progress ?

[briggie]

Hi Pete, sounds really nice, but! how far are the nearest medical facilities? doctors etc, you know you will need these in the future, I am really concerned that for you an isolated location is not suitable, I cannot understand the SS offering you a place like this, you really need somewhere near to the facilities you need, Rick

HI RICK ,

the hospital is about 6 miles away , as for doctors ...... my own gp is about 4 miles away , and queensbury is quite a big village , as is buttershaw .... so im fairly sure medical facilities will be not too much of a problem , im only on the list for this bungalow anyway , I haven't been offered it yet , even though I have priority status , there may be others who need this more than me :nenau , I will find out on Monday ....... thanks for your concern rick , yes I realise I will get worse and medical facilities are something I need to take into account :thumb2

 

[briggie]

its finding a suitable compromise between sheltered housing / care ...... and independence ........ I have to think of Sheila too

 

[jims-terrano]

Hmmmm Buttershaw, that's "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" country that is. I bet 96terrano aint old enough to of heard of that film:lol:lol:lol

 

[briggie]

Hmmmm Buttershaw, that's "Rita, Sue and Bob Too" country that is. I bet 96terrano aint old enough to of heard of that film:lol:lol:lol

not really buttershaw .... its shelf , sorta up the hill towards queensbury ..... as for the film , don't corrupt him jim :augie:lol:lol

 

[Dorn1964]

hm , Sheila isn't too sure mate , shes worried about the isolation / shopping / doctors etc

Being isolated isn't such a bad thing and like all have said shopping to your door, If Sheila is worried check out my post code on google earth, doesn't really bother me at all, the local farmers have my phone number and they are only a call away should I need help. DN9 1EE

 

[clivvy]

good to consider all the negatives, but I think although it is a little bit isolated in terms of geography, its not that bad mate, and a heck of a lot of people live there who also have medical needs etc. I reckon you'd be fine, doctors would get to you just as quick as where you are now. and if you think about it, the nearest supermarket in Queensbury is closer than the nearest supermarket to you (its a Tesco express I believe-near where a friend of mine lives)

 

[briggie]

well ...... I got a phone call from the housing dept ...... its mine !!!!! :naughty:naughty....... they are just cleaning it / sorting it out .... then we will have to decorate / wallpaper it etc ..... volunteers ? :augie:lol:lol

 

[spiderpig37]

Nice one bit too far away and me hands are always dirty for wall papering

 

[Dorn1964]

well ...... I got a phone call from the housing dept ...... its mine !!!!! :naughty:naughty....... they are just cleaning it / sorting it out .... then we will have to decorate / wallpaper it etc ..... volunteers ? :augie:lol:lol

Well done really pleased for you and Sheila, get to know the local farmers, they are usually a good sort and will help you out should you need it. Before I got the Misty I was coming out of my lane in really bad snow in the celica.. the lane has a slight incline at the top and I got stuck, a quick call to one of my local farmers and he was there in the tractor to pull me out. They even cleared the lane and drive for us....

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[firebobby]

AH, you can't beat good neighbours, well done Pete
Sorry, a bit far for me too

 

[briggie]

council are fitting a new kitchen and adapted bathroom now , so will take a week or so i guess ....... wanna see some pics of my new bungalow and garden ..... with " shed " ? :naughty

 

[briggie]

 

[briggie]

 

[briggie]

garden with " shed "

 

[briggie]

close up of " shed "

 

[jims-terrano]

Great stuff Pete:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs

 

[firebobby]

Pete, will the council put you up a new shed and fence, worth asking
Bungalow looks nice, do you have off street parking

 

[briggie]

Pete, will the council put you up a new shed and fence, worth asking
Bungalow looks nice, do you have off street parking

the residents association said they have asked the council for new fencing :naughty, unfortunately the " shed " is my responsibility so looks like im gonna have to get another one , ... id love one with windows in to use as my radio shack :sly:naughty:naughty .......as for parking .....there isn't any off street parking , but its a fairly quiet area and I can park fairly close to the door , which is usefull , the built in porch is usefull for storing/ charging my wheelchair too :thumb2 .
thanks for the comments about the bungalow , it means a lot to us :thumb2

 

[firebobby]

unfortunately the " shed " is my responsibility so looks like im gonna have to get another one , ... id love one with windows in to use as my radio shack :sly:naughty:naughty:thumb2

That shed already has windows Pete...OK, holes then :augie

 

[briggie]

update

I decided to drive up to visit my new bungalow to see wots going on .....


the new kitchen is now fitted ( very nice too ) ..... new sink / drainer too


my " shed " has been demolished by the council and removed


the grass has been cut , and garden tidied


new remote control electric fire in the lounge


looks like it wont be long now