Thyrsis Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: Boy, you guys are worth your weight in gold. Maybe I will get me a small TV. Yesterday was my 85th birthday. Pret A Manger gave me another free breakfast . . . before they knew it was my birthday! I took the day off. Did zero towards getting more things together. It's nice and warm in my little studio flat but raining outside. 😎 Happy birthday for yesterday! A scorpio like me.... my birthday was a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 A Scorpio, a Hughes, Oxfordshire, and Seville. We have a lot in common. Happy birthday to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Happy birthday and congratulations -- 85 years young is quite an accomplishment. 🥂 I have an old friend who is a Scorpio and you really remind me of him. You even look like him in your current profile pic. Perhaps there is something to be said for this astrology stuff. I'm an airy-fairy Aquarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Walker Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 A belated Happy Birthday from me too. A great way to celebrate your birthday in your new home and in a fantastic city. 😊 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 A very happy belated birthday Edo. Things have brightened up for you at very long last. Here's to a happy and fulfilling future! Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 It’s like your finally finding a flat, moving in and getting situated was all about giving you a happy birthday. Somebody must’ve finally found Murphy and wrung his neck. He and his law hung around here all summer, was probably bouncing between attention to you and me. RIP, Murphy. I’m a Sagittarius. Betty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 A belated happy birthday Edo. Did you get that lamp fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Kirby Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Ed Happy Birthday Not sure if you have claimed for your winter fuel allowance yet. Its worth around £100 - £300 paid November/ December every year but you need to apply for it. https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Regarding winter payment also check this out in your case. https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Happy Birthday, Ed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 The lamps are both up and running . . . as is the heating, the kitchen, and the duvet. The only lingering problem with this studio is the lighting in the large designed-for-wheel-chair bathroom. It's ridiculously dark in there. An opened-ended project. Winter fuel payment? My electricity and water, all bills, are included in the rent. My guess is that the landlord might get that payment. I still have lots to do, of course. The couple I know here (he's Irish, she's America) will be helping me find the secondhand furniture that I need; they know all the good charity shops and have a car. For now, I'm happy camping out in this flat, which is roughly 2.5 times the size of my hotel room at the Tune. I'm less than a 10-minute walk from Liverpool ONE shopping mall and my Pret A Manger. There are pubs and bistros all around me with the one that does this just up the road: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecile Marion Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Edo, it sounds like you ended up in a perfect spot! Congratulations and happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Clemson Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Ed Rooney said: .... Winter fuel payment? My electricity and water, all bills, are included in the rent. My guess is that the landlord might get that payment. .. Edo, even if your fuel costs are included in the rent, you are still paying for said heating and lighting costs. I'm pretty sure the winter fuel payment would go directly to youself. The issue is whether you are eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Looking at the eligibility requirements for winter fuel payment - https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility - you should certainly qualify. Well worth applying now you've a settled base.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Lowe Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 There is nothing on the claim form about landlords - it asks for your bank account details so the payment goes directly to you... https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/802445/winter-fuel-payment-claims-2019-2020.pdf You have until 31 March 2020 to make a claim for this winter.... https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment You will need a UK National Insurance number (I think you said you have one). Go for it...🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: The lamps are both up and running . . . as is the heating, the kitchen, and the duvet. The only lingering problem with this studio is the lighting in the large designed-for-wheel-chair bathroom. It's ridiculously dark in there. An opened-ended project. Winter fuel payment? My electricity and water, all bills, are included in the rent. My guess is that the landlord might get that payment. I still have lots to do, of course. The couple I know here (he's Irish, she's America) will be helping me find the secondhand furniture that I need; they know all the good charity shops and have a car. For now, I'm happy camping out in this flat, which is roughly 2.5 times the size of my hotel room at the Tune. I'm less than a 10-minute walk from Liverpool ONE shopping mall and my Pret A Manger. There are pubs and bistros all around me with the one that does this just up the road: I’ve noticed UK bacon is not US bacon. More like thin slices of ham except ham comes from the leg. Not sure where UK bacon comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Betty LaRue said: I’ve noticed UK bacon is not US bacon. More like thin slices of ham except ham comes from the leg. Not sure where UK bacon comes from. It comes from the loin Betty and is known as back bacon. American Bacon is known as streaky bacon in the UK and as in the US it comes from the belly. Edited November 13, 2019 by Shergar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) Betty, in The States you use the term Canadian Bacon which doesn't mean it comes from Canada but from the pig's loin and is pretty much what we call Back Bacon in the UK. The American version is usually trimmed a bit more than the UK cut. It's so long since I lived in Canada, I can't really remember how we referred to these two versions of cured pig. Our village butcher offers fairly lean dry-cured streaky cut a little thicker which Is currently my favourite Edited November 13, 2019 by Robert M Estall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Vincent Lowe said: There is nothing on the claim form about landlords - it asks for your bank account details so the payment goes directly to you... https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/802445/winter-fuel-payment-claims-2019-2020.pdf You have until 31 March 2020 to make a claim for this winter.... https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment You will need a UK National Insurance number (I think you said you have one). Go for it...🙂 Thanks, Vincent I'll be sorting out these and other things in the coming month. I need to get a UK bank account before dealing with the winter fuel payment. I have an NHS Number but not yet a National Insurance Number. I need to look into the pros and cons of that. I don't plan to work here. I usually order the smoked salmon and poached eggs (above) but I get bacon once in awhile. Edited November 13, 2019 by Ed Rooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Ramsay Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: I’ve noticed UK bacon is not US bacon. More like thin slices of ham except ham comes from the leg. Not sure where UK bacon comes from. Denmark, mostly . . . Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: I’ve noticed UK bacon is not US bacon. More like thin slices of ham except ham comes from the leg. Not sure where UK bacon comes from. 1 hour ago, Ed Rooney said: I usually order the smoked salmon and pouched eggs (above) but I get bacon once in awhile. Ed, pouched eggs is very descriptive but they are called POACHED eggs here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 You have made a tiny, temporary dent in my dyslexia. Thanks. Now can you do anything about the weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Served like that, "pouched" describes them rather well though and probably looked OK to Ed. . Too bad it's not a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, spacecadet said: Served like that, "pouched" describes them rather well though and probably looked OK to Ed. . Too bad it's not a thing. Pouched is indeed a good word, especially as you can buy a silicon 'pouch' to poach your egg in! Took me years to perfect poaching eggs... a teaspoon of vinegar in the water! (sorry...off topic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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