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

nuatha

monnagran wrote: »

I've just finished the Church Magazine.
At least it is appreciated. I explained when I started doing it that it was a magazine for everyone, even the people who like to criticise, and the first person who DID criticise would be writing the next issue. No complaints so far!

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I wish I'd thought of that one when I was editing/writing magazines a few years back - though I did publish the criticisms (without correcting grammar or spelling).
Well done, its never easy to fill the pages.

meenlaragh

BUNBUN: I am glad everything went well for your son. My DS 13 has is Coeliac and was diagnosed when he was 5. I hope I can reassure you that if your son has it, once you get used to it, it is not too bad. We were first tipped off not just by how thin DS was but also with how lethargic he was. Once he went on to the Gluten Free diet the difference was great. While he is still quite thin and is on a high fat/calorie diet, he has caught up with his peers regarding height and has really caught up in school as he has more energy and concentration and got a place at grammar school. For OSers it is probably easier as I cook most of our meals from scratch I know exactly what goes in and can be assured that his food is GF. Fingers crossed that you get a good result from the test but if I can help in any way with our experiences please let me know.

Popperwell

I've never known as much as I do about Gluten Free food until quite recently. There's still so much to enjoy and many recipes that can be adapted. There is more variety and choice especially at the many food festivals and farmer's markets...

Well, I finally did it...here's my attempt at a fruit bowl...berries and cherries are in the fridge. I'll do ok if I get through this lot, it may tempt me more if its in easy reach...bananas, kiwi's, pears, apples and grapes...for oranges, I think I'll stick to fruit juice.

fuddle

Popperwell wrote: »

There are great free sites on the web, that primal eating plan...as far as I can see you can eat just about anything just less of it...and many sites offer lists of what you should eat and what to avoid. I'm sure I have site somewhere on here on my bookmarked favourites. If anyone wants it I'll hunt it out...

You can't eat a great deal to be fair. No grains, not even legumes (sweet corn and peas) no white potatoes. Meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, fruit, nuts (not peanuts) and seeds, certain dairy and eggs. You eat more not less. Eat till you're full and enjoy healthy fats.

You find that as the food is satisfying you don't need to full your plate and you eat less often. It's certainly not a diet and you have to choose to eat less, you just do because you're full with food that has high satiety value. My BIL has lived like this for 6 months and says that although the ingredients cost more he doesn't eat as much so cost wise, it evens out.

Again, thanks so much for feedback about children's eating. I will try to relax because I don't want to add weight to the issue. Pardon the pun.

Eldest is home. She didn't want to stay so we had to go get her last night. MIL took them to see their cousin on her birthday but the house was full of adults (strangers) who were loud and in drink and DD had a wobble. Youngest is still up there though, although I just wish she was home too. DH is fishing so DD and I are taking the dog out with DD on her bike the. DD want a to visit our new big home bargains. She's asked for chicken drumsticks, pasta salad and garlic bread for lunch and chosen toast and nuts and seeds for breakfast with elderflower cordial. Nowt to worry about huh

Nice sunny day here. I hope you all have the same

Valli

Morning all

Thanks for the hug and doggy slurp mrs Lurcherwalker.


Anyway DD is now at work - so the DW and Wm are emptied.

I'm off to a baby naming later. I've never been to one before so no clue; but my Flylady friends suggested as a gift, a children's (classic) book, perhaps one I had enjoyed as a child. Well I decided Winnie the Pooh would fit the bill perfectly and have bought a hardback copy. I still have my 1960s very bashed and often-read paperback and have written, in the card the reason I chose this particular book (again thanks to Flylady suggestions). I can usually find words (and knock out poems, if I need to) without a problem but had a mental block over this! I assume it's because I don't know what's involved.

Baby is a boy, both parents have daughters from previous marriage/relationship (some are grown up already) so he is much loved and welcomed; and took a long time to spark into life if that makes sense.

savingqueen

Morning all,

Sitting in bed with stripey cat who is not really allowed on the beds but he is good company and an old boy and well I am a softie today. I just can't seem to get going today, feeling washed out so will just have a bath and supervise boys' baths (as they missed their Fri night bath) and hang washing and not much else til we need to leave for dance class just before 12. Also my hayfever is bad today and I can't remember whether I took a tablet last night or not and won't chance a double dose.

Nearly forgot the Allydee vouchers and missed out last month but remembered late afternoon and bought 3 papers. Our stocks are low and August will be a tight month for us so need to get organised. I plan to use one of them this afternoon, not keen on shopping on Sats but needs must.

Really pleased to hear the missing kitty came home and poorly kitty is on the mend.

Sitting here looking at our ragged duvet cover with the duvet poking through. We have a couple of cotton ones which we have had 10+ years and have been mended several times. I will have to make time to have a go at repairing them. The top section is cream like cotton sheeting so I think I might cut up an old sheet and replace it with that.

LAUNDRY STAIN QUESTION: Can anyone help me with this one please? I have two big white marks on my favourite black trousers that get worn all the time. Trousers are 61% polyester, 33% viscose and 6% elastane. I am pretty sure the stains are from kids's sun creams (B00ts factor 50, 8 hours one) . The cream is really greasy and despite washing my hands some residue must have remained.

Is there anything I could put on the stains before I wash them? Somthing like shampoo or washing up liquid to combat the oils? Usually I would bung in the wash and hope for the best but I really, really love those trousers. Any advice very much appreciated

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savingqueen

Valli, a children's classic book like WTP is an excellent choice. I always buy the same for any christenings I have been to and would do the same for a baby naming. I would imagine the baby naming is comparable to a registry office wedding, just as special an event but no religious element (not saying that the religious element isn't important if you are religious BTW).

Hope you have a lovely time.

Monnagran - well done for finishing the mag. You seem to have done that quickly or am I mistaken? I liked your comment re criticism, must use that one myself for fitting occasions.
sq:)

Valli

savingqueen wrote: »

Valli, a children's classic book like WTP is an excellent choice. I always buy the same for any christenings I have been to and would do the same for a baby naming. I would imagine the baby naming is comparable to a registry office wedding, just as special an event but no religious element (not saying that the religious element isn't important if you are religious BTW).

Hope you have a lovely time.

ps sorry about your experience with the work event. I had something with a course a while back. They changed the start time to an earlier one so I walked in quite late even though I thought I was early. Nobody thought to tell me.I guess it was just human error but annoying all the same.


sq:)

Had I received an apology I wouldn't have been so livid.

Anyway I'm looking forward to the baby naming. :cool: Thanks for the comment. I'm not religious BTW.

mardatha

Two daft questions:
Can you put lettuce in soup and if so , how much before it tastes funny?
Can you grow tatties in beside roses or have I heard that you shouldn't do that?

ArthriticOldThing

Morning everyone. Its amazing how much we like to chat.
I missed yesterday and has taken me quite a while to catch up.
Glad to hear the news about the kittens/cats. My old cat got locked in our garage once for a couple of days and it took him a long time to forgive us:( even though he found a sneaky way in we did not know about. Problem was he couldn't get back out
again.
I decided to have a look into town yesterday and what happened?? It rained and rained and rained:mad::mad: I was soaked even though wearing waterproof. Had arranged to meet a friend for late lunch and she had the same experience so we sat in the restaurant like 2 bedraggled bag ladies:eek::eek:
So we just had to have bottle wine to cheer us up:beer:
Hope everyone has a better day today.