'supporting each other through really tough times'

JellyBox

savingqueen wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I now have this weird picture in my head of a group of assorted toughies (various shapes, sizes and ages) wearing a sexy drawers, brassiere and suspenders combo BUT teamed with Nora Batty style stockings, pinnys, curlers in hairnets/head scarves and brandishing whisks and rolling pins. Sorry I must have a strange sense of humour and I'm very tired :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

How did you describe my evening attire so very accurately?! It's like you were at my window :rotfl:

SQ - I can offer no advice on the family stuff, I'm useless at this as my family are relatively ok, at least on one side! However - counselling degree - I did that, it was brilliant, but do be aware that it doesn't qualify you as a counsellor, you still have to do more training after that, you might find that with your counselling skills bits, there's a more direct route into it for you. The degree was very interesting, and very fulfilling for me, told me that actually counselling wasn't the way for me to go, but only two of my classmates are actually doing anything counselling based, and both are still in further training. We graduated four years ago...

fuddle - don't be embarrassed about walking out on the job, do it with your head held high. It's obviously not a good place to work, I think you said that others had the same problem previously, so nothing for you personally to worry about. It sounds like you have a much better idea of what you want now too, so a useful experience.

SDG31000

savingqueen wrote: »

Are you really?!! :eek:


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I now have this weird picture in my head of a group of assorted toughies (various shapes, sizes and ages) wearing a sexy drawers, brassiere and suspenders combo BUT teamed with Nora Batty style stockings, pinnys, curlers in hairnets/head scarves and brandishing whisks and rolling pins. Sorry I must have a strange sense of humour and I'm very tired :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Can I do a corset instead? I want to hide some of my wobbly bits. Also it is amazing how many of the wobbly bit's get ignored when I wear one. As DH puts it "Hoisting my b**bs up to ear muff level does distract a few people" not to mention that it makes getting served in bars must easier

I am in work at 11am, so the first lot of white choc and macadamia nut cookies have come out of the oven and when they are done I'll make some chilli for dinner and myself a packed lunch.

fuddle No job is other making yourself I'll over and the staff turnover they have shows that the problem lies with them and definitely not with you. Chin up Duck xxxxx

It's great to see you back Mrs Chip. I have everything crossed that this year goes incredibly well, you and Mr Chip deserve it. X

Time to go and do useful stuff.....take care everyone xxxx

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MAR I would chop the bacon and fry it in a frying pan to get it to put out some fat, take it out and shred the leeks and gently cook them in the bacon fat until they are soft, them if the RV can have a little flour in his diet, I'd put some in a bag with salt and pepper and put the chicken livers in and give them a good shake, then fry them gently in the pan with the leeks. When they are done how you like them (I like them just pink in the middle) add back the bacon and top it with mashed potato and put it in the oven to brown the top, Lovely, easy, yummy. I'd serve it with peas and cabbage with a dot of butter and some black pepper!!!

SQ don't put yourself through loops of anxiety about the wedding, if you don't want to go you don't have to. You really have to put you and yours first, if the relationship with your family is difficult, not going isn't going to change anything, but neither is going either is it?
Do what your heart tells you and don't let your head change the decision!!!!!

FUDDLE get yourself out of there girlie, if the stress is going to effect you to the point of panic attacks again, then the wages aren't as necessary as your health. Go and see the GP, get yourself signed off, hand in your notice and stop worrying yourself and making yourself poorly. Something more you is going to come along but I think you may need a little catch your breath time right now. You're a good little manager when it comes to making 1 penny do the work of 2, you'll do fine!!!

If we're going to rescue Fuddle with our chainmail knickers and veg knives, can I take my cast iron frying pan along as well please, it's very heavy and you're safe as long as I'm trying to hit you with it, the rest of the world isn't cos I'm a rotten shot but as long as I don't let go the handle we'll be OK, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Hardup_Hester

I have corsets, suspenders & all the kitchen equipment, & you DO NOT want to see me either.

silvasava

savingqueen wrote: »

Are you really?!! :eek:


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I now have this weird picture in my head of a group of assorted toughies (various shapes, sizes and ages) wearing a sexy drawers, brassiere and suspenders combo BUT teamed with Nora Batty style stockings, pinnys, curlers in hairnets/head scarves and brandishing whisks and rolling pins. Sorry I must have a strange sense of humour and I'm very tired :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

How very dare you look at me through my webcam - I thought this was all private :rotfl:

Bigjenny

If we are all going on a rescue mission can we book Mrs Chip's van for refreshments etc.:rotfl:

fuddle

Aren't you all great! I'm out of there, not going back, nada, ah ah. DH is off out fishing today, told him I'm handing notice and going to get doc to sign me off. He was fine with it, as he went out the door said "don't be afraid of getting medicinal help again mind". I'm not sure if I'm back to square one especially as I know what is causing it.

I need a new meal plan going to sit with my jubilee dishes book

Rescue mission aborted. Come here though, ill get the tea on, whip up some afternoon tea for you all. All shop bought though, I've fallen into some pretty shoddy time saving habits

I'm back

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Attagirl, you tell 'em where to go and get your bounce back again, though I'm detecting a smile with the decision you've made, am I right? Love the idea of hiring Mrs Chip for refreshments too, what shall we call ourselves, they already have a sealed knot society, perhaps we could be the Starched Pinny Brigade? would be appropriate yes?

Good luck with your meal planning, that sounds like the Fuddle we know. If you like cheesy things the Cheese Pudding in the snacks and supper dishes part of 'We'll Eat Again' is very nice and the Sage and Mince Pudding in the main meals part, so is the Raised Pork Pie in the 'Victory Cookbook' in the Voluntary Services Celebrations chapter and that's lovely cold too and the kind of thing the girls would like I think, take care of you pet, Cheers Lyn xxx.

silvasava

More like the Laddered Stocking Society - or how about The Shoulder & Shin Pad Brigade

Margaret54

Fuddle, many many years ago, I worked in a crèche, and I really loved working with the children there, and the babies. The post was for one year. I worked part time, and was bringing up my children on my own at the time. There was a supervisor there, who was abrupt, lazy, was clearly not interested in her role, and I was starting to feel concerned at certain things which were happening there.
I don't want to go into too much detail here, but it was very stressful for me.. The crunch came one day when I was left to mind too many little ones and one of the children had a kinder surprise egg in her (half of the egg)mouth and I only noticed it as she was standing still and it was a bright shade of pink. I managed to dislodge it, and was upset and annoyed that I had not the proper support I should have had. The skivers were off the premises at the time. I recorded it in the accident book and spoke to the Mum. She had bought the kinder surprise for her child that day on way to crèche. I realised it could have been much worse and spoke to my supervisor when she appeared but she wasn't interested. I asked for a meeting with management and was shot down in flames. I ha only two weeks left there but the supervisor had another year there and she twisted things to make me look bad. I came home in bits. I never forgot my experience, but the day I finished my contract, I became ill that same night. I ended up in hospital, in great pain due to a wry neck which I was told was the result of great stress. That place you are working in sounds as if it has a high turnover of staff, always a bad sign. I hope you are able to get out of there soon and find something else. Best wishes, Margaret x