beautiful beaches, mountains, and amazing walks and great people and will always be a very special place in my heart" Da iawn - hwyl! | |||
"Is the road from Beddgelert to tremadog still as scenic.. Hiraeth be that word.. " Ahhh Tremadog climbers heaven so many classics there and the home of the legendary Eric Jones That alone makes Wales a fantastic place to live LJ | |||
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"Not sure, but does the golden fleece still do real ale straight from the barrel.. In tremadog (also birth place of Lawrence of Arabia) " I don’t drink so sorry I can’t help you there and I forgot about that one Myself and Lawrence have a tenuous connection but that’s another story 
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"We should sell it more like the Irish do with Ireland.. You can't tell me that a coastal drive around Wales is not as scenic as the wild Atlantic way they promote in Ireland.. " We're can be an insular and insecure nation. We need to be more confident in our natural resources and abilities as a nation and let the world know about them. | |||
"We should sell it more like the Irish do with Ireland.. You can't tell me that a coastal drive around Wales is not as scenic as the wild Atlantic way they promote in Ireland.. We're can be an insular and insecure nation. We need to be more confident in our natural resources and abilities as a nation and let the world know about them. " Here here, we'll said sir.. We should be shouting our joys from the rooftops.. Tfansfer the passion for supporting the rugby to selling our country.. | |||
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"Lived in same house...? Or into s&m as film alluded to after being tortured by the turks when captured... " It was a description given to how I looked while uo to no good in a nightclub 
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"We should sell it more like the Irish do with Ireland.. You can't tell me that a coastal drive around Wales is not as scenic as the wild Atlantic way they promote in Ireland.. We're can be an insular and insecure nation. We need to be more confident in our natural resources and abilities as a nation and let the world know about them. Here here, we'll said sir.. We should be shouting our joys from the rooftops.. Tfansfer the passion for supporting the rugby to selling our country.. " Yep, for too long we've been 80 or 90 minute nationalists. | |||
"Not sure, but does the golden fleece still do real ale straight from the barrel.. In tremadog (also birth place of Lawrence of Arabia) " Alas they stopped that years ago | |||
"Is the road from Beddgelert to tremadog still as scenic.. Hiraeth be that word.. " Yes it is. Long may it continue to be so especially Aberglaslyn Pass when the river in full flow. | |||
"Is the road from Beddgelert to tremadog still as scenic.. Hiraeth be that word.. Yes it is. Long may it continue to be so especially Aberglaslyn Pass when the river in full flow." That's where we live.... | |||
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"Apart from the s#!t weather north wales has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Especially Snowdonia. Love going for spontaneous drives, the roads, and views are spectacular and second to none. " When the weather is good the Lleyn is a far better place to be than the med | |||
"Apart from the s#!t weather north wales has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Especially Snowdonia. Love going for spontaneous drives, the roads, and views are spectacular and second to none. When the weather is good the Lleyn is a far better place to be than the med " You know, we agree. If we had to choose (we don't) NW every time. | |||
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"Is the road from Beddgelert to tremadog still as scenic.. Hiraeth be that word.. Yes it is. Long may it continue to be so especially Aberglaslyn Pass when the river in full flow. That's where we live...." Beddgelert is nice but the Lleyn (minus Abersoch) beats it | |||
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"Not a fan of Abersoch then.. What is it these days...? Once upon a time it wrexham on sea... Is it now Manchester by the sea..? " It's just full of pretentious people | |||
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"I agree totaly llanddwyn is a beautiful place,I'm still finding hidden gems of beautiful places around north Wales and lived here all my life" Head up Moel y Gest (the hill that overlooks Porthmadog) for a superb view of Porthmadog and Tremadog on one side and Tremadog Bay on the other | |||
"North Wales has it all , majestic mountains, golden beaches , history and it's where I live "And home of the true Welsh.. | |||
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"North Wales has it all , majestic mountains, golden beaches , history and it's where I live
And home of the true Welsh.. "Now now... | |||
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"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... " I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
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"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
"bendigedig well done , I am a true Welsh man , through and through The original Celts came from Germany and middle Europe, so we are all incommers in one way or another. .
