General Chat

Nudged for Paul XX

omg shirley im so sad to hear this, your right it could happen to any of us, its so easy done, getting into debt just trying to survive these days and help make others lives better, and always a worry, you have my understanding and thoughts are with you, hope things work out

God Bless you Shirley ......you do so much for others and what goes around comes around you can be sure. Look forward to the future no matter what. The support you've had on here proves that folk do really 'care'. I was in similar position some years ago and nearly lost my home. Thanks to CAB I kept it. Took some years to pay off my debts but I did it . I kept my house and now look after young people in care and currently have one who's returned to us as he was homeless.

hi twinny,babe what can i say!!!!ive not read any replies yet,u must be worried sick.do you have private housing much where u live.u have my email ,mail me anytime,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxyour other half

Shirley Sorry to hear of your troubles. Does your Council have an Affordable Homes Scheme? I think it would be in your favour that you sold your previous home, without being forvced to, in order to honour your debts - not many people do that. Also, your previous mortgage company should look on you favourably too (but I bet they don't!) I was in a grotty, privately-rented flat for years and absolutely despaired of ever getting out of it, I thought I would die there. Someone put me onto 'Non Status' Mortgages, and although they charged 1% more than the High Street rate, after two years I was able to remortgage. As everyone else has said 'something will turn up'. I was briefly homeless years ago, with a small daughter. A friend of a friend offered me her house for six months while she was abroad - she didnt even know me! Try to enjoy your Christmas and not to worry about it (difficult, I know). Olde Crone

Thank you all so very much. I am putting this all to one side until after xmas. Then me and mine will start looking round to see what we can find, Im more worried about the sorting out the loft than i am about moving, lol. i have lived here for 23yrs, so you can imagine the amount of stuff that has been put up there over the years. Its not a situation i would have chosen to be in, but i count my blessings when i read some of the threads on here. Shirley Ann.

im nudging this coz shirl you are the best.cant you come and live in loughborough,thats it....... you guys can live with us,it might be a bit crowded but we,ll manage,lol.easy access to get to blackpool eh.we originally did a half rent half buy,now we own it all,could that be the answer.???? big hug twinny,i,d give my right arm to make this all go away.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxyour other half

Joy you wouldn't want my lot at yours they would drive you even more barmey. you are a sweetie .Might pitch my tent on Blackpool beach yet. lol.

twinny they cant be any worse than mine trust me,lol.anyway we can both pitch up tent at blackpool,cant let you be on your own now can i,pmsl[any excuse],xxxxxxxxxxjoy

Nudge for Pat

Hi Shirley, Good luck for the future and i hope the new year brings you and your family the joy and happiness you all deserve, especially your son Have a very merry christmas and a great new year. Kelly

Kelly and Bridget, thank you for your kind words. I will be fine, things have a way of working themselves out. once christmas is over i will put my clever head on and sort this mess out. This thread wasn't really about me, it was making a point about people who become Homeless,ordanary people from all walks of life. You are all such nice people and to be truthful i am a little overwhelmed by it all. Thank you all so much. Shirley Ann.

Nudged for Fred XXX

Are there any private lets round where you are? They do not always want a large deposit. Or have you tried a housing Association. Goo luck. Granny

Shirley Ann - leave your thread here for now - don't delete it - not only for the message it passes on, but someone somwhere could just come up with a solution for you :O) Hope you have a reasonably worry free christmas xxxx

Hoped I had been lucky on the Euromillions tonight and I would have helped you out, but no luck, maybe tomorrow on the Lotto. I have my little dream for a while till the first numbers come out and they aren't mine!! Have a nice Christmas Shirley and maybe something will turn up for you soon. Take care, Love Liz

Shirley, was just reading this and i remembered your tarot reading, had another read of it, think the last part of the reading is appropriate for now....Be strong, dont worry too much, all will work out with time, we are all here for you. .I do think this is a very important message, it really could happen to anyone-and often does.... God bless you and yours and have a wonderful Christmas and a fab New Year!!! xxxxxxxxxx

I am really much better off than a heck of a lot of people, i do have a roof over my head at the moment, i am warm and i have food in my cupboards and i have my family,I have until April to sort this out so i have loads of time really. Thank you all again for your kind thoughts. Shirley Ann.

Hello Shirley, I haven't added to your thread until now, as it brought back awful memories for me (that's not an accusation!! lol) from early 1990 for several years. I was in a similar situation, through no fault of my own, and which came as a huge shock (ex-husbands gambling came to light, together with huge debts I didn't know he had). I'm just adding to the thread to say, it may take time, but you will come out of this, especially as a stronger person. Regarding doggie, we had to put our two cats into a cattery for some months when we had to sell our house, and the owners of the place (who knew the situation) were very understanding, and gave us discount because of the long time the cats were going to be there. Oops, just been called downstairs to help with something! Better go for now, 'see' you soon. x

thanks Glenys. have a lovely Christmas. Shirley ANN.