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  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9602

    Turned my back for few seconds OH on the shed roof trimming conifer where it goes over next door.  They're away. They don't garden much and 15 years of good neighbourliness disappeared when the husband told me to go away in most impolite terms when their extenstion builders removed, without permission, our fence panels to get their ladders up easier equipment moving. Too windy in my opinion and he's just had 6 injections for tooth root removal 😤

  • neveramsure
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    edited September 2017 #9603

    It can be hard work keeping friendly with some neighbours B2.

    We get on with both sides of us but both our neighbours don't get on with those on the other side of them.yell

    We are like piggy in the middle trying to keep the peace.

     

    I hope the OH is ok on that shed roof.

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9604

    So do I 😃.

    Yes never had a neighbour problem anywhere we've lived until about 17 years ago. Quite interesting if he comes out when we are in the front garden/pull up in the car at the same time etc. He scuttles about like a naughty schoolboy 😂😂. Luckily the kids had outgrown playing in each other gardens by then. An apology would have gone a long way but never happened. Why do people assume because you're easy going you can be walked over? Asking before the event would have been fine but to be told by the contractors oh he said it would be OK followed by a foul mouth by himself😤😤. Goose well and truly cooked.

    Luckily they seem to have alienated the rest of the neighbours so no need to keep the peace.

  • KjellNN
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    edited September 2017 #9605

    Back using our 3 wifi as cannot get onto Club website yet again.  We got turfed off around 10 last night and have been unable to reconnect since.  Even tried just after midnight.

    Wind died down a bit about 3 am so we did get some sleep eventually.  We seem to have escaped any damage, and all units on site are still upright!

    Some very heavy rain this morning, and still quite breezy, going out soon to Boscastle.

  • Metheven
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    edited September 2017 #9606

    There was a problem logging in for some last night, myself included. It told me at the login stage my details could not be verified. OK again this morning.

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2017 #9607

    We have arrived in North Norfolk the journey was a bit "breezy"but not much traffic on the roads,and What a welcome just had torrential rain and thunder😨

    Ps Sun's now out a very warm😊

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2017 #9608

    If the programmes are on the commercial stations they are usually on an hour later on  their catch up channels-

  • ABM
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    edited September 2017 #9609

    I'm  thinking,  now,  of  joining  Malcolm M  in  a  Refreshing  &  Calming  Cup  of  tea frown !!

    Loading  the  'van  this  morning  for  a  week  away  in  Thetford  at  the  Club  site  when  the  Postman  called  me.  He  handed  me  a  rather  soggy  brown  envelope  &  said  "Good  Luck" surprised !! 

    Did  a  couple  more  trips  loading  then  stopped  for  lunch  &  read  the  post.  It  was  the  3 --  yearly  Driving  Licence  paperwork.  The  latest  version  allows  me  to  do  it  on line  in,  allegedly,  15  minutes.  Well  there  was  certainly  a  15  in  there  somewhere,  I  have  to  say  but  I  reckon  there  was  a  1.  in  front  of  it!

    At  least  I'm  now  cleared  to  continue  driving  until  the  replacement  arrives  !!  The  best  part  of  it  is  I'm  just  three  weeks  inside  the  time  limit  for  my  expired  Passport --  jammy  or  what.??laughing  I  decided  not  to  renew  the  passport  since  there  won't  be  any  border  posts  oop  north  wink  well  not  in  the  forseeable  future  anyway  !

    Best  Wishes  to  you all,  I'm  off  for  that  cuppa  &  a  lie  down  Bieeee.

    A B M Brian

  • ABM
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    edited September 2017 #9610

    P.S.  Delighted  to  hear  your  good  news  CY  !  May  you  have  many  years  of  enjoyment  with  your  new  toy  cool

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited September 2017 #9611

    Enjoy your cup of tea, A B M Brian, I've just had mine after waking up from my afternoon nap.

    I spent two hours in the out-patients this morning, most of the time spent in the waiting room. They took another x-ray and eventually the doctor saw me to tell me that the fractures were only minor ones which will continue to heal, so no need for any further appointments. So the nurse removed my bandages and put splints on instead. I can remove them to wash or shower and then put them back on again. She also said I would need to remove them if I drive. 

    I can now use my hands from time to time to carry out some tasks but was told to stop as soon as there is any pain or discomfort. They reckon after two weeks, I may not need the splints any longer.

