Given a Council house (was homeless) Unsure of my garden?

[C5_Steve]

Can't help with the boundary issue but congrats on the new home!

[Acuity30]

have you got a job?

[spikeyhead]

Whatever you do, don't burn cherry laurel

[Hedgedhog]

Nice one and good luck. One thing that confuses me about the photos, what is going on with the posts and string? Are those washing lines or have residents marked out their plots?

[hidetheelephants]

Hedgedhog said:

Nice one and good luck. One thing that confuses me about the photos, what is going on with the posts and string? Are those washing lines or have residents marked out their plots?

It's a shared drying green, rights in common allocated to all four flats.

[Om]

Congratulations on your new home! Hopefully you get some garden space sorted in time for the better weather.

[Earthdweller]

Must be a great relief to get your own place, congrats and hope you’ll be very happy there

[robscot]

Depending on your circumstances your local council might have a 'garden aid' style free grass cutting / hedge trim service. Some councils up here in Scotland have started charging for it, but worth a look locally at eligibility.

[Super Sonic]

Your address is still visible on the maps, you may want to delete pictures.

[QuickQuack]

Do you need anything for the house and/or for gardening? A lawnmower and some basic tools?

[Jaykaye]

Acuity30 said:

have you got a job?

Hi Acuity30,

No unfortunately, I now have to attend rheumatology, as I have severe degeneration in my spine and feet, looks like they've literally fallen to bits. The last Nuclie* scan I had has determined the degeneration is now in my elbows and hands too, dentist said it's my jaw too. I'll need to go back sooner, rather than later to rhumey as I'm now walking with a bad limp, it's definitely in my knees now. It could be worse, least I'm alive...

Apologies for late reply.

[Jaykaye]

QuickQuack said:

Do you need anything for the house and/or for gardening? A lawnmower and some basic tools?

Hi QuickQuack

That would be fantastic (as I'm sure I have some sort of allotted space after HTE reply) unfortunately I'm in Dundee, and though my brother has put money aside for me for a car, I don't have one at the moment, everything I've looked at has been questionable to say the least (I'm maybe being to picky) I really appreciate the offer though, thank you!

[Jaykaye]

Hi all,

Sorry for late reply. My pals banded together and come and stripped the whole house for me over the last few days, then they took me to the pub. Honestly, there is nothing better for a man than to have a great group of brilliant pals (brothers too) who'll come together and be happy for you and show they really care. It's when you realise, that maybe you're a decent person after all and people care for you. I nearly welled up.. However, I pulled upon the last of my man card resources and managed to keep things in check, however, hardy hugs were given!

I'm very conscious of my new neighbor's downstairs, they are an elderly couple, and the floor boards are very creaky, a few of my friends are going to help me with that Monday. I really don't want to be a nuisance neighbor. I'm getting a living room and bedroom carpet fitted soon, so I'm going to try and get my hands on some underlay before then. The price of underlay is obscene! I'll maybe try an Ebay auction.

My brother has put aside some money for me for a car, I've seen a nissan note, think it's mark two, I checked the MOT history, small oil leak, corroded springs, but reading Pistonheads, they seem very reliable. I'm desperate for a car now due to some physical disabilities im having, so I'm going to call them tomorrow.

Lastly, I'd like to say, things were looking very bleak a few years ago, living in a car etc..and I nearly checked out a few times. Reading this thread and all the congratulations from you guys and the help you've offered really has restored my faith in humanity, nobody knows the plight of men like other men. So my my heartfelt thanks to all of you, it really is appreciated!!!

Okay, okay...who's cutting onions


Edited to add:

Apologies to those who I never answered directly.

Speak to neighbor's..
Do not burn cherry laurel..
See if council will help regarding maintenance...

I'm on it!

Oh, council are phoning me next week regarding garden area, really really hoping for a result here, friend has even offered me a shed...Gawd!!

Edited by Jaykaye on Saturday 27th April 01:35

[Jeremy-75qq8]

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteo?

If rheumatoid arthritis ( I have it ) aim to get on an anti tnf costs £12k per annum to the nhs free to you so they are picky as to the rules but they are based on joint inflammation which you seem to have in buckets.

It is a literal miracle. It stops joint degradation in its tracks but can't reverse it.

I have been on it for 10 years. Weekly injection.

[hidetheelephants]

Super Sonic said:

Your address is still visible on the maps, you may want to delete pictures.

I'll delete if the OP wants?

[Jaykaye]

Jeremy-75qq8 said:

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteo?

If rheumatoid arthritis ( I have it ) aim to get on an anti tnf costs £12k per annum to the nhs free to you so they are picky as to the rules but they are based on joint inflammation which you seem to have in buckets.

It is a literal miracle. It stops joint degradation in its tracks but can't reverse it.

I have been on it for 10 years. Weekly injection.

Hi Jeremy,

No not rheumatoid* or osteo* Just bone degeneration as far as I've been told. Started in my spine, after multiple doctor appointments, got x-rays, asked to come in to doctors and was told the largest vertebrae had crumbled and after a bunch of other hoops, i was sent to rheumatology and given some sort of nuclear scan.. They couldn't explain why it happened, but it had . It then hit me body wide. Was bedridden for months, more rheumatology about a year later, had went into another vertebrae, crumbled that too, had also done the same to my toes and bridges of feet. They said it was severe degeneration.

Things got a bit better, then it kicked off again (flare i think they call it) had to sign off of on another nuclie* scan as I had had to much or something, was determined it was in my neck lower spine, knee, both elbows and had started in my hands. Had multiple explanation's of what it could be from loads of hospitals and specialists, nobody could appear to agree on what had done or started it but it is what it is.

Thank you for your reply, I'm really glad that the treatment you had has helped you and stopped it in it's tracks. I love that you replied with miracle, as I know exactly what that means with these sort of diseases, literally life changing. All the best Jeremy!

[Jaykaye]

QuickQuack said:

I'll delete this post as soon as you reply, but it's 47C, isn't it?

Yes, that's correct Quickquack, thanks.

[Jaykaye]

hidetheelephants said:

I'll delete if the OP wants?

Hi hidetheelephants,

Would you mind deleting the address this afternoon when the time is available.

Thank you again for the information you gave me. I walked the backs earlier this evening, and I think you are correct, the top flats do have a rectangular space allocated to them, this with the other information you gave me will be invaluable when speaking to the council next week.

Thanks again, have a great Sunday!

[skeeterm5]

Nothing I can do to aid with your actual question, but congratulations on the new home.

[QuickQuack]

OP, just sent you a message through your profile. Can you have a read and get back to me please?