Nice People 13: Nice Save

michaels

Parents evening this evening, trying not to feel smug having been told all 3 are a pleasure to teach including DS whose two teachers said they would like a class with 30 of him please. WE have tried to suggest they mix things up a bit for DD1, academically she is not quite in the top half dozen but is clearly finding it very easy to stay in the next group (where her best friend is) and coast so hopefully they may ask her to work with some others who may push her a bit more. Forgot to mention on Monday she played basketball for the school and they won the local 12(?) schools competition so are through to the county finals.

Only problem is on parent evening night things seem to get very late and tiring to have dinner etc and I have also had to fill in the property information form to make sure there are no holdups with that and do a few other chores and I seem to have the cold/flu that is going around.

Going to bed in a minute.

Well done Spirit, love to all chez Spirit.

Generali

Spirit wrote: »

big break through on rehab today.
I started electro therapy on my fingers yesterday.it is unpleasant.like the worst pins and needles ever, but effective.today i pickedup a pair of socks/. i had to carry my arm to them but my hand worked in picking up. i coul noy let go and ohwas saying GIVE to me as he would when getiingthe dog to hand over his ball.

I also have play doh and a football to tryto roll aboutand extend my elbow.

Good work Spirit! Keep it up.

I had something of a breakthrough last night too. For the first time in ages I slept through the night without waking up thinking about work/the future. It really has helped talking things through with you lot.

SingleSue

I am back to being like my name...single again.

Unfortunately, the relationship was not really going anywhere and was missing that little extra and we are better as friends, as we have been for over 30 years. I have probably put up a few too many walls too to stop getting hurt plus of course, having disabled children does make it a little harder for a relationship to flourish.

Spirit - Brilliant news! Hope things continue to improve as they have, you have come on amazingly.

Yorkie1

Sorry to hear that Sue. Hopefully you'll be able to maintain the friendship still, though?

fc123

michaels wrote: »

Hmm - didn't Tesco see ready meals for low to middle income families as being a gap in the market in the US and then went on to lose rather a lot of money with "fresh'n'easy"?

I think that ready made 'Artisan' type products sold in farmers markets etc. are a different market to the Tesco style of Ready Meal and can be really successful.


I know at the one I go to every week the soup and baked products stalls seem to do very well.


Don't know if trad baking appeals to you (or rather the Aus customer ) but OH's Aunt bakes for this http://www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk/about/
companies coffee shop and she does a mix of 'new' (such as vegetable cake) and old (6'' deep lemon meringue pie).


Can't wait to find out what the plan is Gen.

Spirit wrote: »

big break through on rehab today.
I started electro therapy on my fingers yesterday.it is unpleasant.like the worst pins and needles ever, but effective.today i pickedup a pair of socks/. i had to carry my arm to them but my hand worked in picking up. i coul noy let go and ohwas saying GIVE to me as he would when getiingthe dog to hand over his ball.

I also have play doh and a football to tryto roll aboutand extend my elbow.

Good news.....hopefully, each visit will hasten your recovery.:)

vivatifosi wrote: »

Nikks, hows this for an offer. Finish your PhD and submit it and I'll buy you dinner. I'm sure there'll be witnesses to this.

......feel an NP 'do' would be in order for that event I am happy to host a Well Done Nikks Partee.


Am catching up on years of not entertaining at all (or not much).

Generali

Cheers fc123. I need to go over the options with Mrs Generali.

Baking is of interest but there's too much competition from SAHMs who make a shoddy product which has devalued a large part of that market.

LydiaJ

Generali wrote: »

Good work Spirit! Keep it up.

I had something of a breakthrough last night too. For the first time in ages I slept through the night without waking up thinking about work/the future. It really has helped talking things through with you lot.

Glad the NPT has been helpful to you Gen. I'm just thankful there are people on here who understand the whole setting up a business thing and could be useful, because the last time there was an entrepreneurial gene in my family was my great-grandparents, and I most certainly haven't any trace of ability or inclination in that direction. Looking forward to hearing how it works out for you.

SingleSue wrote: »

I am back to being like my name...single again.

Unfortunately, the relationship was not really going anywhere and was missing that little extra and we are better as friends, as we have been for over 30 years. I have probably put up a few too many walls too to stop getting hurt plus of course, having disabled children does make it a little harder for a relationship to flourish.

Sorry to hear that, Sue.

Your post is very, um, factual. How are you feeling? (Ignore that if you'd rather not say.)

Hope the friendship continues to be a support to you.

fc123 wrote: »

......feel an NP 'do' would be in order for that event I am happy to host a Well Done Nikks Partee.

A do would definitely be in order. I'm in, and will contribute in whatever way is decided on (as long as I don't have to host it in my chaotic house ).

SingleSue

Full of cold Lydia, probably explains the more factual tone...everything hurts including when I type.

I'm ok about it, obviously a little sad and feeling a little rejected but I'll get over it, we only saw each other once a week anyway.

Nikkster

Generali wrote: »

I had something of a breakthrough last night too. For the first time in ages I slept through the night without waking up thinking about work/the future. It really has helped talking things through with you lot.

Fabulous! The NPT in action again

If it were me, I'd also guess that the fact you're thinking things through in depth and playing round with the ideas is a first step in actually 'doing something' about the situation - and that would be a great help mentally too. Like I said, that is what helps me.


Sorry to hear your news Sue. You've had a busy time of it recently.

Nikkster

FC - sorry life has thrown you guys another curve ball. Trying to look for silver linings, at least you get to enjoy that beautiful house and all the hard work that went into it.