Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Gwladysover]

We're lucky in that we sold up in Liverpool and decided to rent down here. We don't have children so thought rather than tie up our money in assets, we would spend it on enjoying ourselves whilst we're both still young and healthy enough. Best laid plans and all that.

We did have a similar problem with Cal's mums house though. Getting probate was not a problem. What was a problem was selling her mums house when the time came. This property too was unregistered, but at least we had the deeds. we'd always assumed that the deeds were in joint names of Cal's mum and dad, not realising that they did things differently back in the 50s. They were just in her dad's name and he'd died 20 years earlier. So we had to get a retrospective probate so the title could pass to her mum before it could go to her and her brother.

I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for you Gwladys if you didn't even have the title deeds. Presumably you had to purchase some form of indemnity similar to what hey do with missing share certificates.

We had the deeds but that wasn’t proof of ownership apparently.We had to provide proof of the original mortgage offer and that it had been paid off upon my Dad’s death fortunately we managed to find the relevant papers eventually. The fact that Mum packed everything away after he died, photos etc and nothing saw the light of day until she had gone didn’t help. My brother still lives in the house and I must admit in my darker moments I had visions of being told that we were not entitled to the house and he would be homeless.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Morning all. Hope you are all doing fine today. Tried @Barnfred 55's chilli recipe last night. It was lovely. Not much to report, it's a bit dull in Durham today we have snow forecast next week. I hope that isn't right.

 

[Bluetintedspecs]

Own up did you talk to the bird everyday?? Ive an unnatural fear of birds, id have packed the job in - worrying about it pecking through the glass to get me. Morning @messymascot hope you're feeling well and you and everyone here has a great day.

No, I used to stop what I was doing and just sit there staring at it. It may sound a bit silly, but it felt like a slightly surreal connection, probably completely imagined on my part.

Birdman of Kent me.

 

[Bluetintedspecs]

Never known a blue tit get so friendly. Robins on the other hand.

We get quite a few robins in our garden. It's a shame they tend to make their nests at ground level. Makes it easier for the foxes. We get parakeets in our garden, too. Noisy little buggers though.

@Earwigjoe will probably need a lie down after reading all these bird posts.

 

[Earwigjoe]

No, I used to stop what I was doing and just sit there staring at it. It may sound a bit silly, but it felt like a slightly surreal connection, probably completely imagined on my part.

Birdman of Kent me.

Fair play to you, i d have been too scared to take my eyes off it-not knowing where it went -incase it had gotten inside.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Why did I read that as RIMMING a cucumber ?
Sometimes my brain worries me

Word association mate. Rimming. Vicar.

Just a thought lol

 

[jazzy]

Can you play right back?

I played left back but I'd give it a go , last time I played was 20 years ago unfortunately

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I played left back but I'd give it a go , last time I played was 20 years ago unfortunately

This hasn’t stopped Rondon mate, you just gotta believe.

 

[Gwladysover]

Night night Messy, Fred and all. Here’s to a restful night and sweet dreams.?

 

[Methuselah]

We're lucky in that we sold up in Liverpool and decided to rent down here. We don't have children so thought rather than tie up our money in assets, we would spend it on enjoying ourselves whilst we're both still young and healthy enough. Best laid plans and all that.

We did have a similar problem with Cal's mums house though. Getting probate was not a problem. What was a problem was selling her mums house when the time came. This property too was unregistered, but at least we had the deeds. we'd always assumed that the deeds were in joint names of Cal's mum and dad, not realising that they did things differently back in the 50s. They were just in her dad's name and he'd died 20 years earlier. So we had to get a retrospective probate so the title could pass to her mum before it could go to her and her brother.

I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for you Gwladys if you didn't even have the title deeds. Presumably you had to purchase some form of indemnity similar to what hey do with missing share certificates.

We are thinking about moving. Her indoors is about 85% disabled. Daughter who lives in Flackwell Heath, Bucks wants us to move over there so she can help more. Looked at a house there yesterday, very nice, liked it. Have got someone coming on Monday to value ours. We have been living here since 1982. We have great neighbours and will miss being here but needs must. Not looking forward to moving house though, thought I had finished with all that!
Have a good nights kip Messy.

 

[Earwigjoe]

Time for bed - goodnight and God bless @messymascot and everyone else, hope you're feeling well Messy,, ??

 

[fandjango]

Morning Messy lad and to you lovely messy folk
Just after 5 am here on the Andalucía coast first time I felt a chill at night so extra blanket on tonight
Trying to make a sensible decision for a car down here
In UK I had an Alfa Romeo …. Stolen while I was travel grrrr and that’s where my heart lies but my head says small SUV so I can get up the hills and paint ……
So what’s it to be a boring 10 year old Kia Sportage or this baby from 2004

 

[Armaghtoffee]

View attachment 146131Morning Messy lad and to you lovely messy folk
Just after 5 am here on the Andalucía coast first time I felt a chill at night so extra blanket on tonight
Trying to make a sensible decision for a car down here
In UK I had an Alfa Romeo …. Stolen while I was travel grrrr and that’s where my heart lies but my head says small SUV so I can get up the hills and paint ……
So what’s it to be a boring 10 year old Kia Sportage or this baby from 2004

Driving through the hills of Andalucia and just taking in the views sounds like heaven to me.

And it has to be the Alfa Romeo of course, all duck or no dinner.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Morning @messymascot hope you are doing OK mate, we’re all thinking about you.

 

[blue1948]

A few years ago, in the office I was in at the time, I used to have a blue tit regularly land on the window ledge outside and linger for quite a while. It would look inside the window and it seemed like we were just staring at each other for some time.

It wasn't just looking at its own reflection because it was looking at an angle to the window. I had windows all along two sides of the office and it always landed at the same spot, always lingered and always seemed to be looking directly at me.

This went on every morning for months and it used to make my day. I was a bit gutted when my little feathered friend stopped dropping by.

Hate to spoil your day but it was probably waiting for flies or spiders that go in the spacearound the window frame .Although I hope I am wrong .