My nasty neighbours

"Jack Campin" wrote in message
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The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.

I let you out of my bozo bin and now you are back in. I worked very hard to
afford a house. I don't have an Aga, but even if I did, would that be a
problem for you?
Obviously it would.







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"Sylvia M" wrote in message ...


"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?

~~~~~~
I had never heard of an Aga, but this thread inspired me to google for it.
Here's a description, in case there are others on the group who are not
familiar with it:
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.4kPuIMGNyAY

MaryL

On 12/4/2014 6:44 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"The Other Guy" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:05:17 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote:

The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
They
are very unpopular though. always arguing and raising their voices so the
whole street can hear. I hope they are gone for ever.

If they paid cash, maybe not.

But if they are in any way involved in anything illegal,
it's VERY possible they have 'cut and run' to avoid going
to jail.


No , not at all (what sort of neighbourhood do you think this is?)
I think they've gone to India for a holiday and I hope they stay there. For
ever.


What would they have done with their five cars if they went away on
holiday? You can't drive to India.

Jill

On 12/4/2014 8:05 PM, Sylvia M wrote:
"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?


A high-end cooker/stove.

Jill

On 12/5/2014 5:28 PM, MaryL wrote:


"Sylvia M" wrote in message ...


"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?

~~~~~~
I had never heard of an Aga, but this thread inspired me to google for
it. Here's a description, in case there are others on the group who are
not familiar with it:
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.4kPuIMGNyAY


MaryL


They're very costly (apparently). What it reminds me of is a more
modern version of the old American cast iron stove fueled by wood that
my great-aunt used (she was born in the late 1800's). Hers supplied
heat to the lower level of her house, too, and boiling water. She'd
cook on it, bake in it, get her hot water from it. Not saying an Aga is
like that these days, just saying that's what it sounds like.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 12/5/2014 5:28 PM, MaryL wrote:


"Sylvia M" wrote in message ...


"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?

~~~~~~
I had never heard of an Aga, but this thread inspired me to google for
it. Here's a description, in case there are others on the group who are
not familiar with it:
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.4kPuIMGNyAY


MaryL


They're very costly (apparently). What it reminds me of is a more
modern version of the old American cast iron stove fueled by wood that
my great-aunt used (she was born in the late 1800's). Hers supplied
heat to the lower level of her house, too, and boiling water. She'd
cook on it, bake in it, get her hot water from it. Not saying an Aga is
like that these days, just saying that's what it sounds like.

Jill

~~~~~~~
Yes! The picture looks very much like the old iron stove my grandmother
had. It was fueled with wood, and I can remember her twisting some paper to
make "torch" to light the burners on top of the stove. My grandfather
always kept a box of kindling beside the stove so she could keep the oven
going.

YouTube has an old video where a young Martha Stewart demonstrates the more
modern version of Aga. She thought it is a wonderful appliance.

MaryL

"The Other Guy" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 6 Dec 2014 21:35:03 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:

Actually you could drive to India if you wanted but it is a very long way.

Rumor is they're working on a new chunnel direct to India.


from where? do let me know.

"MaryL" wrote in message
...


"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 12/5/2014 5:28 PM, MaryL wrote:


"Sylvia M" wrote in message ...


"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not
sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a
lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural
areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?

~~~~~~
I had never heard of an Aga, but this thread inspired me to google for
it. Here's a description, in case there are others on the group who are
not familiar with it:
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.4kPuIMGNyAY


MaryL


They're very costly (apparently). What it reminds me of is a more
modern version of the old American cast iron stove fueled by wood that
my great-aunt used (she was born in the late 1800's). Hers supplied
heat to the lower level of her house, too, and boiling water. She'd
cook on it, bake in it, get her hot water from it. Not saying an Aga is
like that these days, just saying that's what it sounds like.

Jill

~~~~~~~
Yes! The picture looks very much like the old iron stove my grandmother
had. It was fueled with wood, and I can remember her twisting some paper
to make "torch" to light the burners on top of the stove. My grandfather
always kept a box of kindling beside the stove so she could keep the oven
going.

YouTube has an old video where a young Martha Stewart demonstrates the
more modern version of Aga. She thought it is a wonderful appliance.

MaryL


It's considered *posh* to have an Aga. I don't have one. not because I'd
don't want one but they are very expensive to buy and install.

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

"MaryL" wrote in message
...


"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 12/5/2014 5:28 PM, MaryL wrote:


"Sylvia M" wrote in message ...


"Jack Campin" wrote in message
...
The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
Wow, I didn't realize housing was that expensive in the UK! I'm not
sure
what the exchange rate is right now, but last I checked, one GB pound
would
get you one and one-half US dollars. So in US money, that house would
cost
about $465K. In urban areas, houses can cost that much or possibly a
lot
more, depending on size, neighborhood and so on. But in most rural
areas
in the US, I don't think it's that bad.

She's in one of the most upmarket regions of the UK. Probably every
house for miles has an Aga.


What's an Aga?

~~~~~~
I had never heard of an Aga, but this thread inspired me to google for
it. Here's a description, in case there are others on the group who are
not familiar with it:
https://www.google.com/search?source....0.4kPuIMGNyAY


MaryL


They're very costly (apparently). What it reminds me of is a more
modern version of the old American cast iron stove fueled by wood that
my great-aunt used (she was born in the late 1800's). Hers supplied
heat to the lower level of her house, too, and boiling water. She'd
cook on it, bake in it, get her hot water from it. Not saying an Aga is
like that these days, just saying that's what it sounds like.

Jill

~~~~~~~
Yes! The picture looks very much like the old iron stove my grandmother
had. It was fueled with wood, and I can remember her twisting some
paper to make "torch" to light the burners on top of the stove. My
grandfather always kept a box of kindling beside the stove so she could
keep the oven going.

YouTube has an old video where a young Martha Stewart demonstrates the
more modern version of Aga. She thought it is a wonderful appliance.

MaryL


It's considered *posh* to have an Aga. I don't have one. not because I'd
don't want one but they are very expensive to buy and install.
When I told my daughter about it, she said that she was hoping it meant
"All Good Again"...that she would want one of those much more than the oven
;-)

"John Ross Mc Master" wrote in message
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On Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:05:17 -0000, "Christina Websell"
wrote:

Those of the wall and drop kerb disagreements seem to have disappeared
over
the last few days. There are always five cars there. Zilch. No cars.
I suspect they have gone to India for a while (I hope so) or maybe their
house has been repossessed (which would be even better) but I don't think
I'll be that lucky.

They are awful neighbours who tried to make me sign over a bit of land to
them with a contract they had written out. I said "I'll just slip that
one
past my solicitor" ;-)

The house cost 310,000 GBP to buy so I doubt they've abandoned it.
They
are very unpopular though. always arguing and raising their voices so the
whole street can hear. I hope they are gone for ever.




I remember the drop kerb thing. Sad.

GOOD things can happen though! The people who had an illegal grow-op
next door have moved, their eyesore duplex will be demolished and 2
new houses built in it's place.

I hope the same or better happens with you. Be patient and outlast
them.

I will.

I will