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They once lived in a lavish five bed property in a desirable area of north London, complete with a swimming pool, a third of an acre of land and a view of a sprawling golf course.
But for the past 13 months, 72 year old Louise and her daughter Laura, 38, have been living in a cramped, 11 year old Mini, in an incredible fall from grace which has seen them sneaking into McDonald's just so they can brush their teeth.
The mother and daughter now spend their days driving around residential roads in Barnet, north London, trying to find places to park their makeshift home.
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Louise, 72 (left) and her daughter Laura, 38, (right) have spent the past 13 months living in a cramped Mini after being evicted from their home when they fell into rent arrears. They say they are in a 'desperate' situation
Their nights are spent huddled beneath old blankets in a unlit supermarket car park, where they try to squeeze in four hours' sleep before the day's deliveries begin.
Louise and Laura now face another harsh winter and another lonely Christmas living out of their rusty convertible and say they have reached the point of desperation.
The shocking riches to rags tale has striking similarities to the new film starring Maggie Smith, The Lady in a Van, which features a homeless woman who parked her camper in Alan Bennett's driveway.
'It was absolutely freezing last night,' Louise tells MailOnline. 'My knees get so painful it's not just the cold, but being all cramped up as well.
'I can't live like this it's no life. I promised myself I would end my life in the sunshine. I simply can't see any way out.'
Their current plight is a million miles from the somewhat glamorous existent they previously enjoyed in the affluent neighbourhood of Hadley Wood.
But after more than a year of effectively living on the streets,replica van cleef and arpels alhambra diamond necklace, the two women have honed their lifestyle into a military operation.
They know exactly where and when they can park without being fined or moved on and they have a trusty list of hotels, cafes and restaurants where they can use the facilities, free of charge.
They also rely on the kindness of pseudo strangers to help them with everyday needs. They are on first name terms with a worker at McDonald's who sometimes gives them reduced price hot drinks, while another friend, who works as a hairdresser, washes and dyes their hair when needed.
Laura, pictured washing her face, says they have to sneak into private businesses to use the toilets and wash
Louise and Laura tend to eat just one meal a day and even ration their drinking so they do not end up needing the toilet at inconvenient times.
When night falls, they drive to a supermarket car park where they drift off to sleep 'with one eye open',van cleef diamond necklace replica, amid fears of being targetted. With hardly any room in which to recline their seats, they sleep almost upright in repetitive discomfort.
Then, as staff start to arrive in the early hours, they drive off to another car park where they can stay until office workers park up for the day's work.
By that time, Laura says they are 'bursting' for the toilet and will make their way to a cafe or hotel to use the facilities and, occasionally, rinse their clothes.
Showering takes place simply as and when they can pluck up the courage to ask a friend to use their bathroom. Otherwise, they clean themselves with wipes while sat in their car in a routine which Louise describes as 'humiliating'.
'It really is just horrible. It's embarrassing to even admit it. Being dirty is my worst fear. It's not ever where we imagined ourselves to be,van cleef arpels alhambra necklace replica,' Laura said.
But where they can get a decent shower is the least of their problems. The pair also have to battle the cold, which is made all the harder due to Louise's arthritis. In a desperate attempt to combat the pain,replica van cleef necklace wholesale, she keeps a pair of old pink slippers next to the pedals which she puts on between driving.
'We sometimes put the heating on in the car, but we try not to very often because we don't want to waste petrol,' Laura said.
Their car a 2005 Mini which they have owned for several years is rammed full of blankets, which sit beside bags of dirty washing and worn clothing.
I can't live like this. It's no life. I promised myself I would end my life in the sunshine
Louise, 72, who lives in a car
They carry these around until a friend offers up a washing machine.
There's no sign of photo albums apparently left with friends while their valuables and furniture were sold off years ago in a bid to give the couple a bit of extra cash.
Laura said: 'It's pretty much all our belongings just cramped into the boot of this car. All mum's jewellery and other possessions were sold off years ago. This is pretty much what we have left.'
