I Have Favourite Sites That I Visit...
But after those handful you sometimes think...now what!
So with access to broadband I suppose that I will now have to start and look for some new one's and make use of my broadband access. I think the heavy stuff will be done overnight. Such as updating software etc...Probably I'll end up listening to stations around the world and because of the time differences it could be quite a lot of fun.
I may very well stay up over night and go to bed in the morning, if I do that I could still be up by lunchtime and still be around for a lot of the day time. After all I am used to being up through the night when with Mum.
And it is often said that many people once they hare retired are up through the night. As are real internet users...
My line rental switches to Plusnet officially on May 22nd so I guess I will receive one more bill from BT and until then I can still make calls through the day(to whom I have no idea)I'll leave £5 on the mobile for taxi's to get home and I will try and avoid using it for anything else and drop texts...people can text me but I'll reply by e-mail or may sign up to Skype.
So with access to broadband I suppose that I will now have to start and look for some new one's and make use of my broadband access. I think the heavy stuff will be done overnight. Such as updating software etc...Probably I'll end up listening to stations around the world and because of the time differences it could be quite a lot of fun.
I may very well stay up over night and go to bed in the morning, if I do that I could still be up by lunchtime and still be around for a lot of the day time. After all I am used to being up through the night when with Mum.
And it is often said that many people once they hare retired are up through the night. As are real internet users...
My line rental switches to Plusnet officially on May 22nd so I guess I will receive one more bill from BT and until then I can still make calls through the day(to whom I have no idea)I'll leave £5 on the mobile for taxi's to get home and I will try and avoid using it for anything else and drop texts...people can text me but I'll reply by e-mail or may sign up to Skype.
posted by The Great Gildersleeve | 9:29 pm
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Great! I'll have to call the PC man back...I can't quite work out what's missing connection wise but with broadband you can use the phone whilst online...
I've lost access to the phone in my bedroom...never thought to check that whilst he was here...probably dead simple...
Of course who am I going to phone? But someone might wish to call in...not likely but you never know...
Just think on that if you stay up all night, your neighbour might have good reason to complain if you are listening to the radio and watching TV.
Internet is different, and shouldn't be a problem.
That hasn't happened in ages and I ask when I see her is she being kept awake and though I am doing absolutely nothing different to before she says all is ok. So why that night was different I am unsure.
These houses have thick walls and it takes a lot to hear radio and tv upstairs(if she's in bed!)and I am downstairs. It was never a problem when Mum and myself were downstairs long after she went to bed.
And the internet and my pc's are in the back bedroom where eventually I may return(she's in the front bedroom of her house)but I have always been considerate and had things on quietly.
And I'm not talking as I have no one to talk to so I'm quiet too.
But right to mention it.
The truth is I downloaded updates for both PC's last night and went to bed...
I couldn't think of anything very important to do and thought I've loads of time to see what's out there.
I thought I had tried every combination of cable switches but this morning I managed to get the phone working :-)
I cancelled the Dr's appointment and opted for a lie in before starting some more tidying of the house. A few moredays won't make much difference now to my problem and I can still get it seen it to.
The sun is shining abd though not warm the last few nights haven't been quite so cold for some reason.
I'll have a late breakfast of cereal and fruit today and maybe make a fresh fruit salad later...ad use up some fresh fruit I have...
Then tomorrow the people call from the coop to talk about Mum's estate but I'm not signing anything, I'll listen, I'll take their quote and think about it!
Did the funeral service definitely say they'd ring you about your Mum's ashes, or are you supposed to call them ?
I'll give them a call, I was told that they would contact me...I hope I haven't missed what was planned.
It's been suggested that Mum might like to be scattered in the garden she loved here. But they will not exactly scatter her ashes at the crem either...they lift turf, place them underneath and replace the turf.
Then they have a plan and they know exactly where Mum's ashes are. I can decide on something written in a book of rememberence and/or a little plaque of some kind.
Perhaps I could have some of Mum's ashes in both places?
I may have to try and see if a relative can take me to the crem again as a taxi I suspect will cost a fortune but Mum's worth it and I'll do it willingly. This may mean that I can not visit Mum often or when the anniversary comes around.
But if Mum's ashes were here too I would be close.
The church has a service and get together for relatives that have lost someone every so often and we are invited and the church also has a book of rememberence so I can mention Mum in that and that is close by. And it is opened on the appropriate day.
Both my parents ashes were put in a hole in the ground in the garden of rememberance in a large circular plot & then the turf was replaced . Round the edge of this plot are the months of the year , & my parents ashes are both buried in March when my dad died. You can have an inscribed kerbstone round the edge, near where your Mum's ashes are buried, or some cemetarys let you buy a rose bush to be put near the spot , with a plaque underneath.
I'd think twice about scattering your Mum's ashes in your garden, incase you move house. You could pay for a little wooden urn so some of your Mum's ashes are always with you, & have the rest buried in the Garden of Rememberance . I should definitely see if a friend or relative can come with you when your Mum's ashes are buried, it's very emotional ) : You can get the vicar to come along & say a prayer as the ashes are buried, but they do charge a fee.
Some nice ideas there but a lot to think about. I wasn't sure about having an urn and keeping ashes, the funeral director kind of admitted that he's not too keen on ashes being kept though that is obviously a personal thing.
Mum did spend 50+ years here so it was a big part of Mum's life and should I move anywhere could be change.
Few places stay the same. After not being in Bournemouth for perhaps 12 or more years I am sure I'd find things different and I'd probably think some things are for the better and others not so...
If I move or am forced to I am sure that there will be a pull of the heartstrings if I was to return occasionally and walk past the property and think I used to live there and about all the memories this house has.
Then again someone could move in, buy it and do what happened next door and make it different by changing windows/doors, alter the garden and strip the interior and change it internally.
Well it's up to you, I think having your Mum's ashes buried at the garden of rememberance ( where is it ? ) with a rose bush & a plaque would be nice.
As regards the internet, I'm sure you'll find lots of world wide music stations to listen to at night on your computer, & many music forums to join & chat to people.
That would be nice even if I cannot visit it too often(busses don't run past the crem)
It has flowers, grass and ducks there too.
http://www.memoria.org.uk/wear_valley_crematorium.htm
Great idea about the internet.
I think you might regret scattering the ashes in your garden. It would make it harder for you to leave it when you do.
I found the expense of the crem memorial too much and scattered my family ashes in a favourite place. But as you are wanting to reduce your savings, perhaps it won't matter as much to you.
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