Hoarding

We left Sale this morning and stopped at Traralgon so I could see if my brother has made any further progress dealing with his tons (literally) of hoarded possessions.  There was very little change and at the rate he does move stuff out it will take him 10 years or more to get rid of it all.

I stupidly bought the property for him to rent. He has accumulated a factory full of junk over the past 15 years, leaving me with the problem of liability associated with fire risk. A significant proportion of house fires are linked to hoarding. I have no choice other than to sell the place but also need to have his belongings removed. I will have to take this to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to try to resolve.

After that disturbing visit we drove from Traralgon to our caravan park at Dingley Village. This was a pleasant surprise as the park facilities are very clean and well run. The manager fits caravans and motorhomes into the tightest little spaces. We have a view of trees and the front gate. Ducks wander around the park but there is no water feature for them here.

I picked up takeaway from The Bangkok Eatery at the Dingley Village shops and it was the best meal I have eaten in a long while. We went to these shops about 5 years ago and they have been transformed by a new Woolworths, car parking, and cafes that look enticing.

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