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SueG Apr 21st 2007 5:45 am
Computer Help please
 
I am quite interested in family history and have just googled my husband's surname and on one page the following came up

www.myspace.com/joelattack

... Mr ........... has met his fate. Left frau lowry a widow. RIP ...


I think he is saying that my husband's brother has died but it seems that the site is in Spanish and I don't know how to contact the person. Can anyone please help me?

Beachcomber Apr 21st 2007 5:56 am
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Why not just change the language to English?

http://uk.myspace.com/joelattack

SueG Apr 21st 2007 5:59 am
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Originally Posted by Beachcomber (Post 4678036)
Why not just change the language to English?

http://uk.myspace.com/joelattack
Sorry in a bite of a state - I can't think at the moment.

Beachcomber Apr 21st 2007 6:19 am
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I have had a quick look through that page but can't see what you are referring to. If you want to contact Joel click on 'Send Message' just under his photograph on the left.

You will need to become a member before you can do so.

Lionda Apr 21st 2007 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4678006)
I am quite interested in family history and have just googled my husband's surname and on one page the following came up

www.myspace.com/joelattack

... Mr ........... has met his fate. Left frau lowry a widow. RIP ...


I think he is saying that my husband's brother has died but it seems that the site is in Spanish and I don't know how to contact the person. Can anyone please help me?

Hi Sue - what is all this about! If you want some serious advice then click here and pose your question on this forum board. (have pm'd you) you can say that I have told you to go to this site. The site owner is a friend of mine.

SueG Apr 21st 2007 7:04 am
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Originally Posted by Beachcomber (Post 4678086)
I have had a quick look through that page but can't see what you are referring to. If you want to contact Joel click on 'Send Message' just under his photograph on the left.

You will need to become a member before you can do so.
It relates to a message sent to Joel on the 25th January this year (second page of messages). I have joined the site but I still haven't actually managed to send a message yet.

I have managed to confirm by other means that it is my husband's brother that they are referring to

Beachcomber Apr 21st 2007 7:15 am
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It seems you have to join the site to view the other messages but don't you have a contact number for your husband's family to check things out before getting yourself into a state?

The kind of people who have posted to that board don't seem to be the type you want to base information like this upon.

I don't know the details of the site Lionda has given to you but if you have no other means of contacting your husband's family then follow her advice.

rugbymatt Apr 21st 2007 7:20 am
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Eh!?

SueG Apr 21st 2007 9:31 am
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Originally Posted by Beachcomber (Post 4678206)
It seems you have to join the site to view the other messages but don't you have a contact number for your husband's family to check things out before getting yourself into a state?

The kind of people who have posted to that board don't seem to be the type you want to base information like this upon.

I don't know the details of the site Lionda has given to you but if you have no other means of contacting your husband's family then follow her advice.
Unfortunately there was only my husband, his brother and sister and they have ben estranged since their Mother's death in 1987. I have been able to confirm that it is my brother-in-law that has died.

Rosemary Apr 21st 2007 9:25 pm
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4678625)
Unfortunately there was only my husband, his brother and sister and they have ben estranged since their Mother's death in 1987. I have been able to confirm that it is my brother-in-law that has died.
Sorry to hear your news and how you heard it. Maybe now will be the time for your husband and his sister to sort out their differences.

Rosemary

jandy44 Apr 21st 2007 9:54 pm
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4678625)
Unfortunately there was only my husband, his brother and sister and they have ben estranged since their Mother's death in 1987. I have been able to confirm that it is my brother-in-law that has died.
So sorry to read you news this morning,its very sad that your husband has been estranged from his brother for so long,and then to find he has died,maybe its time for him to bury the hatchet with his sister.I can relate to this has I have been out of touch with my family for several years,I lost my brother two years ago and I not seen him for years.Its a very sad way to have found this sad news out.My deepest sypathies.

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:09 am
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Originally Posted by The Oddities (Post 4679933)
Sorry to hear your news and how you heard it. Maybe now will be the time for your husband and his sister to sort out their differences.

Rosemary
Believe me we have tried especially in 2001 when my husband was seriously ill and had to have emergency heart valve replacement but no joy.

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:12 am
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Originally Posted by jandy44 (Post 4680043)
So sorry to read you news this morning,its very sad that your husband has been estranged from his brother for so long,and then to find he has died,maybe its time for him to bury the hatchet with his sister.I can relate to this has I have been out of touch with my family for several years,I lost my brother two years ago and I not seen him for years.Its a very sad way to have found this sad news out.My deepest sypathies.
Thank you for your thoughts. It certainly puts things into perspective. There is me worrying that we cannot find a business to purchase and whether we will be able to stay out here without jobs and speaking the language!! So I have now decided we will enjoy our time together (what will be will be). If we end up having a gap year for a 53 and 57 year old so be it then we will go back and sub off our Son for a change instead of the other way around!!

rugbymatt Apr 22nd 2007 12:23 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680412)
Thank you for your thoughts. It certainly puts things into perspective. There is me worrying that we cannot find a business to purchase and whether we will be able to stay out here without jobs and speaking the language!! So I have now decided we will enjoy our time together (what will be will be). If we end up having a gap year for a 53 and 57 year old so be it then we will go back and sub off our Son for a change instead of the other way around!!
I know this is off topic and my condolences for the sad news, but what business are you trying to buy?

