Would you accept having your bank account checked?

2oldcodgers

poppy123456 said:

Maybe I could get a new electronic drum set and amplifier & speakers which is my musical instrument that I have played since I was 15 much like others do.
But are those related in any way to the extra costs that I incur due to my disability?

Yet you actually give your money away. I’m sure you do all of this just to annoy people. 

Not at all. You spend it on foreign holidays, another poster bought an electric piano - I don't really need anything so I give it to my grandchildren.

2oldcodgers

Tonawanda17 said:

Hi Rosie. Thanks very much. I guess the other thing is don’t believe all you read in the papers

Probably good advice
But they do get it right most of the time.

I was in both local papers - full page 3 2 weeks ago as well as the Sun and everything they printed including my quotes were word for word!

judie

Must be lonely up there on your high horse pontificating to everyone else. You have my sympathy

honestjon

2oldcodgers said:

Tonawanda17 said:

Hi Rosie. Thanks very much. I guess the other thing is don’t believe all you read in the papers

Probably good advice
But they do get it right most of the time.

I was in both local papers - full page 3 2 weeks ago as well as the Sun and everything they printed including my quotes were word for word!

Probably good advice not to believe everything you read online as well.
There are some people who write things just to wind you up 😂

judie

honestjon said:

2oldcodgers said:

Tonawanda17 said:

Hi Rosie. Thanks very much. I guess the other thing is don’t believe all you read in the papers

Probably good advice
But they do get it right most of the time.

I was in both local papers - full page 3 2 weeks ago as well as the Sun and everything they printed including my quotes were word for word!

Probably good advice not to believe everything you read online as well.
There are some people who write things just to wind you up 😂

You mean don't feed the troll 😁

MW123

@2oldcodgers

It's great to hear that you had positive experiences with the media coverage.  Given your dedication to helping others, I hope this recent coverage finally provided the recognition you deserve for your charitable efforts.

michael57

ah page 3 the sun you are the model of the naked drummer statue down in cornwall nothing personal just my farmer humour

WhatThe

I never realised just how stressful too much money can be! Or how easy life could be without menstruation and with a wife in attendance. A blog elsewhere would surely leave room for others on this thread. 

I'm reminded of my dad who wouldn't tip the bin men at Christmas because, according to him, they should have worked harder at school if they wanted more money. Yes, but..

(He was a happy man as long as tea was on the table at 5.30pm )


    

Albus_Scope

Let's all play nice now please folks.  

Lou67

@OverlyAnxious
Hi and I hope you’re keeping well.

I don’t think for a minute your post was intended for just me but feel I need to answer on behalf off myself.
The reason I posted about @2oldcodgers was only because he said on numerous threads how people should not be spending benefits on either holidays or treats or whatever it may be. 

But he feels it’s ok to say he is giving his away. To me that’s double standards.

I certainly wasn’t bashing them just putting my point across as this is what the forum is for.

MW123

Hello @Lou67

2oldcodgers discourages members from using their benefits for certain purposes but mentions that he gives away his own benefits for charitable purposes, creating a perceived double standard. 

Having combed through the entire thread, it's clear that the responses to 2oldcodger's posts unveil a community dedicated to constructive dialogue—because, let's face it, nothing unites people quite like decoding the mysteries of someone else's wisdom!

 

WhatThe

Albus, I take your point.
Don't get me wrong, I adored my dad and wanted to marry him (and I'm straight) but like many men of his generation, he was unable or unwilling to empathise with others. I sense that here. It's not nice having our noses rubbed in it by 'the haves' on a forum meant for support and inclusion!

We're moving further away from the concept of an equal and fairer society despite all the rhetoric. We don't all get what we deserve or are entitled to. 

Women remain disadvantaged in a man's world and always will. Young people are smarter than us so their voices need to be heard above ours - it's not like we solved any of the world's problems is it! Life isn't fair and the law is a blunt tool but kindness costs nothing. 
 

honestjon

WhatThe said:

Albus, I take your point.
Don't get me wrong, I adored my dad and wanted to marry him (and I'm straight) but like many men of his generation, he was unable or unwilling to empathise with others. I sense that here. It's not nice having our noses rubbed in it by 'the haves' on a forum meant for support and inclusion!

We're moving further away from the concept of an equal and fairer society despite all the rhetoric. We don't all get what we deserve or are entitled to. 

Women remain disadvantaged in a man's world and always will. Young people are smarter than us so their voices need to be heard above ours - it's not like we solved any of the world's problems is it! Life isn't fair and the law is a blunt tool but kindness costs nothing. 
 

There is no need for anyone to be cruel to others especially when the people may be vulnerable and less able to cope.
If people could check what they are writing before they post the comment it might help? 
This is a supportive environment and nobody has the right to use it for any other purpose.

chiarieds

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.

2oldcodgers said:

 I started DLA in 1995 and remember it well. I only claimed for the care element as I did not consider that my mobility was relevant. As time went by over the years I then renewed my claims to include mobility as and when I felt that I had reached that level.

2oldcodgers said:

Unfortunately my training in 40+ years of investigating for both what was the Inspector of Taxes and subsequently the Insolvency Service, proved beyond doubt that it was safer to trust no one.
I personally found that if anybody argued against why I was asking very searching questions as to their income and their spending it was worth going deeper.
I must admit that it took 5 years or so after retirement to come to the conclusion that not everyone who I talked to was a compulsive liar.  

As my Mum used to say you need to have a very good memory if saying 'untruths.'

Or, as has just been said succintly.

honestjon said:

If people could check what they are writing before they post the comment it might help?

WhatThe

honestjon, please explain. What have I missed?

2oldcodgers

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.chiarieds said:

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.

As my Mum used to say you need to have a very good memory if saying 'untruths.'

Or, as has just been said succintly.

For that I apologise - it was simply a 'slip of the pen'. It was a case of the brain not working at the same speed as my typing.
To reiterate I started off claiming the care element only and some years later at a review claimed mobility as well.

honestjon

WhatThe said:

honestjon, please explain. What have I missed?

If you have missed anything you can read through the thread and find what ever was missed?

honestjon

2oldcodgers said:

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.chiarieds said:

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.

As my Mum used to say you need to have a very good memory if saying 'untruths.'

Or, as has just been said succintly.

For that I apologise - it was simply a 'slip of the pen'. It was a case of the brain not working at the same speed as my typing.
To reiterate I started off claiming the care element only and some years later at a review claimed mobility as well.

There is a time to stop digging the hole.
I think you are deliberately causing issues on this site and I don't think it's fair.
It's not fair on the people who are here trying to get some help.
It's not fair on the people who are here trying to GIVE help.
This is not a personal attack on yourself and I apologise if I have misunderstood but I think you should do the fair thing.

Albus_Scope

I think it's probably best for everyone if we just draw a line through that particular part of the conversation now.  

Wibbles

2oldcodgers said:

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.chiarieds said:

2oldcodgers said:

Under DLA you could identify which element you were making a claim for, this does not seem to be the case with PIP.
When I claimed DLA many years ago I only opted for the Mobility part as I did have extra costs for that element.

As my Mum used to say you need to have a very good memory if saying 'untruths.'

Or, as has just been said succintly.

For that I apologise - it was simply a 'slip of the pen'. It was a case of the brain not working at the same speed as my typing.
To reiterate I started off claiming the care element only and some years later at a review claimed mobility as well.

No you couldn't

If you were "awarded" Mobility - you received it

If you were "awarded" Care - you received it

It was not a choice of "claiming"  a particular component !!