The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

kezlou

Oh gawd what's happened lynn, is it fuddle is she okay? I've pm'd her x

sorry for assuming its her , if im wrong I hope whoever the comments are directed at knows that were here for them.

I know I had my disagreement with pops but everyone knew why, it was public and I didn't bully we had a difference of opinion and we.accepted that. if pops posted again I would be more than happy.

[Deleted User]

Thanks KEZ I can't say who has been on the receiving end of the nastiness as it's that persons right to privacy and I've not been given any information on what was posted. I know she is hurt to the core and no longer feels she can post here in case she is targeted again. Thank you for the positive message for POPS, I'm sure he reads along and he'll appreciate it very much, Lyn xxx.

Knit_Witch

Hugs to the recipient of the nasty PM's - I hope it doesn't stop you posting here!

Hugs also to Princess - very gentle ones as you may be feeling extra shaky

Mrs_Chip

Kez - be assured, you are not on my ignore list, as you say, everything was out in the open and you and Pops sorted it out between yourselves very quickly :T. Just sorry he still feels he cannot post here.

Also meant to say - for those with retired partners who are at a loose end - do think about volunteering, there are lots of opportunities out there and so many good causes that are desperate for help and support. OH and I drive for the RVS, a vital service here as we are very rural. He also delivers meals-on wheels. We gets a reasonable mileage rate so it is possible, if you want to, to make a little bit of pocket money. Up to 10,000 miles is tax free. But really we both get geat satisfaction from knowing we are helping older people and we have met some amazing people too. Everyone of them has a story, and it is our priveledge to help them.

stiltwalker

Morning all - sending hugs from me too - I do so hate it when nastiness raises its ugly head. I try to live by what my mum used to say - if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!


Although saying that I did have to mention something at school this morning. Got DD's IEP (individual education plan) for this half term and one of the targets was counting things eg claps and jumps - as DD is still at the half dozen tottery steps without her frame (max) I said that they needed to put a different action to counts as she couldn't jump I felt it was more than a little insensitive. Class teacher said ok but with a bit of attitude and definitely left me with the feeling that she thought I was being funny with her. Think I need to go in and have a catch up chat with her anyway - not going to let DH come though as he's quite cross with her attitude to this and a few other things at mo and he doesn't have a diplomatic bone in his body. Would appreciate opinions on whether I'm just being funny (I'll not be offended if you think I am!) I try not to be touchy about the way people word stuff to do with the kids but sometimes it's hard to try and be objective.


Cheers


Hugs to all those in need of one (specially a gentle one to Princess, hope all goes well lovey).

Possession

Princess I hope it goes well for you today.
SQ i hope all is OK with DH's job. It's a horrible time isn't it.
I'm so sorry and sad there have been nasty PMs. We don't all agree, and aren't going to, ever, but it's not necessary to do stuff like this.
Stilty it was insensitive of her, but if she's anything like the early years teachers I know she's so incredibly busy and pressured she can't think straight.
I have a poorly DS at home with me today - at least he was poorly at 8 o clock this morning but strangely doesn't seem quite so poorly now.

rosieben

I'm angry to hear that someone's been spouting venom, and not even had the courage to do it publicly but in such a sneaky way. The messages should be reported.

Lyn please tell the member who was targeted to carry on posting here else the spiteful one wins. There are so many of us - I count myself as one although I don't post often - and we surely outweigh one small-minded spiteful individual.

nuttyp

Hi all, just got back from a very busy aldi. Used nearly all the % discount vouchers and the £5 voucher. Had very rude man comment on why would you use the vouchers when its not dear to shop here in the first place.... well you don't know me but because I can and next week I will doing the same thing on Thursday. I think it embarrassed my mum, and that made me feel quite angry.


Good luck at the dentist princess, I hope all goes well. stiltwalker im sure the teacher will understand, maybe its just a standard letter sent out. fingers crossed she gives you a helpful reply.


Oh no, whos been made upset? cowardly to send PM's and tbh i think they must be very sad individuals to even consider they have the right too.


Take care all x

mardatha

All you have to do if you receive a nasty PM is copy the whole thing, along with senders name, and post it here so that the whole forum can see it. Only way to deal with underhand sneakyness is to drag it out into the full glare of public view.

Cheapskate

(((Hugs))) to whoever's had the unpleasant messages, feel free to PM me, too, if you need another shoulder to cry on. Why can't people have disagreements in public, we're all adults?! Even having an argument with no swearing ought to be possible on here, or else, as stilty's mum and mine said, be nice or be quiet!

I have some @ldi vouchers, too, and will use them proudly, nuttyp - thanks for the tip about them being in the paper today.

Gorgeous sunshine here, but really cold wind, DD just come in from playing out and is rather blue! :rotfl:

Chin up, everyone, and lets keep playing nicely.

A xo