Canterbury Break to visit Friends

[Bingo88]

Came down to Canterbury on Friday morning after viewing and accepting a warden support bungalow in a small block of 20. in a local Shropshire village Where we all get together and support each other. My friends yesterday took me out and we ended up overlooking Dover ferry terminal . Picture included. I am here till the Wednesday and then get back to start organising things for my move into the Bungalow at the end of the month

[sassy59]

Great photo Brian and nice to have a break with friends. Hope all goes well with the move. Xxx💕

[Bingo88 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks so much. I have received a call this morning to say I can have a 2nd viewing on Friday. And then get the keys to start moving in from the 24th of August. So really happy. I hope your both keeping well Brian

[sassy59 in reply to Bingo88]

Great news Brian👍All good here thank you. Xxx💜🥰

[CDPO16]

Hope the move will be a good one for you Brian xx

[Bingo88 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you. Ittaken a while to get here. But its ideal for me in every way . Hope your keeping as well as possible. Brian

[cofdrop-UK]

Wishing you much happiness Brian in your new bungalowCxx

[Bingo88 in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thanks so much

[Hidden]

Good luck in your new home Brian wish you all the happiness.

[Bingo88 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers pal I think it will be my last hopefully and live out my retirement there

[Hidden in reply to Bingo88]

I hope you are happy and enjoy your retirement just remember no wild parties 👍🏼

[Bingo88 in reply to Hidden]

No I am not much of a drinker. Its going to be an emotional few days because I never wanted my marriage to come to this and its so sad. I am a big softie and it's going to be upsetting. Hope your feeling better pal

[Hidden in reply to Bingo88]

It's hard to make big changes in life but I hope this change will be a positive one. Life throws us lemons quite often . I'm well aware of this myself as my new post explains

[leo60]

I'm really happy for you Brian, it sounds like a great plan. I hope your move goes smoothly and isn't too stressful xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

Thanks so much. It will be tinged with sadness but I have tried for the 5 years hoping things would get better but it's sadly Brought me down so much I have had enough. Hope your keeping as well as possible love. Brian

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

Of course it will be sad, but if your current home is bringing you down you have made the right decision Unless my daughter stays living here, I will be faced with the same problem, but so far so good xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

Its so difficult love when you're loving and kind hearted but sadly people take advantage of that and use it against you. Hope your keeping as well as possible. Brian

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

Sorry Brian, I didn’t realise that your marriage was the issue. It will indeed be hard, especially as you are such a loving, kind man. I don’t say that just because you said it, I hear it in all your messages, they are always thoughtful and caring. Big hugs 🤗 xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

Thanks so much. Your a Special Lady as well I have friends on Facebook who say how caring I am as well but you always get a few who don't see it that way love. Sadly we live in a world where some people wonder what your after if you are complimentary to them

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

We just do what we do, don’t we? And as a man it is easy to have things misconstrued sadly. As long as inside you know 😊 xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

Exactly love Hope your day goes well. I have my journey back today and then start planning my move. Take care Brian

[HollyBoyd]

That sounds perfect, Brian. Canterbury is a lovely city, I used to visit my friend who lives a few miles out of the city. I'm sure you will be very happy there. All the best, do let us know how you are, once settled. xxx

[Bingo88 in reply to HollyBoyd]

Thanks so much. My bungalow is actually in Newport Shropshire. But just visiting really good friends in Canterbury. Brian

[HollyBoyd in reply to Bingo88]

Ah, I see, wherever you are going will work out well for you. Hope you have a smooth moving in. All the best xxx

[Bingo88 in reply to HollyBoyd]

It will be smooth but tinged with sadness as I already said above. Brian

[HollyBoyd in reply to Bingo88]

Leaving for whatever reason is always tinged with sadness, but there are happier days ahead, go and grab them xxx😊

[Bingo88 in reply to HollyBoyd]

Yes I intend to Thank you

[SORRELHIPPO]

Sounds good, will you take a bottle to christen it with? All the best for a new home.

[Bingo88 in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

Yes I might have a home warming for the other residents and get to know them . There's about 20 in total in bungalows

[Jane2005]

That's a great photo & good luck with your move 🙂

[Bingo88 in reply to Jane2005]

Thanks so much Jane 2005. Really looking forward to moving in now. Brian

[corriena]

Briliant news good luck with the move i hope you are happy in your new home

[Bingo88 in reply to corriena]

Thanks so much it's ideal in every way. There's a support warden on site every morning. Emergency pull cord system which I hopefully won't need to use at all A communal lounge for the residents and my lawns are cut. And it's a great rental for price. Brian

[watergazer]

Enjoy. Fab view x

[Bingo88 in reply to watergazer]

Thanks so much. Brian

[Izb1]

