118. Will I Return to London? - Living Alone in Wales (August 2024)

[@SuzanneU]

As an expat, my experience has been that there are two major lows: one at around 6 months and then at 2 years.

[@gabriellakadar]

He's not really an expat but for sure it's a culture shock going from a huge conurbation to a village.

[@isobelsmith6999]

To have to go back to sharing a house with several other people, after the freedom of your own little place, would be difficult and might well take the shine off returning to London!

[@kory6695]

I cant beleave you landed yourself an absolutely beautiful cottage and then on top a magnificent piece of land with the river flowing past... an incredible community food is plenty full water comes out the tap...if your feeling down just watch the news and use it as a measure to re assess your level of comfort and privilege ...thank the universe and move forward not back

[@susankoch1319]

I couldn’t have said it better. Moving anywhere takes adjustment time. I love where you are

[@maryblencowe]

You will never by happy anywhere if you are not happy within yourself.

[@tinamcloughlin2710]

Don't go back to London Sean unless it's for a visit. You will end up in a single room in a house again and really miss all that space you have in the house and surrounding areas. Cosy times are coming now so perhaps like you say you will want to start gardening and getting things ready for next year on your homestead. Just think you can put a nice casserole in the slow cooker, go out walking, gardening or to town and come back to a lovely dinner, warm house and book. Perfect!

[@muddyboots2531]

Yes. Londoner here. I would move to the Valleys in a heartbeat if I could work there (and if they would have me). London is fine for entertainment and sometimes for work, but I read families (lots of normal people and the like) are moving out in droves. Regular visits will be the antidote for Sean perhaps, health and wealth permitting.

[@donnastacey7227]

A lovely comment ❤

[@doinglifemyway1755]

​Hmmm. I have a feeling Wales is next, in particular Sean's surrounding area. I'm getting very strange vibes. @@C1223opuv

[@kandycebeeks7056]

Sean when I moved to another state (I’m in the US) I went through what they call “ relocation depression”. It’s normal. I asked myself if I made the right decision to move for a slower life…. 3 years later I’m glad I made the move.

[@ab4mb]

I’ve lived in London all my life and I am 55, I used to love it and never thought I would live anywhere else, I absolutely hate it now and if I could move tomorrow I would. I would love to live in wales. London is not what it was and it is getting worse by the day.

[@weavenut]

Hi just to advise shake and vac on the carpets can affect cats and cause allergies in then such as itching etc please check the cats

[@keving331]

It also leaves behind a horrid smell and eventually can damage the carpet fibres.

[@minibigs5259]

​@@questionmark9819 always better to stop the sentence before "and natural" IMO

[@andrewhead6267]

It’s not very good for babies and toddlers either. Regular vacuuming should be sufficient

[@justmenicole4842]

​@@questionmark9819lemon grass is harmful to cats, like most essential oils

[@sabinekoch3448]

Hi 👋 My cat has asthma, so I can’t use anything he’ll react to …

[@selinab8532]

always keep honey in the cupboard.... different seasons will give different flavours productivity can help with your moods, the more we make the better we feel moving out on ones own can be challenging, it does take a few years to fully into it, think once you get going fully on the Rusty Homestead & get it fully going will make a big difference. thanx for sharing

[@murkydepths181]

I air-dry my clothes indoors and I run a couple of dehumidifiers which dries my clothes overnight, prevents any condensation and keeps my bills low. Works a treat! ☺

[@ladydiva295]

Me too. Works brilliantly!

[@cathym9603]

And me, great machine especially in winter time for drying bedding. Xx

[@carolineharry6605]

I was about to recommend a dehumidifier. We have one and it helps prevent damp in the house and it dries our clothes on the airer in a couple of hours. My husband says it’s cheaper than the tumbler dryer to run too.

[@tvtoms]

A high speed spin dryer is a worthy appliance. It doesn't really "dry", it just spins and throws water out and into a bowl.

[@elizabethwalkington2334]

I’m am thrilled how good a dehumidifier is at drying clothes in a closed room.

[@newcreations1064]

Amazing how it helps just knowing you have transport that you can use, you dont feel as trapped. x

[@susanrollings9906]

You were the first utube channel i watched just after my partner died, it must have been close to the start, it made me happy in my sadness, thank you.

