A postcard from.....Dorset (part 3). Boats & quiet time.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Another day out and about in Swanage.....this time towards the old harbour area and Peveril Point.....with boats, yachts, the life boat and one of my favourite quiet spots. And a few more thoughts on the possibility of living here.
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Ahhhhh, just lovely!! I love the fact that you're getting some leads on some homes.
I can feel your stress drifting away. That's the sea doing it's job. I feel that if you're in a calm environment it also radiates to your normal living style. Of course we all have to work, shop, garden, clean and deal with difficult situations. However, the calm environment makes it easier to deal with such things. I really hope you find a gorgeous, little flat there. 👍💗😁
Can't wait to watch your next episode.
I couldn't agree more. 💖
Nature (in this case the sea) is such a balm to the soul
Absolutely! 💖
My vote is for Swanage, what a beautiful place
Yay! I eel very grateful to have had a connection with it all my life. 😊
Lovely visit to you and your sisters favorite places and I went along with Richard and Paul doing much the same with Paul’s moms places I am touched that you all allow us to share in the journey ❤what a wonderful respite from everyday life this has been…heaps of thanks 😊
Just breath taking you belong there Vivi😊 tourists will love your vlog and online treasures.❤ Thank You for taking me along🚶♀️❤
I love your storytelling. I could smell the seaweeds and feel the breeze on my face, without moving from my armchair. BEAUTIFUL walk and stunning city. Thank you, Vivi for this trip. ❤
Aww, thank you lovely. 😊
Hi Vivi, im not ashamed to say i have 'blubbed' my way through the 3 parts of your Swanage videos! I told you previously that my brother died suddenly in 2021. I have returned only once to the place we scattered his ashes, even though its only a couple of miles from my house. It would have been Kevin's birthday on september 24th. I had planned to go and mark his special day (with him) Unfortunately courage failed me, i was feeling so vunerable and sad i could'nt go through with my plan. However Vivi, you unbeknownst to the fact, have given me the 'push' i so badly needed ! I shall go there and 'visit' Big Bro on Wednesday next, now where did i put my BIG GIRL PANTS???
Lots of love and hugs Vivi (follow your heart, it knows the way!!!) Frances /Dublin, Ireland.
Oh Frances, I feel for you lovely. I really hope you can go there......a 'visit' with him may bring a little comfort.....you can sit and tell him everything. X Sending you love and strength. X
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Such a lovely spot hoping you’ll find your new home. Visiting folk are indeed the lifeblood of coastal villages. We need the tourism for little shops to survive. The library sometimes have books for sale very cheaply.I’m in between Worthing and Littlehampton. Shoreham and Littlehampton lifeboat stations are vital for our safety I always donate to RNLI. We are so lucky to have this wonderful coast. I’m still swimming in the sea in October it’s warm enough. My skin is tanned and hair bleached by the sun I’m your tribe 🤗🏊🏻♀️🏄🏼♀️keeping fingers crossed for you my lovely xx
Yay to a fellow tribe member! 😀 Thank you so much lovely.....keep those fingers crossed.....I really hope this move can happen! X
Wonderful.. thank you for sharing your travels.. enjoy the rest of your time there.. look forward to seeing more.. take care
Remember Vivi - ‘What’s yours won’t pass you by!’
This was a smashing little walk along the harbour - thank you for bringing back some lovely memories 🧡
Dear Vivi, I believe your sister would be delighted with this last seaside trip with you. All the beautiful shared memories, and the sound of gulls and waves washing the shore and stirring the rocks and pebbles! But even more , she would be very pleased to see this sense of peace and home that this gift has given you. The introspection, the slowing of your heart, the lifting of the weight from your shoulders. You look, relaxed. content. in the moment! .not worried about tomorrow, or what next needs doing, but just sitting quietly soaking up the sun and sand and the breath of the sea breeze in your lungs. Peace be with you, Vivi! sending lots of love from the prairies! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Loved watching! My Great Aunt passed away in 2019. What you are doing for your Sister is so beautiful! Bringing us along just has me reflecting on times spent with my Great Aunt. Her and I share our love of gardening.
I basically just wanted to say thank you. And that you belong by the sea❤️
Aww, thank you lovely.....and happy remembering your great aunt. X
I could listen to you all day Vivi. You are a natural storyteller. ❤❤❤
Thank you lovely.
I moved back home to Cornwall 7 years ago - living by the sea is wonderful. For 8 weeks a year we have to put up with the tourists but i look at it as a joy to share with those living in less beautiful areas the wonders of where i am. You get the odd badly behaved yob but most of them are just greatful to be near the sea and provide a lot of employment in the area.
