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Its tough, it will get better and guess what its freezing brrrrr!
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just been reading some of the post and they have been making me laugh about the binliner and sheep in the bath:D
I remember my mum would use her old laddered american tan tights stuffed with newspaper to make underdoor draft excluders, which we would have to hide if anyone came round:rotfl:
I've been so lucky to have my loft and walls done this year the difference is great.0 -
My mum always used to water down our fruit juice. As a result, I still prefer it heavily diluted to this day!
I also remember her making her own wine when we lived on a boat. She hung it in nets under the roof of the boat and one evening it got a bit warm and all the corks started popping out and wine went everywhere!0 -
Hi All
A very sad Frugal is writing to you all tonight. I just got home a short while ago from hospital.
I got a call from lovely StepMum at lunchtime to say that Dad wasn't good and an ambulance was coming for him:(:(. So I got over there fast and waited until ambulance picked him up and took him back in to hospital (big stroke a year ago and TIAs and a bleed on the brain since). We followed the ambulance up to A&E and I have to say, the ambulance crew and hospital staff were amazing. They recognised Dad as he had spent a long time with them last year. It was comforting, but sad at the same time, to know that they knew him but you could see on their faces that they were sad too to see him back again
GOD BLESS THE NHS!!!
StepMum is worried sick and had a few tears today but, I have no idea how, I kept it together. I think the thing for me is that Dad, altho is really really p!55ed off with his situation, is remaining cheerful which is what is keeping me going. He is a very strong and pragmatic man so I am trying to be like him in a way... if that makes sense. Anyway, I have to hold it together as SMum needs me.
Worst thing is, I got home late... really wanted to talk to someone but my friends are either out or asleep so I came on here...
Loved the poaching/roadkill stories and they made me smile, sad that SammyKaye had an accident, laughed at flowertotmum's dh and ds prank!! Sorry, that was funny and it put a smile on my face,but I would have been livid too.
Sorry, I know this post is off topic, but really needed to write down what happened today0 -
Hi Frugal,
My thoughts are with you, I hope things work out ok. Glad your Dad is staying positive - I always think this helps. Have some virtual hugs and I'm sure there are lots of other people on here thinking of you.0 -
Frugal hunny Im sure no one will mind you going off topic. The main thing is you were all together keeping each other strong. I like the sound of your dad and he will be proud of you trying to be strong but we all need to let the stress out and a good cry is the best way I know. Hope the news is good tomorrow and that your Dad had a restful night knowing he is in good hands. It certainly helps when you know some of the staff, not as scary! Sending hugsClearing the junk to travel light
Saving every single penny.
I will get my caravan0 -
Frugal, i know what you are going through so please know that your dear Dad will be in my prayers. My Dad was rushed in by ambulance a couple of weeks ago...he has blood clots on his lungs and only 40 percent of his lungs work and he has a weak heart. To see him on oxygen and with tubes and wires all over him just broke my heart. Yesterday we were at hospital again and he was told he was lucky to still be alive. He is in a terrible way, God bless him. He's on oxygen now at home but has a terrible quality of life. I slept over one night last week so mum could travel to be with my bro for a special occasison...at 3am he was gasping for breath even on his oxygen and all i could do is be there for him and bput my arm around him. It breaks my heart to see him suffer like this.
That's why my heart goes out to you, because i know how much your heart hurts for your Dad, just like mine does mor my Dad...and like you, I have to be the strong one in the family...i have to be a support to my Mum and my daughter and of course to Dad....but inside i could cry when i see him like this.
To be honest it has totally put things into perspective for me about my own worries. Nothing is as important as my family. I know i should probably care more about my financial situation or the governments axe that will fall next week but i really don't have the desire or the energy to concern myself with it. Life is tough, but we have to deal with it, just the same as we always have. Nothing has ever come easy to me so i don't expect an easy ride. I just want to see my loved ones living contentedly and with as much quality of life as is possible.
Anyway, i didn't want to make this all about me and now i have done exactly that so i will sign off here
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big hug frugal, i've just joined the thread and can't see anyone of the people here minding, I think they are happy for you to be here to let you say what happened today as they wouldn't wan't you to be upset and alone. I've just had a lovely post off someone on another board that was slightly of topic.
I hope your dad is ok and in good hands.0 -
Massive hugs Frugal, I went through something similar with my Mum. It sounds like he is in really good hands so try not to worry, I'll bet you're exhausted now and could do with a good rest. I'll be thinking of you, your Dad and family.
And big hugs to you too Katholicos - I really feel for you.
It's things like this that put things into perspective. Take good care of yourselves. xxxTrying to spend less time on MSE so I can get more done ... it's not going great so far!
Sorry if I don't reply to posts - I'm having MAJOR trouble keeping up these days!
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Sending u big hugs frugal.0
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Thanks all - I have had a long long chat with a good friend which has helped.. Its amazing how sharing your worries helps.
Pls don't underestimate how much your support here helps, it really has helped me tonight.
I keep thinking about the crabapple jelly ( that my nana, dads mum) used to make and I wish I had made time to make it - I am working hard next week but will really try to find time to make it - i am sure it will bring back homely memories for my dad... wish i had made it last weekFeel guilty and sad for not.
Thanks for all your messages, you have no idea how much it means to me0
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