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Great Video Alan as always thanks for sharing.

From my perspective, the most problematic part of being an immigrant to a new culture is having to contend with two different points of reference, one initially strong but receding, the other weak but growing. These are often in conflict with each other.

I will try to illustrate it with an example. In the middle of our Norwegian municipal "capital" is a village heat distribution centre, that pipes hot water to many buildings in the village. It burns locally produced wood to provide the energy. I don't care for burning wood. In part, this is because I grew up a sawdust burner as our family's main source of household heat, before it was replaced with "clean-burning" oil furnace in the late 1950s. In British Columbia, as well as Washington state, and elsewhere, efforts are being made to eliminate woodburning stoves, because of the health hazards associated with them, particularly deep inside the lungs of vulnerable people, such as children and the elderly. The P2.5 figures show that this is an undesirable activity. In Norway, there do not seem to be P2.5 values collected for woodstoves. From my perspective, it seems that the authorities don't want to face the health risk of burning wood. Instead P10 values are collected and published, which are essentially meaningless with respect to chronic health issues affecting the lungs.

Where I would like to close down the heat distribution centre, or at least move it out of the village mid-point, the majority of the village regard this as a beneficial project. This is just one example of how deep-seated ideas can come into conflict with each other. Over the past forty + years I have lived in Norway, the Norwegian perspective increasingly represents my opinion, and more often I chose it, rather than the North American view.

The first time I noticed my values changing was about a year after we moved to Norway. We had visitors from California stay with us for a week. It was easy to see that our views were no longer so fully in agreement. Moving to another country creates new perspectives, opening new windows onto the world.

I have been in Madeira Portugal, beautiful island, I'm from S. Miguel Açores, live in the USA for 34 years now.
You never know what the weather is going to be like, but I do love Madeira.
Happy Thanksgiving

What was the charge for the visa “help”

Hello LAW (Leslie, Alan, Wolf & all) — So much to be thankful for — wherever you may be — so Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the firm.

I am planning to move to Portugal on a D7 and you videos really help

It’s so good when you mention that you enjoy “the freedom of letting go”. It is hard to let go but I too found it very liberating.

Gosh I really like you guys and enjoy your pleasant informative fun hearted videos. Very encouraging indeed! I'm tossing around many ideas for the thought of coming to Portugal such as, importing my 2010 Nissan Cube. As much as I may not want the care involved in vehicle maintenance, I believe it will be a necessary evil that I cannot give up because when I want to just go somewhere, that I will still have the freedom to do so. I wonder the number of expats that actually return to their roots after such a huge move or are most expats set for life once they choose a new life abroad?…Oh well in the meantime I will keep the dream alive as I eagerly await my turn to make a move! Sounds fab!

Just got back from vacation in Portugal ( Lisbon & porto) really really loved porto. I hope i can retire there

Thanks guys for another great video. I really enjoyed my trip to Madeira in October. I will be back in another few months.

I would like you ask about the number of gray overcast days. I struggle with depression and we're looking to retire somewhere where there's more sun and warmer weather than Montana. Also, any thoughts or experiences with the mental health community, counseling, general attitudes towards mental health issues? Thanks to you 3 for brightening up our winter days with so much greenery and sunshine. 🙂

Story of my life , nothing is ever simple……….especially,seemingly the simplest things…………

Thank you Alan. My husband and I are heading to Madeira end of December to see if it’s a fit for us. Would love to connect.

Happy belated birthday Alan! 🎉🎂🚗

Preparing and getting ready to do the same! Kind of scary but also going to be freeing! Thanks Alan, Leslie and Wolf! JP

Really getting your enunciation down…brava!

I know this is totally random but can't help to notice in your videos…..Madeira doesn't seem to have graffiti unlike mainland Portugal. Is it attributed towards stricter laws? 🤔

Less is better! We got rid of most of our stuff, travel a lot, and can't be happier! And let me add, we plan to go to Madeira next year… see you then!

Another lovely video showing us the beauty of Madeira! Thank you for sharing bits of your life and adventures.
What great idea to gift you a wooden bug!

Thanks for another great video Alan, I hope you and your family are all well.

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Yeah! Another one!

Bom dia!

Just for fun I decided to release at 6:30 am Madeira.