Exactly. 😊
Being beside the sea is so healing Vivi, I do hope you find that little flat with a garden and eventually move there. If it feels like home to you, then it should become your home lovely. xxx
That’s how we found our home, word of mouth, it never went on the market. Thank you for this lovely tour. Blessings.
What a lovely place, I can see why you want to retire to Swanage. Loving this postcard series. Best wishes Vivi, your perfect new home is coming Xx
Haha, I won't be retiring for over another decade ( I wish sooner)! I have to move because of my stupid knees.....and I think I'm priced out of London so Swanage is my next possibility.
Take the plunge Vivi. I moved here 5 years ago and I haven't regretted my decision. Its beautiful anytime of the year. OK summer is a bit busy but there are still pockets of peaceful places along the Jurassic coast. 😊
Hi vivi it’s wonderful you taking this memory walk or trip. You will make friends and nows the time instead of wen you are 5-10 years older as you might not get out and meet people in the same way as you can now. I hope you find somewhere. Why not leave details with estate agents telling them your requirements and if anything comes up they can notify you.👍and…. You can do exactly what you want it’s your life your choice no one else’s👍
I love this series, thank you,
I haven't been to Swanage since a school field trip in the early 80's. I can only remember going to Durdle Door & all of us watching Jaws - it was the first ever showing on tv - in the communal room of our hostel cross-legged on the floor (God, I can't do that anymore) & the weather was rubbish! It looks really pretty where you are x
Oh what a great memory! 😊
This is the loveliest journey I have ever heard of - to hear you lovingly share past and present with your sweet sister before saying your final goodbye. I am glad you are taking your time with her . Very poignant . Bitter sweet . Gorgeous seaside views . I’m glad you are relaxing.what a sweet story about crab claws !
Wishing you love and peace , Vivi .
❤ love Marilyn xx
Vivi, you look like your in your element. Enjoy the day, and relax. You need to move back there. You look so happy. God Bless
Do the move Viv, you wont regret it, we have been here for over 20 years and would never go back!!
So thankful you are enjoying your well deserved "sit by the sea"....lovely, be safe🙏
I’m happy for you to have the prospect of spending time at the sea, especially in such a meaningful place for you. I hope you find the perfect place there. You are so level headed, I know you will make the right decision.
Thank you so much lovely......and I really appreciate the level headed bit, yes! 😊
It does look stunning, i feel the same way about Norfolk i fel like i've gone home when i go there on holidayxx
Your reading habits are exactly the same as mine!
We have good taste. 😉
Your Life Guard volunteers are held in the highest regard just like our volunteer Firefighters here in Australia.
Thanks again for showing us your lovely Swanage Vivi 😊
Dearest Vivi....you are still grieving the loss of your dear sister...my sister passed in 1984 and my brother in 2006...I can still weep with their memories....please don't put yourself down and use such horrid words to describe this sadness. At 70, I see my tears today as Washing Away Pain so I can have a clearer vision of my future.
Oh, I didn't think I was using horrid words?
I'm So Very Sorry Vivi....your words were not Horrid...what I should have written was the way """I Take In"" the negative words, not just in this video, but others too when you describe yourself/feelings....Perhaps it's me being sensitive....my stepfather was British, so I do understand the ways of 'not showing emotions', just I feel 'hurt for you ' as I too used to use horrible '''head talk about myself/life'. Not anymore though
Hi Vivi, it looks lovely there but I’m going to be the old boring voice of reason.
Have you ever considered moving to the north to be nearer to your Mum and the rest of your family. You would get much more for your money, perhaps a little bungalow with small garden and more choice of properties with good amenities?
Only thinking of your mobility and possible future operations where you might need some help etc…You could make Dorset your annual trip/holiday each year in honour of your family memories and your dearly beloved sister.
As we all get older we all need people we can call upon in times of need or emergencies. Much love Dani xxx
I prefer Dorset.
So excited for your new adventure... hope you find something where you love..a wonderful place to live and a garden just waiting for you to love it☺️
I went to Swanage in the 1970s with my parents, brothers and another family. Can't remember much about it, but do remember it being hot and lovely beach
There is something so peaceful about watching the sea, taking in all its sound and beauty. Oh Vivi I loved this tour. ❤ Of all of the places I have travelled in my campervan I've not had the pleasure yet of visiting Dorset. It is on our bucket list for the near future to visit friends.. Can't wait, it looks beautiful. Thank you for taking us along with you. ❤😊
Oh Vivi this series of videos is just wonderful! Your sister was very pleased with the wunder about and she would definitely hope that you are at peace! She would approve of a move to Swanage, she would want it to fit every need and the want the best for you. Take care, blessings! 🙏
Hi Vivi, it’s so beautiful seeing you so at peace in the most beautiful surroundings.
