What A Horrible Night Weather Wise...
Like Winter...It's cold, windy and wet...Busy day ahead so early to bed...
May get up early in the morning, have to cancel my signing up to British Gas as soon as they open after the holiday closing. Then I go to the CAB to get my mind put at rest or not as the case may be regarding what may/may not happen in the future...
Then perhaps I can relax and live for today...and let the future unfold as it will.
As soon as the weather improves I will have my garden sorted out. Still will have to see how to proceed regarding that B***** neighbour regarding the trees.
On the way back from the shops a lady started talking to me. What a gentle soul, she looking after her Mum(living in their own home)I have noticed her a few times when shopping in the locals supermarket. I actually felt a bit sorry for her, she looked like she was looking for the bargains and struggling and dare I say I thought she was single and probably a pensioner. After talking tonight I discovered she is younger than me(just)
She has invited me if I am lonely to visit and have a cup of tea perhaps she is short of friends too...I don't feel threatened in any way so one day who knows perhaps I will.
As I said earlier so many are struggling and have taken on the care of their relatives and circumstances mean they have no family of their own or a partner...it doesn't mean we are quitters...just products of our situation.
And when suddenly they no longer have that person to care for lives can change. I suspect she own her own home because of where it is so perhaps that is on less worry but then again should her Mother have to go into care that home might have to be sold to pay for the care, leaving her homeless. She may have to try and make a new life and get out, meet people and socialise but that is not always possible if you don't have transport or have a limited income.
There are still some very kind and caring people out there...
I haven't managed to tonight but I have decided that my next main meal is going to be a stir fry in my new wok, I am having some Quorn chicken pieces as opposed to real meat. It seems ok so thats tomorrow taken care of...
Where possible I must stick to quick and easy meals that use little energy or none at all...I have been looking at the average ost of energy and what uses the most...I am quite cold in bed tonight so it may be time to put the old thermal socks on and PJ's...use a hot water bottle or put a thicker duvet on the bed. So my investments may have some use after all.
May get up early in the morning, have to cancel my signing up to British Gas as soon as they open after the holiday closing. Then I go to the CAB to get my mind put at rest or not as the case may be regarding what may/may not happen in the future...
Then perhaps I can relax and live for today...and let the future unfold as it will.
As soon as the weather improves I will have my garden sorted out. Still will have to see how to proceed regarding that B***** neighbour regarding the trees.
On the way back from the shops a lady started talking to me. What a gentle soul, she looking after her Mum(living in their own home)I have noticed her a few times when shopping in the locals supermarket. I actually felt a bit sorry for her, she looked like she was looking for the bargains and struggling and dare I say I thought she was single and probably a pensioner. After talking tonight I discovered she is younger than me(just)
She has invited me if I am lonely to visit and have a cup of tea perhaps she is short of friends too...I don't feel threatened in any way so one day who knows perhaps I will.
As I said earlier so many are struggling and have taken on the care of their relatives and circumstances mean they have no family of their own or a partner...it doesn't mean we are quitters...just products of our situation.
And when suddenly they no longer have that person to care for lives can change. I suspect she own her own home because of where it is so perhaps that is on less worry but then again should her Mother have to go into care that home might have to be sold to pay for the care, leaving her homeless. She may have to try and make a new life and get out, meet people and socialise but that is not always possible if you don't have transport or have a limited income.
There are still some very kind and caring people out there...
I haven't managed to tonight but I have decided that my next main meal is going to be a stir fry in my new wok, I am having some Quorn chicken pieces as opposed to real meat. It seems ok so thats tomorrow taken care of...
Where possible I must stick to quick and easy meals that use little energy or none at all...I have been looking at the average ost of energy and what uses the most...I am quite cold in bed tonight so it may be time to put the old thermal socks on and PJ's...use a hot water bottle or put a thicker duvet on the bed. So my investments may have some use after all.
posted by The Great Gildersleeve | 9:59 pm
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So what did the CAB say about your future finances ?
Well,they are pretty well in the dark themselves...they think it all depends on what changes come in regarding some benefits being scrapped/reduced. Increases and new ideas being introduced.
I could have told them that. staying put may mean things will be tight income wise but if I am much as now I think I could stay put and survive.
I have been looking at properties available and smaller ones are few and what are, I'd be lucky to save anything by moving and if I have to use buses and taxis more I may as well stay put, then again if properties are scarse by getting in early I may have more to choose from but most people say don't make a rushed decision and I probably can wait until the New Year and live for the day. And give myself a little more time.
Sadly many that are aimed at elederly and singles are in the worst part of town...
I managed to get warm and sleep well after all...so it worked out ok.
The only thing you have to worry about with the benefit changes is if your fit to work,your obviously not so I doubt if it will effect you?
Obviously if some family needs your property you may have to move?How about a mobile home site? many of these are over 50 age group only so you should have some decent neighbours? or perhaps too old to cause you any bother.These homes are very warm and cheap to heat being metal and wood.
Thanks Anon...
I'll take your points to another post as they may get lost here...
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