🦞 The Lockdown Gang still chatting 🦞

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Sending big Lobstar 🤗 hugs

NN it’s hard isn’t it when our beloved animals get older. It’s good you’re staying home to take care of her. Lucky dog to be so loved.
Oh Grammaretto that’s so annoying isn’t it. I don’t blame you for not wanting to type it again
Did your house go on the market today? I hope you get someone interested.
I went out with the walking group this morning though we only did a short walk as it was quite hot. Back to base for a long chat and coffee.

Did I tell I must move house as the Sallies are selling the se 14 properties? A challenge at any age but in ones 80s even more so.

So much for the "Tenancy for Life" we were promised.

They have said they will help with packing but the unpacking at the other end is up to me.

So in January I shall be moving from a quiet, semi-rural area (albeit on a main road, I dont hear the traffic as I as so far back) to right in the middle of a crowded city suburb, not a speck of greenery to be see.

But as always, with the many upheavals Ive had to cope wioth, 'what cant be cured, must be endured;
At least I have a home, so many do not.

Oh gosh Kaimoana. Is there no alternative?

Hadn't there been a plan to live near your DGD at one time?
I guess plans change.

I asked the estate agent what will happen if my house doesn't sell. He suggested it comes off the market for the Summer months and try again in the late Autumn!

That puts paid to plans to buy another.
However, what's the use of worrying - it never was worthwhile 🎶 🎶 🎵

I will look round another bungalow today but I am minded not to be too keen. Main road, overlooked by neighbours, overlooks a very busy car repair garage....near a school.
Not things on my wish list. 😂

I was fighting my way through the undergrowth behind my house yesterday to reach a shed where I found the same cat who had previously flattened my seedlings, looking very comfortable in a cardboard box lined with shredded paper. It jumped out and ran past me but it must have got in somehow. A mystery.
There's a cat sized hole in the shed methinks.

Never mind. I'm expecting some strong helpers in June who will be more than able to deal with any problems around here, I hope.

Are most of you either enjoying or enduring a heatwave?

It hasn't reached us yet though I may take my cardigan off.

Oh Kaimoana - I'm amazed that they can move you out. What a mess! Are they finding the new home for you? Are they continuing with the same tenancy elsewhere?

I do hope so!

Kaimoana That is so unfair. So much for kindness and thought from the Sallies. Surely they can understand the stress for all of you who are being forced to move. Hopefully your son can come to help. DH and I had thought of moving as both house and garden although not enormous are far to big for us now but we decided we just could face all the upheaval.
And you Grammaretto what a nightmare. Its so difficult to find the perfect bungalow as we have found. Near a school means more traffic, cars parked everywhere etc etc.
we are definitely enduring the heatwave certainly not enjoying it. Just went to put my trainers on to find one wouldn’t go onto the foot that has been affected by the stroke as my foot is massively swollen. No shoes fine in the house but outside??? Yet another problem but a minor one compared too Kaimoana and Grammaretto. Good luck to you both and everyone else with problems and worries

Kaimoana i don’t like the idea of you being uprooted to a city centre. Is there no alternative? Could your son or granddaughter help you find somewhere better. Do the Sallie’s have any other places more suitable for your needs? Dear lady you never complain but I’m stamping my feet on your behalf and shouting this isn’t fair. Do hope something better comes your way.
Grammaretto do you think it’s a feral cat. I like the sound of two good strong helpers. Hope you manage to find both a buyer and the right place for you.
Jan this hot weather doesn’t help does it. Could you buy some flip flops or some crocs or something so you can get round outside.?
I spent a pleasant afternoon at the hospice then on my friends balcony eating an ice cream.

Lovely Doodle ice cream will keep you cool.
The cat probably belongs to someone in the flats. There are flats on 2 sides, not near but the cats wander free.

I had a last minute invitation for an Italian meal tonight from the lady I drove to hospital a few weeks ago.
It was very good.

I had been doing more room clearance so had to shower and change.

I saw round the bungalow earlier with a friend. It would be good for someone but not for me. It was immaculate but the decor wasn't to my taste. I know these things can be changed but I think I would rather pay less for a do-er upper. The busy road is a drawback too as is living next to the school.

What have you decided to do about summer shoes Jan? Crocs? Berkies?

He doesn't really have a lean and hungry look, Grammaretto, does he?
Perhaps he comes for a bit of peace and quiet.

Sorry the heat affects your foot so badly, Jan. Does elevating it help?

Ice creams are always good, aren't they? I put umpteem boxes of Ma**ums, of assorted flavours, on my Sainsbury's delivery list today, assuming that they would be at a premium in such hot weather. Unfortunately no, all were available.
Lots of boxes now in the freezer🙄

Like everyone else, Kaimoana, I can't get over how truly shabbily you have been treated. Are they moving you all together (I guess not) or scattering you about town? I am so very sorry.

I know you say your family are busy, but I do hope everyone can rally together to come up with help and a suitable game plan for the best ❤️.

He really doesn't look lean or hungry and wears a collar. He seems to come from the gardens of the flats on the east side. This is supported housing for special needs adults. It used to be a manse . I hardly ever see anyone outside apart from occasional carers having a fag.
The flats on the other side don't have any gardens, just a carpark. They aren't supposed to keep pets as the flats are rented.
I am not going to start feeding him.

I've been gardening. Trying to get all the veg in before I go away.

Even if someone wants to buy the house, it won't be quick.

I really hope you have a good transition to the new place Kaimoana.
Will there be any advantages to living in a more urban environment?
Not so many barking dogs?
Nearer shops?
Easier for carers to come?
Nearer to family?