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

jem132

Thankyou for all your kind words , the problem is with my ds9 been autistic and having PDA ,is his anxiety he doesn't mean to hurt me ,the poor boys OCD has also become worse .

He is really struggling at the moment to sleep as we'll so we are both very tired witch doe not help .

I do not and will not smack my boys I would rather walk away .

He is such a dear loving boy just deeply upset by most everyday things.

Anyway I have emailed every body who works high up in education in Leeds and government .And had a reply of the head of Leeds education to say he is sorry about there been a lack of fasilatys for children like Ben but will look into my case and see if he can resolve it x

mardatha

Elona I've got a tin of condensed to make Fifteens with for the grandkids, but there will be plenty left over and in past years it seems to evaporate somehow in the fridge... through that very handy wee hole in the top...
I have done a wee spot of bartering, knitted gloves for home made tablet. Quite pleased with meself lol.
I always meant to try making it because everybody else makes it and it doesnt look hard at all - but then you're left with the problem of eating it...and with no kids and a diabetic husband I would end up the size of a hoose! :rotfl:

nuttyp

today is ALDI voucher day in the MIRROR newspaper

The voucher is £5 off a £40 spend valid from today until 24th December.

Other vouchers are :-

traditional mincemeat 50% - now 89p
diced swede and carrot 50% - now 24p
sweetner 50% - now 44p
specially selected pasta sauce 50% - now 59p
specially selected stir through pasta sauce 50% - now 44p
specially selected indulgent cheesecake 30% - now £2.09
specially selected luxury fruit and nut 30% - now £1.39
red split lentil 30% - now 66p
luxurious liquid hand wash 30% - now 69p
chicken and mushroom pie 30% - now 83p

I got 2 papers this morning and they were selling fast!!

Hope it helps someone x

nuttyp

Rosy_Bottom wrote: »

It seems like you need constant reassurance and an ego boost. You know perfectly well when you post something like this that it will be followed by numerous people begging you to stay. Get over yourself love.

This was a bit harsh, everyone is welcome but as fuddle said her circumstances have changed slightly since she moved. We aim to help anyone and everyone who comes along here. If I had a change, I would have asked the same. Maybe you don't understand the concept of this 'family' group here.

[Deleted User]

ROSY I don't know how you are circumstanced but I do know how FUDDLE is circumstanced and I know how very difficult her life has been and I know just how desparately hard a struggle for that particular little family has been to actually get to the point in thier lives where she is able to have that as a thought let alone post it with confidence rather than keep it in her head. We all know her as an honest woman, a woman of integrity and NOT someone who is constantly asking for attention. I hope very much that your life is less difficult but if you had problems rest assured we would without question, support you in exactly the same way!!! It is very easy to be critical without knowing all the pieces of the puzzle and I hope very much that FUDDLE is not as hurt by your comments as I think she will be.

ginnyknit

I have to say what a way to spoil a happy little segment of the thread. I was just enjoying all the congrats about hubbys latest tests, all the jokes about Mardatha's sweetie addiction and generally breathing a sigh of relief that all was calm and peaceful on here. Then someone has to step in with their size nines making banal comments.....I despair...Fuddle, pet, if your confidence is shaky with all the stress your O/S family are quite happy to give you a boost, if your ego is flagging let us know and we will support it. Now im off for a cuppa and a biccy before attempting to blitz the living room as Hubby who intensley dislikes Chrimbo suddenly has the urge to decorate this place like Harrods :rotfl:

mardatha

Can I ask a question about celery...Is that the long green stuff that ponks? I had a neighbour once who seemed to use buckets of the bloody stuff in soup, and the very smell of it nearly made me sick. I've read that it adds great flavour to soup, so I want to try it but honestly the smell makes me want to heave. Is there a solution to this problem LOL!

FairyPrincessk

Mar, I've never found celery particularly smelly, but it is long. My mum hates it. when I use it in a soup I use 1-2 sticks with an onion and garlic. The alternative might be celery salt which is dried and comes in the spice section.

[Deleted User]

Certainly is my friend, look in the herbs and spices bit of the shop for CELERY SALT which gives you the good flavour in your food without the celery smell. I use it as a background flavour and cut back on the amount of salt I use in the recipe. If you can't find it I#ll get you some from the farm shop when I go next week and send it up to you, Lyn xxx.

fuddle

Where would this thread be without the occasional lurker posting with a little spite eh?

Of course I need back up and reassurance - why else would I post? It's testament to the good people who post regularly on here that they do offer the words of encouragement and support. We all offer each other help and support I don't at all see why you feel the need to be passive aggressive but being as I've completely different from yourself Rosie, I'm very pleased I don't understand.

I would think it would be a little hypocritical posting on here when our finances will not be stretched any more and because I am kind and considerate I thought to ask.

What you have managed to do though Rosie, is divert the whole thread towards me, enabling me to thrive off the attention I'm now receiving. So thanks for that. I shall sit avidly and smirk at my ego boosting... Or maybe I shall go put the kettle on and get on with cleaning my kitchen floor.