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Nice people thread 2 - now even nicer
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You can recognise us if it's family trip - I'm the one with the harassed-looking OH, 2 kids careering round the shop hanging off the sides of the trolley, like an ill-balanced racing car, little one wailing, trolley full of 'bargains' and me looking blankly down aisles trying to remember what I've forgotten.
That's why I usually try to stick to online shopping.
Hehe, sounds like my shopping trips!
Usually have eldest getting impatient, youngest trying to hide and put his hands over his ears at the same time and middle son running off and getting stroppy when I tell him he can't have that super expensive item he wants to put in the trolley.
I used to get stressed, now I coast serenely around the store seemingly oblivious to it all, if I didn't, my blood pressure would be through the roof! :rotfl:We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
I'd read both of those jelly, the first because the title is so appealing, the second because I like Mark Steel.Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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That's the only one I could think of, but is that not more than 20 mins by bike?
There's definitely another one, either that or its not michaels that I'm stalking:p.
Think of the town with the shopping centre over the motorway...Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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Spooky to think we shop at the same supermarkets - we could all be queuing at the same checkout in Asda and never know it...
I think about that sometimes, and wonder if I've ever come across any of you IRL. But I don't know where any of you live, apart from Davesnave and lir, neither of whom is anywhere near me.You can recognise us if it's family trip - I'm the one with the harassed-looking OH, 2 kids careering round the shop hanging off the sides of the trolley, like an ill-balanced racing car, little one wailing, trolley full of 'bargains' and me looking blankly down aisles trying to remember what I've forgotten.
That's why I usually try to stick to online shopping.
If you omit the OH and little one, that could be me. Actually they're getting a little better about careering round now - only do it occasionally. I'm the one endlessly explaining why we are not going to buy x, y and z, or else answering random questions about anything and everything, while fruitlessly trying to get my kids to understand that conversations in shops are supposed to be held at volume levels below what it necessary to broadcast everything one says to the entire supermarket.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
We used to play bowls in the college garden when I was a student. The ground was very far from flat - there were lots of lumps and bumps which IMO made the game more interesting. Every end was completely new and different. It changed my perspective of bowls: the "proper" game on a flat bowling green now seems to me as boring as playing golf on a course that's green-quality turf all the way from the tee to the hole. I'm sure it's very interesting for those who haven't had my unusual introduction to the game, though.
Crown green bowls is on an uneven surface. The crown of the green is the fact that the middle is traditionally higher than other parts of the green. The uneven-ness, as you say, adds to the skill and challenge of the game. The other distinction is that you can go anywhere on the green (across, up-down, corner to corner etc etc). As opposed to flat green bowling (spits;)) where you simply go up & down in a straight line, on a flat grass surface. Much less of a challenge.
I'm now trying to work out what your "unusual introduction to the game" was though Lydia...:think:
I have found the game to be so therapeutic. At times of stress in my life, it has been a great escapism to me. When the sun is shining, on a nice day, with a cold drink or 2, a leisurely game is a joy. I'm as competitive as any, but I love the sport of it.
There was one particular summer, a very stressful one (work related). How I loved the evenings then - I'd finish work as early as possible, get to the green early rather than go home, & spend the evening winding down, even taking my shoes & socks off (the feeling of cool grass on the feet!). It was simply the best way to relax & de-stress!
My grandad & dad introduced me to the game. As kids, was less interested. That said, the interest soon grew, and the desire to play was there. I've played since childhood. I still use my grandads bowls to this day.It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0 -
I am currently reading one of the books sent to me by a fellow forum member for last Christmas by C.J Sansom (Dark Fire) after finishing his first book, Dissolution.
Must admit, I wasn't sure if I was going to like them as they are set a fair few hundreds of years back and I tend to prefer more current crime thrillers but within a few pages, I was absolutely hooked and couldn't put them down!
Sue, did you ever try the Dexter books?Ooh, read the Mark Steel - really recommend it - it's fantastic - great guy and lots of interesting observations on life under Thatcher. Read it now!
I skim read a page of the Mark Seel book & it nearly caught me. I think it is likely. The first line is class. "lets get this straight. I never liked Tony Blair..." Onto a winner there with me then...:Dvivatifosi wrote: »I'd read both of those jelly, the first because the title is so appealing, the second because I like Mark Steel.
The first one I heard of, & wanted to get for a friend as a birthday present, because we are both big tea drinkers.:D When I found it, I decided I needed one for myself too. It has sat on my shelf for too long...It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0 -
lemonjelly wrote: »Crown green bowls is on an uneven surface. The crown of the green is the fact that the middle is traditionally higher than other parts of the green. The uneven-ness, as you say, adds to the skill and challenge of the game. The other distinction is that you can go anywhere on the green (across, up-down, corner to corner etc etc). As opposed to flat green bowling (spits;)) where you simply go up & down in a straight line, on a flat grass surface. Much less of a challenge.
I'm now trying to work out what your "unusual introduction to the game" was though Lydia...:think:
Nothing more unusual than what I said in my previous post - playing with student friends in a garden that was nowhere near flat, with random lumps and bumps all over the place. We used to start each end from wherever the previous one finished, and set off in any direction we felt like, so it was completely different every single time. We used to play on summer evenings, too, rather late, so you had to contend with the gathering darkness as well as the uneven terrain.
I didn't know about crown green bowls - thanks for telling me. I thought all "proper" bowls was on the flat. I doubt even crown green bowls is usually played on anything quite as lumpy as our college garden, though.... I remember one time aiming at a point several yards to the left of the jack, with the wood weighted it so that it would turn to the left, and it still ended up too far to the right. Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
Nothing more unusual than what I said in my previous post - playing with student friends in a garden that was nowhere near flat, with random lumps and bumps all over the place. We used to start each end from wherever the previous one finished, and set off in any direction we felt like, so it was completely different every single time. We used to play on summer evenings, too, rather late, so you had to contend with the gathering darkness as well as the uneven terrain.
I didn't know about crown green bowls - thanks for telling me. I thought all "proper" bowls was on the flat. I doubt even crown green bowls is usually played on anything quite as lumpy as our college garden, though.... I remember one time aiming at a point several yards to the left of the jack, with the wood weighted it so that it would turn to the left, and it still ended up too far to the right.
What you describe, is the game as it should be.
Some greens have floodlights now!
I'll bet a £ to a penny there is a club near you LydiaJ, & all clubs are always looking for people who want to play!:AIt's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0 -
lemonjelly wrote: »
The first one I heard of, & wanted to get for a friend as a birthday present, because we are both big tea drinkers.:D When I found it, I decided I needed one for myself too. It has sat on my shelf for too long...
It is a good title - if you read it, let us know what you think.0
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