I’ve not finished watching yet but I couldn’t help notice you had a money spider in your hair about 25 mins in, then you mentioned the ground floor flat…I hope everything works out beautifully for you wherever you choose as home and the little spider was right with your good fortune being just around the corner.
Thank you for lifting my spirits for many years. Love me and the Spaniels 🐶🐾
I was being Dr Doolittle on this day.....the spider...plus a Red Admiral butterfly came on the walk with me and then sat on a pebble right next to me.....and the lovely robin singing away...... 😊
You seem so happy there. I hope you can find the right place for you.
Gig rowing is what you are thinking of. Its very big in Cornwall and elsewhere. They have the world championships on the Isles of Scilly. Its all upper body work and a very special way of using the oar and extremely physical. I did it for a couple of years and it was great fun and I went all over Cornwall competing. I love Swanage and my late aunts parents came from Langton Matravers. One of my favourite places is Corfe Castle. I hope you manage to find the new home you are seeking in Dorset and its everything you want. I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Absolutely stunning views, I could almost smell the sea air! Reminded me of reading Enid Blyton Books as a child 😊😊
You are so happy over there. I am so happy for you!
I've really enjoyed your vlogs in Swanage. You've definitely encouraged me to pay a visit sometime. It looks intrigueing.
Vivi,have you considered buying a retirement flat for the over 55's?
Theyre often a very good price and you would have
Help on hand should you need it. They sometimes have communal areas,libraries ,laundries etc so you would never be short of company if you wanted it. It would probably free up enough money for you to be able to kick back, relax and sit on the beach whenever you want. You would have your own front door so could be as self contained as you want. Just a thought, take care.
Not really my cup of tea. 😊
So beautiful, Vivi! Thank you for sharing it with us. You have such a lovely personality, I know that you will find kindred spirits wherever you decide to settle. Sending love from Michigan, USA!
Thank you so much lovely.
Hello Viv!
What a beautiful spot, reminds me of some of the seaside towns near Melbourne in Australia where I live.
I’m sure you will make the right decision regarding your move, do what you feel is right for you, your sister will be near you wherever you are. Thank you for showing us around this beautiful area of the UK X 😍
Ooooo! I so hope you settle in Swannage !
Hi vivi thank you for taking us all to Swanage with you, it’s been a few years since I’ve been there, as I only live about an hour from there, we used to go there in an evening and have fish and chips along from those train tracks, we woul just find a seat looking out to sea with the dogs we had at the time. Oh it brings back some great memories thanks vivi. I hope you had a good time while there and able to carry out your sisters wishes. Take care ❤
Lovely to see the Isle of Wight again. My ancestors came from there to Australia several generations ago. They came from Carisbrook. Their name was Whittington. I hope you find your forever home soon Vivi. Perhaps in Swanage? It looks such a beautiful place.
You look so happy on your holidays :) Thanks for taking us with you!
We got back yesterday from staying at Lytchett Minster ( with are little caravan). Oh my!!! We have truly fallen in love with the area. Swimming in the sea, walking everywhere with 🐾. Everyone was so chatty and helpful. Very accessible bus routes! What is there not to like!?!We will be back!!
Yay! 😊
I love idea of moving by the see. I did it and live it.
Idea: maybe before selling flat in London you could rent it out for a year and rent yourself flat in Dorset to see how it will work out?
Maybe you could have more money from that exchange as well to enjoy? Sending lots of hugs from Blackpool x
This is such a good idea!
Oh Vivi, I could almost taste that seaweed air. What lovely weather too.
Echo what other friend’s have said….you had that relaxed “We’re home” look on your face staring out to sea.
All I can say is all the fit men around Swanage will be putty in your hand (or a hand up the hills) when they discover what a great hoot you are! (Yes, I’ve caught your antics on Paul & Richard’s channel🤫) Of course, I mean that in the most respectful way😉. BTW, hope you exchanged contact info with the maintenance couple. They seem to have their ear to the ground re pocket listings!
Ach, no, I'm kicking myself I didn't get their phone number!
