I am reblogging this old post today as I am too tired to write my serial episode. But also to show that nothing has changed around here, in 7 years. If anything, it has got worse. Eddy, David, Jude, and some others have seen it, so they can skip it today.
As I have said before, I am used to living here now. The transition to country life has had its good and bad parts, but on balance, life here is very good, at least for those of a ‘certain age.’
I can put my hand on my heart and say that I am now reconciled with the lack of choice for eating out, although it would be nice to enjoy a Tapas, or perhaps a Greek Mezze, without having to drive into Norwich. Never mind, I have had my share before, so it’s not as if I am missing out. I have also resigned myself to the strange ‘closed on Mondays’ thing that is the norm here. I just don’t go out to eat on a Monday, unless for an Indian meal, as they are always open.
Anything I might miss as a result of choosing to no longer live…
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beetleypete 
Oh no, I always drive to work on country roads and I hate driving in the dark too. It’s even worse when it rains.
Luckily, it’s our habit to turn off the high beams when we’re approached by a car. I hope it stays that way.
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It is getting worse around here. Even at dusk cars have main-beam. They need better driving education.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh yes, for me it also took a very long time to accept these high intensive Xenon head lights. Wondrful to have them aboard, but in oncoming traffic, with a slightly dirty windshield (I’m a smoker 😉 horrible. So i changed to a windshield cleaning fetishist. Lol xx Michael
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It got much worse once I started to develop cataracts, Michael. The light reflects on those, right inside my eye.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, a sad situation, Pete! I am feeling sorry for this. Isnt there a way of chirurgical help? Best wishes, Michael
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I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I’m “a country boy at heart”, until now I’ve only ever lived in the suburbs of large towns or cities [Bristol being the largest; York somewhat smaller], so I never got into the habit or culture of eating out, apart from very occasionally, and it’s not something I miss. As for the night driving: I totally agree with you. Headlights seem far too bright and unnecessarily numerous, and many drivers seem oblivious to the discomfort [or potential danger] they might be causing. Rear lights are also very bright, and fog lights are all too often used excessively; and why does NOBODY use the handbrake at traffic lights any more, preferring to just sit with the right foot on the brake pedal? Gaaah! 😉 Cheers, Jon.
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Driving habits have changed dramatically since I passed my test in 1969. I see people around here with their headlights on during the daytime too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Don’t get me started………. 😉
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I know how you feel, I had a fair bit of night driving on unlit country roads down in civilisation at the beginning of the week, so much concentratioon needed!
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In Beetley, we have to drive 4 miles before seeing any street lighting in Dereham. Then everywhere else is pitch dark for 20-30 miles in every direction. It’s great for sleeping, but not for driving.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hadn’t read this one originally, but I couldn’t agree more.
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Thanks, Olga. It is so dangerous because of the inconsiderate drivers.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It took me about a year to get used to life in the country. I wouldn’t go back to London now though.
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Neither would I. I just wish the locals would dip their lights. Some have them on full beam even at 3:30pm!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think I’ll give up driving in a couple of years.
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If the DVLA get their way, I won’t be driving after my next birthday in March. I dread that though.
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Comes to all of us unfortunately.
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