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Nice people thread part 6 - thrice by twice as nice :)
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lostinrates wrote: »Hahaha. Thats the one that never stops talking.
Your kids were great with the animals, all of them. Even ds dealt amazingly with his reluctance with the dogs. great kids.
Aww. Thanks. 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 -
Watching Newsnight. Confused as to what John Lydon is doing on there, but even more confused by his top... Is that really his chest we can see?
I'm worried about this. Entertainers can be entertaining but putting them on a serious show like this can reveal that they would be out of their depth in a car park puddle.
There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
lostinrates wrote: »I think it must be more exoensive, secondary uniform with boys. With girls thpugh we do keep growing it seems not so much, and the blazer that was huge at eleven is snug by 16, but boys doule in size or something....lots of girls are half way to women by eleven, boys not so much. I was 'full height' by eleven or twelve.
I was the second tallest in the school when I left primary school. I don't think I got any taller after that 0 -
But no ashtray shop I'll bet. First time I moved into a new town I searched high and low but couldn't find a shop that sells ashtrays.
Nor could I find anyone who knew where to buy one:D
QD does them......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 suffer dreadfully with hay fever starting very early in the season. DW has never suffered and generally tells me to stop moaning and how can a little pollen be troubling me?...except the last 2 times she has cut the grass she has suffered dreadfully with sneezing, itching etc. I am of course deperately trying to be sympathetic...I seem to remember you taught her to give both cats some kind of cat treat, and then there was no stopping them - the cats didn't want to leave her alone, and she kept begging for more treats to give them.
Went to meeting at DS's new school this evening - for new parents. Met his tutor (v nice) caught up with the senco and told her how much better he's been coping recently (:)) and spent an excessive amount of money on tie, blazer badge, rugby shirt etc etc. Felt fine on the way there and during the meeting, but massively afflicted by hayfever cycling home through the park. Antihistamines just kicking in now - must go and apologise to kids for yelling at them to leave me alone when I was in the middle of the worst of it.
I think....0 -
chewmylegoff wrote: »Never trust anyone who sends flowers. I never send flowers, QED.
I love getting flowers and ex hubby would always send me lots of them...I trusted him completely.
Well, until he ran off with my best mate that is!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 suffer dreadfully with hay fever starting very early in the season. DW has never suffered and generally tells me to stop moaning and how can a little pollen be troubling me?...except the last 2 times she has cut the grass she has suffered dreadfully with sneezing, itching etc. I am of course deperately trying to be sympathetic...
OH has terrible hay fever and this year the anti histamines haven't worked at all. One of our friends told her to drink black coffee - apparently its a natural anti histamine. A shot of espresso later and half an hour later it had cleared right up.
Not a scientific study but it worked for her!0 -
lostinrates wrote: »I think it must be more exoensive, secondary uniform with boys. With girls thpugh we do keep growing it seems not so much, and the blazer that was huge at eleven is snug by 16, but boys doule in size or something....lots of girls are half way to women by eleven, boys not so much. I was 'full height' by eleven or twelve.I was the second tallest in the school when I left primary school. I don't think I got any taller after that
Not true of me at all. I was tiny at school - still the shortest kid in school even after I'd got into the third year. But then I was still fairly short when I finished my O-levels, and then in the 6th form we didn't have to wear uniform, so it didn't matter that I grew quite a lot. But then I was an August birthday child, and a year ahead, and from an exceptionally late growing family. I am unremarkably middle height (for a woman) now, which I much prefer.chewmylegoff wrote: »OH has terrible hay fever and this year the anti histamines haven't worked at all. One of our friends told her to drink black coffee - apparently its a natural anti histamine. A shot of espresso later and half an hour later it had cleared right up.
Not a scientific study but it worked for her!
How great for her. Glad it worked. Since I hate coffee, I'm glad certirizine is still working for me. I try only to use it on the days I really need it, though, in the hope that that will stave off the day when it stops working for me. I use it in the summer for pollen, and at random times through the year if I find myself in a house with a cat that affects me - some do and some don't, so it's safest just to have the things (cetirizine tabs plus sodium cromoglycate eye drops for some relief during the "waiting for the tab to hit the bloodstream" bit) in my handbag year round. If it's not very bad and I'm not going to be in the house with the cat for very long, I just use the drops. 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 -
Saw the Olympic torch relay today...gorgeous weather for it, loads of people had turned out and it felt really special.
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 -
Hello all, life has been a bit busy in both good and tricky ways, so I have read a little but posted less, however have kept abreast of the news and thread wisdom. You all seem to have been caring for each other in an NP way. Pasture's your nomadic foot loose approach to a home seems to be going well, although I really have no idea where you are - have you reached Dorset? LIR - good news on seeking medical opinion and that scary though it is it was normal for you.chewmylegoff wrote: »Never trust anyone who sends flowers. I never send flowers, QED.
Today I gave a bunch of stocks to someone who has a very tough worthwhile job but was in tears at a meeting with me earlier in the week as they have felt devalued for some time. A token of my respect and value of them for doing what they do.
When I got home close friends called in with a large bunch of stocks and sweat peas for me. Generous on their part, and although the friends have now gone the flowers will be a welcome decoration and gorgeous smell in my kitchen for a few days. I am very grateful.0
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