The arrival of my beautiful new grandson is an absolute miracle. And equally marvellous to me is that with a new baby, a support bubble can be formed and *guess what* I got to hug and kiss my grown-up son for the first time in a YEAR ♥️
@Gellyfsh
When my mum passed away I paid the electricity bill then got another a month later. They wanted me to do a 140 mile round trip to read the meter. I told them to read it themselves and whilst there, exterminate the pixies in the garden who must have been using all the electricity
@KateBurkeNHS
Reminds me of the childcare that “miraculously” sprung up during the war when women were needed in the workforce, and its disappearance once the war was done. Is our main value as unpaid carers then?
@KingBobIIV
Well said. I had an ex husband who insisted on “rights”, and stockpiled a nest egg while my boys wore jumble sale clothes, lived in a cold house with rotting windows and came within a hair’s breadth of having the electricity cut off while I patched together five part time jobs.
@milly_caspaces
Young people get so much unjustified criticism. A few years ago my youngest son was just old enough to go to town with his friends and was late home one afternoon. He’d walked home, having used his bus fare money to buy a homeless man a McDonalds
@Col3691
@helentheroberts
@BBCNews
My husband is a taxi driver, not back to work as he is 65 and has asthma. His “low” skill set involves not only driving all over the country but looking after elderly passengers, doing accounts, managing three electronic devices and knowing this area like the back of his hand.
#DuvetKnowItsChristmas
A great hashtag to follow over the next few days as people share their bizarre/improvised sleeping arrangements for festive visitors.
Because this was a new beginning. Beautiful grandson, suddenly able to be in a Covid bubble with my son and his gorgeous family, and only days before we finally moved to our dream house
#myfavpicofme2021
Rang 111 this morning as Mr F unable to tolerate light and still awful head/vomiting. They sent paramedics as suspected meningitis, but luckily not. They think dehydration, sinus infection and v high BP, have got meds now and he has to rest and drink plenty 🤞
My timeline is full of people I neither know nor follow. Some interesting new connections to explore but I suspect I’ve missed things from my lovely usual people:
Anyone else the same?
18 years now with this lovely man 🥰 So lucky! We were just talking today about the first day we met and how we clicked and yet really hoped the other one felt the same ❤️
#NeverTooLate
@GMB
My husband worked and paid taxes/NI for 50 years. He’s now retired, and is a carer for a 94 year old, and part time carer for our grandson so his mum can go out to work. I think he’s contributed enough! There are also almost 2 million unemployed people under retirement age 🤷🏻♀️
@luke_oriordan
@UppityNorrie
My husband recently retired as a taxi driver in Yorkshire. Most of his conversations (and there were many!) were about the passengers themselves and he always asked longer distance ones whether they wanted to chat or have peace and quiet. It was part of the service he provided.
Happy Birthday to my lovely husband. Lunch out as a special treat: ordered Cajun chicken and this is what came. Chicken in a cheesy mushroom sauce. It was gorgeous, though 🤷🏻♀️
@_AngelLady_
@samaritans
I’m so glad you’ve reached out. People (wrongly) think you can only phone The Samaritans if you’re suicidal. I’ve been on both ends of the phone myself and know how much help this service can be. Sending you the biggest hug in the world xx
@fesshole
If only this were true! We had a tree on council land overhanging our fence. They came and inspected it, agreed it needed cutting back but said they wouldn’t do it as it didn’t pose a danger. They allowed us to pay for cutting it right back though. Thanks, Council.
Gardening disaster.
This morn our poly hut contained 2 courgette plants, 7 tomatoes and 3 lettuces. Horrendous sudden gust of howling wind, now just 1 courgette left. Back to the drawing board! 😢
@djonesbutchers
In the past I’ve seen weekly meal plans online costing buttons. I was a single parent with two teenage boys. It suggested veg soup for their main meal. As one of the boys spent his days loading lorries, I thought this wasn’t viable. Depends what side of the fence you’re on, eh?
@Cheeseo76847269
When it started in the 80s, I loved it (never forgotten Frank Bruno acting as Juliet) but now not only is it an over-hyped behemoth, there have been all too many tales about the money side and where the funding goes. It’s a no from me.
@Philippa_Perry
@nesslovesstars
I’m really finding this. I’m delighted to see friends again, but what’s disturbing is the noise when I’m out and about, and lack of social distance (which I don’t think should be happening yet) But lockdown has given me chance to choose what to recommence and what to discard 😀
@adamfare1996
So many times I see premises boast they are “disability friendly” (terrible term!!) when what they mean is a wheelchair user could just about get in. No thought for other needs such as visual impairment, autism or the many other needs (and as you say, not even chairs!)
@ClarkesLatin
@JustJaneWrites
I was being stalked/hassled by my ex. Police made two appts to come and advise. Didn’t turn up (or phone) Situ continued. We phoned a 3rd time: my now husband explained my requests had been ignored so he was off to beat up my ex. Surprisingly they arrived within moments 🤷🏻♀️
In an episode of One Foot In The Grave, Victor says to Margaret, “Is this what it’s come down to, spraying each other with Ralgex?” and this evening, as Mr F put Voltarol on my shoulder and I massaged Cetraben into his legs, we sort of realised what he meant 🤣 👵🏻👨🏼🦲
@DrEmmaHolliday
@ThanksCancer
Early on, I had an ultrasound. Doc was v abrupt and silent. I thought he was rude. Few weeks later, same doc. Another U/S. Suddenly he said, “I’m pleased to tell you I can’t see a spread. Last time I was so upset as I could see cancer but wasn’t allowed to tell you, I’m sorry”
Shopping. We have a Tesco just down the road and went online for a big monthly shop (Mr F just got his pension) Absolutely horrified at the price. Asda £21 cheaper same stuff 😮guess where we are going?
We ordered a multi perennials collection for the garden. It arrived this aft, we shut ourselves in the freezing garage and potted them up for the little greenhouse. There are 144. Good grief, it took ages. The greenhouse is crowded and the coming month will show what flourishes
How lovely! Received a card from the family who bought our old house today saying how happy they are there and that they hope we are also enjoying our new home. We are! ☺️
Monumental fail. Yesterday I carefully prepared a load of veg plus diced chicken and bacon, and this morning I smugly put it all into the slow cooker with chasseur mix. Two hours later Mr F pointed out I hadn’t even switched it on 🤣
Not a good start to the week! on the way to Tesco, in a stationary line of traffic, bloke drove bang into the back of us and shoved us into the car in front. Car undriveable. I am very bruised and my chest and sides feel as if I’ve done 5 million sit-ups, OW!
Wow. In my psychotherapy career I’ve worked with clients like Talitha, who’ve come from a background of abuse and parental sexualisation. Very difficult. Glad this drama has tackled it and acknowledged the damage this abuse has done
#Showtrial
@IntrovertProbss
Blimey, the last thing I am is shy! And all I’m doing is recharging my batteries. It’s been much easier to work with my social energy limitations as I’ve aged and become more in control of my own timetable
My husband is ill with shivers, awful headache and feeling sick. I’m concerned about him and doing my best to look after him but he’s gone to bed. I actually have complete freedom to choose what I want to watch, with no one else to consider!
#novelty
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@DrAmirKhanGP
The lady we help is the same. Spends ages telling us how much she worries about us going into shops then gives us a list that would involve visiting five different supermarkets...oh, and Lakeland Plastics, which is shut 🙄