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:31 am
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Anything that will keep the two of us out of mischief but don't have a lot of pennies! Actually we dont even necessarily want to buy a business just find work. I could manage to be the buxom barmaid if required!

rugbymatt Apr 22nd 2007 12:32 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680488)
Anything that will keep the two of us out of mischief but don't have a lot of pennies!
What area, what budget and what kind of thing are you looking at?

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:34 am
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Will do anything, go anywhere - rather not put budget on an open forum for obvious reasons. Might be commercial estate agents looking!!!

rugbymatt Apr 22nd 2007 12:36 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680500)
Will do anything, go anywhere - rather not put budget on an open forum for obvious reasons. Might be commercial estate agents looking!!!
No worries, PM me a rough area, don't be specific, just an upper limit you would rather not go above, and what area in Spain you would prefer.

jandy44 Apr 22nd 2007 12:43 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680412)
Thank you for your thoughts. It certainly puts things into perspective. There is me worrying that we cannot find a business to purchase and whether we will be able to stay out here without jobs and speaking the language!! So I have now decided we will enjoy our time together (what will be will be). If we end up having a gap year for a 53 and 57 year old so be it then we will go back and sub off our Son for a change instead of the other way around!!
It most certainly puts a different perspective on things,I think you most certainly start to question what is important when something like this happens.I was not going to mention this on here,but Iv been here awhile now and I know Im amongst freinds,I counted that in recent years we have attended nine funerals,I lost my brother two years ago May 28th,my father in law two years ago May 16th,but the greatest loss was losing my son who was 28 five years ago,Feb 1st.( what will be,will be )is a quote I am always saying ,you never know what is round the corner.Life is to short,I think you just have to do the best you can,I dont know your circumstances or how long you have been living in Spain,but I hope things work out for you,perhaps if you are finding it difficult you could return for a short while,or perhaps your husband could come over and work here for a while,we are hoping to move over within the next year or so,and we have always said that if we come unstuck,the O/H could return has a last resort and work,because like yourselves we are not in the position to retire just yet.If you need any help Im here,even if its only to get things off your chest.Chin up,I always try to think there is always someone worse off.Take care xx

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:45 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 4680515)
No worries, PM me a rough area, don't be specific, just an upper limit you would rather not go above, and what area in Spain you would prefer.
Have done, thanks

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by jandy44 (Post 4680546)
It most certainly puts a different perspective on things,I think you most certainly start to question what is important when something like this happens.I was not going to mention this on here,but Iv been here awhile now and I know Im amongst freinds,I counted that in recent years we have attended nine funerals,I lost my brother two years ago May 28th,my father in law two years ago May 16th,but the greatest loss was losing my son who was 28 five years ago,Feb 1st.( what will be,will be )is a quote I am always saying ,you never know what is round the corner.Life is to short,I think you just have to do the best you can,I dont know your circumstances or how long you have been living in Spain,but I hope things work out for you,perhaps if you are finding it difficult you could return for a short while,or perhaps your husband could come over and work here for a while,we are hoping to move over within the next year or so,and we have always said that if we come unstuck,the O/H could return has a last resort and work,because like yourselves we are not in the position to retire just yet.If you need any help Im here,even if its only to get things off your chest.Chin up,I always try to think there is always someone worse off.Take care xx
Thank you so much and I feel for you also. Our son is 28 and still living in England and we miss him so much especially as we only had the one child but he arrives next Sunday for a week.

Hubby and I came out at the beginning of January and we have rented an apartment for a year so will certainly stay for that length of time. We have sold up in England so the life savings came with us (not a lot unfortunately) but we decided if we don't do it now we never will.

My father died from related causes of Alzeihmers(?) and he and Mum never had any retirement. Ian and I were not prepared to take that risk so here we are - if nothing else we will go back to England with a lot of memories (if I remember them)!

jandy44 Apr 22nd 2007 12:53 am
Re: Computer Help please
 
Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680488)
Anything that will keep the two of us out of mischief but don't have a lot of pennies! Actually we dont even necessarily want to buy a business just find work. I could manage to be the buxom barmaid if required!
Sue,its just a thought,I dont even know whether you like dogs and cats,but I know there are alot of people out there with dearly loved pets,and very often they want to return to Uk for various reasons and find it difficult to find somewhere for their dog/cat.Could you not advertise and be a pet sitter,it would not have any costs and would bring in some bread and butter money in the meantime,I know when we move out,I would gladly pay someone to look after my George for a week or two,if I had to return here.Its just a idea.