[@susangoulding3159]

Can I suggest a dehumidifier for the room where you dry your clothes in. Cheaper to run, dries your clothes faster and removes damp from the room.

[@lostinsomerset6002]

Dehumidifier really great at drying clothes

[@diannevenner-kc6gu]

Yes these are Excellent we have them for the autumn, winter and early spring.

[@lostinsomerset6002]

Cheap to run too. I put my clothes on an airer in the box room, switch the dehumidifier on, shut the door and it dries well with no damp.

[@RawLondonGardener]

Works great!

[@rosam4929]

London is an awful and dangerous place these days. I'd take Wales every time. 😍

[@hunkhk]

I can't do city living any more at 61 I've done my fair share so the occasional commute is sufficient for my fix of big city lights

[@rosam4929]

@@hunkhk I'm in a seaside town at 70 but if it gets worse I'm leaving.

[@hunkhk]

@@rosam4929 to where

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@@rosam4929Which seaside town please.

[@emmafarr770]

We all have those highs and lows as they say this too shall pass😊❤

[@Hermit1903]

So so true

[@hp-cs7mx]

I count seasons by day length, so autumn would begin on Sep 22nd or so, and winter on Dec 22 or so. Sounds like you need a purpose, Sean, a project, a plan, something to look forward to ! I try to keep quite a few things in mind to do, and mostly feel like one of them, today I got around to shredding some paperwork I had put aside weeks ago, and that led me out to the compost bin in the garden, and that was that, I weeded and re-potted and found some joy. I have a book on the go, a sewing project, the ironing, a recipe for a lemon cake ready to make when I feel like it. But if I don't feel like doing any of those things, I won't, I can do them tomorrow! Retirement is bliss !.

[@marioncannon9924]

That shake & vac going straight onto your lungs

[@betsymartin4709]

Awful stuff .

[@Fiona-l8k]

The routine was fun though ☺️, bought back memories of us all singing to that advert.

[@gabriellakadar]

Isn't it just cornstarch with scent added?

[@rosam4929]

@@marioncannon9924 best to shake it from low height. Let it sit for 20 mins with windows open. It has more effect.

[@grumpy_poo]

@@gabriellakadar bicarb of soda mainly.

[@sue508]

Are you sure the cats weren't ill because of the flea treatment? You should only buy from a vet. Some of the over the counter treatments are toxic.

[@kenneyg100]

The van idea sounds great. I have a campervan/motorhome (Fiat Ducato) with a fixed bed. I have travelled both in the EU and the length of the UK. I'm leaving from Stansted tomorrow and will be reunited with my van in Italy. From there I will slowly drive back home via Spain! It's a wonderful freedom.

[@janebeer8736]

Appreciate the peace and quiet…. Born and raised in Bristol…. left family and friends and moved to the Forest of Dean, a small village called Clearwell, a stones throw from Clearwell Castle. Lived there for nearly 10 yrs in a fantastic bungalow with the biggest garden, sheep in the field at the back of my house…in March 2024 moved back to Bristol to be near family again… friends had all moved on…. One of my biggest regrets was leaving the peace and quiet and returning to people shouting, cars racing… my advice to you is stay in the valleys…London will not be the same as you left it….Beery

[@mooziet652]

Best advice

[@alisonstubbs-p1s]

I bought a heated airer last year from lakeland. Decided to buy better quality one. Its brilliant. My best buy to dry washing and cut down on condensation was to buy a dehumidifier. I have a meaco one. Best thing I bought for my new house. Its very economical and good for the house.

[@carolineowen7846]

Honey keepi n the cupboard & use a wooden honey thingy (❤Beekeeper❤) ❤ Heated airer, they sell similar to mine in b&m for £50 dries flannette bedding overnight. Pennies to run, takes the chill of the house & I stand mine in the bath, as there is always ventilation for damp stuff in a bathroom.

[@SharynWilliamson]

Sean a tumble dryer is very expensive to run buy a dehumidifier cheaper to run get washing dry overnight . Hun stop buying stuff it only bring happiness for a short time , get down to the garden block and plant all your winter veggies , good exercise ,great for your mental well being ,sending hugs 🥰🥰

[@rglp4179]

Hi Sean, glad we're not the only one struggling with the move. It's like Stockholm syndrome, we were unhappy in London wanted the valleys now were here we are struggling. When we returned to London we felt our of place, it's a very odd way to feel!

