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Hi

Yep OGF, my Dad ended his life in Kirk Sandall some years ago.

His partner, Wendy, is still going strong at the age of 93 and still in the village.
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They moved there from Hornsea when he became ill

It was going home for Wendy, she was born there and wanted to be back with her best friend from childhood

They have always kept in touch and went to see her in the USA where she was a manager in the World Bank

It is indeed a very small world Bob.

My Dad left me 20% of he bungalow they lived in, but I think she will outlive me.

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With adams, caddis, tricos, light cahills,
blue-wing olives, royal coachmen, chartreuse trudes,
green drakes, blue duns, black gnats, Nancy quills,
Joe’s hoppers, yellow humpies, purple chutes,
prince nymphs, pheasant tails, Eileen’s hare’s ears,
telicos, flashbacks, Jennifer’s muddlers,
Frank bugs, sow bugs, zug bugs, autumn splendors,
woolly worms, black buggers, Kay’s gold zuddlers,
clippers, tippet, floatant, spools of leader,
tin shot, lead shot, hemostats, needle nose,
rod, reel, vest, net, boots, cap, shades and waders,
gortex shell and one bent Macanudo—
I wade in a swirl of May-colored water,
cast a fine gray quill, the last tie of my father.

— Michael Sowder

Not sure if Swims cast a fly?

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Nonsense Swim, an old campaigner like you will go on for a few years yet…
Good to hear of your connection with Kirk Sandall tis indeed a small world.

I bet he can Dave.
:+1:

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I am glad to hear that things are at least moving with your insurance claim @swimfeeders

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A big onsite meeting at my house today.

The Insurers and the people acting for me.

Kinga was here with me and we had a break when the medics came to give me an injection.

The meeting was far more amicable than i thought it would have been, but the news was not good.

The damage to the house is far more than originally thought, both sides agreed on that.

I am having to leave the house for a minimum of 2 months, most probably 3 months for the repairs.

Even that will mean a tent for the Marine Tank and a temporary electricity supply.

Everything else will have to go into storage.

New ceiling joists upstairs,plasterboard coving and skim.

All new UPVC windows and cills, all new wall plaster.

The entire bathroom stripped back to bare walls and new tiled walls and floors and a new bathroom and shower suite.

Even the very expensive curved stairlift needs to be replaced.

The list is amazing.

I am not looking forward to this, but needs to be done.

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As long as the insurance is paying for this Swim, and you can have some input into the refurb.
You could come out of this better than before…
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Things are moving along, Swimmy, thank goodness.
You won’t have to wait and guess what will happen and for how long once the insurers decide the right path to take.
However, this means continued displacement, discomfort, and adapting daily to environments for you. All very stressful in the best of circumstances.
I’m so sorry this has taken so long, yet you stay strong and positive. I am in awe of you. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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^5.As we all are Swim. So good to sense that you’re not short of having. Tried, Tested & Achieved. With your strong PMA.
Those Aquariums. The visual stimulants. Of Peacefulness and Tranquility.’
We here, supporting and admiring your tenacity.

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Glad to hear things are moving but such a traumatic event and repair.

One nice thing about having a wooden house is that if it catches fire it will be a pile of ash and metal roofing in about 15/20 minutes, rebuild is the only option.

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These things take time to discuss and move forward. But glad things are on the move for you. Good luck, Swims.

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Hi

Late yesterday I had an email detailing the agreed works between the House Insurers and the company acting for me.

They have done a joint survey of my house and the fire damage.

The damage is far worse than it seems.

It is not just the plaster upstairs that has cracked, it is the block walls as well.

Every internal wall upstairs has to be demolished and are replaced with stud walling.

The electric wiring has been made safe, but because of the demolition, the whole system has to be renewed and compliant with current regulations.

Every radiator has to be removed and refitted.

Every first floor window has warped and has to be replaced.

The entire bathroom has to be replaced.

What was going to be a couple of weeks in a hotel has been scrapped, the hotels will not accept me for that length of time.

So it is going to be a Care Home for respite care, but my Insurers will not pay for the food, which is around £300 a week, instead of the £39 a week I currently spend.

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Get Uber eats?

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Hi Bruce

Not an option here in the UK, they are not covered by Insurance.

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Hi

At last some progress.

I am being moved out a fortnight on Monday, to a care home, for at least nine weeks to allow for the works to be done to the house.

I really seriously do not want to be going there.

It is my idea of a nightmare, a communal lounge, watching Soap Operas, playing Bingo and having a sing along before bedtime.

Internet access is very slow and limited to their approved sites.

I have less rights than an illegal immigrant or someone charged with murder.

Welcome to today’s UK System

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That surprises me but you can always use your phone as a hotspot.

It is good that something is happening.

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Hope it works out for you Swimmy, you never know who you will meet and perhaps enjoy their company. Mrs Fox spent most of her life working life in nursing and residential homes and there were some very interesting people in them. I got to know quite a few engineers and even scientists. Some of them didn’t want to be there either.

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Swimmy, I will be sending along wonderful hugs for you to keep in a basket next to your chair. Please use them as needed, and let me know when your supply is running low.
Note: My hugs may have to push OGF hugs aside to get to you, but my hugs will hold on tight!

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As ever Swimmy I admire your strength of character and resolve!
No hugs from me, just respect!

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And me :grinning:

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For what it’s worth we use our wash at 40C. We also use a clothes line to save that too. But then I’m a grumpy tight old Scotsman…

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