You’ll run into them again…or ask around “ who are the couple doing turnover maint on rentals”
The Shannon is the latest, fastest, safest lifeboat, I believe designed by an Irish boat designer and called after a river like the other lifeboats. We have a Mersey Class in my home town, but we are soon to have our own Shannon up here. Hope you’re managing to have a real rest down there Vivi, mentally as well as physically, don’t feel you have to walk miles just to show us everything, I also have knee issues and a walking stick, so I know how suddenly you can realise how far you’ve walked and how will your knees manage to walk all the way back home! That said, it’s been lovely to walk round beautiful Swanage with you thank you x
Thank you lovely, yes, it's been a bit of a hammering on the knees but well worth it! 😊 The previous life-boat here was a Mersey Class.....I was rather impressed when I read the stats for the new Shannon!
lovely well done vivi
I am really enjoying your excitement of visiting Dorset, and I am following along on your journey. I really hope that you can get a little place there to live.
Thank you so much lovely....I hope so too!
There's a beautiful little Robin singing there. ❤🙏
Just finished watching Dorset pt 3 loving the scenery and weather 😊😊 we'll keep everything crossed for you 🤞 💕
It is a beautiful place, I can see why you love it. Best wishes that you can find what you want and need to live in.
Happy Saturday!❤
Thanks Vivi…beautiful and relaxing video. 🌟❤️
I just want you to find the perfect spot. I’ll help you move!!!! XXX
Now that's a mighty fine proposition! 💖
Oh dear Vivi, how relaxed and content you look since arriving in Swanage. I moved from Norwich to a small hamlet in the Norfolk Broads nearly two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and they have time to chat to you too. I am sure wherever you move to, you will soon make friends as you are such a lovely and outgoing person. These Dorset videos have been wonderful to watch and I really appreciate you taking us along with you on this special journey to say good bye to your beautiful sister.. Sending big hugs. XXX
Awwm thank you so much lovely.
SO ENJOYED YOUR VISIT TO DORSET, COULD WATCH MORE. ALSO ENJOY SITTING AND GAZING OUT TO SEA. IT CLEARS MY MIND AND SEEMS TO CENTRE ME. EMOTIONAL ENJOYABLE AND IMPORTANT TIME..YOUR SISTER IS LOVING IT. CREFU OF YOUR KNEES AND HOPE POTENTIA NEW HOME APPEARS.XX
Vivi you look so happy and so at home there I think you should take the plunge and move asap
Hello Vivi, I love to be near water. I love the sound, is peaceful.
Thank you for showing us around. Is such a Beautiful place. Take it easy on your knees.☺️💗💗💗
Lovely! Haven't seen you so relaxed and calm in a long time. Hope you find a place.
Thank you lovely. 😊
What a beautiful day! I love the sound of boat rigging clanging in the wind too! Brings back childhood memories of growing up in a small seaside village. Wonderful Vivi!💕🇨🇦
I also live in a small town that triples in size in the summer! Oh Joy when September comes back round...I can walk 4 different beaches in Quiet. I've been watching you for years Vivi...your voice and whole manner were So Different when speaking of the ocean, the memories and the possibility of moving to the sea side....You've worked Hard all your life and now it's time to think of the quieter side of living and with your personality I'm Sure Everyone in Swanage would Love to have you as a neighbor...with a 'tiny pup' as a companion for you too :) Oh, if you know the address of the flat for sale, could you ask the number of the cleaning couple from the owners???
Thank you vivvi and it's been lovely to share with you your lovely walk around your favourite places xxx
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I don’t live near the sea but I go down to the nearby river on a regular basis for quiet time, and into the ravine and the woods.🌳
I’m confident that you’ll make friends wherever you move to.😊
It's so beautiful there! It reminds me a little of the Outer Banks of North Carolina--and I feel similarly about the OBX as you do about Swanage. I visited with my parents and with my Dad's family when I was young and I like to go back every few years for a little vacation. It hasn't changed much and it's kept much of its old seaside charm.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place with us!
Thank you Vivi for sharing this beautiful and special place.
This video feels like you have come home Vivi 💚💛💙
Also there was only 1 plane in the distance, whereas in London, there are planes every five/ten minutes or so.
Though i do love your allotment and high street haunts 🧡🌿🧡
Ach, me too.....it's such a hard toss up!
Such a beautiful coastline and lovely seeing it again as I've not been there for a few years.
Thank you Vivi - another lovel;y video & another lump in my throat 🥲 xxx
Aww, thank you lovely. x
What a wonderful place,thanks for showing me.🤗💐👍
Thoroughly enjoying your holiday, thanks Vivi. I'm moving soon too, from coastal NSW to our inland capital, Canberra. My son just landed his first fulltime job with the government and this is a job worth moving for!, so goodbye sand and sea, and hello to the drier high country with gardening allotments. Sold the chickens, the boat, books, DVDs and downsized so we can rent until we know the future...
Good luck with the move lovely......I hope it all goes smoothly and you settle quickly into your next chapter. Have fun! 😊
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You look so happy and peaceful. Thank you for sharing.