I love to welcome people from all over the place to visit Wales and if they love it, take it to their heart and want to stay that's fine by me | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
bendigedig well done , I am a true Welsh man , through and through
The original Celts came from Germany and middle Europe, so we are all incommers in one way or another. .
I love to welcome people from all over the place to visit Wales and if they love it, take it to their heart and want to stay that's fine by me "Couldn't have said it better. If you love Wales, Wales will love you. | |||
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"I married a Welsh girl and finally moved to Anglesey 16 months ago, love the whole area and Dw i'n dysgu Cymreag.My only little moan is Why can a Welshman love his country,and be proud of his culture and heritage,and yet me as an Englishman is considered a racist if I express the same! " Some local people can have very dim views of anyone who hasn`t got at least three generations in the parish cemetery. You can love wales & feel welsh no matter where you come from. Da iawn am dysgu cymraeg. | |||
"I married a Welsh girl and finally moved to Anglesey 16 months ago, love the whole area and Dw i'n dysgu Cymreag.My only little moan is Why can a Welshman love his country,and be proud of his culture and heritage,and yet me as an Englishman is considered a racist if I express the same! " In my opinion an Englishman should be proud of their culture and heritage. Unfortunately English nationalism has become synonymous with xenophobia and racism which is a shame for the decent English people out there. Welsh nationalism is more inclusive though you still get some anti-English nonsense or 'I'm more Welsh than you' bullshit. | |||
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"We moved here in January, not as far north as most of you but up the side of the Teifi valley. I've been spending a lot of time riding about discovering more of the country, we've been visiting the North & around the Brecons for any years but moved to somewhere we know little about. The Cambrians although not as spectacular make the other areas seem like Piccadilly Circus. I think for "Alone time" walking they can't be beat, I've already done two days camping up there & not seen a solitary soul, not even a sheep!! As an aside if you were held up by the m/c accident last Sunday morning on the A487 outside Corris sorry that was me
S"Hope you weren't badly hurt, lost count of the amount of accidents over the years within 1/2 a mile of your crash, at least you made it out alive! Quick recovery, and if you get back on two wheels then gimme a shout, feel free to message me for a chat. Get well soon! | |||
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Still hobbling around atm, but I shall be back out on a bike soon enough
Again, Thanks for the good wishes xx
S | |||
"I married a Welsh girl and finally moved to Anglesey 16 months ago, love the whole area and Dw i'n dysgu Cymreag.My only little moan is Why can a Welshman love his country,and be proud of his culture and heritage,and yet me as an Englishman is considered a racist if I express the same! " English Nationalism has been hijacked over the years by the far right | |||
"Thank you guys, I'm ok, Agree I was lucky but me being me I got a lift home & started checking out my other bike to wizz up & rejoin my mates. It was only when I thought best check this knee out & found it was my brace I wear when riding (The knee is already fck'd from being a despatch rider in London) that was stopping the swelling as soon as that was off it was "Ahh shit that smarts a bit!"
Still hobbling around atm, but I shall be back out on a bike soon enough
Again, Thanks for the good wishes xx
S"Glad to hear that you are on the mend, you got away luckily not to have worse injuries coming off on that road. Drop me a message if you ever visit the area for a ride again | |||
"Thank you guys, I'm ok, Agree I was lucky but me being me I got a lift home & started checking out my other bike to wizz up & rejoin my mates. It was only when I thought best check this knee out & found it was my brace I wear when riding (The knee is already fck'd from being a despatch rider in London) that was stopping the swelling as soon as that was off it was "Ahh shit that smarts a bit!"
