The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
19-10-2017, 13:11
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19-10-2017, 15:54
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Better news is my new pacemaker in now in me and I'm recovering nicely. A little sore and stiff at the site. Can't drive or shower for 7 days at least though. Looking to getting back to archery ASAP - consultant doesn't see any need to worry about that.
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19-10-2017, 17:52
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Well our washing machine is going on 19 years old and we are recommended not to replace it until repairs are uneconomical as they simply aren't built as well now. Having a water softener means no limescale and it is looked after. But else I think good advice about the flat as a whole.
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Better news is my new pacemaker in now in me and I'm recovering nicely. A little sore and stiff at the site. Can't drive or shower for 7 days at least though. Looking to getting back to archery ASAP - consultant doesn't see any need to worry about that.
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I must say I'm proud of Osem Jnr. Since starting his first teaching job in September he's been getting in to work no later that 7.45 and frequently not leaving until gone 6pm. This last 2 weeks he's not left school until well after 9pm several times due to parent/teacher evening time and the huge amount of student assessment information he has to deal with. He'll need a break next week but will probably still have to go in for a couple of days. Can't fault the effort so far.
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20-10-2017, 22:04
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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[/COLOR]I must say I'm proud of Osem Jnr. Since starting his first teaching job in September he's been getting in to work no later that 7.45 and frequently not leaving until gone 6pm. This last 2 weeks he's not left school until well after 9pm several times due to parent/teacher evening time and the huge amount of student assessment information he has to deal with. He'll need a break next week but will probably still have to go in for a couple of days. Can't fault the effort so far.
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You must be so very proud Osem and you should be. I personally feel that our education system seems to lack male teacher's, well it seems that way in Scotland especially within our Primary schools which is a pity IMHO.
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21-10-2017, 14:43
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My happy thought is my hubby got a blue diamond added to my wedding band to represent our son's and I must say it just finishes the ring off perfectly imo.
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21-10-2017, 15:37
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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My happy thought is my hubby got a blue diamond added to my wedding band to represent our son's and I must say it just finishes the ring off perfectly imo.
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Very nice weenie.
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22-10-2017, 04:27
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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My happy thought is my hubby got a blue diamond added to my wedding band to represent our son's and I must say it just finishes the ring off perfectly imo.
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Very pretty
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22-10-2017, 12:24
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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My happy thought is my hubby got a blue diamond added to my wedding band to represent our son's and I must say it just finishes the ring off perfectly imo.
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Very romantic.
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22-10-2017, 17:09
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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I'm so lucky that my son and his other half listen to advice. On Monday they took me to at a flat that there friends were selling and right away alarm bells were going off in my head.
The first thing was that the flat had a factor at £70.00 pcm, then they needed to sell it for the price they paid there was to be no coming or going with the price at all, then I asked to look at the boiler which in my opinion is at least 13 years old and the final one was that they made out they were doing the kids a huge favour in leaving the washing machine etc then and only then I spoke out I asked how old is the washing machine and they could not tell us. Then I spoke out and said the reason you cannot tell us is because these were left in the flat when you bought it three years ago then I turned to the kids and said these could need replaced sooner than you think along with the boiler.
Something was just was sitting right with me about this property so once I got home I googled this address and found out that since 2006 this flat had not once made a profit so therefore I sat the kids down and explained negative equity to the kids and when they said that they were there friends I simply said there is no friends in business.
I then went on to new home deals and showed them that they could get a three bedroom (for ever home) if they went down this route. This brand new home gives them a NHBC Buildmark Warranty which gives you a 10 year structural warranty and a 2 year fixtures and fittings warranty as standard. I also explained that everything is brand new, kitchen, bathroom etc for the same payments of the 12 year old flat but there is a compromise and that would be the area plus extending there mortgage to either 30 or 35 years which only they can decide. I explained that 35 years is nothing as we took out a 25 year endowment mortgage that fell short so in the long run our mortgage ended up being just short of 35 years.
Anyway last night my son said that his so called mate is not happy with me for drawing attention to the negatives of his flat and I have one word for that tough! as I could not see one positive in them buying this flat at all only heartache and regret imo plus I been there done that and there is no way I could just sit back without explaining this to the kids I mean £70.00 pcm for a factor this £70.00 could go towards quite a few extra thousands for a better house imho so I said this. Plus hubby and I think buying a property which has not made a profit since 2006 is very worrying indeed and your only buying trouble.
I'm just so lucky that they trust our advice.
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What does a factor of £70.00 mean?
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22-10-2017, 17:20
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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What does a factor of £70.00 mean?
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I was thinking the same thing, clueless here too.
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22-10-2017, 19:06
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What does a factor of £70.00 mean?
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I think it is the Scottish equivalent to a Service charge that is sometimes made on housing in England.
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Property factors are property managers and can do a combination of the following jobs: hiring, supervising and paying day-to-day maintenance employees, such as a caretaker, cleaner or gardener. organising owners' meetings so you can make decisions about the running of the building.
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Property factors are property managers and can do a combination of the following jobs: hiring, supervising and paying day-to-day maintenance employees, such as a caretaker, cleaner or gardener. organising owners' meetings so you can make decisions about the running of the building.
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They sound just like paid parents...
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24-10-2017, 09:07
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They sound just like paid parents...
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24-10-2017, 22:39
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