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Well, my friends, a little announcement for those interested.
After living in Hereford for the past 20 years and working for the council for the past nine years, I'm about to hand in my one month's notice, and retire early at the age of 62.
Last week I went to Spain to view properties and agreed a deal to buy one in a little place called Adsubia near the town of Pego, ten miles inland from Denia in the northern Costa Blanca. I am moving out there permanently, lock, stock and barrel in early April (I hope).
It's absolutely crazy, but I've sold a modest three bedroom semi in a village near Hereford and for less money have bought a fairly luxurious three bedroom villa with 9 x 4 metres swimming pool overlooking the orange groves in this stunning valley only fifteen - twenty minutes drive from great beaches and the beautiful port town of Denia.
What am I going to miss the most? Need you ask? I've been supporting the Swans through thick and thin for fifty three years, ever since my dad first took me to sit in the double decker stand at the Vetch in 1965. It's going to be a huge wrench not going to every home match. But me and my partner have renewed our season tickets for next season. Of course, it's illegal to let my brother who lives in Baglan use the tickets when I'm not in the UK, so I won't be doing that (). I hope to be getting back a few times a season to watch matches.
And you can bet your bottom dollar the Swans will make the FA Cup Final now that I'm going! I'll come back for that one, though, never fear.
So my friends, I leave you with the message enjoy life, you never know how long you've got, and don't argue too much with each other. We're all Jacks together. And I'll still be lurking around this Board in my new incarnation, Pegojack!
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 15:19 - Feb 26 with 2850 views
Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 09:56 - Feb 26 by Pegojack
Hiya mate,
I had never been to that area of Spain before last week, but did a huge amount of research on tinternet and talking to various people. I'd been further north to the Costa Brava and further south around Malaga/Marbella, but never to this area south of Valencia.
I didn't want to be in the concrete jungle that is Torrevieja, surrounded by British ex pats playing bowls all day, shopping in Zenia Boulevard and drinking Watneys Red Barrel, blah, blah, blah.
The northern Costa Blanca is the second most healthy place to live in the world, according to the WHO. The climate is mild winters and warm summers, without getting into the 40s in the peak of the summer. It's greener and more scenic than further down the coast, and more typically Spanish. Denia and Xavia are fab towns. The beaches are great. Yes, there is a thriving ex pat community where I'm going to live, but lots of locals too.
I picked the house first, which just happened to be near Pego, but Pego itself is a nice Spanish town with all the required amenities. And a great Chinese restaurant, which I sampled on Tuesday!
[Post edited 26 Feb 2018 10:52]
That’s a big step, mate. I wish you the best of luck. My parents bought a place between Murcia and Torrevieja about twenty five years ago and I recognise the concrete/ex-pat picture you painted. It wasn’t always that way but the rate of development has been extraordinary.
You can look forward to a dotage of fresh fruit and no arthritis. Good for you.
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 16:08 - Feb 26 with 2814 views
Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 15:51 - Feb 26 by Lohengrin
That’s a big step, mate. I wish you the best of luck. My parents bought a place between Murcia and Torrevieja about twenty five years ago and I recognise the concrete/ex-pat picture you painted. It wasn’t always that way but the rate of development has been extraordinary.
You can look forward to a dotage of fresh fruit and no arthritis. Good for you.
Cheers, Loh.
Yes, the area is covered in commercial orange groves and you see oranges everywhere, in fields, people's gardens, growing in public spaces, etc. Half the time the oranges and lemons are just lying on the ground where they fell. You're allowed to pick an orange for yourself off any fruit tree you're passing, apparently, as long as you don't take the p*ss.
Get f*cked, Tropicana!
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 18:55 - Feb 26 with 2733 views
Good luck HJ . We moved out as a family (wife and 2 young kids) to work in Spain almost 30 years ago. Not quite so easy when you have to work in 30 - 35 degree heat to being retired with your time your own. Things didn't quite work out and we were back in Swansea 2 years later but to be honest we never regret our decision to take the step. Now we are retired we are able to spend around 2 months each year in Spain and hope to carry on for as long as we can. Over the years we have visited most parts of Spain including Javea and Denia which are beautiful towns and Valencia is a good place to visit. Never made it to Pego though but I'm sure you've made the right decision.
