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So far I had a wonderful day today. My daughter invited us over today. She surprised us by inviting our 2 grandsons and their 2 girlfriends for an early Fathers day party for my hubby. So seeing my granddaughter who is 12yrs old and my grandsons who are 24 and 26 yrs old
made my day and hubby's day too. She had so much food and treats, but the sweetest thing was being all together.
 

Kaila said:
That's awful that they have no better way to access their services.
As is, the back to your family doctor, regarding this issue.
:confused::(:mad::cry:

Is there any way to get back into that dermatologist surgeon, who you might need anyway for this?
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I will call dermatologist tomorrow to see if I can get reinstated. If not I will go to a walk in clinic and see if they can help.
This problem is not unique to this country. My sister in UK has been waiting for dermatologist appointment for almost seven months now. She is in her eighties too. Age is definitely a big factor in the medical profession as far as treatment is concerned.
 
Today is sunny, and much cooler than this last week. Got all the windows open, and it's just the perfect temperature.. . It rained all last night with a lightening storm so that's brought the temps down a lot..

This morning I cleaned the drains out of all the moss brought down from the downpipe..

Now I'm looking at properties that I might be able to afford after the divorce... some are so beautiful, and I might be able to afford them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the council tax ( rates for those who don't know what council tax is ) ..so I have to be realistic , and look for something that I can afford long term..

I was looking at a beautiful but affordable home just now, and it's clearly been owned by an elderly person for a very long time.. altho' beautifully furnished inside it really needs modernising, and when I saw the bedroom I laughed out loud because they have a tiny little portable tv..sitting on a stool... goodness knows I haven't seen anything like that since the 70's :D
 

hollydolly said:
Today is sunny, and much cooler than this last week. Got all the windows open, and it's just the perfect temperature.. . It rained all last night with a lightening storm so that's brought the temps down a lot..

This morning I cleaned the drains out of all the moss brought down from the downpipe..

Now I'm looking at properties that I might be able to afford after the divorce... some are so beautiful, and I might be able to afford them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the council tax ( rates for those who don't know what council tax is ) ..so I have to be realistic , and look for something that I can afford long term..

I was looking at a beautiful but affordable home just now, and it's clearly been owned by an elderly person for a very long time.. altho' beautifully furnished inside it really needs modernising, and when I saw the bedroom I laughed out loud because they have a tiny little portable tv..sitting on a stool... goodness knows I haven't seen anything like that since the 70's :D
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@hollydolly i hope you find the house of your dreams in your price range!
 
hollydolly said:
Today is sunny, and much cooler than this last week. Got all the windows open, and it's just the perfect temperature.. . It rained all last night with a lightening storm so that's brought the temps down a lot..

This morning I cleaned the drains out of all the moss brought down from the downpipe..

Now I'm looking at properties that I might be able to afford after the divorce... some are so beautiful, and I might be able to afford them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the council tax ( rates for those who don't know what council tax is ) ..so I have to be realistic , and look for something that I can afford long term..

I was looking at a beautiful but affordable home just now, and it's clearly been owned by an elderly person for a very long time.. altho' beautifully furnished inside it really needs modernising, and when I saw the bedroom I laughed out loud because they have a tiny little portable tv..sitting on a stool... goodness knows I haven't seen anything like that since the 70's :D
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Whether you get one or not, you are looking. It is a start and hopefully moving on to another period of your life. Though the way your house sounds I don't know that I would want to leave it. But of course, the memories won't be in the new house. I hope everything turns out really good for you. <3
 
hollydolly said:
Now I'm looking at properties that I might be able to afford after the divorce... some are so beautiful, and I might be able to afford them, but I wouldn't be able to afford the council tax ( rates for those who don't know what council tax is ) ..so I have to be realistic , and look for something that I can afford long term..
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That is an astute observation. The previous owner of our home was a professional footballer, for whom it seemed, money was no object. He had the builders turn a two bedroom bungalow into a five bed-roomed house. Two of those bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and the master bathroom could double as his soccer team's changing room.

