Standee wrote:
I can't remember something that I didn't know. So, apologies to peggy (if required)
No apologies required.
Standee wrote:
so you've retired as a drain on the state?
retired at 50 with no private pension, that is just bull shine.
Whilst I sometimes agree with your points I do wish you would have a little more understanding for others, maybe a little humility and perhaps try not to jump down the throats of those you deem beneath you. Not everybody claiming benefits are a drain on the state, some are I agree but the % is miniscule.
I count myself lucky that I can walk and breathe unassisted looking back at many others in the situation I was in don't they have that. Think of
yourself as lucky I am sure you will find happiness instead of the jealousy and bitterness you display.
I have retired, I am 50 but I don't require or claim a penny off the State. The spinal unit I resided at for quite a long time completed documents for me that gave me Disability Ben for a couple of years, at the same time I set up a direct debit to direct the payment to a local hospice for terminally ill kids, the DD for the same value remains to this day even though I am no longer in receipt of the Disability Ben. I continued to work for four years after my paralysis (I now walk but have no sensation) visiting clients in my wheelchair, my wife drove me to appointments, catheterising me so I didn't mickey myself in front of my clients and prospects.
Anyway it is France and Greece for 9 months of the year then back home to the UK for 3 months, I can tell you running three properties without a private pension is a bloody nightmare. Do you think I can get housing benefit?
