It was getting tough in 2006 and the workhouse still threatens us in 2011

Charis

GreyQueen wrote: »

Yesterday, Mum and I built the pre-cut shelves which she has cut down from an old pine bedstead into the cupboard over at SuperGran's.

Sounds like your Mum qualifies for the title Supergran too!

What isn't slowing down, according to the news a few seconds ago, is the 15,000 particles being fired around the large hadron collider at CERN which are apparently defying the laws of physics by being ever-so-slightly-faster-than-light. Which is believed to be impossible.

I'd like to know how they fire light particles through 732km of rock. That's over 450 miles, through rock? And how on earth can they be sure their firing and receiving times are in sync to that hair's breadth amount. On the other hand scientists can't be very sure at all when or where six tons of satellite will land tonight.

Charis

kittie wrote: »

there is nothing to be gained from being a pessimist, all it does is weaken your immune system. We should just take things day by day, while all the time being careful (frugal) with a nice treat now and then to lift our spirits. Pessimism only brings gloom down and who wants (needs) that

How true Kittie. I'm building in little treats in each day, just little things I can still afford. If everyone cuts back to the bone, all the folk whose livelihood depends on supplying those little items of pleasure will go out of business and we will no longer be able to have a coffee in town with a friend, or buy a magazine, or a special cheese. They won't be there to buy. Already I have noticed it's getting difficult to get a decent greetings card for anyone who isn't either a named relative or a 'special friend'. I guess there is no longer a market for them.

Charis

katieowl wrote: »

But if you don't want to have to do much work and have another £65K in your budget.
http://www.homesonview.co.uk/Scripts/FullDetails.aspx?CID=JNFSCARD&AID=JNFSCARD&PID=JCP10755.

You'd have to be extremely careful about leaving the house, you step straight from the hall into the road :eek: Not a good place if you've got littl'uns.

ceridwen

Charis wrote: »

You'd have to be extremely careful about leaving the house, you step straight from the hall into the road :eek: Not a good place if you've got littl'uns.

Well spotted that woman:T

I'll admit I hadnt even noticed that - as its taken me some time to realise JUST how many houses are straight on the pavement (ie the front garden is missing) and t'thought hadnt occurred that theres even ones that are literally straight on the "road":eek: - so wasnt looking out for that and had glanced straight past that and assumed it was another one that was just missing the front garden - and hadnt realised its even missing the pavement.....GAWD!!!!

It cant be - REALLY:eek: - errr....can it? YIKES...

Forget that one then - even if I was looking at terrace houses personally...

I suppose that "might" be a road that cardrivers dont think they "own" - ie cars very rarely drive up it maybe?? But - in my experience - cardrivers think they "own" every road there is and don't bother about those who ACTUALLY have first priority (ie the pedestrians). Must admit to some hair-raising walks along the side of roads where pavements are due to be (but they're missing....) - so I walk on the "pavement space" - but many cardrivers dont take account of that notional "pavement space". I really DONT want to get into any "I was on the notional pavement space - so an accident was the cardrivers fault" scenarios ever...so I see what you mean Charis. My suspicion is that cardrivers wouldnt take any account of the "notional pavement space" outside those houses and treat it all as "road".

Gigervamp

When we moved to Stoke we lived in a terraced house with no front garden (and the front door opened into the living room). My son was 8 at the time, so not really little, but he was very active. The fact that there was no *buffer zone* of a front garden wasn't an issue.

Mrs_Chip

Our cottage door opens out directly onto a very busy (in the season anyway) road, which should be 20mph but often cars scream up the road. You do get used to it, but sometimes it is a pain. On the other hand, we are only 30 seconds from a beautiful harbour .

Softstuff

Am pain free this morning, thanks for your well wishes. I've figured out this is just another one of those things that's happening as my hormones change. Ain't being a woman grand? :rotfl: I still have the excuse of being fuzzy for a few days though.

My Grandmother in law has been featured in a cookbook, with a lovely photo and story. I feel as though my husband did in part marry me because I resemble his mother and grandmother - we all cook well, we're all frugal, we love charity shopping, crafting and sewing! I'm oh so proud of her, and will be going to get a copy.

I have to get a grip and get started on Christmas, I feel as though I'm behind! I had intended to save up for it, but food price increases put paid to that (as did spending a bit on home). Still, I'm sure I'll be able to do well nonetheless.

I've converted a dozen aussies to my Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and mince pies. They're not consumed much over here, and bought ones are pretty lacklustre, so they were impressed. Of course this means now I have to make them each year!

Rosanna79

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Taking senior cat to vets this morning - she is 16 years old with a very large inoperable cancerous tumour on her head for many months now - it has resisted all treatment and during yesterday something has happened and she has lost the use of one of her back legs. Feeling very sad but know I'm doing the kindest thing......[/QUOTE]

So sorry to hear you're having to do this - we're currently living with a terminally ill cat who's hangiing on at present c/o cortisone injections. It's bittersweet having this extra time with her especially as she has become even more 'talkative' of late. Fortunately they don't understand what we have to do as a last act of kindness. I hope you will be able to take comfort in that thought (((hugs)))

Rosanna79

Wow a couple of very busy days and I've pages left to read!! Bit the bullet and attacked my wardrobe. took 3 massive bags of my big size clothes to the hospice shop. Felt better for doing so and OH exclaimed that he was glad I'd decided to do something about the wardrobe!!

Went out on my 3rd 3 mile plus walk this morning with the walking group this time and the friend who originally came out with me 18 months ago is amazed at the progress I've made as it's some time since we were able to meet up.

Very busy time in the garden - have been onion plaiting this afternoon and taking the plaits down to the darkened shed. After my 6 th one OH apppeared offering to carry on as it was getting late . Suspect he was getting hungry and really likes my cooking. He does cook when I really need a break but on his own admission cannot look at a few leftovers in the fridge and imagine a meal. Seems amazed when I do make a meal out of them.. Anyway a small chicken carcass has made enough stock for a huge pot of veggie soup - all out of the garden. and six onion plats hanging up so far.

Then it's time to lift and 'cure' the carrots before making clamps for their winter storage.. Kitchen garden magazine video's really helpful on that so watch this space......

WE're off top a rather interesting story telling event in the morning on local history.. OH booked it and it's great to be doing something together.

jackieglasgow

Charlies-aunt, I hope you find some comfort in the kindness from your mse friends, I particularly found rosanna's post above very moving and soothing. I too have been thinking of you today. You have known your cat longer than I have known my children, and I cant begin to imagine how sad you must be. xxx