[@oneviewcornwall8200]

@@rglp4179 yup, I've been in rural coastal for over 20 years and still feel homesick for London and Bath and any place where city anonymity can be felt... A lifestyle with a mix of both city and country feels best for the spirit, if one can afford to do so 🙏🏼🐬🌅

[@rglp4179]

@@oneviewcornwall8200 haha I might always crave for London then 🥹 it's so difficult wanting a quiet life, I didn't realise a quiet life meant a dying town. It's so difficult to adjust to having everything you need so split apart and spread out. My partner got a new job but as it starts at 5am there are no trains or buses at this time. Small things you don't realise when moving to small towns 😵 also haven't had the warmest welcome to Wales we've been conned by every contractor and have a Welsh neighbour who is highly racist towards us and keeps attacking our cats 😭 moved to the countryside so our flat bound cats could have a garden and have to keep them indoors 😂😂

[@oneviewcornwall8200]

@@rglp4179 I can so relate to SO much of that - thank you for sharing... And best wishes too 🌅 for me the grass often appeared 'greener' when we dream of a new better life but it generally comes with its own new distinct issues both in terms of location logistics and the different mentalities of the people one then lives near. The 'dying' town closest to me a few miles away is like something post apocalyptic especially in the afternoons, or 'Shaun of the Dead', or League of Gentlemen...😂

[@jacquelinehillson9589]

Going back to London would be extremely expensive I should imagine.

[@martinchamberlain8517]

Sean, as someone who has had an allotment for 15+ yrs this time of year is always strange. The harvest is being brought in and the nights are drawing in as autuwm approaches I feel similar. When you start on the homestead i am sure you will feel better. For me living in London would be hell but people say that where I live. You never know what you have got until its gone Having a car is a very expensive for the purchase, insurance, maintaince etc

[@bronwenryan416]

Hi Sean, just get stuck in to some jobs and you will feel better. Not cracking on can make you feel aimless. The summer has not been great. A lot of people have not got on with things this year, in the same way. Let’s hope for a beautiful mellow autumn. 😉

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

Dear Sean,I know you said that people telling you how to or how not to do things is a little irritating but i feel this could save you time and money over a period of time .when you are cooking your vegetables like your green beans or peas just barely cover them with water and out a lid or a plate on top then heat on the low setting for just a few minutes.cooking with a lid on keeps the steam in cuts down cooking time and your walls arent getting wet with condensation .If you like you can then use the vegetable water to make your gravy,its already heated up and ready to use .or if you are using your oven place your beans ,peas ,sweetcorn in a covered dish and pop in the oven with whatever else you are cooking this way your veggies are done using the same fuel as the rest of your meal .if you time things right you could pop in an apple crumble or pie , you could cook some stuffing balls or even some part baked bread for a sandwich at tea time .All only using one lot of fuel . When you wash your shirts pop them in a coat hanger button up all the way to the chest and hang over a door way upstairs .all creases drop out and they dry in a couple of hours I have 6 sons and have done this for years and my home is not damp or musty .I even water my plants with cooled vegetable water if im not making gravy but I'm on a meter so I try to reuse or repurpose anything I can . Oh you can slip a ring pull from a beer can or fizzy drink can over the hook of a coat hanger and hang another hanger directly underneath the first one to make use of limited space,this works a treat.

[@doinglifemyway1755]

Great tips there. I'll be using some of them thanks 😊

[@chichita9202]

me as well, thanks!

[@elainecoad205]

Sean if you cover your saucepan with a lid or plate water will boil quicker and save on electricity

[@heidirobinson8734]

They say that moving house is right up there with one of the most stressfull and challenging events we can experience! You've then had very busy (occupied) few months sorting out your house....getting furniture,supply network ,securing the Homestead amongst other things! To say nothing of the extra challenges you've set yourself! (Diet,networkin,employment).....while meanwhile having times when unwell (colds,flu)....! So it's perfectly natural to feel a bit dissconfobulated (!) at the time when most things are sorted,settled and you suddenly find yourself in a different rythme. ! Add to that - the end of summer, the earlier sunsets n darker mornings ( however gradual!)... n we all starting t feel a bit off! A break is as good as a rest....n going away would probably do you the power of good! Also....it's only when you go away and return that we can feel " at home" in your new place! (coming home!). Be nice to yourself and don't underestimate the sheer level of your achievements this year! ❤

[@lindacampbell540]

Well said!

