'supporting each other through really tough times'

Popperwell

Kezlou...farmers market at Stewarts Park...first and third sundays of the month...smaller FM at stockton next to lidl fourth saturday of the month and Saltburn the second saturday of the month and Barnard Castle the first saturday of the month, Yam FM second saturday of the month.

D&DD

Glad to see you had a lovely day out ladies

Rosieso sorry to hear your sad news XX

Pops it's a hard one re your friendship as you know my youngest is autistic and fortunately for us has good speech now although he has the wherewithall of a very young child probably around 6 or 8 so he sees the world in a very different way.Your friend may or may not have similar issues and I know my son can be a bit 'full on' with people he's only just met if they take an interest in him or have a hobby he enjoys. Proceed as you feel comfortable hun,from what I have read you've been very sensible it has probably made his day to have friend X

Kidcat I'm stockpiling even more than usual here too don't forget if you need anything in bulk etc most of us who are on the prepper thread post here too and would be glad to help XX

Popperwell

Thanks D&DD,
I don't know what kind of special needs he has and no one to talk to so I can find out more. I don't know if its Autism and as I said I don't want to upset anyone with someone like that as a child or relative. I'm saying he's special needs, I also know that such people can be highly perseptive and intelligent.

He has contact with others(whilst travelling to Gateshead/Newcastle)he took a mobile phone call and was seeing someone over the weekend and I heard some of what the caller was saying and it was a young female, I'm guessing in her twenties...he's just celebrated his twenty first birthday a few months ago that was the first night we met. But of course with all the other stories...is that true?

He is young though.

Its a bit of a white lie but I know my income and circumstances will change this year and with the new rules the Government have planned anything could happen so I may make on I am on some kind of training programme and I haven't much spare time. If he can understand that, it does sound legitimate.

Molly41

Kidcat - I just wanted to re-iterate that it is really important that your husband does not hand his notice in. I went through a very lengthy and very stressful time being dismissed on the grounds of ill health. However, financially it was vital that I stick it out or I would have lost out. In the end I was paid fully and it made a huge difference.

The process is longwinded and I assume that it will be similar for redundancy but I tried not to take it personally and always had my union rep in with me at every meeting. I was well supported by my husband and he helped me with forms and letters and with what I wanted to say in various meetings. It will not go on forever and will be worth it in the end x

Popperwell

Good points Molly and as much was said on a money programme on the radio when someone mentioned voluntary redundancy and the problems it could cause in the future even with the DWP and benefits etc...

kidcat

Thank you Molly and D&DD, I will pop over to the preppers thread for some tips and hints.
Molly, he wont walk, he is extremely stressed and I can see him ending up ill with it in which case he will be off sick but he wont walk. I have told him he has to visit the doctor this week to discuss how bad he feels and see if they will offer counselling at least.

alfsmum

Rosie, so sorry to hear about your dear puss cat

fuddle

I've never understood the concept of stress and working making you physically ill, as well as mentally, until having a snippet of it myself. My thoughts are with your OH right now kidcat, he's got uncertainty amongst having to jump through other people's hoops.

It's been a day of OS productivity today after all. I'm nearing completion of a crocheted slipper and the peas have been planted, watered and steaked.

We've Damn Busters on the TV and kids are in their pj's, dressing gowns and slippers as they feel under the weather and its chilly inside today.

Been on the phone to DH (fishing) about getting the car checked out. He agreed with you all so will take it into work and get the mechanic guy to have a look at it. DH thinks its superficial but like you say, you never know and it's just our luck to have it cost £100's at MOT time.

Popperwell

Hey I know some like to make their own flapjacks...you may like the following because they do not need to be baked...

http://food52.com/blog/6642-choose-your-own-adventure-5-minute-no-bake-granola-bars

mama67

nuttyp wrote: »

Hi everyone, just managed to get home at last. Youngest DD has a days work, yay its a trial run working on a flower stall. I hope she gets it, the independace will be good for her.

Eldest DD landlord came to look around the house today, she is going to look at the heating. And will be repairing the door bar. Apart from that she seamed ok with everything. They will still keep an eye out for a house that has a garden.

Just waiting for OH to get home from work, we are going to go watch the flower parade. Hopefully we can park somewhere for free - why does everywhere increase there parking fees to stupid amounts?

We have cool winds here today, the sun shines and then we get a quick shower. Please can we have our sunshine back - whoever has taken it??

Take care everyone x

Nuttyp, I used to live in Spalding and we once teenagers with friends who could drive all used to escape to Skeggy for the day.