tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post3139140073103961335..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: Endings and a fresh startZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-75694865887423239032012-11-30T12:04:28.668+00:002012-11-30T12:04:28.668+00:00Norfolk is finishing MoW altogether, though they h...Norfolk is finishing MoW altogether, though they have plans for other services as alternatives.<br /><br />To start with, we'll apply to have it counted as one house again as it was when used as a granny annexe, to save on Council Tax. When we've decided what to do, we can apply to get the covenant revoked if we need to. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-12815563746703060882012-11-29T09:07:13.303+00:002012-11-29T09:07:13.303+00:00I meant MoW in Norfolk, of course. I used to live...I meant MoW in Norfolk, of course. I used to live right on a county border too, so I shouldn't find it as hard as I do to remember...<br /><br />Have you considered getting the covenant revoked now? Any dwelling is worth more without, and when it's done it's one less thing to think about.<br /><br />Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-17860046326590504112012-11-28T23:08:18.616+00:002012-11-28T23:08:18.616+00:00Pixiemum, I broached the subject myself earlier th...Pixiemum, I broached the subject myself earlier this year. The Sage immediately agreed with me, which I recognised meant that it wasn't up for discussion. And he's since, when I tackled him, made it quite clear that he intends to be carried out feet first.<br /><br />I'd find it hard myself to live in a regular sort of house. But we can't cope with the grounds, it's quite a worry to me.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-45189493907836329622012-11-28T21:03:35.946+00:002012-11-28T21:03:35.946+00:00Probably not an original thought but would the mov...Probably not an original thought but would the moves of Al (and of Ro); the covenant on the bungalow and the end of the Meals on Wheels era lead you and the Sage down the road of a house move too? Sort of strike whilst the iron is hot, maybe consider a slightly newer building so life is easier for you both, or you have more time for fun than for chores.<br /><br />Having enjoyed the delights of the ground floor of your home, also knowing the years that the Sage's family has owned the building, I can fully understand can recognise the enormity of my suggestion.PixieMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717092173188052675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-73167406738517965982012-11-28T08:58:22.385+00:002012-11-28T08:58:22.385+00:00I'm not sure what Suffolk does, but I do know ...I'm not sure what Suffolk does, but I do know that all the meals are prepared for the area in Beccles and sent out. I think they're delivered chilled or frozen, enough for the week. <br /><br />Norfolk still had the old way, twice a week, prepared at a local cafe or school, delivered hot by volunteers. It's not enough for people who really need support, though it's been fine if they can mostly manage or if they have a daughter or neighbour who cooks for them and appreciates a couple of days off.<br /><br />You get badges and certificates and things and they get shoved in a drawer. It always seems a bit pointless, I don't volunteer for rewards or recognition.<br /><br />I expect we could, we've kept the terms for 27 years and have now run out of family. But we're in no hurry. I'd be pushed to manage the extra work of holiday lets, and there are so many regulations, apart from having to furnish it from scratch, and having someone live so close is another matter again. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-17159356723966916582012-11-28T08:41:00.576+00:002012-11-28T08:41:00.576+00:00Essex is now using a private contractor to do MoW....Essex is now using a private contractor to do MoW. Does Suffolk have similar plans? <br /><br />I'd have thought that MoW were an essential part of keeping people independent and in their own homes. Well done for all your years of service. Do you get a blood-donor type medal? <br /><br />Hope the move goes well for Al and Dilly.<br /><br />You've probably thought of this, but... in the present climate, you may/should be able to get the covenant revoked so that you can rent the empty annexe (maybe even as a holiday let) - as with agricultural dwellings, such covenents were/are used to prevent people making a fast buck our of development. As the annexe has been lived in by family for so long, it's more than served its purpose. I know of several farmers who have recently had long-time covenants waived so they can sell or rent properies to non-agricultural workers.Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com