Still hobbling around atm, but I shall be back out on a bike soon enough
Again, Thanks for the good wishes xx
S
Glad to hear that you are on the mend, you got away luckily not to have worse injuries coming off on that road. Drop me a message if you ever visit the area for a ride again"
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"Much as we love the heat in Spain, we are looking forward to getting back to our place near Beddgelert, lighting up the hot tub, and sitting naked watching the sun setting over the mountains... Why is Wales so special?" Because it's less than a 2 hour drive to Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool and Ikea in Warrington. Because when it goes dark, it goes proper dark. Because from Beddgelert, not only are there some of the most amazing castles within day trip distance, there are seals, puffins and sharks. And lighthouses and low flying military aeroplanes. And a nudist beach which can hold its own against anything the Med can offer on a good day. And sand dunes, Meerkats, ice creams, pontins, butlins, camp sites, fish restaurants, Alpine scenery, mines, quarries, lakes, waterfalls, suspension bridges, industrial history, trains, little trains, big trains, trains and trains. Italianate townships in which you can stay overnight, RAF bases which you can hear from the world class racing track circuit and Bara Brith. Max Boyce, 10,000 instant Christians and football stadiums filled with rugby fans. Piers, high tides, sea water splashing over the promenade. Oh, and Welsh Rarebit. Those are some of the wonderful reasons why North Wales is special. | |||
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"Oi don't forget Wrexham Lager...!!! " Brewed in Mansfield ....  | |||
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"Not the new variety.. Beast market wrexham Old stuff was continued and brewed in Blackburn when it went pish... Then we went without before recipe was obtained and new micro brewery opened.. It's not wrexham lager unless its brwed with wrexham water.. " Perfect after a grueller captain! | |||
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"Oi don't forget Wrexham Lager...!!! " Just pass me a pint of Watney Red Barrel. | |||
"Even top notch soccer clubs like Nantle Vale" Oy, don't forget Chester. Or should I say, Chester International? If Wales ever decides to remain in Europe, I would love to see the faces of the English footy fans arriving at Chester only to find a very small car park and a passport control border point at which they should show their passports if they want to enter the ground. Meanwhile, the Welsh getting a much larger car park and passport free entry to the stadium. Mwaaaahhhh! | |||
"Being from north Wales myself. You cant get anywhere nicer in the world I don't think. So beautiful. Very special. " Can't fault Penygroes. So close to Snowdon, Harlech, Beaumaris, Caernarfon, day trip ferries to Ireland, Arthurian legend, Bala Lake, Betws-y-Coed, all within such easy reach. And a nuddy beach almost on your doorstep. | |||
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"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
"That is wonderful. It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area. I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit. I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though. I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment. | |||
"We shall be there tomorrow for 5 days. Love it." I hope you have a splendid tine , we've even arraranged for the sun to come out for you | |||
"We shall be there tomorrow for 5 days. Love it. I hope you have a splendid tine , we've even arraranged for the sun to come out for you "Rubbish from Sunday I believe, just when we are getting a visitor for a few days sightseeing, by motorcycle  
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"Much as we love the heat in Spain, we are looking forward to getting back to our place near Beddgelert, lighting up the hot tub, and sitting naked watching the sun setting over the mountains... Why is Wales so special?" Love to join you sometime | |||
"& Tatws pum munud." Ugh no. As bad as tatws yn pobdy. Best grub tatws trwy crwyn (not a jacket potato), heaps of butter, bacon, sausage and egg. Saturday tea time staple diet. Lovely. | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
"Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti | |||
"It has rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, unspoilt countryside, a rich culture and history including the Castles of the English conquest. What’s not to love and Beddgelert is a favourite place of mine absolutely beautiful
LJ"Whilst Edwards castles of the English conquest are impressive, don't forget that there are also Welsh castles built by the Welsh Princes. The Welsh castles are often smaller and more curious. For example, Ewloe Castle which is close to where I live, is a quite curious place. A castle hidden in a woodland which is neither prominent nor offensively positioned. | |||
