Page 18 | Old ladies are actually experts at life, and we are fools (continued)

AiryFairyMum · 2020-06-30T10:38:52+00:00

Thank you so much for all your brilliant suggestions. I'm aware the last thread is running out, so I've added a new one, just in case we have any more suggestions from a bygone era, or we want to review any new purchases (I have loads on order at the moment!). Thanks to *@kojolo* for the thread title. Here's the link to the old one: [[https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/3944582-To-realise-I-like-old-lady-things]]

Psychicpineapple · 16/05/2022 22:13

teawamutu · 15/05/2022 18:51

I love Shedunnit 😍

I've taken up quilting, so have spent weekend peacefully stitching and dropping in to a craft fair at the church. Was lovely.

I love Shedunnit too. And I've recently taken up crochet!
This thread seems perfect for me.

SerendipitySunshine · 16/05/2022 22:46

The jubilee is going to be a perfect old lady extravaganza!à

Vebrithien · 16/05/2022 23:09

I've just spent the evening in gentle, teary reminiscence, reading this thread.

I read the first thread in NICU, sat next to my premature son, during the first lockdown, after weeks of pain, bleeds, the enforced isolation, desperate worry. It was a loving hug that helped me through, reminded me of departed dear ones, and made me think about simple, timeless pleasures. I remember that I ordered a rose face cream from NICU, and it was delivered to me in hospital. I open it and smell it, and am instantly taken back there.

My DD is nearly 2 years old now. He's had his health struggles, but is doing well.

I knit for him, and his big sister. We love to bake, dance to the music on the radio (classic FM), he loves to be outside in the garden with me.

Thank you to everyone who had contributed. You helped me though such a desperate time, without even knowing.

wildthingsinthenight · 17/05/2022 07:29

Vebrithien · 16/05/2022 23:09

I've just spent the evening in gentle, teary reminiscence, reading this thread.

I read the first thread in NICU, sat next to my premature son, during the first lockdown, after weeks of pain, bleeds, the enforced isolation, desperate worry. It was a loving hug that helped me through, reminded me of departed dear ones, and made me think about simple, timeless pleasures. I remember that I ordered a rose face cream from NICU, and it was delivered to me in hospital. I open it and smell it, and am instantly taken back there.

My DD is nearly 2 years old now. He's had his health struggles, but is doing well.

I knit for him, and his big sister. We love to bake, dance to the music on the radio (classic FM), he loves to be outside in the garden with me.

Thank you to everyone who had contributed. You helped me though such a desperate time, without even knowing.

What a beautiful post.
I'm so happy to hear that your DS is doing well💐

wildthingsinthenight · 17/05/2022 07:32

RobinOnTheTable · 16/05/2022 14:44

I think all Morse episodes are available on the ITV Hub, @wildthingsinthenight

Thank you!

teawamutu · 17/05/2022 09:24

Vebrithien · 16/05/2022 23:09

I've just spent the evening in gentle, teary reminiscence, reading this thread.

I read the first thread in NICU, sat next to my premature son, during the first lockdown, after weeks of pain, bleeds, the enforced isolation, desperate worry. It was a loving hug that helped me through, reminded me of departed dear ones, and made me think about simple, timeless pleasures. I remember that I ordered a rose face cream from NICU, and it was delivered to me in hospital. I open it and smell it, and am instantly taken back there.

My DD is nearly 2 years old now. He's had his health struggles, but is doing well.

I knit for him, and his big sister. We love to bake, dance to the music on the radio (classic FM), he loves to be outside in the garden with me.

Thank you to everyone who had contributed. You helped me though such a desperate time, without even knowing.

That's just gorgeous.

I had a NICU stint with preemie DS2. And thinking about it, my interest in baking, sewing and crochet started when we got him home.

Something about wanting to stay home, fill my environment with comfort after a scary time and create, perhaps?

Snorkellingaround · 17/05/2022 10:49

I daydream about living cosily in an Agatha Christie novel type village (with much less murder). How do I persuade my friends to learn bridge so I can go to bridge nights? It would be good to have a housekeeper and fill my days with tea, gossip, light gardening and occasional sleuthing.

wildthingsinthenight · 17/05/2022 13:50

Snorkellingaround · 17/05/2022 10:49

I daydream about living cosily in an Agatha Christie novel type village (with much less murder). How do I persuade my friends to learn bridge so I can go to bridge nights? It would be good to have a housekeeper and fill my days with tea, gossip, light gardening and occasional sleuthing.

This sounds perfect. I would have to be by the sea though..
Host a bridge night...lure them with cocktails!

teawamutu · 17/05/2022 13:54

I want to learn bridge, a la Mapp and Lucia (another favourite book in the world).

Psychicpineapple · 17/05/2022 14:45

teawamutu · 17/05/2022 13:54

I want to learn bridge, a la Mapp and Lucia (another favourite book in the world).

I tried to learn bridge. I found it difficult. I took some lessons but gave it up eventually. The club was mostly over 65s and they were so good at it and super competitive. It wasn't the relaxing game I was expecting.

mrpenny · 18/05/2022 12:37

Can anyone advise on old episodes of Archers??

wildthingsinthenight · 18/05/2022 18:24

mrpenny · 18/05/2022 12:37

Can anyone advise on old episodes of Archers??

Have you tried BBC Sounds app? Though they may not go back far

wildthingsinthenight · 18/05/2022 18:28

Just looked and there are old ones on YouTube and an Archers podcast on Spotify among other bits

wildthingsinthenight · 18/05/2022 18:35

Also Audible has a lot of Archers audiobooks and podcasts 😊

wildthingsinthenight · 18/05/2022 22:11

I'm reading a Miss Marple in bed with the windows open listening to the rain. Very cosy

wildthingsinthenight · 19/05/2022 07:11

Have found something on Spotify called Nostalgic Mystery Radio which is great. Plays by Agatha Christie, Pd James etc

Wauden · 19/05/2022 23:28

In cooler weather, I snuggle under a fluffy blanket with stacks of cushions, listening to radio 3.
I love chamomile or lavender tea, loose, in an infuser thingy, before bed.

mathanxiety · 19/05/2022 23:55

My mum has talked me into accepting a gift of a pure wool lap blanket. I'm really looking forward to using it this winter and since two of my DDs are visiting my mum at the moment, I'm hoping to persuade one of the DDs to try to fit it into her suitcase and personally deliver it to me. I don't trust the Post.

mathanxiety · 19/05/2022 23:58

@Vebrithien what a lovely post, and glad to hear your DS is loving the little things in life.

wildthingsinthenight · 20/05/2022 09:35

mathanxiety · 19/05/2022 23:55

My mum has talked me into accepting a gift of a pure wool lap blanket. I'm really looking forward to using it this winter and since two of my DDs are visiting my mum at the moment, I'm hoping to persuade one of the DDs to try to fit it into her suitcase and personally deliver it to me. I don't trust the Post.

Lovely!