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clivvy · 09-05-2013, 20:48

good luck Peter, it is nice up there but as you said, Queensbury pretty much gets the worst of the weather, but on the flip side, that sonly for a max of a couple of weeks usually. That's the only drawback really, other than distance from anywhere, but if you want peace and quiet, then go for it.

paulp · 09-05-2013, 22:26

Hi Pete

sounds really good

1- it seems like an idiot free zone
2 - online shopping

good luck mate

paulp

wildbri · 09-05-2013, 22:53

I always have warm feeling for Shelf, started my first schooling at Shelf school when I was evacuated there, never thought that it was high but it was a struggle walking to school through deep snow when you are a nipper. I have lived in a bungalow for forty years and I can recommend it. A good bus route is a bonus, never know when you are not able to drive or the car is broke. good luck bri

solarman216 · 10-05-2013, 20:16

Hi Pete, sounds really nice, but! how far are the nearest medical facilities? doctors etc, you know you will need these in the future, I am really concerned that for you an isolated location is not suitable, I cannot understand the SS offering you a place like this, you really need somewhere near to the facilities you need, Rick

larson · 10-05-2013, 21:04

i think i know were the bungalows are briggie. you will get out of there in winter just put some good tyres on your bus and all will be well..

farmers never get blocked in they will clear the snow local to the farm so they can get cattle in/out or dairy tanker etc. there is a supermarket just on the road to buttershaw and a tesco by the lights in queensbury

briggie · 10-05-2013, 21:40

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Hi Pete, sounds really nice, but! how far are the nearest medical facilities? doctors etc, you know you will need these in the future, I am really concerned that for you an isolated location is not suitable, I cannot understand the SS offering you a place like this, you really need somewhere near to the facilities you need, Rick

HI RICK ,

the hospital is about 6 miles away , as for doctors ...... my own gp is about 4 miles away , and queensbury is quite a big village , as is buttershaw .... so im fairly sure medical facilities will be not too much of a problem , im only on the list for this bungalow anyway , I haven't been offered it yet , even though I have priority status , there may be others who need this more than me

, I will find out on Monday ....... thanks for your concern rick , yes I realise I will get worse and medical facilities are something I need to take into account

briggie · 10-05-2013, 21:43

its finding a suitable compromise between sheltered housing / care ...... and independence ........ I have to think of Sheila too

jims-terrano · 10-05-2013, 22:35

Hmmmm Buttershaw, that's "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" country that is. I bet 96terrano aint old enough to of heard of that film

briggie · 10-05-2013, 22:45

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Hmmmm Buttershaw, that's "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" country that is. I bet 96terrano aint old enough to of heard of that film

not really buttershaw .... its shelf , sorta up the hill towards queensbury ..... as for the film , don't corrupt him jim

Dorn1964 · 11-05-2013, 10:01

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Originally Posted by briggie

hm , Sheila isn't too sure mate , shes worried about the isolation / shopping / doctors etc

Being isolated isn't such a bad thing and like all have said shopping to your door, If Sheila is worried check out my post code on google earth, doesn't really bother me at all, the local farmers have my phone number and they are only a call away should I need help. DN9 1EE

clivvy · 11-05-2013, 10:35

good to consider all the negatives, but I think although it is a little bit isolated in terms of geography, its not that bad mate, and a heck of a lot of people live there who also have medical needs etc. I reckon you'd be fine, doctors would get to you just as quick as where you are now. and if you think about it, the nearest supermarket in Queensbury is closer than the nearest supermarket to you (its a Tesco express I believe-near where a friend of mine lives)

briggie · 16-05-2013, 15:18

well ...... I got a phone call from the housing dept ...... its mine !!!!!

....... they are just cleaning it / sorting it out .... then we will have to decorate / wallpaper it etc ..... volunteers ?

spiderpig37 · 16-05-2013, 15:50

Nice one bit too far away and me hands are always dirty for wall papering

Dorn1964 · 17-05-2013, 09:09

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Originally Posted by briggie

well ...... I got a phone call from the housing dept ...... its mine !!!!!

....... they are just cleaning it / sorting it out .... then we will have to decorate / wallpaper it etc ..... volunteers ?

Well done really pleased for you and Sheila, get to know the local farmers, they are usually a good sort and will help you out should you need it. Before I got the Misty I was coming out of my lane in really bad snow in the celica.. the lane has a slight incline at the top and I got stuck, a quick call to one of my local farmers and he was there in the tractor to pull me out. They even cleared the lane and drive for us....

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firebobby · 17-05-2013, 10:28

AH, you can't beat good neighbours, well done Pete

Sorry, a bit far for me too

09-05-2013, 22:26	#17
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	moving Hi Pete sounds really good 1- it seems like an idiot free zone 2 - online shopping good luck mate paulp

10-05-2013, 20:16	#19
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Hi Pete, sounds really nice, but! how far are the nearest medical facilities? doctors etc, you know you will need these in the future, I am really concerned that for you an isolated location is not suitable, I cannot understand the SS offering you a place like this, you really need somewhere near to the facilities you need, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-05-2013, 20:48	#16
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	good luck Peter, it is nice up there but as you said, Queensbury pretty much gets the worst of the weather, but on the flip side, that sonly for a max of a couple of weeks usually. That's the only drawback really, other than distance from anywhere, but if you want peace and quiet, then go for it.

09-05-2013, 22:53	#18
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	I always have warm feeling for Shelf, started my first schooling at Shelf school when I was evacuated there, never thought that it was high but it was a struggle walking to school through deep snow when you are a nipper. I have lived in a bungalow for forty years and I can recommend it. A good bus route is a bonus, never know when you are not able to drive or the car is broke. good luck bri

10-05-2013, 21:04	#20
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i think i know were the bungalows are briggie. you will get out of there in winter just put some good tyres on your bus and all will be well.. farmers never get blocked in they will clear the snow local to the farm so they can get cattle in/out or dairy tanker etc. there is a supermarket just on the road to buttershaw and a tesco by the lights in queensbury

10-05-2013, 21:43	#22
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	its finding a suitable compromise between sheltered housing / care ...... and independence ........ I have to think of Sheila too

10-05-2013, 22:35	#23
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hmmmm Buttershaw, that's "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" country that is. I bet 96terrano aint old enough to of heard of that film

11-05-2013, 10:35	#26
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	good to consider all the negatives, but I think although it is a little bit isolated in terms of geography, its not that bad mate, and a heck of a lot of people live there who also have medical needs etc. I reckon you'd be fine, doctors would get to you just as quick as where you are now. and if you think about it, the nearest supermarket in Queensbury is closer than the nearest supermarket to you (its a Tesco express I believe-near where a friend of mine lives)

16-05-2013, 15:18	#27
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	well ...... I got a phone call from the housing dept ...... its mine !!!!! ....... they are just cleaning it / sorting it out .... then we will have to decorate / wallpaper it etc ..... volunteers ?

16-05-2013, 15:50	#28
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	Nice one bit too far away and me hands are always dirty for wall papering

17-05-2013, 10:28	#30
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	AH, you can't beat good neighbours, well done Pete Sorry, a bit far for me too