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Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 07:30
Phyllis and Karl Waechter (both 70), had to turn their back on their future plans when a mix-up over their pension arrangements meant Mrs Waechter could not obtain vital health care.
Then the removal van containing all their possessions broke down in Belgium for nearly a week and their four pet poodles were impounded at Calais.
Now the Waechters are finally back with their possessions in Julia Road.
"It is great to be home – this is the first day for ages when I have not cried my eyes out," said Mrs Waechter.
"We have had lots of people offering us help, including a couple from Florida who were prepared to fly out to France to get the dogs and foster them for six months."
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