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I have had the Woodpecker back visiting the window feeder today :-D I just love the way it hangs on almost upside down with its feet and then dips its head in the feeder. :-D.....I can also hear an Owl somewhere not too far away tonight. It has been a while since I heard one.

I haven't heard from Kandj for a few days.I hope she is ok . Maybe she has gone to stay with her Daughter and family before the funeral on Monday.
Lots of love Kandj if you look in <3 <3 <3

Kandj <3 <3 <3

Thinking of our dear friend Kandj <3 <3 <3

Had to go to a funeral in South London yesterday and while we were waiting outside the crematorium we could hear a really loud bird noise. Looked up and in a tree there was one of the green parakeets that seem to be taking over parts of South London and Kent.

It took us just under two hours to get to the funeral and four hours to get back. There had been an accident on the M25 and long delays on other roads :-(. Just what you want at the end of an emotionally draining day.

It’s been a bright but cold day here and there haven’t been many birds around today.

Thinking of you Kandj and sending love
<3

Don't forget it is the great garden birdwatch this weekend folks. I will be doing my hour Monday morning as we will be too busy Saturday and Sunday

Not sure when I will be doing it, for some reason have not been able to download a form even though going into the RSPB site, never had a problem previous years so may not even do a return. It is pouring with rain this morning here so all the birds will be hudled under their little umbrellas somewhere. Will see anyway. Two days ago there were 7 goldfinches on the feeder, you can bet anything you like they won't be seen on birdwatch days. I am sure they know! :-D :-D

I dont think I will do the birdwatch this time. There are so many birds I have a job to keep up with them !!!!!

Vera, that was a long time getting home from the funeral That M25 can be an absolute nightmare. We dread having to go on it as 9 times out of 10 something always happens to make the journey longer :-S
I remember in Barcelona being so surprised at seeing so many Parakeets. Hannah says she sees quite a lot in London. We dont have any around here. Some years ago now I spotted a Parrot sitting on the side of our fish pond that we had then. It must have escaped from somewhere. My neighbour managed to capture it in his big fishing net and he looked after it in one of his bird cages in his garden.He had rescued Owls. We put out a message on local radio and I think the Parrot s owner heard and came to collect it.

Thinking of Kandj <3 Just one more day now before the funeral :-(

My apologies for not having read through previous postings. Tomorrow 10.20am is the Christian funeral service for the Celebration of the life of my precious husband, a much loved dad and an adored Grandpa. Today has been a difficult tearful day but our family have shared lots of group hugs together. Tomorrow could be even more upsetting.

Very many thanks to everyone for all the months of ongoing prayerful support which has really helped us all through a heartbreaking time. XXXXX

Thinking of you and your family today Kandj as you celebrate the life of your so precious husband. He will obviously never be forgotten by so many who loved him. Cry together, smile and laugh at the memories and have those lovely group hugs. And stay strong for each other. God Bless your husband and God bless you all. xxx

<3 Kandj <3

You and your family are in my thoughts. Your husband has left a lasting legacy in your wonderful family and he will live on in them. Support each other and let the love you share and your faith help you all through this difficult time in your lives. God bless.

Dear Kandj <3 <3 <3

I had an email from Kandj today and she has asked if I would pass on her update.
The service for Hubby was so well attended that there were people standing around the sides and in the corridors . Her Hubby when he was well had been very active in the community and well thought of. That must have really lovely for Gloria to see so many folk there.
She is feeling very weepy and rather lost at the moment which is understandable .But she was going to try and take a stroll around the block today . Hopefully the weather was ok for her to be able to do this. Just to get out of the house for a short time will be good. Her SIL has stocked her freezer with more small meals and hearty soups . I bet they are lovely and tasty. I am hoping that she has managed to have her walk today and that a bit of good fresh air may help her sleep better.

The birds are going crazy still on the window feeder. It seems everytime I look out it needs re filling !!!!!

Thanks for the update Jane. I have avoided sending Kandj a pm as I thought she had more than enough to cope with and wouldn’t want to be bothered with lots of personal messages, but she and her family have been in my thoughts. If you are in touch with her please give her my love.

Thank you Jane I am pleased it all went well with the service and hope it was a comfort to them that so many people were there.
If you look in Kandj you are much in my thoughts. Make sure you eat those tasty meals to keep your strength up.

Here I am..... feeling lost, lonely and have no energy. My legs feel like lead and don't seem to want to work and neither does my brain either. Can't decide whether to have cereals or toast..... tea or coffee..... shall I sit at the dining table? or in the lounge? decisions, decisions all too much this morning to be honest.

Our bungalow seems too quiet and too tidy and much too empty with me on my own as the family are back in Durham now. They all wanted me to go back with them and I will, but not just yet. I love them all dearly but need space for the tears to flow now.

As hubby was disabled he was exempt from paying road tax and so today I need to find a Post Office to tax the car. Our village Post Office closed for three weeks refurbishment on Wednesday and I'm told will re-open as half being Post Office business and the other half as a Premier supermarket? Typically bad timing for me!!

Thanks to Jane for her updates and her "listening ear" cyberstyle, and very many thanks to everyone who has supported me and my family through a sad time. XXX

Hello Kandj, it is bound to be unsettling at the moment and quiet and lonley, you spent so much time looking after your husband that you will be feeling lost and redundant. I think the not being able to make decisions is quite common, I know my daughter had that problem. Can you have a radio or TV turned on very low so there is soft noise in the background.

Can you not tax the car on line? Or do you need a special form.

Not sure if this is any help or if you know this already.

Telling DVLA after someone dies

What you need to do

2. Keeping a vehicle

Tell DVLA that you’re the new keeper of the vehicle and tax it in your own name straight away.

You can’t transfer vehicle tax from another person. You must tax the vehicle in your name even if you’re taking over ownership as a family member or looking after it for a short time.

You can be prosecuted if you use the vehicle on a public road before taxing it in your own name and insuring it.

What you do depends on whether you have the vehicle log book (V5C).
If you have the vehicle log book (V5C)

Fill in section 6 of the V5C.

Tear off and keep the green ‘new keeper’s details’ slip (V5C/2).

Write a letter explaining your relationship to the person who died, the date they died and who should be paid any vehicle tax refund.

Send the V5C with your letter to the DVLA Sensitive Casework Team. Also include form V890 if you want to register the vehicle as off the road (SORN) instead of taxing it.

DVLA will immediately cancel any existing vehicle tax and direct debits, and send a cheque for any refund and a new V5C within 4 weeks.

Use the V5C/2 to tax the vehicle in your name before you use it on a public road. Don’t wait for the new V5C.

Keeper Team
DVLA
Swansea
SA99 1ZZ

My heart goes out to you Kandj, I am so sorry <3 <3 <3

I hope that you will feel a bit stronger soon :-)



~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to Everyone :-)

Kandj has said she is so grateful for everyones kind thoughts and words and they are healing for her <3
She is still feeling 'in limbo' and tearful at times especially when she has to inform companies, like the utilities and insurance that it is now just her name on the details.
But her Daughter and OH have just purchased a new house which will need alterations and redecorating etc.So that is great news . Her Daughter is coming on Friday to pick Kandj up to take her back with her for the weekend which will be wonderful as she has not been able to go and stay for a long time.So a change of scenery and spending time with the family will be just the thing.
Still early days for Kandj, but I know she will be ok . Lots of love Kandj <3 <3

Thanks Jane, Kandj a break away sounds just the thing, been thinking of you. <3 <3 <3

Thank You Jane for passing on news of Kandj <3

I hope Kandj will find comfort in spending time with her lovely family <3



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