Drugs, (and absurd job updates)

[mik]

Excellent stuff. An Islander? You are more one-of-us than we are

[mr_jon]

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The view out the window while posting.

[mr_jon]

Excellent stuff. An Islander? You are more one-of-us than we are

I'm told it's a good 20 years to be considered an 'Ileach'.

Still tuning into the accent, perhaps more whisky required.

[duncs500]

Beautiful! That's how it's done.

Island / whisky meet as part of the next Scotland trip?!

[mik]

This really deserves it's own thread - big move for you all! But what a beautiful part of the world to live in

Shout if you need anything.

[Beany]

Holy fuckballs, nice work there @mr_jon

And yeah, when the wind and rain kicks in proper, make sure you've got a decent mid length raincoat, you'll fucking need it unless you want soaked legs every time you leave the house

[mr_jon]

Holy fuckballs, nice work there @mr_jon

And yeah, when the wind and rain kicks in proper, make sure you've got a decent mid length raincoat, you'll fucking need it unless you want soaked legs every time you leave the house

Cheers, awesome to escape as you have. Funnily enough I love running and swimming in the rain as it feels somehow heroic! 80mph winds then perhaps not.

[duncs500]

I often find places like that are at their most stunning in those conditions, but that's based on a couple of days. I don't know whether you get over the spectacle and then it's just miserable if you're living there.

[DeskJockey]

That looks stunning. I'm very, very jealous of the view. A seaview is one of my dreams. Good luck!

[speedingfine]

Incredible Jon, obviously looks fantastic. Are you an IT bod at the new job, or have you changed careers too?

[mr_jon]

Still IT. But they do need ppl who actually make the stuff, forklift drivers etc. Will leave that here!

[davecG60]

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The view out the window while posting.

Looks stunning! Congrats on the new job/lifestyle too. Islay is a place I'd never really thought about visiting as we generally either go straight past on the way to Ardnamurchan or further north. Must add it to the detour list now.

[Jimmy Choo]

A seaview is one of my dreams.

Give it a few years and we might all end up with one. It might be on the wrong side of the coast but you'll still have a view.

Good darts, mr_jon.

[drcarlos]

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Pretty hard to get across in 350kB but, ja, we moved to Islay on Saturday to make whisky. If you 'know your malts' you'll be able to guess who I'm working for. Amazing so far, weather good, both kids into the High School, missus has landed a job at the school despite bringing her old job with her on a remote basis, so will sack off the same sh1t company I used to work for. I don't start until Monday so the reality will bite then, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and just have to tell myself I know my stuff after 25 years; I just need to learn the new industry, people & technology.

We visited two beaches today that put 'The Beach' firmly into the shade, truly paradise.

The weather is due to turn shit this w/e so I expect it to feel a bit more real then.

Absolutely epic, I could really go for island life myself (although I'd prefer it to be a bit warmer). I can now realistically work from anywhere in my job as they changed our contracts, I have mentioned to my wife about relocating (possibly to the Isle of Wight) but with my younger son just hitting GCSE year it's not practical just yet. Keep us up to date with your adventures too and don't forget some free samples!

[Gavster]

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Absolutely amazing, that's an incredible view to have. Keep us updated on what life is like as an islander, these big moves become ever more tempting as I grow up!

It really can't be healthy to have this as a view from my desk

[mr_jon]

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Bit more normal today but still good enough for a 7k walk with the dog between showers.

[mik]

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[Broccers]

Exciting change ! Do we gets mates rates on the product?

[tim]

Bloody hell Jon, nice move! I've just moved 3 miles, and have a view of a roundabout.

[Beany]

<mumbles quietly>
Passed my probation
</mumbles quietly>

*cough*

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