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KonMari 2016 - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

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  • 3forholidays
    3forholidays Posts: 1,392 Forumite
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    GQ Sorry to read of such sad news. Clearing a home is difficult, particularly when it needs to be done at short notice. Hoping that you & the family manage to get things sorted. :grouphug:
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  • Icey77
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    GQ, sorry to hear your sad news. I hope when the time comes for your Nan it is gentle and peaceful xxx
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  • hebwood
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    GQ - so sorry to hear about your Nan. Be gentle with yourself. Virtual Hugs.


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  • maryb
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    GQ does your employer have a compassionate leave policy? You may be entitled to a bit more time off than you would need just for the funeral.
    It doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!
  • mrs-moneypenny
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    Afternoon all
    Gentle and supporting hugs for GQ and family.
    Hugs for anyone else who needs them.
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  • GoingToDoIt
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    Hi GQ, sorry to hear about your Nan. I wish her all the best.
    I second maryb, as you work at a Council I'm sure they will allow some days compassionate leave for funeral and other arrangements, which is paid.
    There's also the unattractive option of unpaid leave.
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  • WeeMidgie
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    Thinking of you and your family, GQ. I hope your council gives compassionate leave for such a close family member.

    Sending supportive vibes xx
  • GreyQueen
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    :) Thank you all for your compassion, you are a lovely bunch of people. Truly stellar.

    I will make enquiries of my employer nearer the time. I do know that I couldn't get a day off on compassionate grounds to attend the funeral of my uncle a couple of years ago, as uncles are not apparently close enough kin. I was allowed to flex off, accuring a flex debit that took 6 months to earn back.

    The executors are my Dad and my Aunt. Aunt lives on the same street as Nan so is keeping an eye on the place. The alarm line has been taken out already and arrangements made for getting the unit back. The original Will is with a solicitor but the copy is at home and Aunt has seen it.

    Nan has been pretty good about decluttering over the years, making arrangements for things like moped and bicycle to be rehomed as she felt she was no longer able to use them safely. Other than that, it is very much a Nana's bungalow, lots of pictures of the family, handicrafts made by grandkids and great-grandkids etc.

    I suspect there will be tears, and laughter, during the clearance process, as well as lots of tiredness.

    :o I do know one of the nutty things we'll find, as it came to light in a tidy of the undersink wine rack a couple of years ago; a bottle of port (unopened) from Aunt and Uncle's wedding reception in the early 1960s.:rotfl:And we have no idea why it was kept.

    Oh, and can anyone think of what the flip to do with a very old concrete lined rusty garden roller? Weighs a lot.
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  • DawnW
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    Sorry to hear of your loss GQ. Condolences to you and your family.
  • grunnie
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    GQ to quote HM the queen
    "grief is the price we pay for love"
    but we wouldn't have it any other way.
    Hope you find loads of happy memories recovered when you clear her home. At least you have loads of rellies to help and to laugh and cry with.
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