A new stage in my life...................
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Hope the leak is well and truly mended GrannieG - its raining so hard here at the moment that no self-respecting workman would be around my road mending leaks.
What's all this about weekly baths - when I was a child in the North-East my Mother bathed us when she was asked if she'd adopted us from Africa! I know you will all be crying into your G&T's but yes, we really did only have a tin tub kept in the scullery in those days. How times have changed - who could ever have imagined power showers, jacussis and hot tubs though the Romans did have their own inventions. WIFE
What's all this about weekly baths - when I was a child in the North-East my Mother bathed us when she was asked if she'd adopted us from Africa! I know you will all be crying into your G&T's but yes, we really did only have a tin tub kept in the scullery in those days. How times have changed - who could ever have imagined power showers, jacussis and hot tubs though the Romans did have their own inventions. WIFE
It`s all done, as good as new and the contractors were a pleasure.
It was wear and tear rather than earthquake damage so I doubt I`ll get anything from the insurance. The other downside is because it`s wear and tear it could happen again in another place. If it does, the contractor would not want to undertake a similar repair but would advise replacing the whole system.
They found the stop tap, which is in the garage so at least I now know where it is. All previous plumbers have failed to find it and turned the water off at the meter on the pavement.
I can`t believe how tired I am from the worry of this. It wasn`t just the cost, it was seeing the water seeping out for nearly a week and getting reliable people to complete the repair . It was also a threat to feeling safe and secure in the home.
Thank you all for understanding.
It was wear and tear rather than earthquake damage so I doubt I`ll get anything from the insurance. The other downside is because it`s wear and tear it could happen again in another place. If it does, the contractor would not want to undertake a similar repair but would advise replacing the whole system.
They found the stop tap, which is in the garage so at least I now know where it is. All previous plumbers have failed to find it and turned the water off at the meter on the pavement.
I can`t believe how tired I am from the worry of this. It wasn`t just the cost, it was seeing the water seeping out for nearly a week and getting reliable people to complete the repair . It was also a threat to feeling safe and secure in the home.
Thank you all for understanding.
What a relief for you Sylvia but still hope that by some means the insurers will pay out, not that they do that easily.
Also glad you found some good contractors.
Also glad you found some good contractors.
I`ve just registered for a free online course on Mindfulness. It starts in September and is for two hours a week, for six weeks.
I`ve no idea how it will be, but it`s free and I`ve nothing to lose.
Here is the link if anyone is interested.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance
I`ve no idea how it will be, but it`s free and I`ve nothing to lose.
Here is the link if anyone is interested.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance
That sounds very interesting. I'm not signing up as I have already signed for another course. Please don't laugh. It's this one. I love crime novels and I thought this sounded good! Someone else from our choir is doing it too.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/identifying-the-dead
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/identifying-the-dead
No ones laughing Izzy.
There`s no point signing up to anything unless it motivates you and keeps you out of mischief.
Whether this does or not remains to be seen.
Grey Lad is responsible for finding the meditation course and I wasn`t sure whether or not to mention it in case it looked as if I was being `pushy` . I should have known better. Thanks Grey Lad.
If it takes hold perhaps we could start a virtual meditation group.
I have a friend who has always been very active and healthy . She has just been diagnosed with angina and is shocked and upset. She attends my very small group at home every two weeks .There is a visible difference in her demeanour after meditation.
There`s no point signing up to anything unless it motivates you and keeps you out of mischief.
Whether this does or not remains to be seen. Grey Lad is responsible for finding the meditation course and I wasn`t sure whether or not to mention it in case it looked as if I was being `pushy` . I should have known better. Thanks Grey Lad.
If it takes hold perhaps we could start a virtual meditation group.
I have a friend who has always been very active and healthy . She has just been diagnosed with angina and is shocked and upset. She attends my very small group at home every two weeks .There is a visible difference in her demeanour after meditation.
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I've joined you izzy. I've always wanted to be a pathologist... Or a crime scene tecky... So that sounds really interesting to me
Don't think I could be quiet long enough for meditation Sylvia
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Don't think I could be quiet long enough for meditation Sylvia
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You've started something Sylvia.
I've signed up for it too.
I just hope it won't be a problem if I don't complete it but it's something I really think might help me.
I have read an account by a doctor that said it can have an adverse as well as a positive effect on the brain but I'm prepared to take that risk.
I'm hopeful it will help me cope with every thing that seems insurmountable right now.
Thank you for mentioning it. xxx
I've signed up for it too.
I just hope it won't be a problem if I don't complete it but it's something I really think might help me.
I have read an account by a doctor that said it can have an adverse as well as a positive effect on the brain but I'm prepared to take that risk.
I'm hopeful it will help me cope with every thing that seems insurmountable right now.
Thank you for mentioning it. xxx
The course is free and if it doesn't suit Saffie, you can just drop out. I've no idea of its value but am prepared to give it a try.
I don't understand how it could have an adverse effect. Meditation is not brainwashing or hypnotic, it's just deep relaxation and the depth depends on the individual.
Anyway I'm no expert . I really hope it will help Saffie and prove the cynical doctor wrong.
I don't understand how it could have an adverse effect. Meditation is not brainwashing or hypnotic, it's just deep relaxation and the depth depends on the individual.
Anyway I'm no expert . I really hope it will help Saffie and prove the cynical doctor wrong.
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