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

monnagran

Morning all,

Missed all the excitement last night, not that we often get any children round, being flanked by the big church and apart from our immediate neighbours the rest of the road is mostly made up of doctor's surgery, dentist, solicitors' offices etc. Not much scope for eager sweetie hunters.

Pam Ayres - what a wonderful evening. The theatre was absolutely packed and for 2 hours we laughed till we cried. The time flew, I couldn't believe that we had been listening for an hour when she announced the interval. I bought her latest book for my sister-in-law's birthday next week. I nearly bought one for myself but caught myself in time and reminded myself that I have a couple of book tokens tucked away so will indulge in her autobiography as well.

It's marvellous what an evening off does for you. I've been feeling jaded and exhausted for a few weeks but today I am back to normal. We must all try to have this time to ourselves occasionally. It works wonders. I have to force myself to spend good money on going out but the rewards, certainly this time, make it well worth while.

Back to magazine writing.

x

Popperwell

kezlou wrote: »

P.S regarding my commment to pops about being judgemental i do stand by it. I am fully standing by it. As far as i am concerned i get enough of it real life and people shouldn't be judged by how they dress, what profession they in etc

If anything has been said and if this person has said something nasty directed at myself on they blog i will be having them done for slander. I would never write something nasty towards them instead i have been fully honest and open, which is why i did state previously that i felt safe and secure on thread about pulling this person up.


But if people wish me to stop posting that is fine by me, i will not be bullied by this person and i feel sick writing this as i've it had all day off the witches and i am emotionally and mentally drained by it.

I have kept quiet and kept away from here for days but as it has continued without me I will add that I agree that people should not be judged by how they dress, look and I don't put a blanket view on whole professions and many have a difficult time with the public.

I do not use derogatory terms for people, its done by the media and politicans, I like to get to know someone, there are good and bad in all social classes(I hate that term even)how they dress is equally no way to judge someone. The terms I used was to make the point how such people are put down by others, I said that it was wrong and they are often decent people.

This is old ground and I'm not going to ressurect something that will kick off again.

I stand by my view that what was said was misread. The reaction came a bolt out of the blue and some here did give me the benefit of the doubt or kept out of it and will have their view.

Everyone has the right to post and say what they wish. Me I'm not so sure. I have never called you and never will. Even in my responce I did not call you. I have never bullied anyone in my life and never would and it hurts that I have been seen that way.

I did not respond much when the spat happened, you have not been discussed on my blog either.

I am another person who can do without the hassle and feel I have been bullied not for the first time here so if anyone is not going to post it will be myself. I'll bow out. For those who showed kindness and support to me I thank you. By bowing out I don't know if anyone has won.

If I stay and what I say in the future will be misread the fear is it may happen again.

I may appear elsewhere on MSE I don't know. I do wish all who are having difficulties that they will come right.

You(that is meant in the plural not directed at you in case it is misunderstood)can either decide to leave things as they are and get back to the idea behind the thread or continue to discuss this and me but I won't be making further reference to this.

I was in two minds whether to write this post. I hope your own problems come out for the best too.

Take care all...

PS Monnagran, Pam Ayres is great and she does a wonderful show. Glad that
you enjoyed it.

Kidcat that energy deal sounds similar to the one I am on...its about the best we can do in the present situation.

katieowl_2

cornishchick wrote: »

This one Katie, just using gf flour.


http://www.redonline.co.uk/food/recipes/mary-berrys-lemon-cupcakes

actually I only had plain flour and baking powder. Both gf. ... think that's what went Wrong?

Well must say I've never had great success just swapping ordinary flour for GF, although plenty of people do it.

Were the cakes still edible, What was the texture in the middle? if it was OK I'd be tempted to just make lots of frosting and hide the dips

Otherwise, try again with more baking powder, and maybe a spoon of bicarb and tiny bit more lemon juice. Don't open the door until you are sure they are done, and cross your fingers. Depends on whether you mind how many experiments you do.

I've made nice chocolate cake with Gram flour, and that came out well in cupcake cases (ask if you want recipe) but it doesn't work as well with other flavours as the gram flour has a distinct taste of it's own... lots of good reviews for the Doves Farm Recipe http://www.dovesfarm.co.uk/recipes/fairy-cakes/

Otherwise I'd use a lemon almond and polenta cake recipe, and cook it in cupcake cases for a shorter period of time...

