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

katieowl_2

Mrs_Chip wrote: »

Right, this stuff is called Photo Fabric. It is 6 sheets of paper-backed white cotton poplin 8.5" x11". You print on, peel off the backing then sew it on.

You are welcome to have a packet, will swap for a pasty ot two!

OH is that the same as fabric canvas sheets??? I have some of that too, but I thought it was something different - I thought it was for those painting effect photos??? Any idea if the ink is fixed on it? i.e. is it washable? May have to 'speriment.

Always happy to provide cake/pasties to you We must meet up again soon!

Kate

Mrs_Chip

No, it's thinner - more like cotton sheeting. You could design a logo and print it on in a grid, then cut it out ( a bit like button badges) and overlock it onto the bag. I think it is washable, but not sure how long it would last.

This is it

http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/Blumenthal_Craft_PhotoFabric_.html?gclid=CNj4-Jyxr7oCFSLHtAodfV4Aeg

Edit - but the pack I have got is 6 sheets

ginnyknit

Mrs Chip/ Katieowl I love the idea of bartering on here - pasties for paper I spent ages last night trying to print out some lettering for DGS's christmas pressies as Im not very good on 'office' eventually I did it with an exasperated Oh behind me giving instructions. I then left him to blow a pattern for a rag doll up by 200% So I guess I had better get sewing before he thumps me

I went to a carers meeting yesterday, first time ever as it usually clashes with life. I had the most wonderful mini pedi and foot massage, that was a first too - I am now holding my breath till next month in the hope I can go again for another. It was absolutely amazing. The meeting was good too, made bath bombs, mine were a lovely yellow until I realised you would come out of the bath looking like you had jaundice :rotfl:Then a free lunch - yes there is such a thing! - and chat, I almost felt human again. After Christmas a Zen master is coming in to talk to us and teach meditation - I already meditate but am very interested to be taught by a master.

Mrs_Chip

mardatha wrote: »

Meditation can take many forms --- cloud watching is one. I love that. And lying on the floor listening to loud music is another way.
MrsC I would like a bargain break, where do you find stuff like that?

Mar, it was a 2 for 1 offer in the Weekend Guardian. So two nights for the price of of one. It seems the van we are going to is a minimum two night booking (so get third night free, not sure how that is 2 for 1!), but OH said we could not stay for three nights, so the nice lady said come for two nights pay for one!

Mrs_Chip

Sorry, I seem to be hogging the thread today!

Mar - here is the link to the offer, you can download and print the voucher up to the 2nd of November.:D

http://www.theguardian.com/travel/competition/2013/oct/18/two-nights-for-one-sawdays-bed-and-breakfasts

Pinkdebster

Thank you SO much everyone for your suggestions and a special thanks to Mrs Chip for the link! I found that very helpful as I now understand the logic behind the Dr's suggestion. At the moment, I get up in the morning (always at 7am - I never sleep in since I had to give up work!), take the dog out then come home. By 9.00am I feel exhausted and have been climbing back into bed until lunchtime. When I then I get up, I'm annoyed at myself for sleeping the day away and end up doing nothing for the remainder of the day except beat myself up for wasting my day!

His idea is therefore to break this 9.00am habit of giving up and going back to bed. He says there's nothing wrong with me having a nap as my energy levels need it but to break that awful routine I've got into. The 20 things can be absolutely anything or everything - as random and as bizarre as I like - but things I can do to get myself past that 9.00am blip.

I already feel more motivated just thinking about it!

Debbie x

savingqueen

Mrs_Chip wrote: »

Hi Debbie - some ideas

Meditate for half an hour - sounds hippy dippy, but meditation is good for you, calms you right down. lots of free meditation stuff on net.

Learn some form of relaxing exercise - Yoga, pilates, or whatever floats your boat, again everything you need is on the web for free.

Can you draw/paint? spend some time each day doing something artistic, whatever medium suits you best.

Hope you find lots more, I'm sure you will get lots of ideas here.

couple of quick ideas:

make something totally different for breakfast

borrow a book of poems from the library and read one every morning

write a letter/card/email or phone an old friend or someone you would like to be friends with

go for a short walk or bus/car ride somewhere you haven't been before or choose a different route to somewhere you need/want to go

spend 10-15 mins clearing out something eg. handbag, drawer, car boot, fridge

I have enjoyed reading others/thinking of these... will make a list for myself... just what I and many of us need.... thank you


got go and pick up DH now from station, he has a half day as we have parents eve straight after school

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lobbyludd

I stare at clouds too mar, and if it's a blue sky I make sure i stare into it for 10 mins - such a rare gift to have nothing but blue sky filling my view - it really does something to my mood. But if it isn't, I try once a day to stare at the sky in the gaps between things - my favourite is between the branches/twigs of trees, the wonderful patterns. or to really look at a flower/leaf/pebble, close for 10 mins, not touching or moving it, just looking (hard to do for 10 mins).

This really grounds me and brings me immense joy, and I can do it anywhere, doesn't cost anything, doesn't actually take any physical or mental energy and refreshes me.


Katie-owl - it is entirely acceptable to tell your friend that it isn't convenient for her to stay, that you are tired and overwhelmed right now. or just say "nope, that won't work for me" and change the subject

have taken half day leave in order to discuss my 5 year old's "emotional literacy" with the school. She doesn't want to go to school: she's bored, the youngest in the class and would rather not be there. I'm very happy to work with the school and obviously I want her to be happy, and am doing everything I can at home to support her enjoying school, but in the end I'm not in school with her so I think they are going to have to step up a bit and work to make her time there more enjoyable: she's only just five!

floss2

Pinkdebster wrote: »

..... Something I can do at 9.00am every morning. So...............any suggestions???? My energy is limited and finances are also a consideration!!

How about buying a newspaper (Times/ Guardian/ Independent) on your way home from walking the pooch, making a brew and sitting down with said paper to read it properly? It will give you other things to ponder and debate with your OH, will "broaden your mind" and can be a fresh routine. Or maybe if you don't fancy that (and as a free option ) sit down with a brew and listen to the news on Radio 4, and whatever informative programme is on after that? You would be resting, and could then potter on with whatever you fancied.

Popperwell wrote: »

...Now he may be coming out to see all is well regarding the drain problem/neighbours but he's talking about coming again in November:mad:what's the betting he want's a tour of the house...again! As my friend says they may be watching out for my well being but I do wonder if there is an underlying reason....

TBH Pops, I think it is much more likely that there is a well-being "motive", after all, I'm sure you would much rather have a friendly eye kept on you and any support offered as it was first needed than have to have full-blown intervention from Social Services & Environmental Health thrust upon you?

Popperwell

Floss2 You have no idea how I want to avoid that at all costs. I've been ok for 55 years and was even able to look after Mum so to go on as they are now seems over the top.