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

bluebag

pops, could you not stretch the budget a little for a taxi back from Roker park or is it just a bit too far?

Even if you just put your spare change in a pot till then it would be something towards the taxi fare and not be too difficult to scrape together the rest.

Just thinking out loud, I often have to go out alone and always have one eye on safety.... light when I travel, a taxi home or don't go.

bluebag

Possession wrote: »

We've just had pulled pork soft rolls from yesterday's leftover slow cooked delights, and it was delicious. Except for DD who refuses to eat it and is currently sulking on the sofa. Grrr.

Ah, I have one of those, a sulky DD, not that I like to boast, but my! they are expensive.

Popperwell

bluebag wrote: »

pops, could you not stretch the budget a little for a taxi back from Roker park or is it just a bit too far?

Even if you just put your spare change in a pot till then it would be something towards the taxi fare and not be too difficult to scrape together the rest.

Just thinking out loud, I often have to go out alone and always have one eye on safety.... light when I travel, a taxi home or don't go.

Bluebag, At a push if I could get back to Durham and catch a taxi from there(the taxi might be viable)or if I connect with the last bus it would be free. Taxi from Sunderland would be approx £50. Might be cheaper to stay overnight somewhere:pOne extra bus on all routes would make a difference.

I'll get home ok just leave a bit early. I do sometimes give in and treat myself.;) Its probably not good but so far I have managed to avoid being frightened when alone on the streets at a late hour. Try not to be though.

bluebag

Popperwell wrote: »

Bluebag, At a push if I could get back to Durham and catch a taxi from there(the taxi might be viable)or if I connect with the last bus it would be free. Taxi from Sunderland would be approx £50. Might be cheaper to stay overnight somewhere:pOne extra bus on all routes would make a difference.

I'll get home ok just leave a bit early. I do sometimes give in and treat myself.;) Its probably not good but so far I have managed to avoid being frightened when alone on the streets at a late hour. Try not to be though.

WoW £50, well that's a bit steep, maybe the cab from Durham would offer the best solution.

Maybe an overnight stay would be nice, toasty warm hotel room, get your breakfast cooked for ya! What's not to like?

floss2

Bigjenny wrote: »

floss2 could you reboil the jam adding more sugar.

I already had to reboil it to get it to set

Mrs_Chip wrote: »

You could make it into blackcurrant vinegar - supposed to be made from the fruit, sugar and white vinegar, but I don't see why melting the jam in cheap white vinegar would not work. Add extra sugar if necessary (it should be syrupy), strain, bottle and use as a dressing on salad, or anything where a fruity tart/sweetness is required. And it makes good pressies dolled up in a nice bottle!

This sounds a good plan - and I've seen some lovely suitable bottles

gailey_2

Afternoon guys hope every ones doing ok

apologies for my absence last week.

Was a stressful week somehow last week

managed to forget harvest contributon.

miss eldest brownie promise

miss certificate in assembly as school as school text the wrong number.

went to housing which was a joy have to go back this week.

tax credits want more info.

jsa did pay was shocked so thats really helped plus 1days pay from agency and unexpected belated birthday money off mum.

Letting agents messed me about with house inspection again they dident turn up.

Husband enjoyed 1st week new job.so tryin to stay positive.

Has appeal meeting later this week with old employer so bit worried about that.

been bit emotional and weepy but feel so tired as youner ones keep waking in the night and im strugling to get to sleep.

Had row with husband as hes failed to give up smoking and he promised says thats how he destressed but i still feel anxious.

so last few days been very strained

Positives -kids are well, eldest loving school.

gave notice at nursery and felt sad and tearful over that.

lots food in house still as manged to pick up some bargain sadly morrisions wasent that good.

Got few good things in co-op ready meals £1 and some fresh chunky bacon 49p.Every little helps.

Today we had to venture to shops return some school shoes trashed after just 6weeks soles comng away thankgod for john lewis customer service they were jl onw brad as cheaper than clarkes .

Popped into m&s as promised kids donuts. weirdist thing happened.

felt dizzy and panicy was really busy. told hubby take kids to grocery ailse where was quieter and attempted to look at bargains.

hard in there as no reduced bay so all reduced amongst all the sections.

managed to get 2pack fresh salmon £5 down to £1.50
twin pack custard tarts 25p each not sure on original price got 2.
some chicken in stuffing down from £3 to 60p do brought3
pack free range eggs down to 47p got 2 as they dont expire to 19th.
large punnet rasberries reduced to 99p.

So think I did ok havin salmon tonight with reduced baby potatoes and frozen value peas.

But was so glad to get out of there have no idea why felt so panicy normally like shopping. was amazed how busy the shops were even the expensive jewellers, restaurants/coffee shops were full.

John lewis had all the christmas stuff in.seemed odd looking at the windows and wondering when was last time I brought something new.

ooo forgot to mention got eldest teh coat she wanted in charity shop last week for £4. Although bus to get to housing office was £6.

we need to sit down look at bills finances

need to push rent day back by 4 days as new paydate.
need to get agents to fix stuff that,s wrong with house.
£100 in credit with energy but worry when ready energy bills rising.

Need to meal plan and try continue with decluttering the house and try do more with littles and be brave and try get to a toddler group but finding it hard dont feel very sociable

Going to try watch homeland and get nice early night later.


Thanks for kinds words of support trying be practical , positive stay strong and hope things work out

fuddle

Oh enjoy your drops yarn Mar! I didn't know folks sold their stashes on there! I imagine many people who have spare yarn just want to see it go to a good home.

Knitting socks - love, love, love it... Until the heel. I can at fathom that skill either!

Pooky - loose foundation chain. That will help loads, thank you.

Hmm home baking. I would love a baking session right now.

Been to sisters today as my nephew is 1. mam was there weeping and wailing about losing her grandchildren. She wants to come down at Christmas. I told her no, need to get on my feet and relax. I envisage this next month is going to throw up some nastiness. Still, all the children had fun together so that was nice.

I've a really poorly chest - kind of like the pain of indigestion but only when I breathe in. I think it's the same pain that I had when worried about going back to the nursery. I'm not ill, no other symptoms. I must be so tightly wound up right now that anxiety is showing itself physically. I feel like I need medication but every time I go for anxiety issues the doctor puts me on anti-depressants. I'm ok, honestly I am. I'm just stressed and anxious. Don't know how to help myself really.

Mrs_Chip

Fuddle - has your Dr not suggested CBT at all? OH found it very helpful when he was struggling with bereavement issues a few years after his mother died - I though doctors had to talk about CBT along side counselling before resorting to medication?

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What you need sweet pea is some time out and a little peace and quiet. Run yourself a nice bubbly bath, light a candle in the bathroom, take a happy book in with you and have yourself a real relax for a while. The steam will help you to breathe more easily and the warm water and bath bubbles will help you relax physically. When you get out and are dry put your 'jamas on and keep yourself cosy with a dressing gown and then go and make a cuppa!!! Biscuits are allowed too. Then go downstairs and have half an hour cuddling the family on the sofa and just loving them, you'll feel so much better, Love and Hugs Lyn xxx.

Mrs_Chip

I think this is one of the sites the Dr recommended

http://www.llttf.com/index.php