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Title: Hello from London
Post by: Justin on June 01, 2012, 01:05:41 pm

Well, after years of saying we wanted to do it, my girlfriend and I are making the break from London and our current careers. We're going to be buying either a smallholding or small farm in southern england and run our own smallholding along with opening a campsite.

We've a lot to learn and mistakes to make but we're incredibly excited to be on the road at last. Our flat goes on the market next month and the plan is to then have money available to buy when we find the right piece of land. Our jobs will keep us in London till next spring/summer when we hope to move out and then have the campsite business open the following year.

Justin.

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: Mammyshaz on June 01, 2012, 01:08:31 pm

Hello Justin  :wave: from drizzly Durham

That's a big commitment, wishing you best of luck in it. There is certainly plenty of info on the tas pages and help in the forum once you get started. It will be interesting to follow your success  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: Dan on June 01, 2012, 01:20:42 pm

Hi Justin, welcome to TAS. :wave:

That sounds brilliant, I hope it all goes well for you, look forward to reading about your progress.

Dan

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: plumseverywhere on June 01, 2012, 01:44:24 pm

Hello Justin and welcome to TAS  :wave:


I'm a fellow Londoner who made the break! We are now in Worcestershire, living our dream.  Look forward to hearing about your journey as you go!


Lisa

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: suziequeue on June 01, 2012, 01:47:43 pm

Hi Justin.Welcome to TAS. This is a great site.

 I'm also from London originally and would never have had myself down as ending up in Wales but here I am happier and more fulfilled than ever before.

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: Rosemary on June 01, 2012, 03:23:02 pm

Hello and welcome from sunny Carnoustie  :wave:

Very best of luck with your new venture  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: Bionic on June 01, 2012, 03:34:08 pm

Hi and welcome Justin  :wave:
I am originally from Ldn but after a long time on the Dorset/Hampshire border I am now in Wales and loving it.
Sally

Title: Re: Hello from London
Post by: Lesley Silvester on June 03, 2012, 10:47:30 pm

 :wave:   HI and welcome from soggy Shropshire.  I'm another Londoner but have lived in a variety of places, mostly towns but also a Scottish island.  Now back in a town with a backgarden microholding, goats, fruit and veg.  Good luck with your venture.