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

VJsmum

Kezlou, I am sensing jealousy here. It is the only thing I can think of for someone to behave like that unprovoked. Maybe she can't deal with the children the same way you can and it irks her. It doesn't hurt children to see you upset, surely? It brings it home to them how bad the woman's behaviour was.

Ginny, how awful for you. Give yourself a little time to get over the shock.

FPK, echoing what Mrs LW says. I too have a shelf full of books that are tried and tested.

Well, the "eating like a French woman" has gone t!ts up already :rotfl: one bacon sandwich on white bread followed by a slice of bread fried in the bacon fat isn't haut cuisine, for sure. Bliddy lovely though and I had promised it to myself.

Right back to kitchen tidying, shopping unpacking, general unpacking and laundry. Oh and stock making (found some veg in the bottom of the fridge that is so bendy, I am not sure there is any goodness left in it). Was going to make some !!!! a leekie soup but forgot leeks - rather an essential ingredient n'est ce pas? Oh and stewing apples also loitering in fridge, but the cucumber is past it and the radishes looked like dried cranberries :rotfl:

Edit, honestly what is wrong with c o c k a leekie?

jem132

Ginny I am so sorry about your cat
Kez that is a terrible way to be treated, your best bet is to stay away from people like that. You are a good mum and friend xx

mardatha

Trying to post again, see if this one gets through.
I'm making soup as I've decided its autumn. Lifted my lovely onions from the veg plot and also some leeks.
Everybody having a bad time, please just look at the sky, feel the earth under you, watch the wee birds, cuddle a furry pet, and just chill. xxx

kidcat

Oh Ginny that is awful for you all, ((hugs)) the cruelty of some people knows no bounds and its a really scary world out there, getting worse by the day.

Kez - (hugs) I have no idea why this woman is doing this, I am having issues with a family I thought were good friends and I have eventually narrowed it down to my going on holiday (jealousy but using other issues as excuse) and the fact I will not boycott ignore another mum from school ( the wife doesnt like her - again i think its a jealousy and insecurity thing), its taken me weeks to get this far though and I have been driven mad trying to get to the issue. The fact is that I cant change how they feel and neither can you. This woman clearly has real issues and all you can do is to walk away and protect yourself and your children from her venom.

AOT - (hugs) I hope your niece makes a speedy full recovery

Molly - (hugs) waiting is something I do very badly, I am more a wade in and deal with it now person, it must be awful dreading and waiting for so long,

fuddle

Ginny I am so sorry for your loss an poor OH, what a horrid event for you all to have to have happen. Words are beyond me right now... The only one I can think of is lead. Why are strong, powerful, instinctful attacker dogs allowed to wander around residential areas off lead?

Lyn, you are super kind. The offer of the table is lovely and if the situation allows us I know where to come tug on some apron strings. Very excited at the prospect of seeing docky and experiencing your hospitality! Who knows, maybe one day x

Taurus my cookies tend to look like a load of grated carrot sticking out of a semi sticky mess. I just gather all the ingredients lightly and dump them on a baking sheet (don't have little Yorkshire pud tin)

Hello to our friends who can't post! What going on?! Hope I don't lose this one, I forget who I need to write to.

Kez, wow shocking behaviour on her part (think I know who you mean -have spoken about her before?) if ANY one started shouting at my children they would get short shrift from me and I would not have been as reserved as I you were so rid yourself of any blame/guilt/embarrassment/hurt for the children because there was nothing you could do and you kept it as low key as possible for the children. She was rude and bordering abussive to your little lad. No excuse, even if she's stressed and has her own issues - bang out if order. In afraid Thursday will be lacking in the interesting stakes but hopefully we'll have a relaxing one. I hope my two behave!! Oh and kez, the girls don't know we might be moving, they just think we are goin on holiday there. I don't want to unsettle them until there's something concrete so shuuuuuuuuuush Jezebel ok

kezlou

I know its me i feel guilty, i understand what your saying and i was told the same thing yesterday by LA, my OH and L.
Its just me, i try to keep that side of things away from all children and myself.

But like you say, at least they saw hurt but lashing out violently.

I forgot to mention as i was going, i deliberately called a taxi so we could get out of there. Just as we were leaving D came toward me and gave a hug said lets not leave things like this.

I didn't give her a hug back as i felt so uncomfortable, instead my arms were folded to my chest with my bag. L was with me watching her like a hawk in case she tried anything. I didn't say anything comforting towards her, like i normally wood. Instead i just said oh im going to have to go the taxis here.

As i was leaving D's 5 yr old was holding my hand saying can i with home you. The poor thing so i gave him a hug and can you do me a favour could you tell everyone a big story before bed as i won't be here. He said okay then and asked if we were going to his soon. Poor kid, feel awful. I can't stand letting people especially children down xx

kezlou

fuddle - yep you've met her on the bus station

Hey i expect a day of your children running round like nutters, smiling, shouting and creating a huge mess!!!!!
I always say a mucky child is a happy child! Same for the parents hahahaha :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

So don't you tell them to be quiet, i expect noise, jumping beans and lots of it!
You've been told mrs!:D:D

Dorset sounds lovely, my dad said its a lovely place to visit and live. You know if you move there i'll be coming to visit you all and stay with us camping
I can't wait to visit you there, getting excited already and your not there yet!:rotfl:

anakat

Pinkdebster wrote: »

Morning everyone,


On the subject of crochet.......I've taught myself how to crochet granny squares and have crocheted a LOT of squares using up my odd balls of wool in order to make a throw for the sofa. Really pleased with it but am now nearing the time when I have to join it altogether. I was planning on edging it when I'm done but I understand you can also crochet the squares together, as opposed to just sewing them up? Is this easy? I just think if I could crochet them all together in a darker colour, together with the edging, it would pull it altogether. Can anyone recommend a good tutorial?

Enjoy your day everyone xx

I like this way of joining squares
http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2009/06/granny-square-joining-tutorial.html

bunbun2

taking a break from my packing to send huge hugs to AOT, ginny and kezlou :grouphug:

kezlou

no worries i won't say anything !!!
haha