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« on: April 04, 2019, 10:54:12 am »
Having been on holiday and worked over Europe and Africa I have never lived more than 3  miles from the house I was born in. Is this unusual ?.
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2019, 11:27:35 am »
Don't think so Pete ... I've heard of people who have never been more than a few blocks from where they were born in places like New York.

I've also heard of farm folks who never got beyond the nearest town.

Perhaps a bit uncommon, as most folks do get about some, but not really all that unusual.
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2019, 12:47:41 pm »
I bought a house about 2 blocks from where I grew up. It's faster to walk over and see my parents than it is to get in the car and drive  :D
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2019, 03:02:04 pm »
I think that's great Pete - I'm the stay around home boy in my family, 18 miles away is the farthest I've gotten.
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2019, 07:25:16 pm »
Pete are you a blue bar or blue checker homing pigeon?

I've only ever lived in two homes, both family homes (100 miles apart) its a nice feeling sitting under and getting shade from trees that a past generation of mine planted 120+ years ago.
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2019, 09:25:19 am »
Pete, if my folks hadnt sold the family property after my grandpa passed, i have a feeling i would still be there. I love my solitude and peace but miss being able to walk over and see my family.
Nothing wrong with coming home after you've sown your wild oats
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2019, 09:33:16 am »
If you Google 'Eastwood, Nottinghamshire' the Wiki page is quite interesting.
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Re: Homebird.
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2019, 07:50:42 pm »
Quote from: Pete the steam on April 05, 2019, 09:33:16 am
If you Google 'Eastwood, Nottinghamshire' the Wiki page is quite interesting.
Certainly is Pete, thanks mate -
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Eastwood%2C+Nottinghamshire%27

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