How peaceful it is there in Dorset. The video already calm me down..😊 Enjoy and a big hug! ❤
So glad the calm is coming over. 😊
Vivi, you ran into that couple for a reason! I hope their information proves useful, and perhaps you have made the first steps to new friends there! Thank for the tour, the rescue boat information was very interesting The boat was much bigger than I was expecting from the view of the ramp! 😳
It's quite a sight when it gets launched!
Beautiful, thank you Vivi x
The Shannon class thank you for important lessons of living by the sea. I have 2 nephews that were firemen. Brave men an women. Love your trip back home.
I take my hat off to them all!
Take a deep breath and do it ♥️
Hi Vivi, been a good bit and I want to apologize. I had some big life stuff happen this last winter, spring and summer and ended up abandoning TH-cam and just stepping back. For a bit, it looked like the end of gardening, but luckily that is not the case. So, I am sorry for that. But, for what it is worth, I am here again and watching, and crossing fingers you find a lovely flat that you will thrive in. 🤞🏼 And, I am also so very sorry for the loss of your sister. I can only imagine how awful that was and how hard. 💐 Best, Lynne
Thank you fab video xxx
Any place that holds Sat sailboat races is heaven! Even with a jet ski/drone or two. I lived aboard a 27ft Catalina in Seattle years ago and call the Chesapeake Bay area home now….purely because of big water and everything/everyone that follows.
I had no idea England had Caribbean blue water. Gorgeous old seaside village.
Where in Seattle? My husband moors his boat in Ballard and we live on Vashon Island.
@@Janlcoyne Oh, you make me sigh with nostalgia! It was Shilshoal Bay Marina. And I knew Ballard (had a little starter house near the fledgling Red Hook Ale brewery) and Vashon Island well. The Pacific NW is my heart’s Dorset. For practical reasons I’ve been “moored” on the East coast since ‘95. Vivi’s search causes me to rethink that decision.
Happy sailing!
I’ve lived in this area since I was a baby. It’s hard to imagine living anywhere else!
Oh goodness, you make me want to move to Swanage. It looks absolutely beautiful.
I had to listen a couple of times when you spoke of the Old Harry Rock and Old Harry's Wife. I come from Old Harry, Magdalen Islands which was named after Old Harry Rock, apparently. It is said that the explorer John Cabot named the rocks after your Old Harry because he loved and missed the area after the long voyage across the big pond. I can't count the number of times I scurried over the rocks of our Old Harry as my mother did before me and my son did after.
Oh what a wonderful connection. 💖
It's a beautiful place, Vivi, I think I will go there for a little trip. I really hope you find a property there as you appear very happy and content. 😊
It looks wonderful there ❤
It is! 😊
Thank you vivi
Happy days
Really loved this Vivi , hope luck comes your way to find the perfect spot !
Thank you.....I hope so too!
looks amazing thank you so much for sharing, def on my place to go list x
Very nice 👌.
Good video
Gorgeous still day to see those beautiful white cliffs, will recommend Swanage to my daughter to visit. (I’m a bit far in north of Scotland!) I know what you mean about feeling a romantic attachment to the place you are from, I’m from Saltburn/Redcar (Whitby way) and certainly Saltburn has the same step back in time feeling as Swanage and I visit over the years, sometimes feel I should move back too. Thanks for a nice relaxing positive video Vivi.
One of the flats I was looking at was in Saltburn......it's near where my sis lived.....sweet town. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext Its a small world! They have nice allotments there too, a good music scene and a second hand bookshop, good train service too, a nice community feel. The valley gardens have special memories for me. We must be about the same age, I was born in 1967. Swanage is where your memories are though, mind you flats will be bit cheaper in Saltburn perhaps.
@@suekelleher2786 Hahaha....the bookshop was the first thing I checked out! Yes, same age. 😊
@@WhatVivididnext nice to have things in common!
It’s a lovely spot but one has to be careful not to romanticize Swanage with memories, nostalgia and “greener on the other side of the fence” mentality. I know I have done this myself. Keeping your perspective clear from emotions is the only way you can make a good decision for moving there. Permanence of moving to a new locale, uprooting from all you have known and loved is quite an adjustment. I have moved 25 times and will probably move one more time. It is a lot of work and can be unnerving. The first night of sleeping in new surroundings is a bit scary. The room might creak, floors might crack and appliances will whirl. New sounds, new surroundings and new darkness. I’ve lived by the ocean and loved it. All I’m saying is don’t move for nostalgia’s sake, but because you really see yourself there and feel you are home.
Of course.
Vivi will make the right decision for herself…not to worry.
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