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OS Daily Thread - TUESDAY 6th October

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  • CRANKY40
    CRANKY40 Posts: 5,948 Forumite
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    Thanks again everyone. I told George what had happened tonight. He said his daddy had broken his heart, and cried for a bit, but then he rallied and managed a bowl of lamb stew and mash, a cheese triangle and some cookies and milk.

    I've spoken to his school and they will help as much as they can. I have also had various friends and family keeping me company. The MOD are being good and phoning me every day too.

    I just can't believe this is happening.

    Jayne x
  • redruby
    redruby Posts: 7,317 Forumite
    Jayne, thanks for letting us know, glad that young George managed to eat something, hope you have too, bless him, I hope you both manage to get some sleep tonight xx
  • ageandjo
    ageandjo Posts: 1,012 Forumite
    Evening everyone, not a very good start to my OS ways, I have managed to declutter a little and make a nice roast chicken dinner. Bin has been put out and I have a wash on - I hope the weather is at least dry tomorrow to hang the washing on the line :rolleyes:

    Still no facebook :confused: apparently they have a few problems, fingers crossed it's back for me soon:D

    AUSSIE - she does have a slight accent now but only certain words she says, no doubt she'll be talking all sarf London by the time she goes back home;):D

    OH is in bed and I will be going up shortly

    Enjoy the rest of your evenings, nite
  • Churchmouse
    Churchmouse Posts: 3,004 Forumite
    Jayne, what a lovely son you have, I'm sure he will be a great comfort to you in this time of desperation. It's so good of you to let us know. Take care of yourself sweetie, and remember we're here when you need us xxxx
    You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
  • pipkin71
    pipkin71 Posts: 21,820 Forumite
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    Thanks for the update Jayne. Have been thinking about you today. Hope you've also managed to eat something.

    DDs had a lovely time today. We went to a place called Wightwick Manor, which is a beautiful house. As I thought, I couldn't manage all the stairs, but I bought a guide book to show me what I missed out on.

    After all the travelling - and train delays :rolleyes: - I'm not feeling too great now and have an awful pain in my leg, despite pain killers and deep heat [mind you, my leg is nice and warm!].

    DDs are in bed as they have to be up early for Japanese lessons tomorrow. I've still got some stuff to do before settling down, so should step away from MSE, I suppose :D Not sure about that one yet though :D:D
    There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you - Beatrix Potter
  • meanmarie
    meanmarie Posts: 5,331 Forumite
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    Spent much of the day catching up on what had happened while I was away...was devastated to read your news Jayne...my love and thoughts are with you and George...please feel free to use any of us here as a shoulder to cry or rant on if the need arises.

    Marie
    Weight 08 February 86kg
  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    I'm glad it all went well with George when you told him Jayne. :cry: How hard it must have been. It seems so surreal. We're all here for you.

    Sunflower That's fabulous news. What a relief for you. Upwards and onwards now. :D
    :wave: to the new posters.

    Off to start my day while yours ends. :D I hear our chooks so it looks like I"ve got an egg. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. ;)


  • Bitsy_Beans
    Bitsy_Beans Posts: 9,640 Forumite
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    Thanks for posting Jayne and poor George's comments have brought tears to my eyes. My heart is breaking for the two of you xx
    I am glad you have got some support around you. Been thinking of you both all day. I hope you manage to get some rest tonight xx
    I have a gift for enraging people, but if I ever bore you it'll be with a knife :D Louise Brooks
    All will be well in the end. If it's not well, it's not the end.
    Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars
  • kazzaw
    kazzaw Posts: 717 Forumite
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    edited 6 October 2009 at 10:40PM
    I don't post on here as often as I should but always read the daily. Had to come on when I read Jayne's awful news.

    Jayne your little boy sounds lovely. We're all thinking of you. Take care of yourself.

    Sunflower so pleased to hear your news.

    Well after a busy summer I'm getting back into the OS ways. BM back in service, cooking from scratch increasing.

    Today I made a big pot of celery soup with my HG celery. HM spaghetti carbonara filled us up tonight.

    Really need to get more organised and do a meal plan.

    Also loads of decluttering still to do but Rome wasn't built in a day. ;)
    :j New Year, New You = 1.5lb/12lb:j
  • Hello everyone,

    Just wanted to add my condolences,
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