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

kezlou

monnogran i think its a great idea to have a quiet reflection area where people can come and share one another's company and show they respects. For them it will show them thats others (such as yourself) care about them. I think it will also feel human again, if you know what i mean, in terms of giving time to one another and grieve for they friend in a safe and comforting place.




Bun bun this is the recipe i use now,

lemon cheesecake
http://www.cheap-family-recipes.org....tml?opt=rsnack

My OH adores lemon cheesecake and this is his favourite so far. Its uses the the cheapest plain yoghurt and cheapest cream cheese. Very filling and moreish.

Were going to try this one soon
http://www.cheap-family-recipes.org....tml?opt=rsnack


There were made from weezl and other members off the mse forum.

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MONNAGRAN would they like a tea and cake gathering to see him on his way, kind of like a friendship wake, would that even be possible? It would be a nice thing for them to not feel overawed by the solemnity of church even without a formal service and cake and tea always does that doesn't it?

I've never really understood why there is so much prejudice felt towards stay at home mums in general, or why there is a feeling of those who go out to work being somehow more worthy of respect than 'Just a Mum!' or that word 'Housewife!'. Both my girls are professionals one teaches and is a Head of Department the other is a Doctor training to be a GP, they don't look down on me, or anyone else who has chosen to bring up families and make homes. In fact they say that had it NOT been for the fact that I was there when they needed me they might not have been in the positions they are in now. They always liked the fact that Ma was at home when they left in the morning and there when they got home again waiting with a cuppa made. The younger one actually got positively anti when I talked about finding a job, I will always remember her saying 'But you're MY Mum and I need to know you are here, and then I feel safe when I'm away from home'. It's no sinecure being the homemaker, it needs lots of different skills, lots of tenacity and inventiveness, lots of stamina, lots of compassion, a bit of stubborn built in,but most of all it needs oodles of love for those in the family, the home itself and for all the skills that you have that make life better for everyone. I think stay at home mums are a brave lot and should be congratulated, not denigrated, Cheers Lyn xxx.

kittiej

ooo bunbun, we've got a mad springer as well and she really is mad!

She can be sooo cute as well, if my 2 boys are playing on the floor with toys she will go off and find one of her teddies and sit next to them as if to say "can I join in please?"

She has a thing about wheelie bins, she barks at them as though they are about to jump out at her :rotfl:

Possession

Tea and cake sounds a good idea Mrs LW. I hope it goes well Monnogran - not only showing your respects for him but showing the others that they are cared about. It's such a great job you do.

I have shouted myself hoarse at Andy Murray, and he heard me!

Rowan9

shegar wrote: »

Me too will never be caught short........I have a purse full of coins and a few notes in the car, I never know whats going on offer on the road side stalls, loads people sell home grown produce in the country..........

I spent a lot of my younger years without " a pot to p*ss in", :eek: but as you get older I find I need a bit of security, and knowing ive got a couple of bob I can turn to if needed is handy..........

Ive saved a few quid in the house in another purse , and that will go towards a delivery of coal in the next month ready for the winter..........
Sheila...

Hi Sheila - yes, that was only one of the things I loved about living in Suffolk - you'd be down some country lane, turn a corner and there was a stack of lovely garden produce or eggs for sale - bunches of flowers, pickled eggs, beetroot - I've bought them all. Selection of eggs - bantam, hen, duck. Fab. I do miss that.

W

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Oh I like a challenge and I have to confess I cheated on this one and asked He Who Knows, who knew, so here it is, the info about the plant to scare CATS!!!!! From RHS Site.
A cat repellent plant, Plectranthus ornatus in RHS Plant Finder but sold under the names of 'Scaredy Cat' or Coleus canina, is available from some garden centres or by mail order. The foliage produces an unpleasant smell when touched. This plant can be grown out of doors in the summer, but needs frost protection in winter. HWKs

He's a clever laddie isn't he? Cheers Us and the lurcha xxx.

jem132

Hi all we have had some sad news today dhs dad has had a hart attack he had open hart surgery 5 years ago and had tubes fitted . So don't really know what they will do but he is really unwell and they are transferring him to another hospital tonight we have 2 big ones in leeds.

Other than that I have been cleaning crazy. Don't want him to worry I can't do it because I am un well xxx

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Oh JEM that's so sad, I'm really sorry you're having to deal with this along with all the other problems in life. I hope so very much that your father in law is as comfortable as he can be, and that he is getting the best treatment that is available. You've had such a lot of late little one, I really hope that he improves and you have good news very soon, Hugs and love Lyn xxx.

bunbun2

Jem I am so sorry to hear about your FIL. thinking of you and your family x

Possession

Sorry to hear that Jem, you have had a tough time lately.I hope FIL stabilises quickly.