His two bedroom bungalow attracted a council tax of Band D. His home, although dramatically expanded, retains the original tax band. However, once sold, the home can then be re-assessed for council tax valuation, it now comes under band F.
Financially that means the tax rises from D(£2011.73) to F(£2905.83) So do ask the question, has any work been done that improves the property and check to see if it could attract an increase.
 
horseless carriage said:
That is an astute observation. The previous owner of our home was a professional footballer, for whom it seemed, money was no object. He had the builders turn a two bedroom bungalow into a five bed-roomed house. Two of those bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and the master bathroom could double as his soccer team's changing room.

His two bedroom bungalow attracted a council tax of Band D. His home, although dramatically expanded, retains the original tax band. However, once sold, the home can then be re-assessed for council tax valuation, it now comes under band F.
Financially that means the tax rises from D(£2011.73) to F(£2905.83) So do ask the question, has any work been done that improves the property and check to see if it could attract an increase.
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yes I am aware, thanks muchly for that.... My daughter has just gone through the buying process, and is currently doing almost exactly what the footballer did.. in that she bought a bungalow, and is , as we speak having renovations done which include new baths, kitchen, extensions, new drive etc... She knows precisely what she's doing, since she left home at 23 and bought her first house, she's flipped houses ever since and made substantial profits
 
hollydolly said:
thanks CS... it's only a tentative look, because I won't know what I can afford if anything.. until the divorce... , and also prices of homes have shot up 36 % this year.. so it's difficult
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Holly, if homes have shot up in price then you likely will get more for the home you currently own so hopefully you come out of it ok.

Like you I have been looking online too, just not sure what to do or when to do it. They say here a crash is coming in real estate. I wanted to sell last fall, trouble was the handyman stalled things and are still stalling, I would like to sell the place done. Maybe have to stay put.
 
Lee said:
Holly, if homes have shot up in price then you likely will get more for the home you currently own so hopefully you come out of it ok.

Like you I have been looking online too, just not sure what to do or when to do it. They say here a crash is coming in real estate. I wanted to sell last fall, trouble was the handyman stalled things and are still stalling, I would like to sell the place done. Maybe have to stay put.
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We're teetering on the edge of recession, some say we've already entered it
 
hollydolly said:
We're teetering on the edge of recession, some say we've already entered it
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I went to three grocery stores this morning. (One is primarily produce, then Aldi for most other groceries, and my Korean market for some specialty items.) Usually these stores are jam-packed on Sunday mornings, but not today. Far fewer shoppers than usual and parking lots were much emptier. Shelves were reasonably well stocked.

I bring a cooler and blue ice, and start at the farthest store first (6 miles). The other two are on my route home.

DH and have been noticing fewer cars on the roads the last couple of weeks. So much so that we've remarked to each other about how light traffic is. Granted, we don't drive much during rush hours, but LA typically has moderate to heavy traffic even during off-peak hours.
 
StarSong said:
I went to three grocery stores this morning. (One is primarily produce, then Aldi for most other groceries, and my Korean market for some specialty items.) Usually these stores are jam-packed on Sunday mornings, but not today. Far fewer shoppers than usual and parking lots were much emptier. Shelves were reasonably well stocked.

I bring a cooler and blue ice, and start at the farthest store first (6 miles). The other two are on my route home.

DH and have been noticing fewer cars on the roads the last couple of weeks. So much so that we've remarked to each other about how light traffic is. Granted, we don't drive much during rush hours, but LA typically has moderate to heavy traffic even during off-peak hours.
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precisely the same is happening here.. as you can imagine with £9 a gallon for fuel..
 
