Georgi, as are all my neighbours, and in fact my daughter’s ex MIL has a house here not far away. We’re on very good terms as we said we would do even though her son did really bad things. Just a shame her husband is no longer with us - we were best mates.
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How come 20 degrees in the kitchen with the fire burning is warmer than 20 degrees when it’s gone out? Strange!
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Wow Peaches you have had a hectic day but things getting fixed is good xxx
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thanks for making me laugh Nigel, I needed that today instead of the tears of worry over my grandson xxx
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But especially the ones at home in England xxx
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Thank you Nigel, I will ask my SIL, he is an aircraft engineer and is good with cars as well, it’s so annoying especially when I need it to go to dump, I’m sure my hubby has a gadget to check the battery, but I need to get it fixed. I still have a lot to get rid of.
I am so cold tonight, can’t heat up, my plans got all mixed up today, got a call to say someone coming to look at the big table saw, I had to go and sweep up and move wood that was all around it. They were an elderly couple, but he said it was too small, they had a good look round either whole place, I was out there for an hour. She was looking at everything. He asked about a safety helmet with a guard and I said to him buy the saw and I will give you the helmet for free . He actually bought it in the end, he picked up a big wood axe and bought that, then asked about the wood that was lying everywhere. It needed chopped and I wasn’t going to do it. They came back later to get all the wood, I gave them two old side tables, warped hardwood and two fishing seats, I couldn’t get rid of them, if they could have got the the compartments holding screws and washers off the wall, they would have taken them as well. I can finally say, I’ve now made a dent in the man cave. Xx
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Nigel have you figured that leak yet ?
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100% Georgi!
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Lizzy, at least you got rid of a lot of stuff! I’m sure your SIL will sort you out with the car.
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I’ve tried just about everything I can think of to find the leak, but it simply refuses to leak. It was just leaking everywhere in August, now nothing. Stubbornly dry! I’m wondering if it was leaking from something that I’ve now disconnected, rather than from the shower itself? Just can’t see how it made the floor so wet underneath as it did. Going to turn the water heater on and have a real shower test tomorrow, and see what happens. Other than that- everything is fine, except the weather which is still cold and wet! SUN please - need to cut the grass. xxx
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Georgi, I can believe your story, I think that’s what happens in life, one goes and one comes in. The amount of times that has happened is unreal. That must have gave you comfort.
Someone somewhere is trying us to the limit putting us through all this worry and stress, it just gets too much at times, remember we are all here for you.
Take care xxx
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Georgi, this is the statue i was telling you about, and my candle for your grandson.
Thinking of you and your family tonight, with tears in my eyes. So hope everything goes well for him!
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Is this my lucky day or what? I got a phone call from Publishers Clearing House and have won a certified check in the amount of $850K, a separate check of $7k AND a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado pick up truck. The check will arrive at 7:30p.
All I have to do is send them $499.95 immediately for processing.
Right.
I have received 16 calls this am from just the house phone, and 3 repairmen, 1 paint guy and the mechanic all came while I am trying to sort taxes. HELP!!
Mailboxes for voicemail are full, no one is answering. Yes, I am panicked. Make it stop!
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Hey jody thats how i feel too 20 weeks in for me now and having a heart issue and now looking after my Linda’s elderly disabled mum who cant handle the stairs alone is a nightmare and the adult social care are all but useless the one we spoke to has left and everything has ground to a halt not that it got started anyway I’m just physically drained linda did all the organising and paperwork stuff its a nightmare going through stuff and as for Linda’s stuff cant even go there and the life insurance dragging it out trying to get out of paying out i guess as for food i get that nothing tastes of anything so just don’t bother linda was an amazing cook her food full of flavour i went in the cupboard and all her spices and stuff just sat there not getting used just tipped me into the abyss once more i so sympathise how you feel its bloody hard i miss her so much the drs have decided to put me on antidepressants now as I’m in a dark place as i see so many amazing people on here are too big hugs to you snd all on this crap road
Martin 
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Glad to see you are on the ball with scams Peaches. here we are at our most vulnerable state and these B******s are trying to con us all!
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Hi Martin, I don’t know Jody, but we are glad to meet you . So very sorry you have joined this club, I joined 21 weeks ago. It is hell. But, as you can tell by our posts, we are all crawling forward.
Nigel - should I do my hair and make-up in case they want to take photos?
The callers name is Howie Gabjul and the email is from Farrell Keeman. Right.
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Martin, I’m so sorry for the pain and issues you are going through. I have managed to keep the paperwork under control, but I haven’t even started on Mary’s things yet, and as for her spice cupboard - well!
You are right - there are some fantastic people on this group (although the sleeping tablets are still unopened in their box) - they’ve been a lifeline for me at nearly 3 months since I lost my wife.
Take care my friend and feel free to come on here whenever you need to.
Nigel xxx
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Peaches, Jody was on here back in October I think. So much water under the bridge since then of course. Yes, we are crawling forward but also having some fun and tears from time to time too.
I’m sure your hair and make-up look just as good today as they did in your wedding photo! 
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Hi Peaches I’m still here! But at 42 weeks in I’m not posting as much, but I read all your stories every day. I’ve noticed how much you are all moving forward in small ways, which is something you never thought would happen in the early days, so every credit to you all. I can’t say that I like living on my own but I am slowly getting used to it. It’s the total responsibility for everything that is very wearing- no one to talk things through with, which is hard. I still cry everyday at some point but I know it will pass. I’ve certainly found out who my true friends are, which has been an eye opener. Just got to get through a birthday and first anniversary within days of each other quite soon. This group is so supportive and even though I don’t post regularly, I do find it inspiring.
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Peaches, while everyone else is getting bad news you are winning the jackpot. Lucky you. Our tax men are so behind with everything I don’t think they can have any time to check anything. It can take a lifetime on the phone waiting to get through and then you have to be lucky to get someone who knows what they are talking about. I need to do a return for my husband. I am hoping to get some information to enable me to complete it at the end of our tax year. If not I will just guess. The annoying thing is they want to know things that they would have already been told direct by the pension company. I will just play dumb if they question it, it won’t be hard because I will be.
Lizzy you must be some great sales lady. Need you to sell my camper.
Georgi I’m not squeamish.
Mbg so sorry your lovely man didn’t get to see his birthday. Have a drink to him. We were happy with our life, content just being together. Like you my house is too big. But I know my neighbours and the house and the thought of moving scares me. Pity I can’t just make the house smaller. I have a sneaky plan. My garden is large. I could build an annex and my son and family can move into the house and I will move into the annex. No responsibilities for me. I haven’t told them yet, I will sneak it into the conversations over the next few years until they think it’s their idea.
Nigel, I am no DIYer but one thing I know about water is it can run and finding where from can be the problem. Good luck.
Welcome back Jody. I was hoping to get through a day without crying soon, but it sounds like it won’t be unusual if I don’t. Carry on lurking if you want, it’s nice to know it helps you still.
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