Rare Eglesbrech Posted November 9, 2022 #39851 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Have fun Phil Hard to believe it’s so close to Christmas / New Year cruise time. The shops are in full swing for Christmas and all the slots for M&S and some of the supermarkets gone already! My order is in with the butcher for a local turkey and trimmings, as ever. There is the usual dire warnings in the papers about lack of birds (and eggs) due to bird flu. One year they will be correct and we will all be on tofu for Christmas dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted November 9, 2022 #39852 Share Posted November 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Eglesbrech said: The shops are in full swing for Christmas and all the slots for M&S and some of the supermarkets gone already! This company still has a few slots ,they bring the store to your door PS Mr & Mrs Phil ,have a great cruise 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted November 9, 2022 #39853 Share Posted November 9, 2022 We both received letters today informing us of our winter fuel allowance of £250 each and felt guilty to know that we will be receiving £500 that we are not in need of when times are so hard for so many people. We have decided that we will donate it to a local charity that we support. I know that many people rely on this money to help with their heating but it feels wrong that people like us are getting this when we we don't need it. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 9, 2022 #39854 Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Josy1953 said: We both received letters today informing us of our winter fuel allowance of £250 each and felt guilty to know that we will be receiving £500 that we are not in need of when times are so hard for so many people. We have decided that we will donate it to a local charity that we support. I know that many people rely on this money to help with their heating but it feels wrong that people like us are getting this when we we don't need it. We will change ours into euros. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 9, 2022 #39855 Share Posted November 9, 2022 10 hours ago, yorkshirephil said: Beautiful morning here in Shirrell Heath, having just had a cracking breakfast, The New Place does have exceptional bangers. A nice stroll through the village then get our gear together for our taxi ride to the Mayflower terminal to board Arcadia for the next 40 nights. I will try and report back whenever wifi is available (at no cost of course) If I can't then happy Christmas everyone. Wishing you an amazing cruise Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted November 9, 2022 #39856 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Boy George got my votes. Never did like him.👎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted November 9, 2022 #39857 Share Posted November 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, zap99 said: Boy George got my votes. Never did like him.👎 Do you really wanna hurt him Zapp? 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted November 9, 2022 #39858 Share Posted November 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, zap99 said: Boy George got my votes. Never did like him.👎 Do you really wanna hurt him Zapp? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted November 9, 2022 #39859 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Have a lovely 40 days on Arcadia phill we enjoyed our 19 days apart from the first few rough days around the bay . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted November 10, 2022 #39860 Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We both received letters today informing us of our winter fuel allowance of £250 each and felt guilty to know that we will be receiving £500 that we are not in need of when times are so hard for so many people. We have decided that we will donate it to a local charity that we support. I know that many people rely on this money to help with their heating but it feels wrong that people like us are getting this when we we don't need it. At the moment we can cope, however we have no idea what government support will be available from April 2023 especially if they lift the cap from £2500 to £4300 as Cornwall Insights have been predicting. So we are putting the £500 away in case we need it later in 2023, together with the £66 a month were are currently getting until March, we are currently over £500 in credit which should help over the winter. Edited November 10, 2022 by Snow Hill 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 10, 2022 #39861 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Good morning. It is very windy at the moment. We had a nice day in Keswick in the Lake District yesterday. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 10, 2022 #39862 Share Posted November 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Good morning. It is very windy at the moment. We had a nice day in Keswick in the Lake District yesterday. Looks lovely Graham Michelle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 10, 2022 #39863 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Morning everyone, hope you are all ok today. It must be fairly warm out here today as the bin collection has just been and some of them had t-shirts on. Yorkshirephil, hope you have a lovely relaxing cruise. I had a fall yesterday at home just a couple of steps after getting up off the sofa and twisted my ankle inward, sort of stood on the outside of my foot. A trip to local medical centre and x-ray shows I have fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Foot strapped up and going to fracture clinic this morning. He said it might need a pot or boot. Just what I didn’t need as it’s my bad side anyway so can literally not walk at the moment. Frustrating!!!! Anyway enough moaning from me, have a good day everyone Michelle 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted November 10, 2022 #39864 Share Posted November 10, 2022 22 hours ago, yorkshirephil said: Beautiful morning here in Shirrell Heath, having just had a cracking breakfast, The New Place does have exceptional bangers. A nice stroll through the village then get our gear together for our taxi ride to the Mayflower terminal to board Arcadia for the next 40 nights. I will try and report back whenever wifi is available (at no cost of course) If I can't then happy Christmas everyone. Have a lovely time Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted November 10, 2022 #39865 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Roten luck, Michelle. Having had both broken ankle/foot bones and broken femurs, I can vouch for the fact that the apparently more minor problem is just as problematic as the more major one - though hopefully recovery is quicker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted November 10, 2022 #39866 Share Posted November 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Morning everyone, hope you are all ok today. It must be fairly warm out here today as the bin collection has just been and some of them had t-shirts