Genealogy Chat

Had some excellent news today. My brother, sister and I will each receive £813.50 (after paying 25% to the Probate Research Company) from the estate of a second cousin.

The 'cousin' who was granted Administration by the Treasury, has decided to ignore any possible German heirs and has distributed to the six UK heirs. The sum we receive, even after we have paid the Probate Research Company is more that the 'cousin' receives.

The 'cousin' continues to be difficult and is not handling the matter as protocol demands. Having spoken to BTMR, they will pursue her further to do the right thing and provide us with all the Treasury details and any research she has done .
On my return from my holiday - starts April 26th and ends May 11th - I will receive a fully detailed package from BTMR.

Unlike some happy endings on Heir Hunters, I will not be seeking a reunion with the other heirs.

Of course you are Sally!!!

Lovely to hear from you Robert

Dont be a stranger - pop in more often

Well done Arthur - glad to hear its all sorted now - you will be so pleased when you do get the tree

Can they really make your cousin give you her tree if she dosn't want to?

Anne

I will get all the info from BTMR - I think Helen only has the info I gave her. (BIG SMILE)

Anne

My 'cousin's' tree is uselees, the tree details I will get from the Probate Research company.

I now have my cheque and have posted to my bank account.

Sadly, my brother's cheque was sent to my sister, and her cheque was sent to my brother. My sister is currently on holiday in Spain - the wait for them goes on.

The Probate Research Company have agreed to send me a format letter to send to my 'cousin' making it clear that we would not be any way liable if subsequent claims were made on the estate. This is felt necessary as she did not eliminate all possible lines - too difficult.

hello all

as every one seems to be in hideing with me

I would poke my nose out

my oh is not very good at all he had a blood transfuseshon on Friday andis a little better but might go in a hospice next week

sally w <3

Sally

Returned today from 2 weeks in Armenia

Sorry to hear the news of your OH. My thoughts are with you.

Arthur

and I've just been hiding!!


Sally ........... so sorry to hear that your OH is not well (((xxx)))

Take care xxxx


Arthur ........... pleased to hear that the Probate business is finally completed :-)

How was Armenia?? I assume you were plant searching?

I hope you didn't overlap with the Kardashian woman's visit :-(



we're doing well. The weather is pretty good here, everything is 2-3 weeks early from spring flowers to berry fruits in the market gardens!

Our daughter and grandson arrive on Friday evening for a 1 week visit. It will be nice to see them.

Sylvia

Armenia was great and yes I was there for the plants.

Beautiful country and very nice people. So sad that the difference between rich and poor is so extreme - and there and many poor.

Our last hotel was visited by Kim Kardashian and I got to sit in her chair - I had plenty of room. . The hotel was outstanding and we pinched ourselves to think we were staying there.

Also stayed in a Best Western in Dilijan that was amazing, plus a hotel near the Iranian border that served mine executives - very impressive.

Best part of holiday was losing weight - lost 5 lbs through walking and climbing hills. May have acquired a clicking knee as a result !

Arthur

Sally so sorry to hear your news - thinking of you

I had my eye op 3 weeks ago so been resting off line. That's my excuse

We are all here for you Sally wish I was nearer for you

Take care

thankyou

my computer is on a slow it is all right after a while but I am only on here for 30 mins or so at a time and early to bed as I get so tierd

my daughter has cleaned right through today that has been a great help as the cats are moltimh like mad

oh is still at home as he said he will have some help to wash and dress as he is getting a bit muddled now and again

thankyou for your messages and to come out of hideing

sally w <3

The mystery problem affecting one of my two cats has been solved.

I visited the Queen Mother Veterinary hospital on Tuesday at 0930. It is a most beautiful place set in beautiful grounds and instils confidence from the moment you enter through the secure gates.

A supervising vet Jess and a trainee vet met me and the young vet was asked to take a history of Vikki's problem - she has had blood in her urine and had been spraying. This has become much worse recently.

All tests at my local surgery,including ultrasound, blood tests and urine cultures had been negative. Treatment had been long term anti-biotics.

Vikki was the model patient and submitted to the thorough checks.

Jess, the supervising vet recommended that they perform an ultrasound under sedation - their equipment is superior to anything in the local vet's surgery. They would also repeat blood tests and try to culture to see if there was an existing infection.

I left Vikki hoping to collect her at 1900. I live an hour from the Hospital, but have to use the Dartford tunnel and QE11 Bridge, but on all 4 journeys I was lucky with the traffic.

Jess phoned me at 1400 and siad they had found the cause of Vikki;s problem - 2 stones in her bladder.

When I collected Vikki, ess explained that stones can result from 3 conditions. firstly from an infection. secondly from a problem with the urinary system in the body nd lastly from causes that they do not yet understand. The solution in all cases is to remove the stones by an operation - sometimes possible to dissolve by medication, but this can be a long process.

Jess said that she was confident that Vikki did not have a physical proble, and future treatment would be determined by analysis of the stones. In all probabilty there would be no need for special diet or medication.

I have fixed to have her operation at my local surgery on tuesday 26th May. The vet who has been looking after her returns from holiday that day, so earliest possible date.

Will let you know how it goes. At present Vikkiappears not to have a care in the world and it is difficult to believe she has anything wrong with her, but the photo of the stones on the ultrasound does not lie. She looks rather funny as half her fur was shaved to enable the ultrasound.

On Family history I expect shortly to receive details of the investigations conducted by the Probate Research ompany. Should make fascinating reading.

Arthur glad you have it under control at last.

Hope all goes well for the operation

Will be thinking of you on Tuesday

Happy Bank Holiday

Hope you are all busy out and about with family or working on your trees.

Sally hope all is well with your Oh

Take care
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Great news

VIKKI had the surgery to remove two bladder stones yesterday.

The surgery has phoned to say everything is positive - she had something to eat overnight. They will monitor her progress over today and all being well I will pick her up tomorrow.

Arthur

that is good news!!


Tabitha ............. hope your eye is now well on the road to recovery. xxx

Arthur wonderful news - hope Vikki is soon back at home

Thank you Sylvia its much better now just finishing off the last lot of drops - I have my next check up on 17 June

Hope you had a fun time with your little grandson

Collecting Vikki this afternoon.

Difficulty I am sure will be keeping her in the house, especially with her sister poppin in and out at regular intervals.

Another difficulty may be giving her antibiotic tablets .

Awaiting analysis of the bladder stones to see if she needs a special diet, but for the moment she can have the same dry food as her sister.

VIKKI is back home and back to her normal happy energetic self.

It is going to be difficult to keep her in until she sees the vet on Monday.

Wonderful news - did you manage to keep her in?

The vet said to place the anitbiotic in a small piece of chicken or ham - but it didn't work with Shadow as he dosn't like normal food