Nice people thread part 8 - worth the wait

CKhalvashi

I'm sorry to hear that Sue!

As NDG has mentioned, it may be worth getting some peers to have a word, or perhaps asking teacher/reception to keep his inhaler on school grounds, so he can leave class if necessary (if he has more than one). I was asked to keep one in the Science department for one of my form, who didn't like to carry it, and I know there was also one in PE.

CK

michaels

I hate decorating

michaels

SingleSue wrote: »

I am now out of my depth with youngest. None of the old strategies are working anymore and any new ones I have tried have not worked either.

Sue I have no advice but our thoughts are with you. Is there anything we could do to help out perhaps with the older two to give you time for DS3?

lostinrates

Resident parent had an eye check on Friday (diabetes) they take a picture of the eye to note changes. But they cannot tell if there are any changes from previous
Y because the old photos are not moved over with notes, they just start afresh in a new area. Stupid, stupid system. Presumably this could all be done electronically.

GDB2222

lostinrates wrote: »

I have a flat tyre on the lawn mower

Is this a POSH ALERT that somehow or other slipped past Pastures' eagle eye?

Or am I just out of touch? I've never had a lawn mower with inflatable tyres, but maybe everyone has them these days? And ride-on?


Retreat:

I went very stressed, and I came away very unstressed. I met a group of very admirable people, and I enjoyed their company for a week. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. It could be a life-changing experience, although I have a nasty feeling that "normality" will reassert itself.

The barn itself is lovely. It is a large stone building set in the woods above the River Dart, about a mile outside Totnes. It is completely tranquil, with wonderful views.

This is a Buddhist retreat, although they cater for all sorts, including complete ignoramuses such as myself. I was there just for the meditation and mindfulness training, as were about half of the guests.

There is quite a busy schedule each day. There are 3 40-minute meditation sessions each day. Plus meals. Plus about 3 hours of mindful work during the day – I looked after the washing machine and then worked in the garden. All of these are kind of compulsory, although there is not a lot they can do about it if you bunk off. In practice, nobody did. You just muck in, and it is part of the experience.

I had about 3 hours of free time during the afternoon, which I generally spent going for long walks in the lovely countryside. I even jogged a bit. (As the place is at the top of the hill, the 1st half mile is all downhill, which is a bit of an encouragement to jog.) There was free time during the evening as well, but I was so tired that I went to bed at about 8 or 9 PM most evenings.

We were silent from 9 PM in the evening until 9 AM in the morning, which was great, for example no small talk over breakfast. There was also one complete day of silence. No mobile phones. No going into town. No computers. Wonderful walks in the gorgeous countryside. Complete lack of stress. Bliss!

I really enjoyed it, and I did not rebel against the imposed structure. In fact, I found that quite relaxing. I think this is one of those cases where your mileage may very definitely vary, though.

http://www.sharphamtrust.org/The-Barn-Retreat

GDB2222

lostinrates wrote: »

Resident parent had an eye check on Friday (diabetes) they take a picture of the eye to note changes. But they cannot tell if there are any changes from previous
Y because the old photos are not moved over with notes, they just start afresh in a new area. Stupid, stupid system. Presumably this could all be done electronically.

They are not really looking for changes from last time, so much as changes from normality. For that purpose, they do not really need the old photos. I guess it depends whether your resident parent has had some damage to the retina already? Them, I guess it depends on how rapidly it is changing.

lostinrates

GDB2222 wrote: »

They are not really looking for changes from last time, so much as changes from normality. For that purpose, they do not really need the old photos. I guess it depends whether your resident parent has had some damage to the retina already? Them, I guess it depends on how rapidly it is changing.

Yes, already changes, mild ones I believe.

Also, the very early stages of a cataract, which new person failed to mention.

Maybe it gets discussed later . I'm not going to worry I case that's the case. .

lostinrates

GDB2222 wrote: »

Is this a POSH ALERT that somehow or other slipped past Pastures' eagle eye?

Or am I just out of touch? I've never had a lawn mower with inflatable tyres, but maybe everyone has them these days? And ride-on?


Retreat:

I went very stressed, and I came away very unstressed. I met a group of very admirable people, and I enjoyed their company for a week. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. It could be a life-changing experience, although I have a nasty feeling that "normality" will reassert itself.

The barn itself is lovely. It is a large stone building set in the woods above the River Dart, about a mile outside Totnes. It is completely tranquil, with wonderful views.

This is a Buddhist retreat, although they cater for all sorts, including complete ignoramuses such as myself. I was there just for the meditation and mindfulness training, as were about half of the guests.

There is quite a busy schedule each day. There are 3 40-minute meditation sessions each day. Plus meals. Plus about 3 hours of mindful work during the day – I looked after the washing machine and then worked in the garden. All of these are kind of compulsory, although there is not a lot they can do about it if you bunk off. In practice, nobody did. You just muck in, and it is part of the experience.

I had about 3 hours of free time during the afternoon, which I generally spent going for long walks in the lovely countryside. I even jogged a bit. (As the place is at the top of the hill, the 1st half mile is all downhill, which is a bit of an encouragement to jog.) There was free time during the evening as well, but I was so tired that I went to bed at about 8 or 9 PM most evenings.

We were silent from 9 PM in the evening until 9 AM in the morning, which was great, for example no small talk over breakfast. There was also one complete day of silence. No mobile phones. No going into town. No computers. Wonderful walks in the gorgeous countryside. Complete lack of stress. Bliss!

I really enjoyed it, and I did not rebel against the imposed structure. In fact, I found that quite relaxing. I think this is one of those cases where your mileage may very definitely vary, though.

http://www.sharphamtrust.org/The-Barn-Retreat

Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Do you think you might go again, or do something similar somewhere else one day?

You sound so superbly positive I'm so happy for you,

lostinrates

Oh, as I was typing that very special bright sun on a. Slate grey sky happened. Over the road is a shed with a corrugated iron roof. I find it quite beautiful, in a sort of rustic architectural collapse way, but the roof is all rusty, anyway, it just glowed all electric orange as the sun iPhoto the roof. It all only lasted a moment but what's moment.

SingleSue

silvercar wrote: »

Sue, Sorry to hear things are not going well. Does youngest realise that there will be a lot of children in school with medical issues, so he isn't the only one? There must be other children with asthma particularly.

Yes he does, including both his brothers! He will not be swayed by that arguement, we have all tried to point that fact out.