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[Riejufixing]

When you're "downright disgusted", life ain't, etc., and there is nothing that can be done - nothing - a change is absolutely required, and cannot be avoided. So, what can be done?

There are "family" posessions, and there is old, and new, money. These are not relevant, useful or important to to current life, but they should be preserved within the current genealogical progression, if possible; perhaps the benefits should skip a generation, as seems legally possible, or perhaps they should be redirected up, across and back down the family tree.

Which is best. Why?

[Fisty]

Can I have some of what you're on please?
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[Bhud]

They should go down (however far down), and never across, whether up and across or down and across.

The people across there may seem all nice and perfect, but you'll probably find they aren't. That's just the side of themselves they show to outsiders (such as you). There will be aspects of themselves and their lives they prefer not to have on display.

If you move it across, you will definitely alienate those who are down there. The stories they tell to their children will not put you in a good light and you will probably come to be hated. It will, after all, look like you've humiliated them on purpose. You will see them less and less as they either suddenly cut you of their lives or slowly distance themselves. This will be irreversible. On the other hand, you may see the people "across" there more and more often. After all, you've incentivised them, powerfully. There may be more where that came from, they might think, even if there isn't. These might not be the people you want snooping around your house and documents when old age and sickness come knocking.

My view is that, ultimately, the perspectives on life which one individual finds healthy, effective and proper might not work for everyone, universally. Humiliation is a recipe for hypocrisy and desperation, and causes unforeseen and unpredictable effects. The universally recommended standard road bike on this forum is the Fazer 600, if you see what I mean.

[Riejufixing]

[stinkwheel]

Give it to the cats. You can garauntee they will not be grateful and will therefore not be disappointed.
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[Riejufixing]

[Bhud]

This matter has to be framed within a tribal, blood and flesh paradigm. This is how you've lived and what you've found important up to this point. You spent time and your lifeforce on collecting resources, rather than on philosophy. As you get older you lose strength and vigour, but only the young and strong can endure the rigours of exploring the truth(s). Changing course is not in your or anyone else's interests. You want medical care, a safe retirement without hardship, and to avoid problems that you chose to never see coming. You see, this is the battlefield you chose, and the others who are in it aren't thinking about a ceasefire. That pleasant green meadow over there called Satisfaction has some rather large and beefy strangers in it, completely unrelated to you, wearing white gowns. At the moment, as you can still look after your bodily needs, you can choose to not go there. Some people would be willing to put you there against your will, and choose it simply because it's cheaper or more convenient for them. Why reward them?

[mentalboy]

[linuxyeti]

Does it really matter, you can't take them with you when you cork it, and, as time goes on they will have ever decreasing significance and relevance to each new generation. To be honest, once my dad finally corks it, what family 'heirlooms' don't end up in the skip, will be flogged on ebay, and, I'm such a sentimental old fool
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[ThunderGuts]

[stinkwheel]

and I thought he was an islam, mainly influenced by the avatar picture (and we do tend to select something we feel represents us) but also by posted content... Maybe he is, just one that's going to hell for drinking alcohol.

I say "he" but that would be another assumption.
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[hellkat]

Perhaps curating one's spouse population to include a charming and urbane (but ultimately fiercely independent) companion with a penchant for sleek pelts, pretty rocks and frothy liquids in their many forms.

*licks pencil, consults diary*
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

You can't take it with you, so blow the lot and be forever known as the one that squandered the family fortune.
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[bhinso]

It should go down, but not have the sh1t taxed out of it.

Maybe not so bad right now, but it will be in about 30 years (especially after Covid-gate).

I can see us oldies then having to sell our homes and possessions to go into care and have our bottys wiped.

[JackButler]

[bhinso]

I can't even raise a smile these days

[hellkat]

[spottedtango]

Its almost like I understand and at the same time I don't

[mentalboy]

[JackButler]

Of course my kids get everything when I pass.

Who else would I consider???

If you are in the frame of mind that you are leaving it all to the Battersea Dogs Home . . . et al . . . over & above the kids you have raised . . .

Then IMO you have failed in life & you have raised them wrong.

This is a problem with YOU & not necessarily with your offspring.
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