FabSwingers.com forum: The Ooop North

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I love Manchester so want to move there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible."

It also takes about a fifth of the time to go anywhere! M60 is useable, we have Harvey nicks, good restaurants and people aren't angry all the Time! Personally I'd never move back to London and if I want to visit it's 2hrs on the train!

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By *ucsparkMan
over a year ago

dudley

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible."

And the people are rather pleasant too

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Manchester is my favourite city up here to be honest, if only for the Curry Mile (yum!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

And the people are rather pleasant too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

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By * Jay69Man
over a year ago

Bridgwater - Somerset

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

And the people are rather pleasant too

Don't tell everyone

Keep it quiet or they will all move.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The people of manchester are true citizens

Tbh Manchester has the lot

It has to, if at least to keep all of the footballers and their WAGs happy

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

I did find the lack of signage a bit frustrating but now in the middle of the city it's fine. There's a frozen yoghurt place to try too. If they have organic yoghurt in salted caramel then all is good. I just need John Lewis and Waitrose and my family across the road and I'd be ready to move.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

Someone did describe it as almost Midlands yesterday. They are further north (but to the west).

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

We do have Johnny Lou Lou and Waitrose in the North you know. And fuel prices are generally cheaper as long as you avoid motorway services and city centre petrol stations.

Add in the fact that all Northerners are 'aaaaard and we can sort the family issue with a few balaclavas and a tank of fuel.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"I I just need John Lewis and Waitrose and my family across the road and I'd be ready to move."

We have a couple of Waitrose in south of the city and a couple of John Lewis too.

But cant help you with the family though

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I I just need John Lewis and Waitrose and my family across the road and I'd be ready to move.

We have a couple of Waitrose in south of the city and a couple of John Lewis too.

But cant help you with the family though

I doubt they would want to move. However, if the current economic situation continues for much longer then I might consider moving up - without them.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn.

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible."
.... nice in manchester, i think not

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn."

They mix the old wih the new

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn."

Nice to be reminded sometimes ... I see it every day but tend to forget the nice bits until they're mentioned by others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn.

They mix the old wih the new

I remember some sexy young thing saying something similar not too long ago standing in Albert Square

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn.

They mix the old wih the new

I remember some sexy young thing saying something similar not too long ago standing in Albert Square

She must be intelligent lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible."

Wait till you go out for cocktails and when you pay you realise it's for all of then not just yours!

Highly recommend the Alchemist for cocktails and Sunday brunch (or both)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been to Manchester and leeds a few times for w/ends and can't decide which is the best

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"It's much cheaper up here!

I'm in a very sumptuous hotel at the same price as a Travelodge (ugh). We went shopping around Manchester and got loads but didn't spend a lot. It's also quite nice in Manchester.

The petrol is more expensive and it's not London but if I had to move up north I think it might be possible.

Wait till you go out for cocktails and when you pay you realise it's for all of then not just yours!

Highly recommend the Alchemist for cocktails and Sunday brunch (or both) "

Went to a really nice cocktail bar in northern quarter

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By *almh5Couple
over a year ago

Manchester

There is a Waitrose in the centre, down by the Courts. Then of course there is the John Lewis in The Trafford Centre, amkes me feel ill just to think of it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn.

They mix the old wih the new

I remember some sexy young thing saying something similar not too long ago standing in Albert Square

She must be intelligent lol

She was indeed and now cocktails have been mentioned its all coming back ... can second the Alchemist recommendation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Manchester, Can't wait to move back home...

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I love Manchester it's such a lovely city

You can see the Victorian splendour everywhere you turn. My hotel is so grand and beautiful and then there is grandeur at every turn.

They mix the old wih the new

I remember some sexy young thing saying something similar not too long ago standing in Albert Square

She must be intelligent lol

She was indeed and now cocktails have been mentioned its all coming back ... can second the Alchemist recommendation "

I love cocktails

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I love Manchester, Can't wait to move back home..."

Put me in your suitcase

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love Manchester, Can't wait to move back home...

Put me in your suitcase

Don't forget the Eccles cakes and Hollands meat a tattie pies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

Yes pet I knaa exactly what ya mean like. Its canny good now we got leccy n that...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See it's not so bad up here after all

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I can't go into a bar with my friend so I am stuck with the same price as London cocktails in the hotel. I can live with that.

I'm going to find The People's History Museum tomorrow, I think.

A recommendation for somewhere for dinner tomorrow would be gratefully received.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Having lived all over the UK, I find that the further North you go, it becomes better in every aspect.

Down in London and the South East, it's a different world! Everyone is rushing around, they are afraid you are invading their space if you even try to talk to them on the bus or the train, and manners have gone out of the window!

I'm a Scot, working in Berkshire, but have my base in Hull, where I still have my house. In official financial and Government surveys over the past 4-5 years, Hull is regarded as having the cheapest standard of living in the UK, with Manchester a close second.