[@emmafarr770]

I love When September Comes it makes it feel like autumn even though they're a hot days in September Indian summer

[@lindab1458]

The thing is if you go back to London for a visit, go to a few events and see people, you’re experiencing the fun part, not the normality of day to day living which sometimes used to get you down. So it might be easy to think oh yes, this is great. We all feel the ups and downs, get in a bit of a funk but then all of a sudden something occurs to spark our enthusiasm and off we go. Autumn days are my favourite in the garden too, for getting stuck in 😊

[@lindagalen2487]

I also drink kombucha, and when I don't, I notice my digestion gets off, and even my mood.

[@frentbow]

another comment i hope you find useful. if you buy an inexpensive airer that folds up, takes up less space. buy a dehumidifier, which is multi use meaning you can put it in any other areas of the cottage that may experience damp, or use after a steamy shower. you can put airer in bath with dehumidifier in bathroom if you have a plug nearby, shut door, or use any other suitable space, the dehumidifier will dry your clothes, keep damp at bay and you can repurpose the water to water plants. if you are looking to save space this could be a good idea. this is what i do and it works for me. happy laundering, also the van sounds fantastic and maybe useful for moving stuff to and from the homestead.

[@davegilford1257]

Hello, lad. If you're thinking of the bills this winter I think you'd be best avoiding a tumble dryer. They can be very expensive to run!

[@ladydiva295]

I dry my clothes indoors: Ordinary clothes horse near an slightly open window. Place a rotating fan on low next to the clothes horse. Drys remarkably quickly. In the winter I place a small dehumidifier nearby. I have no problem with condensation and I live in a victorian terrace.

[@htee7426]

I think it’s a pretty normal reaction to a big life change. I’ve done this as well, moved to another country. Everything is new and exciting and you’re full of enthusiasm at first but gradually you settle back into an albeit different daily grind just with a different set of frustrations. I go through phases. It’s Ok then it’s not. Ultimately you realise nothing’s perfect and have to decide which lifestyle to stick with.

[@andrewhead6267]

On a camper van. My son in law converted a sprinter van. It’s hard work. Not that cheap. Especially if you are going to add windows, kitchenette, toilet etc. But my advice would be think where you are going to park it at home. They are big things, and desirable so you need a wheel clamp to secure it if not used often. The other thing is if you use it for other journeys. They are big vehicles, so driving and parking is a different level to a car or smaller transit type van. It’s no surprise that the Amazon sprinter vans are always dented, because parking and manoeuvring them required a bit more care than a car. I would buy a small van you can use as a run around and taking stuff to the homestead. And look at buying a mattress and tent awning to convert the van into a camping tent van when you go on trips.

[@annettehay2675]

Sean why don't you cook your sausages in with the sweet potato..you coukd do all your dinner in the oven ..even your vegetables..carrots broccoli ect is lush oven baked and it would cut the cost of your bills over the month ...

[@rochelleemmanuel6041]

Yummy 😋

[@deniseburnside]

Sean, we all go through low points in life. What I have learned is the things we want to escape from, to live a peaceful and peace filled life, are still there when we go back. I think these months of living in Wales have been spent getting your cottage filled with things that you need and want. It seems that phase is over now. Your garden is there, but waiting for seasons to come and go, the growing periods is a waiting game. Another thing, not being able to get the things you want, such as at the butchers, or your favorite loaf of bread can be off putting. We get used to things and even subtle changes can affect us. You need to be around people. Have you considered joining a garden club or a civic or social club? Perhaps a church or volunteer at a school, on your off days? Spending just a few hours a week surrounded by others can make us feel better, especially if it is sharing experiences that interest us. Solitude is nice, and needed, but life can become stagnant and redundant if we do not venture into new territories. Remember this, every new beginning will eventually become old. The honeymoon phase is never permanent. It was never meant to be. The grass is definitely not greener on the other side. These old adages are sometimes the most profound messages in life. Stay blessed!

