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Post by β on Jun 11, 2024 12:56:15 GMT
Nice motorcruiser There were several of these. Dutch steel hulls (Van Lent I believe) towed across to England in a brace of 6 or 7 then wooden tops and fitouts added by Meakes of Marlow. Very classy. A lot of maintenance for the wooden topsides but really nice Boats.
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Post by dogless on Jun 11, 2024 13:02:07 GMT
Actually we shared a bottle of Aldi Cava last night to celebrate Jane becoming a pensioner ... some never make it that far sadly πΎπ₯
Rog
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Post by β on Jun 11, 2024 14:43:06 GMT
Indeed.
My only realistic chance of a pension is winning the case with regards to the cash legacy. The problem being that the other other side's solicitors, who were basically neglig- or fraudul- ent don't want the court to find they are liable for costs. As they are also the solicitors for the step mother it all gets interesting.
So in effect I, Mr Nobody, may be fighting against the oldest solicitor practice in the country who have been looking after the gentry for centuries.
I have my ways of doing things not all of which are predictable or expected.
This is going to be fun !
I like the language. Β£500,000 is a 'small estate'. Some people might think that is a lot of money.
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Post by dogless on Jun 11, 2024 14:48:43 GMT
The reason people think it's a lot of money is that most people would have to work full time for twenty or more years to earn it.
But I hope you achieve your legacy ... it seems only fair based on your account.
Rog
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Post by Clinton Cool on Jun 11, 2024 15:01:54 GMT
Indeed. My only realistic chance of a pension is winning the case with regards to the cash legacy. The problem being that the other other side's solicitors, who were basically neglig- or fraudul- ent don't want the court to find they are liable for costs. As they are also the solicitors for the step mother it all gets interesting. So in effect I, Mr Nobody, may be fighting against the oldest solicitor practice in the country who have been looking after the gentry for centuries. I have my ways of doing things not all of which are predictable or expected. This is going to be fun ! I like the language. Β£500,000 is a 'small estate'. Some people might think that is a lot of money. You'll be OK. As long as you don't have more than one 'property' (bricks and mortar), much cash or much in the way of bank savings or similar you'll be entitled to the same pension as others, via pension credit.
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Post by β on Jun 11, 2024 15:12:36 GMT
Indeed. My only realistic chance of a pension is winning the case with regards to the cash legacy. The problem being that the other other side's solicitors, who were basically neglig- or fraudul- ent don't want the court to find they are liable for costs. As they are also the solicitors for the step mother it all gets interesting. So in effect I, Mr Nobody, may be fighting against the oldest solicitor practice in the country who have been looking after the gentry for centuries. I have my ways of doing things not all of which are predictable or expected. This is going to be fun ! I like the language. Β£500,000 is a 'small estate'. Some people might think that is a lot of money. You'll be OK. As long as you don't have more than one 'property' (bricks and mortar), much cash or much in the way of bank savings or similar you'll be entitled to the same pension as others, via pension credit.Β Β I own no property. Never have. no money in the bank. some knackered old Boats and a million dollars worth of Gold buried in a location I have now forgotten due to early MCI. Maybe they will give me something.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Jun 11, 2024 15:39:26 GMT
You'll be OK. As long as you don't have more than one 'property' (bricks and mortar), much cash or much in the way of bank savings or similar you'll be entitled to the same pension as others, via pension credit. I own no property. Never have. no money in the bank. some knackered old Boats and a million dollars worth of Gold buried in a location I have now forgotten due to early MCI. Maybe they will give me something. Yes you'll get Β£220 a week or whatever the full pension is. A whole load of other benefits too, which those who have paid their contributions won't be entitled to. Many of them might be of no use to you, I suspect. Free NHS dental treatment, that's possible.
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Post by β on Jun 11, 2024 19:55:55 GMT
I own no property. Never have. no money in the bank. some knackered old Boats and a million dollars worth of Gold buried in a location I have now forgotten due to early MCI. Maybe they will give me something. Yes you'll get Β£220 a week or whatever the full pension is. A whole load of other benefits too, which those who have paid their contributions won't be entitled to. Many of them might be of no use to you, I suspect. Free NHS dental treatment, that's possible.Β Β There is a basic flaw which is that I am 50 yars old no money the Boats are fucked and no job prospects. I don't think I will get 'the 220' Until a lot older and getting older looks less and less likely every day!
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Post by Murgatroyd on Jun 12, 2024 11:42:45 GMT
Do you get a state pension if you've never paid so much as one year of NI? I think not.
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Post by Murgatroyd on Jun 12, 2024 11:46:24 GMT
On the basis that lentils are a) cheap and b) last virtually forever on the shelf, it seems to make sense to consume them sometimes. So I have found a variety of lentil burger recipes on t'web, all of which have been published by rabid vogons. I will give the most promising one a try a bit later.
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Post by brummieboy on Jun 12, 2024 11:55:30 GMT
Do you get a state pension if you've never paid so much as one year of NI? I think not. Not a state pension, but some form of universal credit/pension credit would be frothcoming.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Jun 12, 2024 13:07:57 GMT
Do you get a state pension if you've never paid so much as one year of NI? I think not. No but zero contributions are required in order to qualify for pension credit. Which is the same amount as the full state pension, with added goodies on top.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Jun 12, 2024 13:08:39 GMT
Yes you'll get Β£220 a week or whatever the full pension is. A whole load of other benefits too, which those who have paid their contributions won't be entitled to. Many of them might be of no use to you, I suspect. Free NHS dental treatment, that's possible. There is a basic flaw which is that I am 50 yars old no money the Boats are fucked and no job prospects. I don't think I will get 'the 220' Until a lot older and getting older looks less and less likely every day! Yes 67, or it might be older.
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Post by The Cat Man on Jun 12, 2024 13:10:57 GMT
Do you get a state pension if you've never paid so much as one year of NI? I think not. No but zero contributions are required in order to qualify for pension credit. Which is the same amount as the full state pension, with added goodies on top. What are these added goodies.
Please compare someone on pension credit and someone on only the state pension.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Jun 12, 2024 13:26:11 GMT
No but zero contributions are required in order to qualify for pension credit. Which is the same amount as the full state pension, with added goodies on top. What are these added goodies.
Please compare someone on pension credit and someone on only the state pension.
Pension credit: Free NHS dental treatment, free transport for hospital appointments, discount on glasses, free replacement boiler or full heating upgrade, access to 'social' energy and broadband tarrifs, free council tax, cost of living payments, assistance with mortgage costs or rent payments.
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