All my hopes and dreams are tied up with an innocent TV show. The question I get asked most often when I meet someone new or catch up with someone I haven’t seen in a while is…Why did you move to Orkney?
I loved the Good Life, though as an adolescent teen, Barbara was definitely a crush. She definitely benefited from the fact that it wasn't a reality TV show. Heaven forbid. Loved All Creatures Great and Small. The books are hilarious too. But the signature tune brings back memories of 70s family Sunday evenings. Wonderful that they inspired you and that you are now living the dream. 🦄
I grew up on The Good Life too and still love it! I don't mind that it hasn't aged well, it's of its time - and
nothing beats the idealism of Tom and Barbara. And when I think of the amount of times me and my husband have prioritised lifestyle/time/personal ethics over the past decade or so, its influence is definitely going strong 😅
Love that! It’s such a great show isn’t it? And I know exactly what you mean about actively prioritising ‘the good life’ - not always easy because it usually takes a bit more thought but well worth it.
Ah, the Good Life. I watched it again recently. And yes, it’s dated badly but it still has an innocence and a sense of rebellion against societal norms that is so charming. I loved that series too! And here I am, smallholding…😜
I loved the Good Life, though as an adolescent teen, Barbara was definitely a crush. She definitely benefited from the fact that it wasn't a reality TV show. Heaven forbid. Loved All Creatures Great and Small. The books are hilarious too. But the signature tune brings back memories of 70s family Sunday evenings. Wonderful that they inspired you and that you are now living the dream. 🦄
I don’t think you were alone in your crush on Barbara, I think I had a girl crush on her! She’s been such a cool & cute, a great role model.
I grew up on The Good Life too and still love it! I don't mind that it hasn't aged well, it's of its time - and
nothing beats the idealism of Tom and Barbara. And when I think of the amount of times me and my husband have prioritised lifestyle/time/personal ethics over the past decade or so, its influence is definitely going strong 😅
Love that! It’s such a great show isn’t it? And I know exactly what you mean about actively prioritising ‘the good life’ - not always easy because it usually takes a bit more thought but well worth it.
Definitely! In the economic system we live in it's so much easier prioritise money! Particularly if you have caring responsibilities.
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I feel I now need to watch the good life!
Have you never seen it? You must it’s so good.
Ah, the Good Life. I watched it again recently. And yes, it’s dated badly but it still has an innocence and a sense of rebellion against societal norms that is so charming. I loved that series too! And here I am, smallholding…😜
I haven’t been brave enough to go back to it more recently! Charming is a good word to describe it & it inspired us so it can’t be a bad thing 😆