[@grumpy_poo]

OMG... back to the 80's!! Well as someone who moved to a foreign country and tried that .... and having seen friends waver after the first few months away .... a bit of advice.... No matter where you move to, you always take yourself with you..... thoughts, insecurities , memories.... and you can never turn back the clock you have to move forward.... 'samey' is good.... you are surrounded by familiarity, you have your little plot of land, you have access to city if you want it.... everything that you said you wanted .... take yourself off for a few days as you say ,it may just clear your thoughts. Count blessings with the calories!! Cheer yourself up with a sausage!😆

[@sammywalrus]

Hi Sean, need to get yourself up on the mountain and just sit for 10 minutes at the top, do some breathing exercises like breath in for 6, hold for 6, exhale for 4 seconds and it will ground you. That may help buddy

[@Hermit1903]

Agree with that, it resets you doesn't it.

[@sammywalrus]

@@Hermit1903 really does, I like to do stuff like this at points of stress or in the morning when I have a lot on

[@DopamineDivas]

I can relate to a lot of this. I moved up to the Rhondda from Newport, and while it's not as big as London, it was a huge adjustment. Sometimes I still feel a bit isolated, especially as it seems miles away from everywhere up here! My friends are all down that way too, so it can be hard. Being self employed too is hard, getting into a routine and sticking to it...well, we're still working on that! I think that what you're feeling is pretty normal given that it's such a massive change in all respects. Keep on keeping on, drop me a message if you ever want to get out and about, or even to go get some shopping, I don't think I'm too far from you and it's always nice to meet new people 🙂

[@janicecoulson5388]

I got a bit like that when I retired. I found volunteering at my local hospital helped me. Gave my week structure and mixing with people lifted my mood. I also belong Rock Choir, made loads of new friends. I do find autumn makes me slow down I take vitamin D.

[@margaretg7861]

I hope you feel more settled soon Sean.. Getting out in a little van might be good for you and it would be convenient for taking things to your homestead as well as trips out . I had a tumble dryer, but found it too expensive to run, so my washing goes outside on the line and then maybe upstairs on a clothes horse to just finish off if needed . Lovely that your friend called round with some honey too.. That's precious . .

[@ab4mb]

The London that I knew and loved is gone.

[@lesleyjackson1855]

Dehumidifiers are the way to go when drying clothes indoors. I put mine on airers then run the dehumidifier. It draws all of the moisture out and they dry so quickly.

[@keving331]

That kitchen tap is still dripping. It’s amazing how much the water bill can go up just from one dripping tap or leaky toilet cistern.

[@varinafulcher5898]

Don’t think he is on a meter

[@1sweffling]

You were so looking forward to walking the mountains but seem to have stopped doing that. Perhaps back to good food and exercise in the glorious countryside might help?

[@cathybowsher594]

We use a small dehumidifier in the closed room with the washing it dries clothes and keeps the air dry and not expensive to run

[@juliawigger9796]

Keep honey in a cupboard, in the dark. For me personally i find i get down when autumn arrives, the shorter days really get to me. 😊

[@barbdurban900]

All you need is a clothes horse and a de humidifier. Couple of hours, they are cheap to run and get rid of condensation. You will be amazed how much water it takes. Clothes dry. Try it Sean x

[@Bay_321]

I swear by a dehumidifier for drying clothes inside the house on rainy days. Plus an added bonus is that once the tank is full of water, you can put it to good use, for example to mop the floor with or water the plants.

[@janej813]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING⚘ I enjoy your singing. I too am without a clothes dryer and dry my wash on the line. When it's damp I bring it inside and hang it in front of a fan, in the winter I hang it in front of the heater. I have a clothes rack that extends upwards. Nice to see you again, I've been absent for a bit.

[@aileenhindley5964]

I had one of those electric airers - took ages to dry the clothes, took up a lot of space, cost a fortune to run. I use a decent dehumidifier it works a treat and reduces condensation. We have a couple of clothes airers and set it up in the spare room, with the door closed.

[@JoanneWhite-yk2so]

Dehumidifiers are a game changer gets everything dry and no musty smells agree with all the previous comments 😊😊

[@Simon-ry1lw]

Haven't been back to London for over 10 years, don't miss it, might visit sometime for a long weekend but that'd be it

[@susiesmith2852]

I absolutely love London and visit regularly but I love getting away from it.

