'supporting each other through really tough times'

boultdj

Fuddle and anyone else wanting strawberry plant's, they have got 4 type's in at Aldi,£1.99 a pack and the choice is early,main and late-so that's late May to early/mid July sorted and then there is an everbear to take over fron July till the frost's, so about September/October depending on where you plant them.hth

katieowl_2

boultdj wrote: »

Fuddle and anyone else wanting strawberry plant's, they have got 4 type's in at Aldi,£1.99 a pack and the choice is early,main and late-so that's late May to early/mid July sorted and then there is an everbear to take over fron July till the frost's, so about September/October depending on where you plant them.hth

And keep a close eye on them, because if they don't sell them they'll probably reduce them next week And if one or two look a bit dead, don't worry, they'll have dried right out by then (cos they never water them) and if you pluck one up by the leaves, chances are that the whole plant will come out, and you can replace them with perkier looking ones from one of the other trays *whistles nonchalantly and wanders away*

My standard ploy - has got me some great bargains - once they are reduced they are reduced, it's never queried at the till. Give them a good soak when you get them home, and keep them well watered they will perk up in no time.

Kate

boultdj

And you normaly get some runner's as from the survivor's as a thank you, so even more strawberries to eat.

fuddle

You are a superstar boult, thank you!

The little girl I have brought home for a neighbour today was so willing to come with me. She was so trusting and eager to be my friend but at the same time not looking at me and not showing any emotion, mo fear, no shyness etc. At 4, although relieved she felt comfortable as she's never met me before, I had a feeling she had a difficulty of some kind. Mum was quick to point out that she has autistic tendencies and would understand if I didn't want my little girl to be playing with her. Wow eh I told her what I did for a job and the relief came across her face. She's asked us to play after school tomorrow and me for a cuppa, to be honest mum looks at the end of her tether. She's said it's going to take 18 months to get a diagnoses for the little girl. It took me minutes to understand there was an emotional difficulty. I dispair with the system that some of you are dealing with.

Insert whistling smiley Kate lol I shall keep my eyes peeled

2tonsils

unixgirluk wrote: »

You're not putting your foot in it, I appreciate you replying.

he doesn't handle stress well at all. Both his kids have stressed him out beyond belief. With his daughter it was so bad for years, that he cut her off. She didn't like it, because she lost 1) her audience and 2) someone to buy her whatever she wanted. His son although nowhere near as bad as his sister does all that bodybuilding rubbish and it affects his mood. OH and I want to have a child of our own (I've just turned 37) and I've been made redundant 3 times in 4 years. Twice last year. He's bitter that his ex (the kids mum) left him to solely bring up the kids, meaning he lost his job, his house, his car. She's now trying to contact SS. I've told him before that I can't handle things indefinitely, I get stressed too. But although he hears it I don't think he takes it in. He knows if either he or SS kicks off again they are both out of my life.

Were you referring to bodybuilding in general when you called it ''Bodybuilding rubbish''? I have been proud to be a bodybuilder since 1982 and still compete and work as a judge in bodybuilding contests in Europe at 57 years of age. Believe me, bodybuilding would only put you in a better mood. If you are inferring that he takes illegal steroids that alter his mood then say so, but please don't class all bodybuilding in a negative way.

Uniscots97

2tonsils wrote: »

Were you referring to bodybuilding in general when you called it ''Bodybuilding rubbish''? I have been proud to be a bodybuilder since 1982 and still compete and work as a judge in bodybuilding contests in Europe at 57 years of age. Believe me, bodybuilding would only put you in a better mood. If you are inferring that he takes illegal steroids that alter his mood then say so, but please don't class all bodybuilding in a negative way.

Apologies 2T I didn't mean bodybuilding in general (this is a young lad playing at it and listening to the wrong advice and tells anyone who does know what they talking about where to go), I was trying to be polite. He takes protein powder, used to take jacked (until they banned it) and has started taking other stuff which is massive amounts of caffeine and other stuff. He's already been told by a doctor that he shouldn't take lots of caffeine and is getting severe mood swings and nose bleeds. OH has told him to either do it naturally or he's out.

boultdj

Glad I can help Fuddle, and I hope the girl's have a nice play time.

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UNIXGIRL I was 36 when I had my younger daughter and I didn't have any problems at all, in fact I think I fared better than some younger mums I knew who had little ones round about the same time, don't let being slightly older bother you, it's still fun!!

KATE I hurt for you, and I can't give you any advice other than look into your own heart and discover what it is you really want for you for the rest of your life. You just need to be sure that it IS what you want as it's easy to act in heat and haste but can't easily be undone if you have a change of heart. I know from experience that it is a very hard decision to have to consider and make but you are really entitled to be happy as well as the rest of the family and I think Mums sometimes loose sight of that fact. It isn't wrong to want some happiness in life and you are a person too!!!

FUDDLE how lovely that you have a new friend living so close, and that the little one you helped home is your DDs friend, things are still falling in to place for you aren't they, I still have the feeling that this is all meant to happen pet, it's so lovely!!!

It's been a really beautiful day down here sunny and warm and when we walked the boy this afternoon we sat by the river and watched the boats come back in to their moorings in the sun and it was idyllic,it really feels like spring today and is a joy to be alive, Cheers Lyn xxx.

2tonsils

unixgirluk wrote: »

Apologies 2T I didn't mean bodybuilding in general (this is a young lad playing at it and listening to the wrong advice and tells anyone who does know what they talking about where to go), I was trying to be polite. He takes protein powder, used to take jacked (until they banned it) and has started taking other stuff which is massive amounts of caffeine and other stuff. He's already been told by a doctor that he shouldn't take lots of caffeine and is getting severe mood swings and nose bleeds. OH has told him to either do it naturally or he's out.

Thank you for explaining. Too many young lads are lead the wrong way by idiots in the gym telling them what to take. The protein is harmless but the Caffeine and Jacked are bad news....the nose bleeds sound like he is hiking up his blood pressure...no wonder it's changing his mood...he will be lucky if he doesn't have a stroke. It's a shame he can't get into the natural bodybuilding they have some great shows in the UK now. Hope your day improved as it went on......

I went to the hospital this morning to see the orthopedic surgeon, after a false start of getting in the queue then realising I needed a number to see him it went okay. He was really nice, looked at my xrays....examined my shoulder and asked me when I got the sharp pain as he moved it ...then he pushed gently (didn't hurt me) and clicked it back into place! It feels much better , just one more week in the sling taking anti inflammatories and I can go back to the gym in three weeks...great JOY!!!!

Then when I got home my new boss phoned and asked me to call tomorrow to the office to pick up my first month's pay...three days early!!! She seems very pleased with how I have done so I must be doing it right. Looking forward to the summer when I will be dealing with the clients for the luxury properties and hotels.

Off out to dinner tonight at my favourite gluten free spot to eat. My OH also bought me a lovely cream coloured orchid plant in a tall glass vase, its gorgeous.

Hoping to have a relaxing weekend, after five days of horrible storms and a flooded hall way this morning. The sun shone today but the storms are due to come back again tonight.

Have a lovely weekend folks, it should be turning milder for a couple of days so make the most of it while you can xxxxx

Popperwell

Snow yesterday and gale force winds...rain through the night and now everywhere is clear...

Got a night out tonight so made some wholemeal rolls with some salad and YS ham(got some pork too)also reduced. Spent approx £2.50 but it was all worth approx £5 and I can stretch it over a few meals and sandwiches.

Still have stirfry and pancakes to use up so will have that for my supper.

Hugs to all who found Valentine's Day difficult...hugs to those who didn't have such a bad day...