Mizmo said:
waiting for dermatologist appointment for almost seven months now. She is in her eighties too.
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We have this problem here too, and it both upsets and amazes me,
that even in present times, after they've taught us all how dangerous it is to delay,
they offer no better options, or ways to proceed. And after the dreadful experiences, that some of us, (you, for one) have had, our medical histories don't change it, either. :(:mad:
 
Called in two prescriptions on Thursday for pickup on Saturday. Went for them today because I know the promise to be ready still means you’ll wait for half an hour for them to finish getting them ready. He searched and searched and then finally said he’d called the other day and the one is back ordered and the other isn’t available. Except the phone call had no message and was the day before I put in the order so it would have been for my husband. This wouldn’t be so bad except that it’s difficult for me to get to stores during peak hours. Also, if I’d known I could have contacted my ophthalmologist to search for something else. I wish there was a nearby place that was more reliable.
Also went to a grocery store. Miscellaneous items, including BC asparagus and potatoes.
Planning a walk in between rain showers this afternoon. Also going to make an angel cake.
 
Jules said:
He searched and searched and then finally said he’d called the other day and the one is back ordered and the other isn’t available. Except the phone call had no message and was the day before I put in the order so it would have been for my husband. This wouldn’t be so bad except that it’s difficult for me to get to stores during peak hours. Also, if I’d known I could have contacted my ophthalmologist to search for something else.
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That would have upset me, also. This sort of thing often does. :confused:

Sorry that happened, Jules.
 
Jules said:
Called in two prescriptions on Thursday for pickup on Saturday. Went for them today because I know the promise to be ready still means you’ll wait for half an hour for them to finish getting them ready. He searched and searched and then finally said he’d called the other day and the one is back ordered and the other isn’t available. Except the phone call had no message and was the day before I put in the order so it would have been for my husband. This wouldn’t be so bad except that it’s difficult for me to get to stores during peak hours. Also, if I’d known I could have contacted my ophthalmologist to search for something else. I wish there was a nearby place that was more reliable.
Also went to a grocery store. Miscellaneous items, including BC asparagus and potatoes.
Planning a walk in between rain showers this afternoon. Also going to make an angel cake.
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@Jules
From now on, phone the pharmacy before you go to pick up your prescriptions .. even if they've already called you. Better to be sure, and save yourself a trip for nothing.
 
Right after I posted yesterday, Dio decided that we would have a "tablet free" day. At first,this was not to my liking, but I have to admit, it was different....and productive! I can't believe all of the things I accomplished!!

Most likely, we will start doing this more often, and I will not be here every day for the summer. You can't get rid of me easily, though, so I will be checking in when I can. 😁. Luv U all!
 
katlupe said:
Whether you get one or not, you are looking. It is a start and hopefully moving on to another period of your life. Though the way your house sounds I don't know that I would want to leave it. But of course, the memories won't be in the new house. I hope everything turns out really good for you. <3
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You always know how to find the right words! I'm thinking what you are saying! Good luck @hollydolly happy house hunting!
 
StarSong said:
I went to three grocery stores this morning. (One is primarily produce, then Aldi for most other groceries, and my Korean market for some specialty items.) Usually these stores are jam-packed on Sunday mornings, but not today. Far fewer shoppers than usual and parking lots were much emptier. Shelves were reasonably well stocked.

I bring a cooler and blue ice, and start at the farthest store first (6 miles). The other two are on my route home.

DH and have been noticing fewer cars on the roads the last couple of weeks. So much so that we've remarked to each other about how light traffic is. Granted, we don't drive much during rush hours, but LA typically has moderate to heavy traffic even during off-peak hours.
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The price of gas is hurting a lot of people. Even though the price at the pump goes up (along with most other purchases), pay checks stay the same.
 
Laundry, organizing, rotating stock, a couple of business calls, WWF2 and watching my T.V. shows. I also have to re-record a track in Garage Band for one of the songs my son and I are collaborating on. Need to continue practicing on my instrument as well so I can do a better job when I re-record the vibe track on one of my songs.
 
Well it's just after 6pm..it's still gloriously hot... Today I've mowed both lawns... trimmed the front hedge... painted the shed door, and touched up the green wall in my office room, where there had been some measurement marks where picture frames had been..my back is killing me...

Now I'm doing batch baking... food that's been in the freezer that I want to use up. In the oven at the moment is 2 Lasagne pies with garlic bread toppings... 3 KFC thighs... and 4 large chicken tempura balls.... they'll do me for the next few days
 

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