2021 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

Nonnadiluca

LA, I've just checked my new walking boots, all good!
I will probably be buying a couple of bras in the next few days; I will need them in a month or two but have £5 M&S vouchers, and £2 worth of extra points if I order online, so just as well get them now.
 Laura, that's really interesting foot information.

TwibbleDee

We did have snow!  Probably 4-5 inches.
What we're in is a big trailer made to be pulled behind a truck.  Not a motorhome, but not a van either.

Now, off to hunt down propane...

maddiemay

@TwibbleDee That sounds so grim, I hope that you can get all the fuel that you need until power is resumed.
On the subject of bras, can anyone with what shall we call a fuller frontage have a recommendation for a type of soft pull on bra? I have an eczema patch right under the area on my back where my bra sits, I am a 34DD and have previously swerved away from such underwear as the ones I tried for my back size had trouble in squashing everything in. My fingers have broken out too, likely caused by the stresses of lockdown, my immune deficiency and close family illness, it will pass I know, but need a little structural support in the meantime LOL.

PipneyJane

maddiemay said:

@TwibbleDee That sounds so grim, I hope that you can get all the fuel that you need until power is resumed.
On the subject of bras, can anyone with what shall we call a fuller frontage have a recommendation for a type of soft pull on bra? I have an eczema patch right under the area on my back where my bra sits, I am a 34DD and have previously swerved away from such underwear as the ones I tried for my back size had trouble in squashing everything in. My fingers have broken out too, likely caused by the stresses of lockdown, my immune deficiency and close family illness, it will pass I know, but need a little structural support in the meantime LOL.

@maddiemay, I would suggest phoning up and talking to Bravissimo, the bra shop for the fuller busted woman.   They sell bra-lined tops which are built by cup size, unlike the M&S ones I've seen which just cram you in. (Yes, I owned one once.)    They also sell properly supportive pajama tops. If there is a soft, pull on bra, they'll sell it. 

HTH

- Pip

PipneyJane

TwibbleDee said:

We did have snow!  Probably 4-5 inches.
What we're in is a big trailer made to be pulled behind a truck.  Not a motorhome, but not a van either.

Now, off to hunt down propane...

That's a "caravan" in Australian and British English.  In American English, I'd describe it as a recreation vehicle/RV.

Good luck re the propane...

- Pip

Laura_Elsewhere

Just so you know... we're fine, firstly - BUT one of my closest friends is very much not. Her husband and lifelong partner has gone from "totally fine big strong chap" last summer to, as of this morning, into a hospice with multiple incurable cancers; she has just been diagnosed herself and has surgery in the next few weeks. Her outcome looks excellent; his is... short. 

I'm incredibly privileged to be supporting her online, but I may be either a bit absent, or more likely my autism will be a lot more visible than usual. So if I sound like I'm being catty or nasty or anything, please be assured I almost certainly will not be meaning to; it's just that I may get very very literal in my use of words. 

It's a bit grim. Do make sure you tell your beloveds that you love them, and please please please sort out your will (thankfully, that's something this pair have sensibly sorted out)

PipneyJane

Laura_Elsewhere said:

Just so you know... we're fine, firstly - BUT one of my closest friends is very much not. Her husband and lifelong partner has gone from "totally fine big strong chap" last summer to, as of this morning, into a hospice with multiple incurable cancers; she has just been diagnosed herself and has surgery in the next few weeks. Her outcome looks excellent; his is... short. 

I'm incredibly privileged to be supporting her online, but I may be either a bit absent, or more likely my autism will be a lot more visible than usual. So if I sound like I'm being catty or nasty or anything, please be assured I almost certainly will not be meaning to; it's just that I may get very very literal in my use of words. 

It's a bit grim. Do make sure you tell your beloveds that you love them, and please please please sort out your will (thankfully, that's something this pair have sensibly sorted out)

Oh, Laura!  I am so sorry to hear your news.  Your friend must be devastated.  You've still got my mobile number haven't you?  (if you need a listening ear)

- Pip

Laura_Elsewhere

@PipneyJane I have indeed and you are a star xx

maddiemay

@PipneyJane - Thank you I had not thought about Bravissimo, I will have a trawl through the website and contact them if there are any possibilities.

joedenise

TwibbleDee said:

We did have snow!  Probably 4-5 inches.
What we're in is a big trailer made to be pulled behind a truck.  Not a motorhome, but not a van either.

Now, off to hunt down propane...

Misunderstood what you meant.  We call that a caravan if it's towed behind a car.  If it hooks onto the back of a truck it sounds like a Fifth wheeler where you can park up and it's free standing and you can use the truck to get around.