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By *hyllyphyllyMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Someone posted this which made me laugh

http://youtu.be/gRT7TyKmJVI

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can't go into a bar with my friend so I am stuck with the same price as London cocktails in the hotel. I can live with that.

I'm going to find The People's History Museum tomorrow, I think.

A recommendation for somewhere for dinner tomorrow would be gratefully received."

Subscribe to Manchester confidential (free) it lists and reviews every restaurant in the greater Manchester area.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I can't go into a bar with my friend so I am stuck with the same price as London cocktails in the hotel. I can live with that.

I'm going to find The People's History Museum tomorrow, I think.

A recommendation for somewhere for dinner tomorrow would be gratefully received.

Subscribe to Manchester confidential (free) it lists and reviews every restaurant in the greater Manchester area. "

I'm only here for one more night.

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

Yang Sing on princess street, superb restaurant x

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By *drianukMan
over a year ago

Spain, Lancs

I always enjoy La Tasca on Deansgate. It's a chain restaurant but all Spanish food is good. Drinks pricy though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Manc also has a big forbidden planet which I always seem to find and spend in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like my side of the Pennines but I have to admit the Lancashire lasses are much nicer

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I so like this thread. Any1 need a hse to rent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUUUULLL

IT'S FULL OF TITS, FANNY ANDDD UNITED

OOOHHHH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Manchester is South, get up to the proper North lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUUUULLL

IT'S FULL OF TITS, FANNY ANDDD UNITED

OOOHHHH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

I wouldn't go that far...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Manchester is South, get up to the proper North lol

Anything north of what used to be Hadrian's wall is foreign lands and until I've had my shot's from the Doctor's not a chance

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By *ILLY aka SirslagWoman
over a year ago

Land of the Prince Bishops

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

"
i ah knaa wot u mean hinny

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"Manchester is South, get up to the proper North lol

Anything north of what used to be Hadrian's wall is foreign lands and until I've had my shot's from the Doctor's not a chance

Well we are working on making it a foreign land but all who have seen the light are welcome, it will all be worth it to never have a Tory government again! lol

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUUUULLL

IT'S FULL OF TITS, FANNY ANDDD UNITED

OOOHHHH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

happy little soul aren't you

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

Best dim sums in all of the UK!

And so many hotties

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By *ean Claude long swordMan
over a year ago

Kirkby

Erm wht about the paradise tht is Liverpool

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"Erm wht about the paradise tht is Liverpool

paradise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUUUULLL

IT'S FULL OF TITS, FANNY ANDDD UNITED

OOOHHHH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

happy little soul aren't you

Always

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Erm wht about the paradise tht is Liverpool

ay up laaa oo u tryin ta kid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lived away for 15 years and all tho i loved it...it was never really home you cant beat the ooop north

Im a bit further up than manchester tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

I am sorry but you are sadly mistaken, God's country is Yorkshire,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

I am sorry but you are sadly mistaken, God's country is Yorkshire,"

Now your all talking s**t, Manchester should be the countries Capital

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

I am sorry but you are sadly mistaken, God's country is Yorkshire,"

Ha ha ha....ha ha ha ....ha ha ha

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

Someone did describe it as almost Midlands yesterday. They are further north (but to the west)."

They are exactly right, it's only Oop North to you lot from Darn Sarf...enjoy the rest of your stay x

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

Someone did describe it as almost Midlands yesterday. They are further north (but to the west).

They are exactly right, it's only Oop North to you lot from Darn Sarf...enjoy the rest of your stay x

Your new avatar is brilliant! I will enjoy the rest of my time here. I cross the Pennines tomorrow.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

OH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUUUULLL

IT'S FULL OF TITS, FANNY ANDDD UNITED

OOOHHHH MANCHESTER IS WONDERFUL

happy little soul aren't you

Always

I distinctly remember a post about you not being able to wait until you move down to the south west again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Up North is full of amazing people. I feel a trip back to Manc is needed

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Up North is full of amazing people. I feel a trip back to Manc is needed

I'm not on one of those visits!

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Best mate lives in manc so im always up annoying her id move up tomorrow if i could

folks are so freindly and willing to help you

easy to get around by tram

and i love buffet city chinese

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Best mate lives in manc so im always up annoying her id move up tomorrow if i could

folks are so freindly and willing to help you

easy to get around by tram

and i love buffet city chinese

Chinese - we haven't had one in ages. We're getting up slowly as it's a bit grey.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Up North is full of amazing people. I feel a trip back to Manc is needed

I'm not on one of those visits!"

Did I say I would be lol

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Up North is full of amazing people. I feel a trip back to Manc is needed

I'm not on one of those visits!

Did I say I would be lol

I've met you now, Your Maj!