[@gemmawilson3226]

I always go by the solstices, so for me summer goes on till 21st September. I've had some lovely holidays in September and had great weather, July and August often is a wash out. I love May as you have the whole summer ahead. I am hoping to move to the coast soon and I can understand about these 'honeymoon' phases of moving and living somewhere else. You are Welsh so am sure Wales is where you will hopefully settle. I just have an old fashioned clothes horse/airer, put by open window and radiator and will soon dry. I don't see the need for a heated clothes horse. In the summer (dry days) its always outside on the line, you cant beat line dried laundry, so fresh! Take care.

[@susanthomas5464]

I live by The Old Ways so5 Summer Solstice /winter Solstice ,Yule , Samhain etc . Blessed Be ❤

[@leebenjamin2222]

I concur with the comments re. dehumidifiers. I live in a flat with no outdoor space so have to dry my laundry on a clothes horse. I started to get problems with black mould on the walls, damp/cold feeling mattress, behind curtains/furniture etc...the thing is, the water has to go somewhere! Got a dehumidifier, problem solved! Very cheap to run, clothes dry very fast and what I have discovered since is that because it removes excess humidity, the air in my flat is drier and therefore warmer. Sometimes on laundry days I have to empty the 5 liter tank twice...that's 10 liters of 'damp' going down the toilet rather than into my home. It's the moisture in the air that makes rooms cold, I haven't used my central heating since I had it. If you do have a look at them, just be aware of the decibel levels cos some of the cheaper ones are quite noisy. Mine automatically switches on and off depending on humidity, but I never hear it. 👍

[@melysmelys2622]

Can I ask which one you have please?

[@leebenjamin2222]

@@melysmelys2622 EcoAir. The model I have is probably obsolete now, I've had it a few years. I bought a cheaper, noisier one before upgrading to EcoAir, hence my warning about the decibels. Some of the new models are 36dB, mine is 42dB so they have got even quieter. 👍

[@jon-u2y]

Hi sean. Please consider a dehumidifier for drying your clothes also. These take very little room, and have found them effective for the task. Kind regards 😊

[@marycerullo8455]

FYI - Speaking of sausages. An aunt on my “outlaws side” showed me a great method of storing/thawing fresh sausages. Portion your sausages for one meal at a time. Place the sausages in a freezer bag and fill the rest of the bag with water (just enough to cover the sausages), make sure to seal the bag properly and freeze. Any time you want sausage, you can thaw as usual, but if you’re in a hurry, place the bag of sausages in a basin of water on the counter and they will thaw quickly and they look as pink as the day you purchased them. This is for butcher sausage, not pre-frozen. I reuse the bags by washing them and air drying on my line. No waste, no want.

[@carinacheralley1345]

For me, Fall starts when I hear the Canada Geese fly south, they have been doing it the past week.

[@annettegraff8323]

Started two weeks earlier here ! Beginning of August! Not usually until around 15th August 😮 Still coming down as of today. The other birds Started leaving early as well.Cold abnormal winter ahead .

[@jennywren8937]

And when swallows leave.

[@sylviahopwood9730]

I lived in South Wales for 6 years, was never welcomed there as i am English from London lol ,i returned home to Cambridgeshire ,about to move to a pretty English village,so glad i moved back ,home is where you are welcomed .xx

[@donnastacey7227]

We used to go camping in Penally, just outside Tenby when I was a child 50 years ago. When mum and I walked in to the local shop to buy food everyone started talking Welsh. Years later at university I lived with a girl from Tenby and the word for outsiders is apparently the groccles😢

[@annarthur6070]

@@donnastacey7227 We once stayed on Anglesey, went into a local pub and they were all speaking in Welsh ..... awful atmosphere tbh, very unfriendly.

[@donnastacey7227]

​@@BadgerBotherer1They weren't! That was the point I was making 😂

[@bleakaf]

​@@annarthur6070 that's because it's our language, why would we not speak it to eachother? People who speak English too (yes, not everyone speaks English, amazing I know) will always answer in English if you start a conversation politely.

[@tray8820]

A normal clothes horse with a good dehumidifier will do the job, Sean. That's what I use in the winter.

[@treetop2729]

Hi Sean I grow auriculas and they are lovely but they will not like the heat so grow outside for best results. Good idea to put a plastic cover over as the rain will destroy the blooms when in flower and the farina which is the flour coating which omits from the flowers. Watch out for vine weevil as they love these plants. Hope your feeling a bit more chipper soon.

