A new 'tougher' thread... and so it continues

Pitlanepiglet

Rosanna79 wrote: »

Godd job we're not all the same and compromise can help find a middle path....

Compromise?! God no, never - I've got to this age without compromising, don't let hubby think anything might change now :rotfl:

elizabunny

shegar wrote: »

Yea rosie is on incurin tabs.......

We tried Incurin with our dog, but had no success:(

Florenceem wrote: »

My Labrador !!!!! was slightly incontinent - has a liquid called Propalin twice a day - works for her. She is only seven but spayed - apparently causes it.

Just seen the !!!!! only stated that she was a female dog!

Also tried Propalin, again no success:(

kidcat So sorry to hear the news about your son, more (((hugs))). Thank you, yes, my bunny has recovered now, is eating normally and currently practising being a dog:rotfl::rotfl:thank goodness.

We made some Sloe Gin last year and opened it at Christmas (couldn't wait any longer:o) The joys of frugal living! It's yummy and just a tiny glass is really warming....just what I need in this freezing weather

shegar

Ive just watched "superscrimpers" channel 4 , its very good, loads tips on anything to do with moneysaving, anyone else see it.?...dam cold outside tonight, just poked my head out before I locked up for the night, soon popped it back in though..!:eek:....Im going to start to decorate the hall tomorrow beings the weather is too cold outside to do anything in the garden , im going to do the walls in Dulux pale citrus (lemon) matt with white coving and ceilings, that should brighten it up a bit.....Paint seem to have gone up so much, could get cheaper brand but I believe it would be false economy ................................Also got 10 spotlights to go up first the low voltage ones............keep warm and well folks........

silvasava

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

Re Woodburners - Having blasted on about how good we find ours I got Hubby to take a look at how much less gas we've used since we had it installed. He has worked out that we are consistently only using 55% of the amount we used when we were running the central heating. Before that we were at the mercy of fluctuations in the weather and obviously used the central heating more when it was colder. We still use gas to heat the water and have recently changed over to a gas hob from an electric one but, his figures show that even in last years really cold snowy period we still only used 55%. I think it is because the woodburner seems to warm up the whole house and perhaps we have got used to it being slightly cooler in the bedrooms. Hope this information might help anyone debating whether to install one. Cheers Lyn.

DH installed ours this year & I checked our gas consumption for November/December/January against last year - we are also 50pct less but its not been as cold as it was last year. We use gas for all our water heating & I've got the CH timed just for an hour in the morning & again late afternoon before we 'settle down' mind you we did buy 2 loads of logs this year as it was the first year which has probably cancelled out the gas saving . I'm going to start the paper logs this year & try to stockpile some

elizabunny

shegar wrote: »

Ive just watched "superscrimpers" channel 4 , its very good, loads tips on anything to do with moneysaving, anyone else see it.?...dam cold outside tonight, just poked my head out before I locked up for the night, soon popped it back in though..!:eek:....Im going to start to decorate the hall tomorrow beings the weather is too cold outside to do anything in the garden , im going to do the walls in Dulux pale citrus (lemon) matt with white coving and ceilings, that should brighten it up a bit.....Paint seem to have gone up so much, could get cheaper brand but I believe it would be false economy ................................Also got 10 spotlights to go up first the low voltage ones............keep warm and well folks........

We re-decorated our hall just before Christmas. Moreorless gutted it because DH ripped out the old stair rails and replaced them with lovely spindles. It took about two months in all because we laid a laminate floor in the downstairs part, re-carpeted the landing, painted the actual stairs (thought it would look nice and it does). Then there were the new curtains and light fittings. It was so much cheaper because we did all the work ourselves, but we were whacked afterwards. Good luck with yours.:)

gardenia101

paidinchickens wrote: »

I see loads of wood everyday but bet if we get a wood burner there will be none to see :rotfl:

PIC x

Like the elusive double cream for butter making :rotfl:

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

Little one had never seen a tortoise before and I will never forget the look of absolute wonder on her face when the 'Rock' in the corner of the cage sprouted legs and a head and walked towards her. ......

Aw, bless. That is such a lovely story.

