we have had some fun in my Remember When thread..so now zoom forward in time

[Bobbisox]

and say what your hopes and aspirations are for our wonderful country,

I say , wonderful. as my friend, who is living in Dubai says, Don't knock Britain or all she stands for, believe me, we have a wonderful country, after living here (Dubai)

do we love our country???
I think I would have to say, yes..

[horseshoes]

I do love our country most of the time. What I can never understand is why some areas in big cities have been allowed to become virtually no-go ghettoes. Why is stuff like that never dealt with? and now it's probaly too late. I fnd it incredibly sad. I'm just SO glad I live where I do.

[Bobbisox]

yes , we are a free society horse, when you see the troubl in the Arab world and the clamp downs, we are very fortunate indeed

[DEN53]

I wonder if in 50 years time, people on AB will be having a 'Remember' thread about this moment in time and having such good memories - I very much doubt it.

[albaqwerty]

I did try to submit a post but it's in the ther somewhere.

It was along the lines of I like living in a democracy where you can slate politicians without fear of being dragged off in the night and never to be heard from again.

[Bobbisox]

DEN..:+)
yes Alba, we tend to forget about the good things I suppose

[Bobbisox]

I would much rather talk about the good thing Zebadee , as I definitely don't want an immigration issue on this thread

[funnygirl]

I say we swap with a caribbean country!!!!

[mazie]

I think it's only when you move abroad that you realise the things we take for granted in the UK. The NHS, the freedom of speech, womens rights and so much more. We have the Seasons and most of all, I think we have a spirit that enables us to help and feel for those less fortunate than us. I like to travel, but I love to come home :o)

[Bobbisox]

we could swap for thir weather FG but then we would have to endure Typhoons and the like..

[DEN53]

I'm the same Mazie - after a couple of weeks away, I am ready to come home.

[funnygirl]

Tie yourself to a tree!

[albaqwerty]

^^ agree with that mazie.

Wouldn't it be nice if we became a floating island and could paddle off to the Caribbean for a couple of months?

[mazie]

Whoops forgot my hopes etc..... I don't think I have that many. I'm looking forward to finishing work and moving to Scotland and seeing my kids and grandkids happy....Oh and one day I'm hoping to complete the Times crossword

[Bobbisox]

ha-ha
"Tie yourself to a tree"

good one FG..;=)

[Bobbisox]

me too Milly, not move to Scotland although it is a beutiful place, but I thank God for our NHS and the Seasons too

[mazie]

milly ! put your specs on Bobbi ;o)

[funnygirl]

I love all things Scottish!

I would like up there like a shot if I could live next door to John Michie!!!