[@sarahamilton7903]

I think your washing will dry better in the back garden, get more of a blow. That shelf behind the house is ideal for some flowers. 🌺

[@historybarf]

You keep them in the cupboard. Honey never goes bad.

[@jazzander5314]

Yes, that's true Sean! Even the honey they found in Egyptian tombs was still edible. I doubt if the Crumpets fared as well...

[@heidirobinson8734]

It's the draught of air that will dry your clothes in the narrow space outside rather than any sun.

[@richardhart7652]

How is Rick vanman miss his videos it was through them I found you. I think that your right about getting organised and having a proper schedule for things we then get far more done, this summer hasn't inspired me to do much especially outside but it's even been a bit of a downer on working in my workshop so I've now got very behind with customers repairs,let's pray for an Indian summer

[@elainecoad205]

A tidy dry over your bath to hang clothes and bedding. . You could always stand a clothes horse just out side the kitchen door. It would be easy to bring in quick if it started to rain and again could go in your bathroom.

[@isobelsmith6999]

I agree with all the dehumidifier recommendations ✅

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Good idea on the carpet . I'll try it . Your grieving change is hard . It usually takes a couple of years to get use to and get a new groove . Take care . 🍂🍁🍁🍂🌄Autumn 🍂🍁 be beautiful in Wales .

[@sueevans4110]

I think that cooker is clean now ! 😂

[@caravb5906]

I moved to the seaside about eight years ago. I did lots at the beginning. Then work got in the way. Best thing i ever did. No honeymoon period because i am where i want to be. See how you feel after the winter. Nothing to stop you selling and moving somewhere else if that is what you want

[@brendatucker35]

Never put honey in the fridge!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Salsaseren]

Aww just take each day as they come, don’t fight it or expect too much from yourself. You inspire many of us who really enjoy following your passions and life ❤ sending you a hug ❤x

[@Johanna-uw9vy]

Highlight of the week is drinking the cream at the top of the raw milk bottle. 😋💕

[@vegemitegirl1971]

Here in Australia our seasons change on the 1st of the months. Far easier to remember. I love it now spring is here. Today topped 26°c and I'm still in flannel pjs

[@gigis.garden]

What i donwith my drying is put all my clothes on coat hangers and hang on thw curtain rail over the radiator and leave the windo open a bit. Layering uses like permaculture 😀. Or just a normal cold fan dries clothes fine. You dont need heat at all really

[@ohmeowzer1]

Hello from Upstate NY. I understand how you feel. We moved to Maine many years ago and I felt lost, my husband’s job took him to Maine. It was beautiful to live there. We lived there 2 years and I was happy to return to NY. I did love Maine it took time to get used to. Our children we had 7 sweet children loved the lighthouses and the ships. Moving to a new place is very difficult. I feel for you. Maybe a few days in London will do you good. You will come back with a new perspective on life. Hug those kitties for this elderly lady from NY

[@Hermit1903]

We have been here in Scotland for 25 years from Norfolk and still get the odd twinge and "should we, shouldn't we return to where we came from'. But what we miss is not the reality of how it is now. We miss how it was sometimes, back when we were children really and those people that surrounded us then especially. Needless to say, we are totally happy here, we love everything about it and would hate it within a day if we returned and think what on earth had we done!. Always remember, you and we moved to where we are now for very good reasons. Its easy to forget that and take where we are now for granted.

[@mumzelvandenberg1628]

Different seasons gets different flowers. So different flowers different honey.

[@Juls27989]

I keep my honey in the cupboard. I think it would help you a lot if you bought a car/van. Thanks for another lovely video. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛💐

[@marytolhurst5165]

I dry clothes indoors in winter, upstairs in my box room. I don't need a fan. The upstairs is warmer than downstairs. 😊

[@maureenmckenna5220]

London or Wales?? Each has so much to offer, but the countryside would call me. The mountains, water and people in Wales are wonderful. Grew up in NYC and know the vibe a city has to pull you. But, your garden and small cottage are so idyllic. You will work it all out for yourself. The Fall will change your attitude. Do take care of your diet. I have found intermittent fasting a wonderful way to lose and maintain weight. Get Cyril’s recipe for pasties. Bet he’d give it to you now he’s retired. Here in the States too many viruses from mosquitos. Buy bug repellent. I can’t go out without it. And the dehumidifier sounds good too.

