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

katieowl_2

Mrs_Chip wrote: »

Esther - its like a mild marmalade, I suppose it depends how much of each fruit you add. Mine was just like a nice fruity jelly, good for on toast as well as using with meat.

Lovely and sunny here today, but a lot colder. We had torrential rain overnight and everywhere is soggy.

Sorry about your nose Pops, hope it is feeling bette now.

Missing mog, keep thinking we will see him in his ususal places. We have decided to wait for a bit to get another pet. I really want a dog (or two), have waited years to be in the right position to have one (not out all day etc) and would love to have a pug (or two ). I won't buy pups, would have to be rescue, I don't think it's right to breed puppies (like they do here in Wales, the puppy trade is awful) whilst there are dogs waiting for homes. Our local rescure demands a secure garden, but we only have the very small yard and the garden up the hill, so not sure if that counts. Mad as we are within 30 seconds of miles of footpaths, beaches and rivers. OH does not want to get another cat as we are right on the road and he would constantly worry when it was out.

Hugs for those with sore mouths, fritted pooches and dervish children!

Mrs C some of the rescues we are in touch with are a bit more realistic about about placements. Can't promise pugs, but give us a shout when you are ready!

Kate

Mrs_Chip

katieowl wrote: »

Mrs C some of the rescues we are in touch with are a bit more realistic about about placements. Can't promise pugs, but give us a shout when you are ready!

Kate

Thanks Kate, I will bear that in mind. I do want Pugs though if I can, I love their style - they are supposed to be like little gentlemen in dog suits! There have been a few at the camp this summer and they do seem to have the most terrific personalities. I know there have been health problems through breeding to standard, but lots of breeds suffer that.
I dare not go near a rescue cente, I would would end up fulfilling my destiny as the mad woman with hundreds of cats and dogs!

Popperwell

AOT, That's a very kind offer and I am sure we will meet and I will put your safety first by doing so somewhere you are in a comfort zone whether that is in Durham per chance at something like that festival, near your voluntary work or another alternative etc...even if its next year(which is not that far away)

Is it me but it doesn't seem that cold(indoors)my heating is off, TBH I am wearing little(No thermals or PJ's:rotfl::o)but feel fine, no hot water bottles for the bed etc...but fleece blankets and a decent quilt is keeping snuggly so perhaps this year I have the situation sorted. I'll find out when Winter arrives.

Maybe changing bedrooms has helped being a smaller one or perhaps I have climatised in a way to using CH less than in previous years if that can be done.

gailey_2

thanks everyone all new to me as have 2 older girls.

chances are if hes quiet hes up to no good.

hes a climber and he has what i call go gadget arms so often reaches stuff never thourght he get,

he climbs onto outer plastic drm washing machine leans over kitchen snk that musy how he got squash from kitchen windowsill last week he put half bottle washing up liquid on stairs and found some black paint under the kitchen frdge.

Hes not taken to climbing on kitchen stools opening cupboards running off with random tins and packet mxes often find in lounge.

hes the same with the fridge opens it himself helps himself hes a thing for sliced ham.

bathroom he climsb on his potty and reachers all sorts stuff off shelves.

its the washing powder everywhere and flour once.

its hard enough keeping house tidy but when he goes for it he does good job making a mess.

Its hard to say you naughty as hes only 2,5 and does not communicate back cue even more tantrums as hes frustrated.
hes certainly living up to his name-very naughty dog off the film.

Arthiritic and monnagahn your post made me smile there is hope keep thinking he will be amazing when hes older and not to worry about him so much just keeping up with him 33 now and feel no spring chcken.

well today improved a bit as had to go out school run was sunny.

initially 4year old had tantrum as she couldent go in buggy and her brother had a little nap.

we very lucky dd 1 goes to rural village school on common surrounded by feilds and really pretty area long walk but worth it scenery always cheers me up.

picked her up she seemed to have agood day.
found lost pe kit thankgod.
let the girls play on the common.

Then decided to try chesnut tree but village hall thinking be none there as saw 2people pcking loads yesetrday but threre was plenty left.:).

Then went home via park kids loved it.

Then on walk home at back of a garage looked like vines of grapes dident pick as wasent sure.

Then sadly 4year old fell over graised herself cried most remaining walk home.

Got home just as hubby got home early he was woried as been trying ring me since 5 and school finishes at 3.30 and lost my mobile over summer and was now 6 but walk and fresh air did me some good.

He then said he take ekldest over his mums as she will only see 1child at time.

made value cheesy pasta wiith veg and ham which kids sadly dident eat much have no idea why they not eating feels so disheratening hate waste so covered it over put it in fridge.

i actually emptied bag had 2huge bowls of chesnuts so hubby was pleased.

Asked him pop aldis as super changes to fruit tommorow so got 1 leek, potatoes and carrots to make soup this week and eldest likes carrot and bean burgers.

I did say pop morrisons next door as was around reductions time he wasent sure as eldest was grumpy but he dragged himself in waent sure as had no luck few weeks back. Im very proud of him he went upto fishcounter and asked if any tempting bargains hes normally crap at asking anything.

