I was a home-loving boy until was 18 and moved to that London. Now it?s more wherever I lay my hat is my home. In my 70 years I?ve lived in Cumbria for only 30 of them, the rest spent in various parts of south London (city), High Wycombe (town) and the Bath/Bristol area (villages). The best place I ever lived was Gilcrux, the last village I lived in in Cumbria, and left 11 months ago. It was sublime; heaven on earth. If I could have moved the village with me I would have. Only 250 people in the whole Parish and I was proud to serve them on the Council. When my Mum died I realised that most of my close family was further south, so there was no question that we would move. It was the decision of common sense, and it was time.

Everyone?s different, with priorities that change as their lives progress, and it was no different with me. This area is different but still beautiful. Gently rolling hills with the Cotswolds and Malverns just a few miles away. No red squirrels though. I don?t regret moving because I see the kids and grandkids an awful lot more. I think that I?m the type that needs a change from time to time and a fresh start reboots me. I?m sure you?ll know of a term for my sort of personality Frank. The main thing is that I?m happy with my lot, and isn?t that the point?