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By *lackshadow7Man
over a year ago

Toronto

I lived in Machester for 4 years, and can confirm its very cheap. I do miss it at times

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By *rivate auditionsMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

no M25 troubles to worry about,people will talk to you,better football teams,plenty of fabsters,seems the ideal place to move to!.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I went to Uni down South. Hardly anyone could understand my accent.

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

I concur old friend. I call people from Middlesborough southerners.

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

i love manchester liverpool is very good as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love visiting London, could never live there though. For me Manchester is the best, don't think I'll ever leave

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"but leik Manchester is still leik way doon sooth te those of weh in gods country if yee knaa what ah mean leik.... yee knaa... eh!

I concur old friend. I call people from Middlesborough southerners.

I'm Canadian and you are all southerners to us

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By *leepyangelCouple
over a year ago

over the hill and far away

"I can't go into a bar with my friend so I am stuck with the same price as London cocktails in the hotel. I can live with that.

I'm going to find The People's History Museum tomorrow, I think.

A recommendation for somewhere for dinner tomorrow would be gratefully received."

Go to Tops international buffet on Portland Street. Its fab. Then for desert burn off your calories @ Cupids x

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"Best mate lives in manc so im always up annoying her id move up tomorrow if i could

folks are so freindly and willing to help you

easy to get around by tram

and i love buffet city chinese

Chinese - we haven't had one in ages. We're getting up slowly as it's a bit grey."

If you fancy Chinese tonight you are very near Chinatown. Someone earlier mentioned the Yang Sing on Portland St - always has a great reputation although I havent been for a good few years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i love manchester liverpool is very good as well

Dare I admit I've never been to either City

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yang Sing is good, Bem Brasil, alchemist, zinc all do fairly good food. There's a Jamie's as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Moved from Liverpool to Manchester a few years ago, miss and love Liverpool, but have to admit Manchester is growing on me! As are some of its inabitants

Accent now sounds a tad odd though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Moved from Liverpool to Manchester a few years ago, miss and love Liverpool, but have to admit Manchester is growing on me! As are some of its inabitants

Accent now sounds a tad odd though!

Inhabitants! Even

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Moved from Liverpool to Manchester a few years ago, miss and love Liverpool, but have to admit Manchester is growing on me! As are some of its inabitants

Accent now sounds a tad odd though!

So your. Mouser instead of a scouser now

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

I have always loved Manchestaaaaaaa, great place to be, lovely people very friendly place, have spent many happy days there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have to say as a fellow manc moved south'ish... I have a right weird accent, I so miss the propa manc accent!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Up North is full of amazing people. I feel a trip back to Manc is needed

I'm not on one of those visits!

Did I say I would be lol

I've met you now, Your Maj!"

But I was behaving then

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

"Best mate lives in manc so im always up annoying her id move up tomorrow if i could

folks are so freindly and willing to help you

easy to get around by tram

and i love buffet city chinese

Chinese - we haven't had one in ages. We're getting up slowly as it's a bit grey.

If you fancy Chinese tonight you are very near Chinatown. Someone earlier mentioned the Yang Sing on Portland St - always has a great reputation although I havent been for a good few years."

Jezebel, Yang Sing is now back on Princess Street, think it went to Portland Street when they had the fire

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Best mate lives in manc so im always up annoying her id move up tomorrow if i could

folks are so freindly and willing to help you

easy to get around by tram

and i love buffet city chinese

Chinese - we haven't had one in ages. We're getting up slowly as it's a bit grey.

If you fancy Chinese tonight you are very near Chinatown. Someone earlier mentioned the Yang Sing on Portland St - always has a great reputation although I havent been for a good few years."

Thanks. We had such a large afternoon tea (we couldn't manage to eat the cakes!) that we can't even think of food now. I suspect we're going to end up going to somewhere very cheap for not a lot.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I can't go into a bar with my friend so I am stuck with the same price as London cocktails in the hotel. I can live with that.

I'm going to find The People's History Museum tomorrow, I think.

A recommendation for somewhere for dinner tomorrow would be gratefully received.

Go to Tops international buffet on Portland Street. Its fab. Then for desert burn off your calories @ Cupids x

It's not that sort if visit - I'm with a nun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant believe lots of you like Manchester. .thats great..perhaps living here you just take things for granted..yeah its not too shabby after all

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Cant believe lots of you like Manchester. .thats great..perhaps living here you just take things for granted..yeah its not too shabby after all

I have now found the Little Waitrose, although buying around there wouldn't give me the cash I'd need from the sale of my London flat to make the move worth it.

It's a lovely city and I have missed out in the past just visiting for work.

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

"Manchester is South, get up to the proper North lol

Anything north of what used to be Hadrian's wall is foreign lands and until I've had my shot's from the Doctor's not a chance

Well we are working on making it a foreign land but all who have seen the light are welcome, it will all be worth it to never have a Tory government again! lol"

Be very careful what you wish for.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I would move there in a heart beat and often look to see if there are any jobs there...

