Bryan Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Sorry to hear that you are still without more permanent accommodation Ed. Had thought that you might have found somewhere. Hope your present crisis passes quickly, and I'd prefer not mention the B word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 I'm back at the Tune after one night around the corner at the Z. The electric system etcetera seem to be functioning again. The Tune is my address listed with the NHS, so until I get a lease on a flat, I want to stay here. As native Europeans know, making changes in these old, historic buildings is very difficult and under special controls. They are called the Belle Arti laws in Italy. 😫 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: The Tune is my address listed with the NHS, so until I get a lease on a flat, I want to stay here Apart from wanting to be relatively settled, I wouldn't worry too much about that per se. Mail from the NHS is never critical. I think I've had two letters from the NHS in 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 I've had two this month, Mark. But they do text me with reminders too. I am so pro NHS. But I'm comparing the office I go to here in Liverpool with Medicare in the States and NHS in Oxfordshire back in the '80s. I've not spent time in hospital or had any major fixing down . . . as yet. 😯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Good to hear you're back in your favourite hotel Edo. Weather forecast for Liverpool looks reasonably today. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: I'm back at the Tune after one night around the corner at the Z. The electric system etcetera seem to be functioning again. The Tune is my address listed with the NHS, so until I get a lease on a flat, I want to stay here. As native Europeans know, making changes in these old, historic buildings is very difficult and under special controls. They are called the Belle Arti laws in Italy. 😫 Hope you are getting a good discount on your room for semi-permanent residency. One time my lady friend and I were enforced into a long stay at a hotel and when the manager heard why she gave us a nice discount for the length of our stay. Worth asking if you have not got one yet. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) Allan -- 😉 This being an open forum, I try not to be specific about numbers and other hard facts. But I will say that the Pullman here is the best hotel I've been in since arriving in Europe. And they serve the best buffet breakfast I've ever had. Edited October 19, 2019 by Ed Rooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Allan -- 😉 This being an open forum, I try not to be specific about numbers and other hard facts. I was not looking for numbers, just asking if you have a discount and if not ask. It doesn't hurt to ask. They can only say no or better still yes. Allan Edited October 19, 2019 by Allan Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 I am now tangled up in another bureaucratic web trying to qualify to rent another flat. The beat goes on. There are places to rent. That's not the problem. Trying to get these people to accept me and my money remains a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Ed Rooney said: I am now tangled up in another bureaucratic web trying to qualify to rent another flat. The beat goes on. There are places to rent. That's not the problem. Trying to get these people to accept me and my money remains a nightmare. I hope they are not discriminating on grounds of your age. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Doesn’t sound very friendly to what they think of as outsiders when it comes to real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 I mentioned in another post (I've got too many running) that I got a letter with my official NHS Number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Thursday November 7, 2019 I’ve taken possession of a studio flat in the center of Liverpool. I have a six month lease that can be extended. I had to pay three months in advance and will pay the second three advance in February. I’m in the process of moving in and buying basic stuff. I’ll be keeping my room at the Tune Hotel until Saturday morning. In Spain, a furnished rental comes fully furnished with bedding, pots and pans, wine glasses, beer glasses, water glasses. Everything. In the UK, furnished means a bed, a table, and two chairs. I have to buy everything else. Right now, I’m shopping and trying to sort out the details. I’ll update this again in a few days. Edo 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Hooray... party round at Ed's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) Fantastic news! Very pleased for you Edo. Check out the charity shops for cheap household stuff. Edited November 7, 2019 by geogphotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Thursday November 7, 2019 I’ve taken possession of a studio flat in the center of Liverpool. I have a six month lease that can be extended. I had to pay three months in advance and will pay the second three advance in February. I’m in the process of moving in and buying basic stuff. I’ll be keeping my room at the Tune Hotel until Saturday morning. In Spain, a furnished rental comes fully furnished with bedding, pots and pans, wine glasses, beer glasses, water glasses. Everything. In the UK, furnished means a bed, a table, and two chairs. I have to buy everything else. Right now, I’m shopping and trying to sort out the details. I’ll update this again in a few days. Edo Fantastic Edo. Really glad to hear that at last. As for the furniture well we've had 9 years of austerity so count your blessings. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecile Marion Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 So happy you’ve landed somewhere to settle, Edo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) Really pleased for you Edo that's brilliant news. If you can get to a store called The Range, it will have absolutely everything you need. I've had a quick google on The Range Liverpool City Centre and found...... https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/edge-lane/ Very cheap and excellent quality... Lots of luck..... Carol Edited November 7, 2019 by CAROL SAUNDERS change of wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Brilliant news Edo. As someone said check out the charity shops for household bits and bobs, and the likes of Tesco, Asda etc do good bedding etc for very little cost. All the best Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 GREAT NEWS Edo. If you are looking for any furniture try "The British Heart Foundation" charity shops. Secondhand of course. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, geogphotos said: Check out the charity shops for cheap household stuff. British Heart Foundation Furniture & Electrical, 509 W Derby Rd, Liverpool L6 4BW The BHF shops have loads of stuff, decently priced... and they'll deliver. Ed, if you make a list of what you're needing, you might find that locally-based Alamy contributors are able to help... Edited November 7, 2019 by John Morrison Whoops, Alan beat me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, CAROL SAUNDERS said: Really pleased for you Edo that's brilliant news. If you can get to a store called The Range, it will have absolutely everything you need. I've had a quick google on The Range Liverpool City Centre and found...... https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/edge-lane/ Very cheap and excellent quality... Lots of luck..... Carol £1 for a large wine glass- hard to beat. I think that's what Ed will need first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 LOL Lots to check out. I know a couple here who are being helpful (and will be). He's Irish, she's a Yank. They will be helping me with used stuff in my second-level round of buying. I've bought the bedding and lamps from John Lewis. As a techno idiot and out-of-towner, I needed help in picking things out. The John Lewis staff does that. Any suggestions on how to reduce the rain would be helpful. Edo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: Any suggestions on how to reduce the rain would be helpful. A bit hi-tech, perhaps, but I'd recommend an umbrella... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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