They once lived in a lavish five bed property in a desirable area of north London, complete with a swimming pool, a third of an acre of land and a view of a sprawling golf course.
But for the past 13 months, 72 year old Louise and her daughter Laura, 38, have been living in a cramped, 11 year old Mini, in an incredible fall from grace which has seen them sneaking into McDonald's just so they can brush their teeth.
The mother and daughter now spend their days driving around residential roads in Barnet, north London, trying to find places to park their makeshift home.
Scroll down for video
Louise, 72 (left) and her daughter Laura, 38, (right) have spent the past 13 months living in a cramped Mini after being evicted from their home when they fell into rent arrears. They say they are in a 'desperate' situation
Their nights are spent huddled beneath old blankets in a unlit supermarket car park, where they try to squeeze in four hours' sleep before the day's deliveries begin.
Louise and Laura now face another harsh winter and another lonely Christmas living out of their rusty convertible and say they have reached the point of desperation.
The shocking riches to rags tale has striking similarities to the new film starring Maggie Smith, The Lady in a Van, which features a homeless woman who parked her camper in Alan Bennett's driveway.
'It was absolutely freezing last night,' Louise tells MailOnline. 'My knees get so painful it's not just the cold, but being all cramped up as well.
'I can't live like this it's no life. I promised myself I would end my life in the sunshine. I simply can't see any way out.'
Their current plight is a million miles from the somewhat glamorous existent they previously enjoyed in the affluent neighbourhood of Hadley Wood.
But after more than a year of effectively living on the streets,replica van cleef and arpels alhambra diamond necklace, the two women have honed their lifestyle into a military operation.
They know exactly where and when they can park without being fined or moved on and they have a trusty list of hotels, cafes and restaurants where they can use the facilities, free of charge.
They also rely on the kindness of pseudo strangers to help them with everyday needs. They are on first name terms with a worker at McDonald's who sometimes gives them reduced price hot drinks, while another friend, who works as a hairdresser, washes and dyes their hair when needed.
Laura, pictured washing her face, says they have to sneak into private businesses to use the toilets and wash
Louise and Laura tend to eat just one meal a day and even ration their drinking so they do not end up needing the toilet at inconvenient times.
When night falls, they drive to a supermarket car park where they drift off to sleep 'with one eye open',van cleef diamond necklace replica, amid fears of being targetted. With hardly any room in which to recline their seats, they sleep almost upright in repetitive discomfort.
Then, as staff start to arrive in the early hours, they drive off to another car park where they can stay until office workers park up for the day's work.
By that time, Laura says they are 'bursting' for the toilet and will make their way to a cafe or hotel to use the facilities and, occasionally, rinse their clothes.
Showering takes place simply as and when they can pluck up the courage to ask a friend to use their bathroom. Otherwise, they clean themselves with wipes while sat in their car in a routine which Louise describes as 'humiliating'.
'It really is just horrible. It's embarrassing to even admit it. Being dirty is my worst fear. It's not ever where we imagined ourselves to be,van cleef arpels alhambra necklace replica,' Laura said.
But where they can get a decent shower is the least of their problems. The pair also have to battle the cold, which is made all the harder due to Louise's arthritis. In a desperate attempt to combat the pain,replica van cleef necklace wholesale, she keeps a pair of old pink slippers next to the pedals which she puts on between driving.
'We sometimes put the heating on in the car, but we try not to very often because we don't want to waste petrol,' Laura said.
Their car a 2005 Mini which they have owned for several years is rammed full of blankets, which sit beside bags of dirty washing and worn clothing.
I can't live like this. It's no life. I promised myself I would end my life in the sunshine
Louise, 72, who lives in a car
They carry these around until a friend offers up a washing machine.
There's no sign of photo albums apparently left with friends while their valuables and furniture were sold off years ago in a bid to give the couple a bit of extra cash.
Laura said: 'It's pretty much all our belongings just cramped into the boot of this car. All mum's jewellery and other possessions were sold off years ago. This is pretty much what we have left.'
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