I have lived in several houses in East Lancs, so whenever I drive past one of them I cant help but give it a close look and wonder what the owners since me have done to the interior - you know the sort of thing - have they corrected some of my DIY mistakes
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I heard from a friend that a house I lived in from 1966 to 1971 was up for sale, and thought that this was an ideal opportunity to satisfy my curiosity.
It is at the end of a culdesac. I drove to it and parked in the 'turn round' space opposite it, and was disappointed that there was no for sale sign.
I was about to leave when one of the 2 old chaps who were chatting nearby approached me, thinking I was lost. I confessed the true intention of my visit, and after I had given my name as the first owner on the deeds, he was delighted to see me, invited me in to meet his wife, and wanted to know about his home's first owners.
It hadn't changed much. I denied responsibility for some problems they had encountered (there had been several owners between me and them).
However there was one DIY gaffe which I expected him to mention but he didn't - I glanced up to the lounge ceiling , and there they were, still there, polystyrene ceiling tiles
He appreciated the crazy paving on the drive which I personally had laid and it still looked good. I was able to provide him with the approximate location of the land drain pipes which had been installed under his lawn.
The visit was pleasant for both of us and I was glad I had plucked up the courage to do it.
I havent tried this at any other of the houses I have lived in - I just wondered if any of you have, and what happened?