'supporting each other through really tough times'

fuddle

Thanks Lyn, she definitely seems fine in herself.

Just read perscription costs are rising by 20p

Michael Gove 'smells defeatism' in schools in East Durham (ex mining) strange that considering he was sat in London when he said it and hasn't even visited. I tend to think a defeatist attitude (if he's correct, and I dare say some very determined pupils and staff have been tarred with a regional stereotype!) is a symptom of a much larger problem.

Why Dare say that about East Durham? Very brave dontcha think? Won't it damage the Tory rep in the region? Nah!! And he knows it. Labour strong hold and will never fall to Conservatives.

I shall pipe down in a minute! There's nowt defeatist about genuine hard working, working class folk from Durham! Pfft!

boultdj

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

The Hospice might not be as daunting as you think, DD2 did a 4 month rotation in a Hospice as part of her GP Training programme and loved it, she felt she was part of the best team she has ever worked with and actually got to do ALL of the job she was trained to do. Surprisingly it was a very up beat atmosphere where people were given the best care possible and thier relatives became part of the big hospice family so not the quiet and subdued place you would imagine it to be, Hope they take you as a voluntier I think you would be good in that situation, you empathise so well and you're a sunny little personality, you'd cheer them up, Good Luck, Lyn xxx.

Can second the up beat atmosphere of staff working in hospice's and I was looking at it from the other side as a relative with someone in there, and if yours is anything like the one we've got then your in for a livly time with 'drag races' and fashion nights as just a few of the money raising activeties.

fuddle

I do hope I get the chance to volunteer. When dad died mam didn't agree with hospices or help of any kind. Dad died in his bed and with me and my sister being away and looked after by relatives for the last month. We didn't visit. All mam would have in was dads GP.

Had we, as a family, spent the time differently we all might just be coping better. My mam was 33 when he died, my age. She would have coped as best as she could and done what she thought was right but... I can't help think that if we had counselling or support I wouldn't be in the mess im in and she would be an alcoholic?

Who knows but, I really would like to help out in a hospice. What will be will be but since the refusal of a place I've opened up a whole load of ideas that I would like to try.

My post are all over the place this afternoon.

Hey, I have passion and zest for life. Cannat be cross at me huh? ill shut up

Cheapskate

Afternoon all, hugs and kisses to the poorlies and stressed, and anyone who needs 'em xo

Had my last day in my main job yesterday - strange but nice at the same time. Still had tons to do today - see mum, sort out final paperwork for job, see manager in other job, food shopping - but I got done in time to have a whole hour for lunch and wash up before getting the littlies from school! :rotfl:

Our local food group is having an event tomorrow where you can buy or swap seeds, buy seed potatoes, including heritage/unusual varieties and cheap fruit trees, so will be a cheap way of kick-starting my kitchen garden for this year.

A xo

tina_malteser

Peanut2013 wrote: »

I'm sorry but faggots.. EWWWWWW.....

ooooo i love them:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

SDG31000

Just popped back in to say that our Mr T has faggots on the deli counter for about 35p each and they are quite good and don't taste like offal at all, more like big meatballs. I know some people aren't buying their prepared meat products at the moment, but I would still buy them. I cook them in oven gravy in the oven so they absorb some of the sauce and serve with mashed potatoes and veg.

monnagran

Friends, Posters and Fellow MSE'ers, pin back yer lug'oles.
I wish to talk about knickers. (You may leave at this point Pops.)
I mean, we all wear them, don't we? Except perhaps Hester who feels it would slow her down.:D
Well, I have always bought the same ones from Marks Expensive, cotton, stretchy, comfy........ but recently I have come out in itchy, red weals around my middle. I was going to say 'waist' but that would be a bit of a misnomer. I can only conclude that I have become allergic to something in the elasticated band round the tops, possibly the latex. Creams didn't help much so I have been reduced to wearing a Tshirt tucked into my knickers (oh, the glamour of it) to protect my poor skin.
This is OK under jumpers and things but not so undetectable under slightly more transparent blouses. Will I be reduced to buying a vest? :eek::eek: Hell, I've not worn a vest for 60 years. And what happens in the summer in the unlikely event of a heat-wave?
Fellow toughies I need help, all suggestions welcomed. Is there anyone out there who suffers from the same afflication and has found a solution?
As far as I can tell all knickers have this elasticky band. Of course, how would they stay up otherwise?
Am I destined to keep scratching? or feeling my Grandmother's nods of approval as I bundle myself into a vest?
I await your replies with bated breath.
Thank you.

COMING SOON. DON'T MISS "Latex in bras"

silvasava

Hi Monnagran - I did buy some M&S nicks last year that only had a sort of 'welt' around the top rather than the overlocked elastic but they were polywhatsit not cotton - but I'll keep an eye out & see if I spot anything that may suit.

nuttyp

I have had haslet, and i love it but only from the local butchers as they dont over herb it. I couldn't believe how busy they are, maybe the horse meat scandal has finally made people realise that you should trust the local farm shops etc more. At least you know where the meat orignates from.

I get most of my fruit and veg from aldi as its cheaper, but i do also try and buy from the local farm shop. They also put a stall on the market tomorrow, so will be getting some bits there. Potatoes are in a brown paper sack in the shed, still keeping nicely.

DD has rang and asked us over for chippy chips tonight, OH will have fish, but i wont as we cant really stretch to us all having it. He works so hard, i cant argue can I.

Right must get the last load out of the washing machine, 3 loads today. WHere does it all come from?? I swear we have a washing monster who just creates washing.

taurusgb

monnagran wrote: »

Friends, Posters and Fellow MSE'ers, pin back yer lug'oles.
I wish to talk about knickers. (You may leave at this point Pops.)
I mean, we all wear them, don't we? Except perhaps Hester who feels it would slow her down.:D
Well, I have always bought the same ones from Marks Expensive, cotton, stretchy, comfy........ but recently I have come out in itchy, red weals around my middle. I was going to say 'waist' but that would be a bit of a misnomer. I can only conclude that I have become allergic to something in the elasticated band round the tops, possibly the latex. Creams didn't help much so I have been reduced to wearing a Tshirt tucked into my knickers (oh, the glamour of it) to protect my poor skin.
This is OK under jumpers and things but not so undetectable under slightly more transparent blouses. Will I be reduced to buying a vest? :eek::eek: Hell, I've not worn a vest for 60 years. And what happens in the summer in the unlikely event of a heat-wave?
Fellow toughies I need help, all suggestions welcomed. Is there anyone out there who suffers from the same afflication and has found a solution?
As far as I can tell all knickers have this elasticky band. Of course, how would they stay up otherwise?
Am I destined to keep scratching? or feeling my Grandmother's nods of approval as I bundle myself into a vest?
I await your replies with bated breath.
Thank you.

COMING SOON. DON'T MISS "Latex in bras"

I have no useful advise, but oh my thank you so much for the laugh (at your way with words may I add, definately not laughing at your discomfort) :rotfl::j:rotfl::rotfl:
Only greyqueen has made me cry with laughter before ..... when decorated with abdominal stitches after an operation may I add, but I easily forgave her as its easy to see she is a nice lady who means no one any harm

Isn't it wonderful? Past 5pm and still daylight