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  • Not a happy thought 1Tonsil. That thought hadn't occurred to me (or, presumably, many others) that "illegals" might bring it in.

    By definition "illegals" will be less concerned about other peoples' welfare than most and will be trying to get through borders regardless. I cant see someone like that putting themselves into self-quarantine if they suspect they have it (whereas, I would hope, most of us would do so).
  • calicocat
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    Fingers crossed here too for good news next week ELONA.




    Just been to get some more smackeroonies out of the vile banks hands, and shoved some of savings onto mortgage again....better on the mortgage than their grubby little mitts.
    Yep...still at it, working out how to retire early.:D....... Going to have to rethink that scenario as have been screwed over by the company. A work in progress.
  • Re thieves oil links I gave recently, anyone trying to get into the www.smallfootprintfamily.com website link can't right now (as they have been absolutely overwhelmed by people trying the last few days). They hope they will be back up again tonight, with a different server with lots more bandwidth or whatever-it-is so that more people can have a look.

    Meanwhile, googling will bring up loads of recipes for this oil anyway.
  • calicocat
    calicocat Posts: 5,698 Forumite
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    Re thieves oil links I gave recently, anyone trying to get into the www.smallfootprintfamily.com website link can't right now (as they have been absolutely overwhelmed by people trying the last few days). They hope they will be back up again tonight, with a different server with lots more bandwidth or whatever-it-is so that more people can have a look.

    Meanwhile, googling will bring up loads of recipes for this oil anyway.

    I bookmarked that oil, will try it again tomorrow.
    Yep...still at it, working out how to retire early.:D....... Going to have to rethink that scenario as have been screwed over by the company. A work in progress.
  • Cheapskate
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    Elona, saddened to hear your DH's news, hugs from the north and hope he can be treated.

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  • Frugalsod
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    elona wrote: »
    Just been reminded that not all S*** is the fault of politicians and bankers.

    We went to the hospital for scan results for DH and came home in shock. We find out next week if treatment is possible for him after the surgery and radiotherapy he had last year.

    His first thought is to protect our family and does not want me struggling to keep a big house and garden so we will have to downsize as quickly as we can so I can manage the upkeep and bills. We all love our home but he needs peace of mind so we are doing whatever is needed. I always thought we would see out our days here together, him pottering in the garden and me cooking and making him cups of tea.

    Oldest DD is considering moving her wedding forward as we don't know how DH will be in six months.

    Middle dd is buying her first house this summer so looks as if she will have some furniture that will not fit in new place.

    Trying to be practical and not let him see me cry.

    Hug to all.

    GQ

    Your posts always make me smile , even now. Bless your exuberant spirit and wicked way with words.
    Moving to a smaller home will have advantages such as you can find a home that is more energy efficient and more practical for you.

    Though the other way to look at staying is that you will always have a home for your family to return to if things turn sour for them, and will be able to take in lodgers if necessary.
    It's really easy to default to cynicism these days, since you are almost always certain to be right.
  • Elona positive vibes winging their way to you, I really hope that they can do something for your DH xxx
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  • meanmarie
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    Thinking of you all Elona, hopefully next week will bring some good news.


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  • 1Tonsil wrote: »
    http://www.newsweek.com/five-illegal-immigrants-detained-albania-ebola-symptoms-264605

    oh this is not good news....those illegal immigrants were in Greece before being smuggled to Albania

    Albanian police have detained some forty illegal migrants, five of whom are said to be infected with the Ebola virus, the Macedonian Vecer daily writes.
    The five individuals were hospitalised in the town of Vlorë.
    According to the police, the migrants came from Eritrea and first arrived in Greece, then went to Albania.

    Truly worrying news

    It is about time they stopped all flights from all of the areas known to have the disease
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  • 115K
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    elona wrote: »
    Just been reminded that not all S*** is the fault of politicians and bankers.

    We went to the hospital for scan results for DH and came home in shock. We find out next week if treatment is possible for him after the surgery and radiotherapy he had last year.

    His first thought is to protect our family and does not want me struggling to keep a big house and garden so we will have to downsize as quickly as we can so I can manage the upkeep and bills. We all love our home but he needs peace of mind so we are doing whatever is needed. I always thought we would see out our days here together, him pottering in the garden and me cooking and making him cups of tea.

    Oldest DD is considering moving her wedding forward as we don't know how DH will be in six months.

    Middle dd is buying her first house this summer so looks as if she will have some furniture that will not fit in new place.

    Trying to be practical and not let him see me cry.

    Hug to all.

    :( I'm sorry to read that. ((Hugs))xx
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