"We shall be there tomorrow for 5 days. Love it." The nuddy beach? That place never ceases to amaze me. The most amazing golden sands sloping soooo gently to the gentle sea. On a sunny day, when the sunlight glistens off the sparkling, rippling waters, there is nowhere any better along any coastline of the Mediterranean. Yet, when you turn 180 degrees to face inland, the wonderful sand dunes are backed by the menacing, prowlingly mystical mountain tops which are enshrouded in shifting, swirling mist. And then, all the romanticism of if is shattered when a meerkat pops up on the top of a dune with a dildo sticking out of his hairy fat arse. | |||
"It has rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, unspoilt countryside, a rich culture and history including the Castles of the English conquest. What’s not to love and Beddgelert is a favourite place of mine absolutely beautiful
LJ
Whilst Edwards castles of the English conquest are impressive, don't forget that there are also Welsh castles built by the Welsh Princes. The Welsh castles are often smaller and more curious. For example, Ewloe Castle which is close to where I live, is a quite curious place. A castle hidden in a woodland which is neither prominent nor offensively positioned."Dolbadarn, Dolwyddelan, Cricieth also good examples of Welsh Princes castles, even though Cricieth was taken over by Edward and added onto. | |||
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"It has rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, unspoilt countryside, a rich culture and history including the Castles of the English conquest. What’s not to love and Beddgelert is a favourite place of mine absolutely beautiful
LJ
Whilst Edwards castles of the English conquest are impressive, don't forget that there are also Welsh castles built by the Welsh Princes. The Welsh castles are often smaller and more curious. For example, Ewloe Castle which is close to where I live, is a quite curious place. A castle hidden in a woodland which is neither prominent nor offensively positioned.
Dolbadarn, Dolwyddelan, Cricieth also good examples of Welsh Princes castles, even though Cricieth was taken over by Edward and added onto."Some of the castles changed ownership more than once. The whole point of war is to conquer and take over the enemies castles. Then either add to them if they are of value or pillage from them if they are worthless. I'm intrigued not only by the castles, but also the great Abbeys which existed at the same time periods. Places such as Basingwerk. Basingwerk Abbey can be no less important in history than Flint Castle? Somewhere between Flint Castle and Basingwerk Abbey is the small hamlet of Bagillt. Bagillt has a fairly non-descript, mud lined dock with a handful of tiny "one man" fishing boats. It boasts a dual carriageway which by-passes the village and provides speedy progress along the coast road for holiday makers going from Lancashire to Rhyl. Yet Bagillt is twinned with Laxey for a very good reason. | |||
"North wales has its special touch nothing i like more than going up cnicht , or moelwyns sotting around and enjoying the view, also a nice drive along the roads are what i love to do when i have nothing to do some of the roads are amazing with a beautiful sunset" Driving roads don't come much better than the Evo Triangle. (Yes, I HAVE driven it in an MG B - thrilling) | |||
"North wales has its special touch nothing i like more than going up cnicht , or moelwyns sotting around and enjoying the view, also a nice drive along the roads are what i love to do when i have nothing to do some of the roads are amazing with a beautiful sunset Driving roads don't come much better than the Evo Triangle. (Yes, I HAVE driven it in an MG B - thrilling)" Yes thats one of my favourites , also the road from beddgelert up to betwsycoed back over the ysbytu ifan road always fun | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti"Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them. | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them."Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums. | |||
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"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums."What language issue? There are those who support the Welsh language and there are those who are wholly wrong. Simple really | |||
"It has rugged mountains, beautiful beaches, unspoilt countryside, a rich culture and history including the Castles of the English conquest. What’s not to love and Beddgelert is a favourite place of mine absolutely beautiful
LJ
Whilst Edwards castles of the English conquest are impressive, don't forget that there are also Welsh castles built by the Welsh Princes. The Welsh castles are often smaller and more curious. For example, Ewloe Castle which is close to where I live, is a quite curious place. A castle hidden in a woodland which is neither prominent nor offensively positioned.