on. Yorkshirephil, hope you have a lovely relaxing cruise. I had a fall yesterday at home just a couple of steps after getting up off the sofa and twisted my ankle inward, sort of stood on the outside of my foot. A trip to local medical centre and x-ray shows I have fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Foot strapped up and going to fracture clinic this morning. He said it might need a pot or boot. Just what I didn’t need as it’s my bad side anyway so can literally not walk at the moment. Frustrating!!!! Anyway enough moaning from me, have a good day everyone Michelle Oh no, that sounds painful, hope it feels better soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 10, 2022 #39867 Share Posted November 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, lincslady said: Roten luck, Michelle. Having had both broken ankle/foot bones and broken femurs, I can vouch for the fact that the apparently more minor problem is just as problematic as the more major one - though hopefully recovery is quicker. I hope you are right and the recovery is quick, Dr said last night 8+ weeks. Unfortunately it’s the same side affected my my MS which has made my mobility worse than usual. Hoping a pot or boot is going to help. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted November 10, 2022 #39868 Share Posted November 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Morning everyone, hope you are all ok today. It must be fairly warm out here today as the bin collection has just been and some of them had t-shirts on. Yorkshirephil, hope you have a lovely relaxing cruise. I had a fall yesterday at home just a couple of steps after getting up off the sofa and twisted my ankle inward, sort of stood on the outside of my foot. A trip to local medical centre and x-ray shows I have fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Foot strapped up and going to fracture clinic this morning. He said it might need a pot or boot. Just what I didn’t need as it’s my bad side anyway so can literally not walk at the moment. Frustrating!!!! Anyway enough moaning from me, have a good day everyone Michelle Sorry to hear this and wish you a speedy recovery. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted November 10, 2022 #39869 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Sorry to hear hat. Hope it al goes well. Very easy to do isn't it... just a small slip up and something damnwell breaks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted November 10, 2022 #39870 Share Posted November 10, 2022 15 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We both received letters today informing us of our winter fuel allowance of £250 each and felt guilty to know that we will be receiving £500 that we are not in need of when times are so hard for so many people. We have decided that we will donate it to a local charity that we support. I know that many people rely on this money to help with their heating but it feels wrong that people like us are getting this when we we don't need it. Josy many “people like us” have paid very high rates of tax all their lives and get little to nothing back in return. If they get the odd thing like this then they have the choice to keep it or do as you are doing and hand it to charity or indeed younger family members who may be struggling. Sometimes means testing costs more in administration than it achieves in social justice. It also leaves behind those in the grey area who have just too much to get any help but not quite enough to be comfortable or keep their heating on giving the price hikes. I’m sure your local charity will appreciate the gesture. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 10, 2022 #39871 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Just now, indiana123 said: Sorry to hear hat. Hope it al goes well. Very easy to do isn't it... just a small slip up and something damnwell breaks. Yep, no fun getting older. I can confirm you definitely do not fall as easily when you are older as you did when you are younger!! Michelle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted November 10, 2022 #39872 Share Posted November 10, 2022 16 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We both received letters today informing us of our winter fuel allowance of £250 each and felt guilty to know that we will be receiving £500 that we are not in need of when times are so hard for so many people. We have decided that we will donate it to a local charity that we support. I know that many people rely on this money to help with their heating but it feels wrong that people like us are getting this when we we don't need it. That is a very kind thing to do Josy especially when prices for everything are increasing so much Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Anarchy Posted November 10, 2022 #39873 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hope you make a swift recovery Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennizor Posted November 10, 2022 #39874 Share Posted November 10, 2022 40 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Morning everyone, hope you are all ok today. It must be fairly warm out here today as the bin collection has just been and some of them had t-shirts on. Yorkshirephil, hope you have a lovely relaxing cruise. I had a fall yesterday at home just a couple of steps after getting up off the sofa and twisted my ankle inward, sort of stood on the outside of my foot. A trip to local medical centre and x-ray shows I have fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Foot strapped up and going to fracture clinic this morning. He said it might need a pot or boot. Just what I didn’t need as it’s my bad side anyway so can literally not walk at the moment. Frustrating!!!! Anyway enough moaning from me, have a good day everyone Michelle So sorry Michelle, I hope it heals quickly. It’s amazing how one missed step can have such painful consequences. Hope you get lots of talc. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 10, 2022 #39875 Share Posted November 10, 2022 57 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: Morning everyone, hope you are all ok today. It must be fairly warm out here today as the bin collection has just been and some of them had t-shirts on. Yorkshirephil, hope you have a lovely relaxing cruise. I had a fall yesterday at home just a couple of steps after getting up off the sofa and twisted my ankle inward, sort of stood on the outside of my foot. A trip to local medical centre and x-ray shows I have fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Foot strapped up and going to fracture clinic this morning. He said it might need a pot or boot. Just what I didn’t need as it’s my bad side anyway so can literally not walk at the moment. Frustrating!!!! Anyway enough moaning from me, have a good day everyone Michelle Oh no Michelle. I'm sorry to hear about your fall and foot bone fractures. Sending you my best wishes for the best treatment for the quickest recovery for you. Graham. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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