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"Manchester is South, get up to the proper North lol

Anything north of what used to be Hadrian's wall is foreign lands and until I've had my shot's from the Doctor's not a chance

Well we are working on making it a foreign land but all who have seen the light are welcome, it will all be worth it to never have a Tory government again! lol

Be very careful what you wish for."

I always am and will retain my desire for Scotland to become once again Master of it's own destiny, as it should be! Now if only it could be a Republic instead of a Monarchy then we will truly be in the 21st century!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I've just seen that the average house price in the NW is £161k compared to £240k elsewhere.

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over a year ago

"I've just seen that the average house price in the NW is £161k compared to £240k elsewhere.

Lol, not in south Manchester it isn't! I think there's possibly a greater disparity in top and bottom end meaning the average figure is more meaningless in Manchester area. Clearly it's not London prices.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They have WAITROSE.......... in MANCHESTER.?????????????????????

That's it! I'm phoning Nick Ferrari first thing in the morning. This is disgraceful wasting such quality groceries on people 'of the North'......

I feel the need for a lie down with a cup of Darjeeling to calm my nerves.... and a copy of today's Daily Mail to soothe my fevered brow.....

They'll be allowed to have broadband next.... Sorry? They've already got what...??????

an unusually reactionary ted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in Scotland and it aint so cheap here, good job the company pay

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I've just seen that the average house price in the NW is £161k compared to £240k elsewhere.

Maybe when you average out, but you'll be lucky to get a 2 bed terrace in York for less than £200k.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"I've just seen that the average house price in the NW is £161k compared to £240k elsewhere.

I'm in South Manchester in a two bed semi. Prices are around £160-£180, 000. My brother, however, paid just £95, 000 for a 3 bed in Wigan.

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over a year ago

"I've just seen that the average house price in the NW is £161k compared to £240k elsewhere.

I'm in South Manchester in a two bed semi. Prices are around £160-£180, 000. My brother, however, paid just £95, 000 for a 3 bed in Wigan. "

£240,000-£350,000 for a three bed in this particular part of south Manchester

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Jezebel, Yang Sing is now back on Princess Street, think it went to Portland Street when they had the fire

I actually meant Princess St - got my 'P's wrong

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over a year ago

"Moved from Liverpool to Manchester a few years ago, miss and love Liverpool, but have to admit Manchester is growing on me! As are some of its inabitants

Accent now sounds a tad odd though!

So your. Mouser instead of a scouser now

I do tend to slip in and of accents very odd... People always say to me in their best 'Peter Kay' accent you what??!!

Giggle though when they say ....going fot catch buz ... What the hells that all about???!

its buS!! And foR!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Jezebel, Yang Sing is now back on Princess Street, think it went to Portland Street when they had the fire

I actually meant Princess St - got my 'P's wrong

We went and had a lovely meal, amidst lots of men working away from home groups.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Jezebel, Yang Sing is now back on Princess Street, think it went to Portland Street when they had the fire

I actually meant Princess St - got my 'P's wrong

We went and had a lovely meal, amidst lots of men working away from home groups.

They were probably all logged on here with their mobiles sending 'Im staying in a City Centre hotel in Manchester tonight. Fancy a fuck?' messages...

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over a year ago

NORTHERNERS LOVE GRAVY! Right now I've got that off my chest could I ask who ever said there's a frozen yogurt place to tell me in what direction of Manchester!? Pretty please!!! I was listening to Xfm this afternoon and it actually said that apparently Manchester was the most expensive city for a night out! I think that was including a hotel! Get yourself to Blackpool!!! Me and my mates went a few months ago, it was £20 for a double room, absolutely minging but my god what a good night we had!! If you like the country side you should look into the ribble valley there's a direct train from Manchester to clitheroe, it's lovely on a nice day, there's a castle and a river it's lovely x

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"NORTHERNERS LOVE GRAVY! Right now I've got that off my chest could I ask who ever said there's a frozen yogurt place to tell me in what direction of Manchester!? Pretty please!!! I was listening to Xfm this afternoon and it actually said that apparently Manchester was the most expensive city for a night out! I think that was including a hotel! Get yourself to Blackpool!!! Me and my mates went a few months ago, it was £20 for a double room, absolutely minging but my god what a good night we had!! If you like the country side you should look into the ribble valley there's a direct train from Manchester to clitheroe, it's lovely on a nice day, there's a castle and a river it's lovely x

I couldn't find the froyo place again so didn't get to try it. I wasn't paying proper attention on the first day.

The north does seem to adore its gravy. I hate the stuff so that might be reason enough to remain in the south.

My nights out have been expensive but that's because we were in pamper mode.

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