Dolbadarn, Dolwyddelan, Cricieth also good examples of Welsh Princes castles, even though Cricieth was taken over by Edward and added onto."Not forgetting Dinas bran overlooking llangollen.. | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
What language issue? There are those who support the Welsh language and there are those who are wholly wrong. Simple really "It is more than that. Dont get me started on it | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums."There’s been a number of decent threads on the Welsh language in the forums over the years. I agree it’s not a thread about the language per se, but I do think it’s part of the landscape of the area. For today though, lets just celebrate a beautiful day in a beautiful place | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
What language issue? There are those who support the Welsh language and there are those who are wholly wrong. Simple really
It is more than that. Dont get me started on it "I know it's more nuanced than that, one for another thread maybe? | |||
"Why is Wales so special?" There is a saying in Welsh which explains it quite nicely. Translated into English it is.. "God created Wales and then, with what beauty he had left, he made the rest of the World" | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
What language issue? There are those who support the Welsh language and there are those who are wholly wrong. Simple really
It is more than that. Dont get me started on it
I know it's more nuanced than that, one for another thread maybe?"Definitely | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
There’s been a number of decent threads on the Welsh language in the forums over the years.
I agree it’s not a thread about the language per se, but I do think it’s part of the landscape of the area.
For today though, lets just celebrate a beautiful day in a beautiful place "The Lleyn Peninsular yesterday was stunning | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
There’s been a number of decent threads on the Welsh language in the forums over the years.
I agree it’s not a thread about the language per se, but I do think it’s part of the landscape of the area.
For today though, lets just celebrate a beautiful day in a beautiful place
The Lleyn Peninsular yesterday was stunning"I was in the Cardigan area, but can only imagine how nice it would have looked up there. I genuinely believe that September is the nicest month of the year in Wales. | |||
"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
There’s been a number of decent threads on the Welsh language in the forums over the years.
I agree it’s not a thread about the language per se, but I do think it’s part of the landscape of the area.
For today though, lets just celebrate a beautiful day in a beautiful place
The Lleyn Peninsular yesterday was stunning
I was in the Cardigan area, but can only imagine how nice it would have looked up there.
I genuinely believe that September is the nicest month of the year in Wales."Possibly but November/December with grey skies and a gale and a rough sea then the coast is superb. No wonder legends/myths abound | |||
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"It's true... Unlike the valleys were all comers travelled from around the UK and IRELAND to work in the mines.. We up here remained pure... I'm saying nothing as an Englishman here, but we moved further in that we originally planned due to not hearing Welsh enough were we were looking. To that end around here welsh is the first language spoken to you in the street & our eight year old just come second in her year in the school Eisteddfod for singing a song in Welsh! She's only been learning the language since January & can now be heard playing with her toys in both Welsh & English depending on whether she has decided they are Welsh or English
We are chuffed to bits tbh.. But we are shite at it
S
That is wonderful.
It doesn’t matter where you are from. If someone comes here from anywhere in the world, they can be Welsh if they want to and if they have a open mind, an open heart and contribute to their local area.
I’m irredeemably in love with this place and the people (well, the vast majority). I’m increasingly suspicious of flag-waving and the stereotypical symbols of of patriotism (in Wales, or elsewhere). I do believe it is a special place though, with an undefinable spirit.
I didn’t have a single Welsh lesson in school, but have finally learnt it properly. It doesn’t make me more Welsh than a monoglot Welsh person. I love speaking it so much though.
I do like the growing vision of Wales as a small country, with an internationalist outlook. That, to me, is the future, not the inward-looking and isolationism that is prevalent in many places t the moment.
Good on you for learning the language. Da iawn ti
Well, I’m from Wales, so it’s not such a big leap. My admiration is for guys n gals from other parts of the world who’ve learnt it. There are many of them.
