Is Power of Attorney just for old people who are losing their marbles? For anyone reading this and unsure of what it means, it is a legal way of appointing someone to act on your behalf. Am I paranoid, or just sensible? Continue reading “Power of Attorney just for old people?”
The elusive Councillor (Conservative)
This is an ongoing tale of the elusive Councillor (Conservative) who attends one Council meeting every six months, ignores residents and claims an allowance of £1,300 a month. The tale started when he was elected for the first time, two years ago. Continue reading “The elusive Councillor (Conservative)”
Kidneys, drinking too much water and scarily low heart rate
“Kidneys, drinking too much water and scarily low heart rate” might be a weird title for this post but please bear with me. Any medical peeps who would like to leave a comment will be very welcome. Continue reading “Kidneys, drinking too much water and scarily low heart rate”
Keeping up with technology
Keeping up with technology seems to be a never ending challenge, especially for us retired folk. While I’m in my 60s I can manage but when I see my 90 year old mother struggle, I wonder what lies ahead for us. Continue reading “Keeping up with technology”
Visit to the financial advisor
Paying a visit to the financial advisor is an annual thing to do, just like a medical check and the car service. You might imagine a Captain Mainwearing character (think Dad’s Army) in his wood panelled rooms with the smell of pipe tobacco and manual typewriters clattering away in the nearby general office. Continue reading “Visit to the financial advisor”
Back in the 1980s and other things
Amongst all of the random mixed up things which have been going on, it has involved being back in the 1980s and other things. Life is good! Continue reading “Back in the 1980s and other things”
Hybrid or full electric?
Hybrid or full electric? The annual MOT test has just been completed at the main Lexus dealer and I got into a rather interesting conversation with one of the car service staff. Warning-this is such a nerdy post! Continue reading “Hybrid or full electric?”