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greent

Just caught up on over a month's worth of posts (whoops!) - lots of positive things have been happening in the Cr house - fingers crossed re DH's job -  it does sound like he is generally well thought of in various places - hopefully that will help xx

the_cross_rabbit

Hi greent.
I was successful getting printer ink, beat another chap to the last one. Felt like Rocky when he reaches the top of those steps and is punching the air. WHoop Whoop.
Not sure if its something in the water but my in laws seem to have lost the ability to listen. DD1went round to see them and they yet again brought up about Scottish results (highers?). Which part of its not 'appropriate to talk about' do they not understand. We've had alot of tears and worrying now about what she may or may not get. The hubbster completely lost his rag which threw me as he's usually the calm one and stormed round and told them in no uncertain terms how tactless them had been. His mum didn't want him to speak to his dad as his dad is angry at him as the hubbster said he'd be quite happy to never work again if he could. I'm sure that the vast amount of the world population feels this way, but you know reality is we can't afford that but its nice to dream. Anyway the hubbster did speak to him as he was fuming. Anyway because she didn't burst into tears on the spot they thought it was ok to talk about it, not got a clue about what type of person she obviously is, such as putting a brave face on it. Honestly I keep thinking about it and keeping shaking my head in wonder and their inability to think things through, lack of empathy, honestly it makes you wonder at times. Anyway we've advised DD1 not to go round until she gets her results as they will probably try to justify what they did and bring it all to the forefront of her mind again. FIL has sent a text message to say sorry.
The hubbster went for his consultation meeting the other day and came away feeling none the wiser as to what is really happening. Given a form to fill in to give feed back on what he does know. He's decided to look for another job whilst playing the waiting game of who gets the post.
On a more positive note the hubbster and DD1 went out for a walk yesterday and the traffic wardens were out ticketing people who were badly or illegally parked on the countrylanes nears us that are causing major hazards, the hubbster thanked her. DD2 and I went over to my mum's whilst my car was in been serviced and she went horse riding. Big beaming smiles all round, although we may pay for it today as she is really tired and her legs ache. Fingers crossed she goes out with her PA later today for a walk and a picnic. Hopefully we will get to the allotment later.
SPENDS
£35.21 (ink,facemasks, icecreams/lollies/seeds)
POSITIVES
1) DD2 went horse riding and has another session booked for next week (these were her christmas and birthday presents so budgetted for)
2) We have PRINTER INK
Enjoy the sunshine everyone
CRx

Karmacat

The positives sound lovely to me!  And as for her grandparents ... if they won't learn, and you fear they'd try to justify themselves, you're absolutely right, leave them be at the moment, it's a horrendous time for people in your DD's position, her health is more important.  If she wants to give them the opportunity to repair the damage they've done to the relationship, later on is plenty soon enough.

I *so* know what you mean in the rejoicing about printer ink

the_cross_rabbit

Our niece is in hospital at the moment, but they are struggling to diagnosis what it is, they orginally thought it was covid- negative, then they thought meningitis-negative, they finally came to the conclusion it was kawasaki disease, but today they changed their minds. They are flummoxed as to what is wrong but she is responding to treatment which is the main thing. So difficult as they are in another country far far far away. 
Been to the allotment this morning and harvested french beans, beetroot, cabbage, kale, toms, blackberries, carrots,and thyme. Made green bean and vegetable soup with pesto, leek and potato soup, dog soup and blackberry and apple crumble. Hopefully mum will remember to bring her ice cream maker over so that I can make some tomorrow. Yum Yum.
CRx

Hazelnutty

Hi CR I don't know if you saw my last post but I made a comment about exams on there as I'm on the admissions team for my department. Universities know that the grade awarding system this year is flawed and particularly that there's an inherent bias against pupils who were due to do better than their school's historical performance suggests. Universities will (or at the very least should) want to ensure fair access and admissions tutors will want to make offers and confirm places. We care. So please try to reassure her - universities will have phone and chat lines open with people like me on the other end if she wants to discuss her application or discuss her options elsewhere. I'm not in Scotland but if you need to vent to/ask questions of someone who understands HE next week, just drop me a line

themadvix

Sorry to hear that about your niece CR, hope they get to the bottom of it soon. Good that she’s responding in any case.

Hazelnutty, I don’t think CR is in Scotland - just they’d had their results and that was what was causing the comments from the in laws. Your insider knowledge sounds very reassuring though - you’re right, ultimately unis want the right people through their doors.

the_cross_rabbit

hazelnutty thank you so much for your advice and kind offer it made me well up. We are in the midlands so results this week. She has the university number on speed dial now( thanks for the prompt). She was so disappointed not to take her exams as she wanted to prove she is capable of getting those grades. I’m a great believer in fate and she will end up where she is meant to be.
CRx

Hazelnutty

I totally get that - I was the same! Once she's at university, though, she will have the chance to prove herself.  I would think that her chosen university/ies will email her to confirm/offer a place and probably follow up with a phone call. But if she's anxious then she can absolutely call in herself and ask any questions she may have about what next year is likely to look like.

Fortune_Smiles

Hope your niece recovers quickly CR and DD gets the grades she deserves.

Fortune x

Karmacat

A lot going on, CR, I hope it all works through and works out for your DD and your niece both.