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 1:00 am
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Originally Posted by jandy44 (Post 4680581)
Sue,its just a thought,I dont even know whether you like dogs and cats,but I know there are alot of people out there with dearly loved pets,and very often they want to return to Uk for various reasons and find it difficult to find somewhere for their dog/cat.Could you not advertise and be a pet sitter,it would not have any costs and would bring in some bread and butter money in the meantime,I know when we move out,I would gladly pay someone to look after my George for a week or two,if I had to return here.Its just a idea.
Now that I like! I have heard that kennels and catteries here are not what they should be.

jandy44 Apr 22nd 2007 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680573)
Thank you so much and I feel for you also. Our son is 28 and still living in England and we miss him so much especially as we only had the one child but he arrives next Sunday for a week.

Hubby and I came out at the beginning of January and we have rented an apartment for a year so will certainly stay for that length of time. We hold sold up in England so the life savings came with us (not a lot unfortunately) but we decided if we don't do it now we never will.

My father died from related causes of Alzeihmers(?) and he and Mum never had any retirement. Ian and I were not prepared to take that risk so here we are - if nothing else we will go back to England with a lot of memories (if I remember them)!
Cheers Sue,there you are,you have your son arriving next week,that is something to look forward to.You have only been in Spain for a short while,try and give it your best shot before you decide to return,Im sure you will get alot of support from the guys on here,and believe you me sometimes you can be feeling down,but then you get to read some posts and some are funny,then it cheers you up again,hang on in there,Im sure yourself and Ian will find a way,have you made many freinds since whilst you have been there,Im off to look at the map to see where you are.

jandy44 Apr 22nd 2007 1:13 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680597)
Now that I like! I have heard that kennels and catteries here are not what they should be.
Im pleased you like that,I am considering opening boarding kennalls when I move over.I should imangine its not something you could do over night,But you could look after the odd pet or two a week in either your own home or theirs,like I said it would give you bread and butter money in the meatime.:thumbup:

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 2:14 am
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Originally Posted by jandy44 (Post 4680612)
Cheers Sue,there you are,you have your son arriving next week,that is something to look forward to.You have only been in Spain for a short while,try and give it your best shot before you decide to return,Im sure you will get alot of support from the guys on here,and believe you me sometimes you can be feeling down,but then you get to read some posts and some are funny,then it cheers you up again,hang on in there,Im sure yourself and Ian will find a way,have you made many freinds since whilst you have been there,Im off to look at the map to see where you are.
Just outside Benidorm. Hardly made any friends - out and about too much looking for the business!

Lionda Apr 22nd 2007 2:25 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680833)
Just outside Benidorm. Hardly made any friends - out and about too much looking for the business!
Hey - you have a friend here who will be in Spain in just over 2 weeks :thumbup: I will phone you when we get over and you can name a bar and a time where we can meet up :thumbsup: :beer:

Looking forward to it :cool:

jandy44 Apr 22nd 2007 2:39 am
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Originally Posted by Lionda (Post 4680863)
Hey - you have a friend here who will be in Spain in just over 2 weeks :thumbup: I will phone you when we get over and you can name a bar and a time where we can meet up :thumbsup: :beer:

Looking forward to it :cool:
Hi Lionda,hey not long to go,count down hey,you are meeting a load of people,Id say round your place for a party :beer: :beer: I wish I could fly over for a sherbit or two ,cheers

crispy Apr 22nd 2007 2:42 am
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Originally Posted by SueG (Post 4680833)
Just outside Benidorm. Hardly made any friends - out and about too much looking for the business!
Hi Sue

I'm sort of coming in on the tail end here, my thoughts are with you. I know this may sound complete rubbish and I have no idea about the area you live in but have you ever considered buying a property with enough outdoor space for build a cattery, if you are living in an area with a large Expat community and there are no others in the immediate area then it may be worth a thought.

I am seriously thinking of doing this when I moved to Portugal, it is something that my daughter has always wanted to do and given UK may not be the best place for some to live in now she may come and join me. Just a thought. much regards to you.

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 5:03 am
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Originally Posted by crispygirl (Post 4680896)
Hi Sue

I'm sort of coming in on the tail end here, my thoughts are with you. I know this may sound complete rubbish and I have no idea about the area you live in but have you ever considered buying a property with enough outdoor space for build a cattery, if you are living in an area with a large Expat community and there are no others in the immediate area then it may be worth a thought.

I am seriously thinking of doing this when I moved to Portugal, it is something that my daughter has always wanted to do and given UK may not be the best place for some to live in now she may come and join me. Just a thought. much regards to you.

Hi, unfortunately we do not have enough money to buy a property out here - not unless the premium bonds come up in June before I bring what little we do have out here. Thank you anyway for the thought.

xx

SueG Apr 22nd 2007 5:04 am
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Originally Posted by Lionda (Post 4680863)
Hey - you have a friend here who will be in Spain in just over 2 weeks :thumbup: I will phone you when we get over and you can name a bar and a time where we can meet up :thumbsup: :beer:

Looking forward to it :cool:
That will be lovely - looking forward to it already!!

xxx


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