On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:58:41 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 25/10/2011 6:59 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
>>>> Indeed that's a "problem" with living in a country that has a long
>>>> history.
>>>
>>> Or an advantage if you are that way inclined. I lived in a new town
>>> for four years. To me it was soulless and boring beyond belief, I was
>>> even glad to move to Aberdeen. It is just a point of view.
>> Well, that's why I said "problem" instead of *problem*. ;)
> 
> Tell an old man what the difference is between
> 
> "problem" instead of *problem* ?

"problem" is with 'air quotes'.  *problem* is emphasized.  I guess what 
I'm trying to convey is that the two statements:

Indeed, that's a "problem" with living in a country that has a long 
history.

Indeed, that's a problem with living in a country that has a long history.

The first uses "problem" in a non-literal sense, almost an ironic sense.  
As if to say "some might think it's a problem, but I don't consider it 
so".

Clearer? ;)

>> I tend to agree, I like having older buildings around.  However, having
>> lived in a somewhat older house (by US standards), I think the decision
>> to go for something more modern in the next place (a flat, no less) is
>> right for us. :)
>>
>>
> I like living in flats, I've never lived in a house with a garden.

It's a lot of work. :)

Jim

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