Long-Distance Loving?

[mrs.chappie]

Many moons ago I dated a lad who lived in Southampton (a few hundred miles away from me). It soon fizzled out as in those days there were no mobile phones and no webcams. In fact, we didn't even have a phone at home - I used go to a phone box to ring him at a pre-arranged time. Guess it was doomed to fail.

Anyhoo ..... has your love survived a long distance?

[boxtops]

Yes mrs C - when I first met OH, he lived and worked in Scotland and I lived down here in Kent. We met up once a month for a long weekend.

[Bobbisox]

nahhh, lol, married two Geordies...x
not at the same time,,lol

[NoMercy]

If you're prepared to travel, then yes. I commuted to Spain for a long while, mainly for work purposes. Truth be told, I wouldn't have bothered had it not been for my little Alfie.

[Mick-Talbot]

no, used to go out with a girl many moons ago, who left home to work in London as a nanny. our relationship went on a downward spiral, then ended . But on the plus side she did get to meet Jeremy Beadle.

[mrs.chappie]

Thanks for replies all. x

Mick .... she met Jeremy Beadle ..... and that's a plus?

[Mick-Talbot]

well she got excited about it Mrs C. I wonder if he had a little hand in us splitting up?

[mrs.chappie]

I used to hate Beadle's About ... think I'd want to wallop him if he played one of his pranks on me. (I'm usually a joker, but I don't like surprises - like to know what's coming).

[ttfn]

Mick - your soh is withering me thinks (;-))

Never had any problems with long-distance loving after I bought a magnifying mirror.

[rowanwitch]

The female ex lived in Birmingham, I lived in Essex neither drove National express did well,, no mobiles or email then either...letters are lovely....phone calls were precious...wish I'd never bothered though

[Bbbananas]

I have a sort-of long distance relationship. Although at the moment he's only 50 miles away, so it's hardly the other end of the country. It works fine - in fact I'm glad he's not any nearer. We have our own lives in the week - apart from the odd daily text or call. We spend about 3 out of 4 weekends together, and holidays.
Best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned ;-)

he's recently took on a project that will involve him going to India & Australia for weeks at a time. Will that be a problem? Hell - no!

[ttfn]

Salla - you could always employ the time usefully and get some motorway mileage under your lifebelt (;-))

[Bbbananas]

To India and Australia ttfn?

After all that, I'll either be as proficient as Jenson Button or have had a nervous breakdown!

[ttfn]

silly devil Salla. btw - Hamble River - my late bil used to moor there - how I spent happy hours antifouling on the hard!

[mightyWBA]

I met someone on school camp who lived 100 miles away,we used to write and phone each other as well as visit.
Eventually it became too much,we were only 13,but carried on writing etc.
Haven't seen her for 30 years but still communicate through facebook :-)

[Bbbananas]

Did I tell you that is where Plaid's boat is moored now? Swanwick Marina, which of course is at the top of the Hamble River. Right opposite the Jolly Sailor - handy!

[ttfn]

Howards Way - big sis used to watch it and nearly fall out of her chair trying to see the boat on the very edge of the screen! Has the jetty from the pub still got that small, nay diminutive metal barrier around it? I only ask as we came out of the pub in the dark, at high tide to row back to the boat, but big sis forgot to tell me of its presence and she had the torch. It didn't really matter because I was already soaked to the skin. I was upset though when we had to use our hands to paddle back to the boat - no ruddy oars. Cap'n Pugwash she wasn't!

[Bbbananas]

I can't recall a barrier, but then, when we stagger out of there it's usually dark or we've walked around & through the elephant boatyard.
I'm absolutely useless at oaring...... (too early for dirty comments you lot...) I have no co-ordination and usually end up going round in circles or not moving at all.

[ttfn]

So presumably you are good as a deck hand or in the galley then salla? ROFL
Never mind, it is good fresh air and helps you to relax - enjoy your time on the water - just don't get it in your glass (;-))

[Bbbananas]

I'm pretty nifty in the galley - I can whip up a pretty damn good meal but have burnt myself on numerous occasions - what a surprise!
On deck, I'm pretty handy - but being so clumsy, the BF tries not to put me in jeopardy! I can winch, tack, steer, navigate all that business. But I'm very wary when the boat tips over too severely....

[ttfn]

Not too keen to pick up the mooring buoy I suppose - don't blame you one bit!