Help calm me. House buying and selling stress

Yes it is colder Shandy.
I loved Des when he was the butt of the joke on Morecambe and Wise.

DH believes that Pitt derives from somebody who lives by a hollow (pit) and may originate from the Low Countries. His family trace back to Norfolk so we haven't moved far.

Anyone else very cold today? I got soaked this morning and can't warm up.

Just popped in to say I'm sorry Des O'Connor has gone, he was such a lovely smiley celebrity. Funny that I can hardly remember what I watched yesterday, but can always remember the tv shows from the past.

Ellianne* I am not at all stressed about anything. My only slight concern is that my stats on my own oximeter readings are far lower than is desirable, and I do know that these pins and needles could be something to do with low oxygen levels. But they are presenting as very typical CTS, which would tie in with all my arthritus problems.
Shandy lifting my hands up high in bed makes the problem far worse, I need to keep them well below heart level. Right hand is far worse than the left, will probably require injection eventually.
I was thinking, my Mum was born in 1904 and when she left school 14 yrs was the minimum age for that to be allowed.
Must say that as a family we are very much non-royalists, quite republicans, so it has never been at all important in any way, for my son or us about anyone else sharing this important birthday.
Had a chat today with him and my eldest daughter. Now getting on with some painting,.

What, like William Pitt Luckygirl? Where does it originate from?
Franbern pins and needles can be due to anxiety, so you might be worried underneath, though I suspect you won't agree! Take care.

Morning all, dry and cool today!

Franbern, I expect her school leaving age is one of her memory problems and she probably was 15

As for your wrists and fingers I really feel for you, I had this when I was pregnant. My midwife said to sleep with my arms above my head on the pillow - it did give a little relief. I hope the MRI scan can go ahead and your GP can help, in the meantime hope it's not as bad tonight. What a marvellous birthday for your son - I tried to have my son on the 'longest day' of 21 June, but he didn't comply!

Off to the beach early, the spring tides are huge and violent, the kite surfers here are having a great time.

Take care everyone

Pittcity - so pleased your offer has been accepted. What a game it all is!

By the way, I used to be a Pitt.

Shandy surprised at the comment about your aunts friend leaving school at 12. She is only four years older than me, and the school leaving minimum age back then was 15 yrs. so, if she did stop going to school at age of 12 back in the late 1940's it would have been very illegal.
Are you sure that your Aunt is reporting about her friend very accurately. As has been said, unless the Gson has Power of Attorney, he is not able to put the house on the market or arrange for her to live anywhere else without her understanding and permission.
I had another of my bad nights, these are occurring much more often due to the problems I am having with my fingers and pins and needles, preventing me getting to sleep. I do wear wrist and hand splints at night (as I am assuming these are due to Carpel tunnel syndrome). I am waiting until the results of the head MRI that I am having next Friday go to my medical practice, before I ask to see my GP about this problem. Such a carry-on these days to get to see GP, just feel just want to do it once, and get the whole lot over together.
Actually able to see a blue sky at the moment. So much rain the last few days - I did forecast a very wet winter, as we had a very, very dry Summer, and the water had to come down at some time!!!
This last week should have been the wonderful Carnival week. I was fortunate I had just moved here last year and was able to watch it as it went right past my flats. Cancelled this year obviously. Hope it will manage to survive and we can see it again next year.
My son celebrated his 51st birthday yesterday. He was born on the 21st birthday of Charles, the eldest son of the Queen. There was much fuss about this back in 1969, I had expected that babies born on the actual birthday would be given some sort of commemorative certificate, etc. but that did not happen. At least at quiz evenings I always know the age of the Prince of Wales!!!
Today, I will pull myself together and do some more painting in my spare bedroom.

Isn't it sad. Apparently she got 20 out of 30 on an 'assessment' at the doctor's Whiff, whatever that means. I've no idea if her grandson has POA, or whether she even has a solicitor, but I'm glad someone in her family has finally stepped up to the plate. My aunt is 84 and finds it very stressful - she had her friend on the phone at 7 am this morning, very upset because she'd lost her bus pass - it was in her handbag. As far as where she will live, all she said to my aunt was that she saw yesterday's viewers leaving, and they were 'foreign' - probably from the other side of the island She is six months younger than my aunt, left school at 12 and isn't able to write very well, pays all her bills in cash, and isn't really connected to the modern world. My aunt thinks the grandson plans to find her a sheltered home - but she lives for her garden, and I don't think she'll get one. I hope it all turns out well in the end, my aunt has been very upset that the family have left her as the only emotional support.