Buena salud y buena suerte.
We shouldn't all be tarred with the same brush you know!
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 19:35 - Feb 26 with 2678 views
All the very best for the exciting times which now await you both.
I have aspirations myself of at least spending the winter months in sunny Spain in the not too distant future, probably the Malaga area which I know so well.
Have visited for many, many years and the climate has been an amazing therapy for my asthma and arthritis in my knees ......even in Jan/Feb you can usually get away with shorts and t shirts in the daytime.
I would like to think that the Celtic nations will help smash the bedwetters Brexit - and so you will be able to get your teeth fixed out there, should you need it. And other good health stuff.
Obviously send all the bright young things back over to NHS Wales. .
YJB.
Beware of the Risen People
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 02:31 - Feb 27 with 2496 views
Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 16:08 - Feb 26 by Pegojack
Cheers, Loh.
Yes, the area is covered in commercial orange groves and you see oranges everywhere, in fields, people's gardens, growing in public spaces, etc. Half the time the oranges and lemons are just lying on the ground where they fell. You're allowed to pick an orange for yourself off any fruit tree you're passing, apparently, as long as you don't take the p*ss.
Get f*cked, Tropicana!
Good luck with the move. The wife’s uncle moved to Spain many years ago after being in business and his doctor told him it would put 10 years on his life. Lots of his friends and family are no longer with us, but he is still going strong.
If you have a plentiful supply of oranges, get yourself a proper juicer like the Spanish have. The difference between fresh and the gunk we buy in the shops is simply staggering. I am sure that I speak for most of the posters on here, let us know how you get on as I suspect lots would like to make the same move.
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 06:48 - Feb 27 with 2466 views
Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 09:56 - Feb 26 by Pegojack
Hiya mate,
I had never been to that area of Spain before last week, but did a huge amount of research on tinternet and talking to various people. I'd been further north to the Costa Brava and further south around Malaga/Marbella, but never to this area south of Valencia.
I didn't want to be in the concrete jungle that is Torrevieja, surrounded by British ex pats playing bowls all day, shopping in Zenia Boulevard and drinking Watneys Red Barrel, blah, blah, blah.
The northern Costa Blanca is the second most healthy place to live in the world, according to the WHO. The climate is mild winters and warm summers, without getting into the 40s in the peak of the summer. It's greener and more scenic than further down the coast, and more typically Spanish. Denia and Xavia are fab towns. The beaches are great. Yes, there is a thriving ex pat community where I'm going to live, but lots of locals too.
I picked the house first, which just happened to be near Pego, but Pego itself is a nice Spanish town with all the required amenities. And a great Chinese restaurant, which I sampled on Tuesday!
[Post edited 26 Feb 2018 10:52]
Great move mate. Made up for you, I hope you love every minute in your place in the sun. It's madness any pensioner wanting to live here, I'll be b*ggering of to Cyprus god willing. Salud!
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 08:43 - Feb 27 with 2424 views
Well, Mike, that was quick! I'll certainly miss you & Cat on match days but sincerely hope you both find everything there to your liking and wish you all the best. You never know, me & the missus might pop out there to see you occasionally! Any excuse. Hope to see you on Saturday?
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 13:16 - Feb 27 with 2292 views
Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 13:14 - Feb 27 by karnataka
Well, Mike, that was quick! I'll certainly miss you & Cat on match days but sincerely hope you both find everything there to your liking and wish you all the best. You never know, me & the missus might pop out there to see you occasionally! Any excuse. Hope to see you on Saturday?
Yes, see you in the Globe on Saturday, mate.
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Goodbye Herefordjack, hello Pegojack! on 21:01 - Feb 27 with 2214 views
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). I hope to be getting back a few times a season to watch matches. 