Thanks to them for learning it but lets not start on the language issue or the forum may become as divisive as Brexit on other forums.
There’s been a number of decent threads on the Welsh language in the forums over the years.
I agree it’s not a thread about the language per se, but I do think it’s part of the landscape of the area.
For today though, lets just celebrate a beautiful day in a beautiful place
The Lleyn Peninsular yesterday was stunning
I was in the Cardigan area, but can only imagine how nice it would have looked up there.
I genuinely believe that September is the nicest month of the year in Wales.
Possibly but November/December with grey skies and a gale and a rough sea then the coast is superb. No wonder legends/myths abound"I love winter. Particularly love being up a mountain in Snowdonia on a winter’s day | |||
"With no offence to our cousins in the south, taking into account the thread title "North Wales is special" Is it no surprise that the seven wonders of Wales are to be found in the North... " Ooh, tell more. I do like to learn new things and although it might be commonplace to some folks, I've not heard of the seven wonders of Wales.... What are they? | |||
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"The seven wonders of Wales... Llangollen Bridge, Overton yew trees, Gresford bells, pystell rhaeder, St winnifreds well, Wrexham steeple and snowdon' Mount without its people.. Overton village to east of Wrexham on road to Ellesmere (shrops not port) Pystell rhaeder is wales's tallest waterfall near llanrhaeder.. St winnifreds well is in Holywell.. The last line quite apt considering the news items during the summer about the length of queue to stand on the actual peak... Apologies got distracted thought I'd listed them" No apology required! Thankyou. 1) Llangollen Bridge. I know of it but I do need to visit there more often since it's less than an hour from home. I'm not sure the bridge is a "Wonder", personally I'd consider the Llanrwst Bridge. But maybe there's something I don't know about? 2) Overton Yew Trees. I know nothing about these, but I do have respect for Yew Trees. They can be very special trees. I do know that a Yew Tree is a National Monument in Belgium (Caesar Boom). 3) Gresford Bells. Is that the same place which had a mining disaster? 4)Pystell Rhaeder - North Wales has so many stunning waterfalls. 5) St. Winifrede's Well. I live close to this place. I'm fascinated not only by the well, but by the surrounding industry and history. The Battery Mill. (Odd name) and the Greenfield Dock (vibrant landing stage for cocklers). Oh and Basingwerk which surely is as ancient as Flint Castle. Let's not forget Ewloe Castle. 6) Wrexham Steeple. In all my touristing days, Wrexham is a town I have never had any urge to visit. However, I did live for a while in Chesterfield, so you have got me at the word steeple? 7) Snowdon. Of all the stunningly beautiful places in the whole wide world, Snowdon must surely be at its most stunningly beautiful when there are no people about. Again, no apology required, I am grateful for your response. | |||
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"Gresford is indeed same place as mining disaster, said to be sweetest peel of bells in Wales, Need to Google who wrote them, there may be some poetic licence, there is a particular way in which the are said hence rhyming steeple and people.. Though more of a tower compared with steeple of Chesterfield.. With having lived there (now don't start calling me duck) you may be aware of myth on how steeple can be straightened... Unfortunately doesn't favour well with the morals of young folk of Chesterfield, in that the steeple will only straighten when 2 virgins marry in the church.. " I worked, for 5 or so years, alongside people from Barnsley, so I have no intention of calling you duck. Is that okay, luv? | |||
