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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,381	Tell Us About Your Day Dec 28, 2021 4:30:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 28, 2021 4:30:30 GMT -5 If you ever need to talk, we are here cassie.
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,764	Tell Us About Your Day Dec 28, 2021 4:43:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Dec 28, 2021 4:43:05 GMT -5 I am so sorry to hear Cassie. I hope it was a gentle ending so he was at peace.

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Post by cassie on Dec 28, 2021 5:00:23 GMT -5

Thank you all . Ive been onto the council who are arranging the funeral. They have given my contact details to the funeral home.

Of course it will be simple because he had no money or insurence but they say we will still be able to say goodbye and maybe have some say in music or a prayer ( I dont think he was religious)

Offically as I am not family I am not allowed into his home ( I cant get in anyway ) the lady at the council says she will try to arrange for me to have his photos but she cant promise... They throw all that stuff in a skip anyway why not just let me have them?

Im being nice and co-operating as much as possible in the hope that they will give me them as a kindness.
But I cant help wishing we had just forced the door collected his personal things and then called the police.

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,381	Tell Us About Your Day Dec 30, 2021 11:18:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 30, 2021 11:18:42 GMT -5 It'll be good to have a thoughtful and nostalgic send-off. Even though he wasn't religious, he still had people who cared. You can't get closure from a funeral but you can say goodbye with good memories.
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Dec 27, 2021 11:48:50 GMT -5 cassie said:

This afternoon I have spent a sad hour standing in a garden while the police gained entry to my friend's house.
I have been unable to reach him and today when I could not gain entry to his house and he did not answer when I called through the letterbox I had to call the police, they broke in and sadly found he had passed away at some point during the weekend.

As I am not family I have no right to decide anything but I am the official informant and so the police have said as soon as they establish that his death was natural causes I will be allowed to retrieve some of his personal belongings which I can then return to his family in France.

I wish he had accepted help maybe passed away in a comfortable hospital bed but this was what he wanted, to be left alone and die at home.
Stubborn right to the last..

How terrible, I am so sorry Cassie, I am glad he got you who really cared. How are they going to inform his relatives now? Do you know them or you are waiting for them to come to you?

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Post by cassie on Dec 31, 2021 4:40:51 GMT -5

Thank you all for your kind words. One family adress has been found and two telephone numbers although at the moment there has been no contact with family.

The lady from the council was kind enough to drop a couple of photos off to me yesterday sadly she could not find the one of him with the bobsled team that I know was so dear to him. But at least I have a couple of photos to include in a card of condolance for his family.
The cremation will be next week and Ive spoken to the funeral directors there will be a short ceramony and they will call me on Monday to get more details for the eulogy and of course Ive asked them to play the La Marseillaise ( French national anthem) that seems fitting for a man who served his country in both war and peace times and who was stubbornly French to the end.

If I can ( all non essential shops are shut) I will try to arrange some sort of floral tribute as well.

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Dec 28, 2021 5:00:23 GMT -5 cassie said:

Thank you all . Ive been onto the council who are arranging the funeral. They have given my contact details to the funeral home.

Of course it will be simple because he had no money or insurence but they say we will still be able to say goodbye and maybe have some say in music or a prayer ( I dont think he was religious)

Offically as I am not family I am not allowed into his home ( I cant get in anyway ) the lady at the council says she will try to arrange for me to have his photos but she cant promise... They throw all that stuff in a skip anyway why not just let me have them?

Im being nice and co-operating as much as possible in the hope that they will give me them as a kindness.
But I cant help wishing we had just forced the door collected his personal things and then called the police.

It is odd to look at the importance of neighbourliness, and then to contrast it to it's right in law.

Condolences, and respect to you, Cassie. You have been a good friend to him.

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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,284	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 2, 2022 6:17:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 2, 2022 6:17:38 GMT -5 Well it's football Sunday, pared back because of the surge in the pandemic.
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Dec 31, 2021 4:40:51 GMT -5 cassie said:

Thank you all for your kind words. One family adress has been found and two telephone numbers although at the moment there has been no contact with family.

The lady from the council was kind enough to drop a couple of photos off to me yesterday sadly she could not find the one of him with the bobsled team that I know was so dear to him. But at least I have a couple of photos to include in a card of condolance for his family.
The cremation will be next week and Ive spoken to the funeral directors there will be a short ceramony and they will call me on Monday to get more details for the eulogy and of course Ive asked them to play the La Marseillaise ( French national anthem) that seems fitting for a man who served his country in both war and peace times and who was stubbornly French to the end.

If I can ( all non essential shops are shut) I will try to arrange some sort of floral tribute as well.

Would love to have Cassie as neigbor.

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Jan 2, 2022 11:11:10 GMT -5 alsr said:

Dec 31, 2021 4:40:51 GMT -5 cassie said:

Thank you all for your kind words. One family adress has been found and two telephone numbers although at the moment there has been no contact with family.