He got maybe 8 lots of fish lemon sole, salmon was £4+reduced to 49p each, punnet peachers 19p each,some reduced veg. he said there was other fresh but final cut had not been made but means we have least another weeks worth meals mght make big fish pie as can batch cook and freeze then.

Hes tying to be extra supportive as knows im bit delicate.

never did have that bath but had ok evening.

Hes made his and eldest sandwiches for tommorow.

Princess.-have 2 mates who did cbt one private one to one for anxiety really helped her other group nhs for depression but not sure how much it helped. worth a try I guess especially if local but can see ow maybe daunting.

Popperwell- waited month for appointment with nice gp so hard get appointments so despite being there 8 years dont feel like know any of the gps or well by me they just go by guidelines.

Explained how bad anti ds were with me and ad no problems with temazam yet wouldent prescribe just got sleeping pills nothing for any daytime anxety and its more anxiety and stress with me than depression.

I would rather take a pill than drink whole bottle wine booze and kids dont mix cant cope with the hangovers and I dont smoke have very few vices know myself and frustrating when they dont understand.

Right now not sure being on their let talks list will help me.

Im naturally glum about situation we been in never expected hubby to lose job and life to come crashing down like it did.

I need strategy for next week as half term and some anxiety meds would have made things easier.

Glad you have good day. my fave knife is blue one from b&m £1.49 ave selection of odd,blunty stupidly long knives.

kidcat-hope you having lovely break.from experience anti ds alone were not the answer for me gp keeps saying there are others.

Pink debster hope gp can help and feeling better soon from experience anti ds alone were not the answer for me gp keeps saying there are others.

since stopped taking 10 years have passed and had my ups and downs last year felt very depressed but it just seemed to pass think weather can affect moods and stress and maybe I was slightly down after devil child no 1 was born but not badly think everyone has their ups and downs/

I been useless round the house this week get bursts of energy and motivation.

bluebag

gailey wrote: »

Hes a lovely little boy just into so much he shouldent be and seems to be tantrums every hour of day or arguig with his 4year old sister.


just getting them dressed school run and park plan is wear them out early tea bath and early nite for all and try get house presentable when hubby comes home.

Is he two? the terrible two's, cor! that's nearly as bad as the teenage years.

gailey_2

bluebag wrote: »

Is he two? the terrible two's, cor! that's nearly as bad as the teenage years.

2years 6months found 3hard with the girls.


Every monday he likes to stare and wave at the bin men they wave back makes him so happy,

between the tantrums hes gives cuddles and kisses and lovely cheeky smile.

hard to stay cross with him for long even if he has costed me lots

I always wanted a dog but landlord says no pets drives me mad as offer pay extra deposit and be better trained than the kids

cornishchick

Oh gaily.
I have 2 girls, eldest was sweet, helpful and quiet growing up, youngest was a nightmare, climbing , tipping all the shampoo into the Loo,, making snow with talc, drawing on walls with my makeup. Like you if she was quiet for more than a minute I would stop what ever I was doing and rush to divert what ever catastrophe was about to happen. Only time she was quiet and sat still as she got older were Disney dvd's and time team.
She was adventually diagnosed as Add. But made my life interesting
Got sheets dried on the lline today, smell so much nicer than when done in the td.
Spent the evening with mil and hubby, while they laughed at me, tryingto tangle some wool,around a hook, I managed to make an ear warmer for my first attempt at crochet, well tthat's what I am telling everyone..:rotfl:
anyways, good day to day, more memories made.
Hugs to every one. Xxx

bluebag

gailey wrote: »

2years 6months found 3hard with the girls.


Every monday he likes to stare and wave at the bin men they wave back makes him so happy,

between the tantrums hes gives cuddles and kisses and lovely cheeky smile.

hard to stay cross with him for long even if he has costed me lots

I always wanted a dog but landlord says no pets drives me mad as offer pay extra deposit and be better trained than the kids

He sounds such a cutie, waving at the bin men , made me smile.

It's exhausting chasing after them, fixing the stuff they bust up and sorting out the squabbles.

They steal a whole chunk of your heart though, and your'e never the same again.

Popperwell

Gailey(and all)
I guess the stories you tell show that many of the popular books and films that show children getting up to mischief are close to the truth:)I must have had my moments but nothing comes to mind, wish I'd asked Mum.

For the older posters here it reminded me of the comic song by comdian/actor Terry Scott called My Brother. And lots of popular films and books many have read in their childhood.

You've done well on the bargains again and if you can continue to do so that's fantastic.

I think that you make a good point again about Dr's and AD's especially when you mention you want to lose anxiety and some prescribe or don't what you believe may work for you. And you know that you don't want sleepers. Though they can work if taken correctly.

Busy day initially as the gardener may be back today and the guy from the Housing Association(don't really like him)but I think it should go ok today(I hope that it will)and the talk is about the neighbour and drains not like the last visit that upset everyone un-necessarily, at least I have the appointment with CAB next week, the option suggested on here about talking to the community policeman and still have the water company etc...perhaps even my MP but I'll take it one step at a time about the drain problem.

fuddle

Can I ask whether my washing will dry on the line in full autumn sun but with temps of 11 degrees?