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"The seven wonders of Wales... Llangollen Bridge, Overton yew trees, Gresford bells, pystell rhaeder, St winnifreds well, Wrexham steeple and snowdon' Mount without its people.. Overton village to east of Wrexham on road to Ellesmere (shrops not port) Pystell rhaeder is wales's tallest waterfall near llanrhaeder.. St winnifreds well is in Holywell.. The last line quite apt considering the news items during the summer about the length of queue to stand on the actual peak... Apologies got distracted thought I'd listed them No apology required! Thankyou. 1) Llangollen Bridge. I know of it but I do need to visit there more often since it's less than an hour from home. I'm not sure the bridge is a "Wonder", personally I'd consider the Llanrwst Bridge. But maybe there's something I don't know about? 2) Overton Yew Trees. I know nothing about these, but I do have respect for Yew Trees. They can be very special trees. I do know that a Yew Tree is a National Monument in Belgium (Caesar Boom). 3) Gresford Bells. Is that the same place which had a mining disaster? 4)Pystell Rhaeder - North Wales has so many stunning waterfalls. 5) St. Winifrede's Well. I live close to this place. I'm fascinated not only by the well, but by the surrounding industry and history. The Battery Mill. (Odd name) and the Greenfield Dock (vibrant landing stage for cocklers). Oh and Basingwerk which surely is as ancient as Flint Castle. Let's not forget Ewloe Castle. 6) Wrexham Steeple. In all my touristing days, Wrexham is a town I have never had any urge to visit. However, I did live for a while in Chesterfield, so you have got me at the word steeple? 7) Snowdon. Of all the stunningly beautiful places in the whole wide world, Snowdon must surely be at its most stunningly beautiful when there are no people about. Again, no apology required, I am grateful for your response." Regards your interests above especially Gresford and the disaster.. May want to Google song about disaster.. "have you heard of the Gresford disaster"... Worth a listen Think there's a connection with ewan mccoll (dirty old town) and kirstys dad.. Either wrote it or sang it.. | |||
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" Regards your interests above especially Gresford and the disaster.. May want to Google song about disaster.. "have you heard of the Gresford disaster"... Worth a listen Think there's a connection with ewan mccoll (dirty old town) and kirstys dad.. Either wrote it or sang it.. " I remember back in the very late 1970's being handed out a song book in school. Mostly folk songs along with Yankee Doodle Dandy. One song always stuck in my mind. The Gresford Disaster. I had no idea where Gresford was. | |||
"What's your preference a rendition of "we'll keep a welcome" or Tom's "green green grass of home"... " You've missed out the third option..... Max's "The Glory That Was Rome" | |||
"Much as we love the heat in Spain, we are looking forward to getting back to our place near Beddgelert, lighting up the hot tub, and sitting naked watching the sun setting over the mountains... Why is Wales so special?" *being deliberately cheesy* because sexy couple such as yourselves live there... But in all seriousness I love it here, I plan moving deeper into Wales at some point. | |||
"What's your preference a rendition of "we'll keep a welcome" or Tom's "green green grass of home"... " Neither, as they're both Taff songs | |||
"What's your preference a rendition of "we'll keep a welcome" or Tom's "green green grass of home"... " Neither. Not Welsh songs. We"ll keep a welcome is a naff song and green green grass could be about anywhere | |||
"Back on Wednesday... looking forward to lighting the hot tub" Welcome home,.. CROESEO.. | |||
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"What's your preference a rendition of "we'll keep a welcome" or Tom's "green green grass of home"... " Cymru lloegr a LLanrwst - Y cyrff Sospan fach - Cowbois Celtaidd Hen wlad fyn nhadau - Tich Gwilym | |||
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"Do you know, the only thing that would improve North Wales was if we had a celtic swingers club, where we could share chat, laughter and our bodies with friends and strangers." we could start one in your hot tub we could call the clud Celtic hot bubbles lol xx | |||
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"The hot tub is heated up... will be sitting in it later today watching the sun go down on the Moelwyn mountains...." Take a kite - because it is certainly kite-flying weather where we are! | |||
"The hot tub is heated up... will be sitting in it later today watching the sun go down on the Moelwyn mountains.... Take a kite - because it is certainly kite-flying weather where we are! "I was on top of the Moelwyns last week. Seriously windy....but amazing. The views floor me every time | |||
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