Had a few days away & struggling to catch up again - how chopsy are you lot? Every time I get to the end of a page, another 2 have been added

Hugs to everyone

gailey_2

kidcat wrote: »

Hope the bunny is ok eliza. We spent last night cleaning up after our cat started projectile vomitting, took two hours of her throwing up all over the place, then she stopped had a wash and sat on my knee!! been fine again today - strange how animals can be sick and then better within hours.

Well its official, I have a piece of paper that says my DS is autistic. I cried - even though I knew it and had fought for it, reading something cold and brutal was hard. It does mean that his school placement will be assessed and changes made to ensure the provision is suitable. The specialist there agreed that our current concerns are appropriate and that she will instigate the changes necessary.

Have spent nothing today at all, which is good and meals are all sorted so no nipping out for something and spending loads.

And as I raced round and tidied this morning I now have a tidy house that I hoovered bits of, DS7 did some, my dad did some more and then DS13 came in and did his bits, so for the first time in ages it looks presentable!

Was wondering how it went. You have to try see the positive side know must be hard but eh can now get the support he needs as know you had few battles with the school and with right support things may improve and they can customise plan to get the best for your son.

Like idea of fast fowarding clocks think I need to do that as always stressed as im late.

Prekids must admit did love my lie ins.
now have kids broken sleep getting up at sillyoclock if had chance to lie in until 12would definatly take it.

Always amazed at some people mowing their lawns at 8am on sunday.
only time get up superearly is when I worked and if we on family day out hols and need to leave early.
Im just not a morning person.

GAILEY -update

toxic freind rang and asked to come over so came over for coffee for few hours. dident discuss how annoyed I was.
She did pick up eldest from school as think my toddler may have chicken pox and babys got a cold.

Skipped rainbows as dident want to drag poorly kids out and feeling bit rough myself.

made half sheperds pie need toto top with mash tommorow.
made sausage casserole
sausage pasta

dident make cakes or quiches as dident have enough butter.

flipping bottom shelf of fridge shattered so lost a shelf:(
shattered over ham so hubby binned it luckily 1slice.
i expect replacent be siully pice as rang servis before as indide shelf on door is taped back up as was £30 for replacemnt.

This year would love new fridge and new oven But right now cant see it happening.

sent hubby to aldis with super six list and he spent grand total of
£4.73 which got us

bag white poatoes
green apples
sweet poatoes 59p
cherry tomatoes 59p
kiwi fruits -69p
blueberries 59p

Im so chuffed with adlis only started doing supersix this month.
last 2months really been focussing on lidls weekend deals

This is really helping reduce food budget as nearly haved it for jan:)


Managed to get downstairs tidy of course messed up again.
Dident get chance to sort laundry mountain and tommorows another day.

still need to list lots.

toddlers taken a step back with potty training
very cold tonight so stay safe and warm

meme30

Gailey - We live near a council recycling centre and they are great for daft bits like fridge shelves! Lots of Fridges there, might be worth taking measurements along to your nearest and you just might get lucky!! Worth a try!:D
Ours put things like furniture/children's bikes/Alsorts really to one side and will sell them for a few pounds. They check the stuff people bring before it goes into the skips. Got two children's safety gates from there for £2 each! There are times when I would just love to be a Skip Rat! :rotfl:

Catbells

GreyQueen wrote: »

Keep warm and keep well, peeps, hotties and hot chocolate sound like a good game plan to me.

Laters GQ x

My neighbour pops a large stone or two from the sea shore into the oven when cooking dinner and takes them out, wraps them in hot water bottle covers (you could use thick socks) then uses it as a hotty for the children's beds. Amazing the helpful hints you get from folks.
I wonder if any stones retain heat more than others. Any geologists out there?

Popped up to my lottie at the weekend and pulled a lotta leeks. Its as you say looking very sad and this cold snap will stop all the sprouting thats been going on for a few weeks. Going to make some Leek and Potato soup. Shame on me I have never used broccoli stems before in soups.

The dentist experience was ok once my knuckles had regained their pink colour after being white and wrapped round the arms of the chair during the 'needle' bit (I hate needles). He's quite a chatty man and I felt a need to reply to some of the things he was saying but its blinking hard when you have three hands in your mouth, numbed gum and all the hardware clanking around too. Comes out something like " aaaaaa, nnnnnnnn, cough"

jackel

Thinking about you and Bruno Smiley - chin up! Jackel x