     

  • taffyY
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    edited September 2017 #9612

    Good news Malc!  Things can only get better!  ( Now where have I heard that before?  Lol)

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited September 2017 #9613

    Beautiful morning, after a very windy night, a few branches,  and lots of conkers had been blown down in the park, collected a few when walking the dog.  Went to the retail park for some retail therapy before work, bagged  few bargains. smile

    Pleased your hands are better Malcolm. 

  • artyboo
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    edited September 2017 #9614

    Not a brilliant day to be honest. Lovely boy given his cards at work 😰. A relief to be able to draw a line under things but sad after 25 years service. Bought him a very 'bad for you' pasty from Greggs as recompense.

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9615

    HelenandTrevor what is it about conkers that make us pick them up? I never played conkers after getting my fingers hurt. OH is terrible bringing pockets full back from walks and talking about cheesers vinegar and baking them. Even better news on bargains, but you can only call them that IF you needed the items 😉😉

    Malcolm glad you hands are recovering. Exercising them will be good for less muscle wastage.

    Nice day here interdispersed with very heavy blustery showers. Very black again at present.

    Wishing you a peaceful quiet night tonight if you're out in your caravan.

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9616

    Oh I'm sorry Artyboo, won't do his confidence much good. However it can now really be a new beginning. Keep your chins (thats both of you not the double one!) up.

    I hope that generally you are stepping forward however slowly. 

  • artyboo
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    edited September 2017 #9617

    Thanks Bakers.

    He is too young at 53 to be written off, having served in the Navy then into a land based uniform service. We have no idea what (if any benefits) he might be 'entitled' to having worked all our lives and never having to claim before. We have his Pension now which will help 😬. Onwards and upwards; fresh start. Here we go.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited September 2017 #9618

    Sorry to hear your news artyboo,  hopefully it will be a new beginning. 

    Hope he enjoyed his pasty.laughing

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited September 2017 #9619

    Bakers :  I  just love conkers,  OH gets really fed up with me at this time of year.laughing Don't do anything with them, but they are very tactile. 

     

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9620

    Not written off at all. Claim whatever you can you've paid in you can draw out. It won't be easy as they ensure it isn't 😉.  Try the local Citizens Advice Bureau to make sure you are applying for everything.

    A new exciting world is in front of you - not the one you'd envisaged by any means but an opportunity to explore together and you've learnt a valuable lesson, this isn't a trial run 😉.

    We've been somewhere similar, and are living again. Importantly were together and loving it (well most of the time!)

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9621

    Yes I agree they're just beautiful. Have you tried them as a spider deterent? I haven't but I don't mind spiders 😆😇

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2017 #9622

    Sorry to hear your news. If OH was still in a land based uniform job at the time, has he been 'Medically' pensioned off ? if so it will help to give a breathing space. Agree 56 is to young to write off. 

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2017 #9623

    Lovely afternoon spent at the pool sunbathing and swimming, just what the doctor ordered laughing

    Horrible wind now dropped so we put the canopy out for a bit of shade although its only required for a short while as the trees give us good spots to sit in.

    Bakers, we have been to Malta on many occasions mainly for scuba diving/holidays this will be the first time to visit the kids though. Its been about 8 years since we were last there so expect to see some improvements with all that lovely EU money they have had wink

    Glad the weather back home is improving.

    H&T I love conkers too, can't help picking them up. We are both guilty of trying to pick the biggest laughing

  • artyboo
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    edited September 2017 #9624

    Yes ill Health Retirement fortunately. Having ng spent months worrying that he wouldn't be granted  this, it is such a relief.

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9625

    That will make a big difference, but probably rules out other help. Do check with CAB. Don't forget your 'stamp' either.

  • Bakers2
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    edited September 2017 #9626

    Now really jealous Tammygirl over the weather you're having. On the local forecast tonight they said last year today was hottest September day for 100 years 34.4c - today in the rain at Cambridge 14c 😲😲😲. This time last year we were flying home from NZ. I expect you'll see changes in Malta, EU money flowing in.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2017 #9627

    That's good, at least it gives you a breathing space. Agree with Bakers2 check to see what else is available even re-training might be on the cards. 

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  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited September 2017 #9629

    Thanks, taffyY.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited September 2017 #9630

    Thanks, H&T. However, I still get some pain but hopefully that will soon go.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited September 2017 #9631

    Thanks, Bakers2. Yes, it's a relief to be able to use my hands again even if it is only for short periods of time before having to rest them again.

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