HTH

Kate

peony40

I don't know if I have the 'right' to post as I am such an occasional poster on these boards, but I have been so saddened by the tone of some of the recent posts that I have now deleted my shortcut to this forum as it was making me feel either sad or annoyed, neither emotions that I wish to have.

All I can say, is that Pops I remember you for responding so warmly to me on this thread, and for that I thank you.

Take care all.

lillibet_dripping

Nargleblast wrote: »

OH, yes! One of my all-time favourites - "we used to dream of living in a cardboard box..."

Well, we lived in a septic tank:p

Mrs_Chip

I am very sad that Pops feels he has to leave the thread because of what Kez has posted.

I never did understand what it was that made Kez so cross, we all know why Pops posted what he did, he was obviously feeling very bad about the way he had been treated by two particular people from the HA and his neighbours. We might not have agreed, or liked the way he said it, but I do feel he deserved more understanding than he got from some quarters here.

Kez - I am sorry, but I think you have read far more into this than was meant, perhaps recent dealings with people in real life have left you very sensitive.

I am going to stop posting for a while, I will still read as I consider you all as friends, and love hearing about your lives, but there is an undercurrent of unpleasantness that I though we had dealt with before which has re-surfaced.

PRINCESSX87

PLEASE EVERYONE....LETS NOT DRAG UP MORE OLD GROUND!!

No one is expected to leave or stop posting. I think we all need to remember that like in the "real world" we're never all going to get on famously all the time.

There is enough worries in our personal lives - Lets remember why this thread was started and has been running for a long time. If people don't agree with a post that's fine, Express that feeling and leave it at that. Some of us rely on this thread for support & bringing it down to playground level is just silly....

As the day has gone on, I'm feeling worse, Nothing seems to be working to at lease get rid of my aching body. This virus / cold / lurgy seems to be doing the rounds, I'm spoken to a few friends and all them have it too. Does anyone fancy swoping??? .......:rotfl:don't all rush at once xx

Molly41

Popperwell wrote: »

I have kept quiet and kept away from here for days but as it has continued without me I will add that I agree that people should not be judged by how they dress, look and I don't put a blanket view on whole professions and many have a difficult time with the public.

I do not use derogatory terms for people, its done by the media and politicans, I like to get to know someone, there are good and bad in all social classes(I hate that term even)how they dress is equally no way to judge someone. The terms I used was to make the point how such people are put down by others, I said that it was wrong and they are often decent people.

This is old ground and I'm not going to ressurect something that will kick off again.

I stand by my view that what was said was misread. The reaction came a bolt out of the blue and some here did give me the benefit of the doubt or kept out of it and will have their view.

Everyone has the right to post and say what they wish. Me I'm not so sure. I have never called you and never will. Even in my responce I did not call you. I have never bullied anyone in my life and never would and it hurts that I have been seen that way.

I did not respond much when the spat happened, you have not been discussed on my blog either.

I am another person who can do without the hassle and feel I have been bullied not for the first time here so if anyone is not going to post it will be myself. I'll bow out. For those who showed kindness and support to me I thank you. By bowing out I don't know if anyone has won.

If I stay and what I say in the future will be misread the fear is it may happen again.

I may appear elsewhere on MSE I don't know. I do wish all who are having difficulties that they will come right.

You(that is meant in the plural not directed at you in case it is misunderstood)can either decide to leave things as they are and get back to the idea behind the thread or continue to discuss this and me but I won't be making further reference to this.

I was in two minds whether to write this post. I hope your own problems come out for the best too.

Take care all...

PS Monnagran, Pam Ayres is great and she does a wonderful show. Glad that
you enjoyed it.

Kidcat that energy deal sounds similar to the one I am on...its about the best we can do in the present situation.

I think you have to accept that some of your actions and words are very controversial and grate on those who are struggling in very difficult situations.

cornishchick

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

Does anyone fancy swoping??? .......:rotfl:don't all rush at once xx

I can offer a dodgy back, ache joints and a shocking head ache in return PX.

SDG31000

Hi everyone

I am here and reading along, but my SAD has kicked in with a vengeance and add in the chaos that Halloween has caused to the state of my house and I'm not feeling at my best at the moment.

Hugs to all xxxxxxxxx