[@yvonnebailey24]

You need to go to London for a break to appreciate the valleys sean. Also the campervan thing is a brilliant idea. I have a Citroen Berlingo roamahome as my only transport i love it, it drives just like a car i go off for days at a time most weeks would not be without it x

[@roscowoodward6037]

Wash the filter on hoover, shnva c is for bagged Hoover's only. 2nd hire Peugeot small van very economical and everything you need done in a planned schedule. 3rd condensed dryer collects dust & water,can go anywhere in house. schedule people time, you are good on your own but you have lived in others company for a long time and may suffer unconsciously loneliness but it happens to us all eventually 😊

[@ellenj3393]

Hi Sean, I'm forever wondering what life would be like somewhere else? Both my parents have now passed away which added to my thoughts of not being tied to where I live. I'm sure a set of wheels would help you feel less tied to home? I don't drive but I have the beach and shops on my doorstep. The public transport must seem slow after living in London? We have trams and buses just around the corner, not that I use them often. Regarding the clothes situation I would honestly invest in a pulley rack, best things ever. Even though this house doesn't have a log burner the heat from the central heating is enough to dry things very quickly. I bought all the bits I needed from my local hardware shop, basically 2 cast iron ends, runners and a pulley wheel, wood slats, a rope fastener and the rope. I don't think I could cope with clothes airers taking up floor space again. I'm glad the cats are doing ok Thanks for another great video. Take care.

[@geraldTheSealion160]

I've not watched you for a few months, i can't believe how settled you are now. You really have made it into a lovely little home 😊

[@fionabarry9143]

Public transport is expensive in Wales and train services with many cancellations. In London people moan that prices are too high. Those age 60 plus residents in Greater London can travel for free and only pay £10 a year travel card. Pensioners fuel winter fuel allowance cancelled, unless on a benefit credit then older people will struggle to afford to get out to avoid having the heating on all day. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and swings and roundabouts no matter where you live.

[@YllaStar95970]

Summer was 1976.👍

[@anndowning1457]

I'm from Aberdare , although moved to Coventry in 1979.My father whose 95 still lives there .Aberdare market is good ,a mix of stall meat ,veg ,Welsh cakes .Not sure what day is half day

[@kirstymabbott7862]

I can recommend a heated clothes horse with a cover, I got a cheap one from Aldi last winter and it has been great. I fold it flat when not using. If you were looking for a standing tall one rather than a low wide one, Lakeland do a variety of them. I’m disabled so can’t get out to hang things in the garden, but the clothes horse has been a complete game changer.

[@juliamaitland7160]

I love my tumble dryer which I know isn't very pc but you can get the clothes dried and away. I have bought for both my sons heated airers which they both like and find useful. The worst thing is to have damp washing hanging around especially in old houses. I also like the old fashioned " Sheila Maids" where you hang the laundry on the bars and hoist up to the ceiling out of the way. I cant have one of those because I've got spotlights in the kitchen.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Keep your honey for x cold cure bit of boiled lemonade cinnamon and lemon x better in no time,midlife crisis,we cant all have everything x you can try 🙏 have courage,maybe see what you want before ,you start wanting x something else,The grass is not always greener.

[@incywincyspider8748]

A dehumidifier works well.

[@KurtMueller-g2l]

Go to London while you can still walk. You will find that you gave come a long way A car runs me an extra 1000 usd a month. Need it for the 75 mile trip to the VA for healthcare . Here in Missouri it is always hot iduring the growing season.

[@tinastone7368]

Sean, mid life crisis…. Never move permanently back to London with the way things are theses days. By all means visit but never give up what you have . Topsy and Amber wouldn’t appreciate it 🥴. Do you have farm shops nearby ? If so, if it’s grass fed you’ll be getting the best 😉

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

As I see it I think that space outside your kitchen is too humid to dry clothes. If you cover it with plastic all humidity will stay in there. Your clothes will get mouldy!

[@RoseyPosey57]

We use the Lakeland airer plus a Medco dehumidifier on laundry setting.

[@susangoulding3159]

Going back to London may answer your question. You will either feel happy again been back in the hustle and bustle or happy to return home.

[@debbiedaydream8676]

Tumble driers are so expensive to run. My friend has an airer, she says it's great

[@susanxa8158]

Buy a drysoon airer with the heated bars from Lakeland. They are great! Also, using a small dehumidifier helps with condensation.