The lady from the council was kind enough to drop a couple of photos off to me yesterday sadly she could not find the one of him with the bobsled team that I know was so dear to him. But at least I have a couple of photos to include in a card of condolance for his family.
The cremation will be next week and Ive spoken to the funeral directors there will be a short ceramony and they will call me on Monday to get more details for the eulogy and of course Ive asked them to play the La Marseillaise ( French national anthem) that seems fitting for a man who served his country in both war and peace times and who was stubbornly French to the end.

If I can ( all non essential shops are shut) I will try to arrange some sort of floral tribute as well.

Would love to have Cassie as neigbor.

She does have many neighbourly qualities.

Caution, I am feral.

cassie Elite Member III Posts: 7,599	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 2, 2022 17:04:55 GMT -5 via mobile a_muppet and Rebecca Jo like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cassie on Jan 2, 2022 17:04:55 GMT -5 'she' is not telling anyone where she is .. shes a hermit!

kjay Moderator Posts: 24,284	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 3, 2022 5:46:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 3, 2022 5:46:09 GMT -5 OMG!!! I have to work today...
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,764	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 3, 2022 8:31:37 GMT -5 kjay likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Jan 3, 2022 8:31:37 GMT -5 Jan 3, 2022 5:46:09 GMT -5 kjay said: OMG!!! I have to work today... That's it! All over for a while, maybe until Easter

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 3, 2022 10:47:04 GMT -5

I have published my new book with Lulu.com called "Miscellaneous 2022". I really worked hard at editing it. The process is as important as the final product. [To quote Grimes: whom I admire].

I have also given my apartment a clean: the usual cleaning my bathroom and kitchen, etc.

I keep busy!

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alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,923	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 3, 2022 20:34:13 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jan 3, 2022 20:34:13 GMT -5 I have been watching PBS the swhole day.

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Post by a_muppet on Jan 4, 2022 2:06:02 GMT -5

The oh has gone to work. I am of to the sales, see if I can find a nice birthday present for her. August comes around so quickly......

I will also be looking for presents for my kids. I have already picked up a snoopy tote bag, and pair of snoopy slippers for her birthday, also August.

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Jan 4, 2022 2:06:02 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

The oh has gone to work. I am of to the sales, see if I can find a nice birthday present for her. August comes around so quickly......

I will also be looking for presents for my kids. I have already picked up a snoopy tote bag, and pair of snoopy slippers for her birthday, also August.

Did someone say sale?

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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,284	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 6:00:53 GMT -5 a_muppet and jen like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 4, 2022 6:00:53 GMT -5 Yesterday wasn't as bad a day at work as I expected. Usually when i take a few days off I have so much extra to do.
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,764	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 8:44:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Jan 4, 2022 8:44:03 GMT -5 A walk this morning followed by packing away the Christmas decorations, until next year, before preparing lunch.

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I had my daily shower today, as normal. I also ended up having a two-hour nap. I gave myself a manicure, using a summer pink colour in the morning. I have been browsing the Internet, too.

Just another day: but still a good day.

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Jan 4, 2022 6:00:53 GMT -5 kjay said:

Yesterday wasn't as bad a day at work as I expected. Usually when i take a few days off I have so much extra to do.

Gottit! I remember that.

When you are in management there is no-one to cover most of the work, so it piles up, and you end up covering your own holidays.

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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,083	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 11:12:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 4, 2022 11:12:46 GMT -5 I have just finished tidying the house, and I have set the woodburner. I will light it when she is 30 mins away.
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kjay Moderator Posts: 24,284	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 17:01:18 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 4, 2022 17:01:18 GMT -5 Jan 4, 2022 8:44:03 GMT -5 jen said: A walk this morning followed by packing away the Christmas decorations, until next year, before preparing lunch. I will have to pack mine away next weekend.
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Jan 4, 2022 11:05:52 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jan 4, 2022 6:00:53 GMT -5 kjay said:

Yesterday wasn't as bad a day at work as I expected. Usually when i take a few days off I have so much extra to do.

Gottit! I remember that.

When you are in management there is no-one to cover most of the work, so it piles up, and you end up covering your own holidays.

I like to say.... It's being punished for taking time off.

Chase your dreams. In high heels of course.

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Jan 4, 2022 17:01:18 GMT -5 kjay said:

Jan 4, 2022 8:44:03 GMT -5 jen said:

A walk this morning followed by packing away the Christmas decorations, until next year, before preparing lunch.

I will have to pack mine away next weekend.

Ours went on Monday.

Back in the box.

Caution, I am feral.

kjay Moderator Posts: 24,284	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 18:27:15 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kjay on Jan 4, 2022 18:27:15 GMT -5 Jan 4, 2022 18:09:25 GMT -5 a_muppet said: Jan 4, 2022 17:01:18 GMT -5 kjay said: I will have to pack mine away next weekend. Ours went on Monday. Back in the box. You're quick Cherry.
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alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,923	Tell Us About Your Day Jan 4, 2022 22:22:48 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jan 4, 2022 22:22:48 GMT -5 I had a chain of organization meeting today. Basically, it's all about compliance. New Year, new rules, new regulations...

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