The Leaving of Liverpool

Allezfan · February 6, 2011

So for various reasons to do with my job and personal life, I'm probably going into exile this summer. It's honestly something I've never wanted to do, and after yesterday it'll only be harder, but needs must. I've been offered a position at durham uni, so I'll be in the land of the barcodes, I guess.

Anybody ever lived up there, can give me some advice? Anything I should look out for?

chicoazul · February 6, 2011

The girls are sensationally filthy and good company.

Good luck sir.

formerly manx toffee · February 6, 2011

The men are fat and paint themselves orange to watch the match

Dutch Toffee · February 6, 2011

You don't need upper body clothing there. A beer bellly is sufficient.

chicoazul · February 6, 2011

I don't think you will like Durham much lid.

On the moving away thing, you'll get them feelings and daft stuff like that start being aware of loads of little things that you'll miss. Put them out of your head as a change of scenery will more than likely be boss for you, and you'll look back fondly on what you're about to go through.

chrissyjack · February 6, 2011

Dutch Toffee said:
You don't need upper body clothing there. A beer bellly is sufficient.

It must be their equivalent of a camels hump. Full of lard and Newcie Brown

Clint Planet · February 6, 2011

Artetafan said:
I've been offered a position at durham uni, so I'll be in the land of the barcodes, I guess.

Anybody ever lived up there, can give me some advice? Anything I should look out for?

Good luck, but at least you're going to a lovely part of the world. I went to Durham University, a lifetime ago, and had a great time - and it really is a beautiful place.

Walter Ego · February 6, 2011

ive lived in the north east and durham's a nice place to live, good luck

Cena · February 7, 2011

All the best, but don't become a plastic, remember your roots!

Durham is a wonderful part of the country, i've only ever heard good, and let's be honest, your only ever 3 hours away from home, you could be home every weekend

Deleted member 28206 · February 7, 2011

Artetafan said:
So for various reasons to do with my job and personal life, I'm probably going into exile this summer. It's honestly something I've never wanted to do, and after yesterday it'll only be harder, but needs must. I've been offered a position at durham uni, so I'll be in the land of the barcodes, I guess.

Anybody ever lived up there, can give me some advice? Anything I should look out for?

Grow a pony tail, they love it up there!

Seriously, Co. Durham is a very nice part of the world, you'll enjoy it.

Mutzo Nutzo · February 7, 2011

Artetafan said:
So for various reasons to do with my job and personal life, I'm probably going into exile this summer. It's honestly something I've never wanted to do, and after yesterday it'll only be harder, but needs must. I've been offered a position at durham uni, so I'll be in the land of the barcodes, I guess.

Anybody ever lived up there, can give me some advice? Anything I should look out for?

Reject the place - Move to Amsterdam...get loaded and have fun!!

Allezfan · February 7, 2011

Thanks for the well wishes guys. The job looks decent at least, better pay then my current one and more security.

Thanks for the advice, too. I should grow a pony tail and a beer belly and then go to Amsterdam and hang around not wearing a shirt, is what you're saying right? Works for me.

johnnydawg68 · February 7, 2011

As someone who has moved many times in my life and moved away from my "hometown" and came back, I can tell you that living in a different city is good for you. It expands your horizons and you get to meet new people, it's a good thing.

Having said that you're only going 3 hours away! In America that's slightly longer than a long commute