The bungalow sounds like a great move for you Brian. We have a little area around the corner from me that has the same type of thing and it seems to work well. A nice photo of Dover, have sailed from there a few times. Good luck with the move x

[Bingo88 in reply to Izb1]

Yes I think that because I am on my own now it's ideal with some support there as well and Community spirit of the neighbours communal lounge to meet up. Hope your keeping as well as possible. Brian

[Izb1 in reply to Bingo88]

Keep us updated Brian x

[Bingo88 in reply to Izb1]

Will do thanks for your interest and support

[madonbrew]

I really hope your move goes well Brian and that you soon feel really at home in your new home and are very happy there! 🌺

[Bingo88 in reply to madonbrew]

Thank you. Its been a really difficult 5 years I have tried and got more brought down in my self confidence and although I have found it so difficult. I am coming to terms with it. I won't say I don't have emotional moments when I struggle. But it's because I care so much and didn't want this to happen. Hope alls as well as possible for you too. Brian

[madonbrew in reply to Bingo88]

I imagine it’s a huge step Brian! It sounds like you have thought hard about it! I’m sure there will be emotional times but I hope once you’re settled you’ll be glad for the positives of your new pad and will be good having the security of a warden.

[Bingo88 in reply to madonbrew]

Yes it has been hard. Because its not what I wanted. But when you keep going around in circles and getting nowhere and just making each other unhappy living in an Atmosphere it's time to call it a day. My retirement has not been at all enjoyable so far. And I am a happy helpful positive person and this has all brought me down sadly. So time to get back up again. Hope your as well as possible and enjoy your day. I have my 2nd viewing to measure up and everything this morning and get my keys on Wednesday. Brian

[Alberta56]

It looks as if you had a really pleasant break-i hope there were some nice sea breezes up on that cliff. Hope the move is not too taxing. All the best. xxx

[Bingo88 in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks so much the move will be more emotional than anything because it's the end of 26 years and it's a long time and upsetting for me. Last time I came to Canterbury a year ago I was here on my own then and only lasted 2 nights because of anxiety because I knew my wife should have been with me and I struggled to accept the situation. But I am in a better place now. Hope your day is going well. Brian

[Alberta56 in reply to Bingo88]

Moving is never easy, but it sounds a wise move. Glad you are in a better place now. xxx

[Bingo88 in reply to Alberta56]

Yes I think it's time and for the best as well. Hope your day goes well. Brian

[gardenalan]

Good luck with your move if you ever want to swap I live in a house in Kent with a million steps 😂😂😂 so really jealous the very best to you xx

[Bingo88 in reply to gardenalan]

Yes present living arrangements can be a problem when we get older. I was offered a 1st floor flat with the same company but I was thinking about if I get to having problems getting up the stairs so decided to wait for a ground floor. Hope you manage to get something more suitable for you. Brian

[gardenalan]

Thank you Brian I would absolutely hate to move as I love where I am and we have amazing neighbours which is always a worry but sometimes the steps are a nuisance can’t have everything very best of luck xx

[Bingo88 in reply to gardenalan]

Just take care

[Walkwalkwalk]

Brian, your new home sounds wonderful. It will be good to have access to people when you want but still your own front door for when you need time to yourself. Using this lead up time with friends and awakening old memories is so positive. These stages as we get older and face the changes in our health can be emotional roller coasters but you have a great prize in your move, so I do hope that it all goes well.

My very best wishes,

Grace

[Bingo88 in reply to Walkwalkwalk]

That's so beautiful and it brought tears to my eyes when I seen your name because it was my Mom's name as well and I still miss her so much even after nearly 32 years. Many thanks. Brian

[Walkwalkwalk]

You take care Brian. When I was a child no one seemed to be called Grace so your mum and I must have been exceptions. Now it’s a very popular name. I am sorry that you lost her all that time ago. You do learn to live with it but the memories last. It will be 40 years next year since my husband died and my mother went 2 years before. That was not the best 40th year!!

Your move will now be your main focus and I hope that it goes well.

Grace

[Bingo88 in reply to Walkwalkwalk]

Thank you so much. Your a very lovely Lady. Hope you enjoy your day. Brian

[Patk1]

Enjoy yr hols.xx

[Bingo88 in reply to Patk1]

Thanks. Yes I been here since last Friday visiting great friends. Time to go home now and start organising my move. I get my keys in a weeks time. Have a good day. Brian

[Morrison10]

Hi, just catching up, have busy life as widow living alone, and having to Nebulise twice every day, the sterile equipment and do postural drainage, plus using other devices. Hope you settle well In your new home and are content and happy. Jean x

[Bingo88 in reply to Morrison10]

Thanks so much for your best wishes Jean. Try and enjoy your day with all that you have to contend with. Brian