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Reply ID 49875

Yes indeed, after a prolonged hiatus, I have begun posting here again. Surely a cause for celebration... I can almost hear the forum equivalent of bunting being enthusiastically drawn from attic boxes. My own delusional self-importance aside, on my half dozen or so visits back to Hertford since I left a year ago, I can openly and warmly say I'm more drawn to Hertford than I ever was. I won't be so indiscreet to say where I currently reside but Hertford trumps it hands down. Whether you be an immigrant fruit picker or a millionaire whose bounty was earned from churning out endlessly dire 'thriller' novels, you have plenty to be grateful for as a Hertford resident. Much of those positive qualities are only ones you would ever appreciate from living outside for a time. Is it an idyll? Of course not but I feel many are idle in understanding it's positives.

Reply ID 49877

I agree. All my attempted escapes from Hertford have been foiled by the discovery that the grass is not greener....... The longest I've ever managed on the run is two years.

Reply ID 49878

We've only lived here for 3 years but I can't se us leaving (apart from the dreaded house prices...[;)]) any time soon. I love that it's a town with it's own identity yet it's still really close to London. As I drive through Hertford on my way back from work at night I love looking at the gorgeous architecture on St Andrews St and Fore St. There are gorgeous walks, the river is lovely, Hartham Common is great in the Summer. I got a new job a while ago and part of the job offer package was the option of having all relocation costs paid for to move closer to the job (£6k worth), but after driving around the towns that would have qualified within the required radius, we decided nowhere was nicer than Hertford.

Reply ID 49879

People walking along the meads say hello!!

Reply ID 49880

We love Hertford....(for all its sins) Despite the lure of a much bigger house, further afield, (location - no names mentioned), Mr. Jaycee & myself decided to stay in Hertford, after downsizing (when the Jaycee-lings fled the nest) from a large homestead, to a much smaller, newer house, preferring quality over quantity!(or whatever expression you care to use!) Bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to homes and community!!![img]http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/smilies/computer/026.gif[/img] So, Herbert - come back - your County Town needs people like you![img]http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/smilies/computer/026.gif[/img]

Reply ID 54339

After a few days away this week working in Brixton, Aston and West Bromwich, all I can say is its VERY nice to be home! [:)]

Reply ID 54343

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Originally posted by Leo Densian
After a few days away this week working in Brixton, Aston and West Bromwich, all I can say is its VERY nice to be home! [:)]

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