That is sad. Does the lady's solicitor know she has dementia ? Because if she isn't in full control of her factilies the sale can't go through. Unless her grandson has power of attorney's over her finances and health he can't make these decisions. Also where she she going to live?

Afternoon all, an autumn wettish afternoon here.

I've just come on because my aunt suspects her good friend is developing dementia or similar, and she's been worrying about her for a long time now. Her friend is constantly losing things, is confused about her money, and repeats herself during the same conversations - she also thinks someone has been into her house rearranging things. Her friend's grandson has now become involved (she's estranged from her 50+ years daughter - who keeps in touch with my aunt) and he's insisted on her putting her house on the market. She is being co-operative and allowing viewings, but doesn't seem to have fully understood that when the house sells she is going to have to move. Isn't it sad.

Just popping in to say good luck on Monday Spice101, I hope they accept your offer.

I'm excited there's a new threesome planning jobs in their new homes. I do hope craftyone pops in occasionally to this tenacious thread and reads the uplifting news. Spice hope you are close to striking a deal. I ove hearing from the other side of the world. I have family in New Zealand, one has recently bought a house in Christchurch and sends photos of her renovation work.
What people call you is how they perceive you. I'm ok with that. A's mum, N's wife, Mrs. D from my teaching days, the English lady from my days in France, even R the dog's owner! Like others here I like adjusting to new surroundings, new people etc.

Not my spelling, just the laptop.......meant 'series of villages, not all of them are 'serious'!!!!

Whiff I have always insisted that I have been know for myself, not as someones wife, mother, etc. Can well remember me putting down the new ex-olympian coach at the Diving club who smilingly addressed me as The Twins Mum'. She was told, no uncertain terms, she either spoke to me using my name or not at all. She never made that mistake again.

I know most people who have not lived in London think of it as one great, enormous area, but, in fact, it is a serious of large villages, particularly in the suburbs. I had lived in my area for close on fifty years, and could not really go out anywhere locally without someone coming over to chat to me as they knew me from something or the other I had been involved in during those years. One of the lovely things of moving so far away, is that NOBODY knows me here, I am completely anonymous and starting again. Love it!!!

So pleased, that even in these difficult times, posters on here are happily moving towards getting their new homes. Hope all continues to go well for all of them.

I have just had a conversation with DH about our new garden. He is of the "pave it over" persuasion, where I know that we need to live with it for a year to see what appears.
Hopefully I'll be able to keep him busy indoors and stop him digging everything up.

Pittcity neither would I. I listen to classic FM so the only pop music I hear is on TV adverts and if I am in the car with my daughter. Makes me sound ancient but I am 62. One thing I am glad of is fashion today. When I was a 32 only brought what would fit. Now a 16 it's like a whole new world has opened up full of colours I would never have dreamed of wearing before.

Also since moving chosing colours for my bungalow I would never have though to look at before. It's very strange moving has changed such a lot for me. The thing I love is people know me. Not someone's wife/ widow or mom etc. Moving gave me back my identity. Weird I know but that's how I feel.

Also found out I am a gardener a novice one but who knew.

I hope all the movers find out new things that surprise them as well. Have any already moved found things about themselves they didn't know before? Or am I just odd!

Hooray! It sounds like all systems go all round. I've followed your postings Luckygirl, Shandy and Pittcity. Sounds like homes sweet home in sight for each of you. Phew! Good luck with your moves when the time finally comes.

Great news for Luckygirl and Pittcity. Fingers crossed all goes smoothly and you are both in your new home soon.

I've tuned in to Top of the Pops on BBC4 and realised how old I am. I don't remember half of the songs from 1990.

Good luck Pittcity!

I've now highlighted the sections where my 'legal advisor' was mentioned in the survey, and forwarded it to my solicitor. I've also purchased the Title documents and sent him those too. Buying is so much easier so far, I'm so glad not to have those big forms to do!

Watching Children in Need with a box of tissues, seeing poorly children does make me weep. I have done my normal donation

Brilliant news Pittcity.

Our offer has been accepted and hopefully the chain will now start moving.

Pittcity hope you hear later if not tomorrow.

Great news Lucky.

We viewed a house this morning and phoned the agents with an offer but have heard nothing back.... The suspense is killing me......

Luckygirl lovely to hear such good news. So, it looks like it is all going to go well for you now. How wonderful.

I was born on a Friday 13th - so really cannot feel any worries on such a date!!!

Luckygirl Hoping all goes well for you. You deserve it. Best wishes.