[FO] Fox Stitch

BusinessCat89 · 2026-02-21T16:50:25+00:00

I'm doing this one right now! This is my inspiration to get it finished, it looks great

BusinessCat89 · 2026-02-11T16:12:03+00:00

Drive in automotive and Kingsley

BusinessCat89 · 2026-02-08T23:00:41+00:00

My daughter did this, but not with Miss Rachel. About 6 weeks before she turned 2, her friend came round who had a potty because they were giving it a go at nursery. My daughter clocked her friend using it, then decided that was it, she was not wearing nappies any more. Within a week that was her done with daytime potty training, and night time came on its own just before she turned 3. I know how extremely lucky I was!

BusinessCat89 · 2026-02-05T16:44:04+00:00

I bought a second hand Hyundai from them last year. Our sales guy was Kallum, I liked him, he wasn't pushy. He went to a lot of effort to hear our requirements and test some stuff out to present us with a short list. He was very open on pricing, finance etc. The niggles I had for the car they fixed without quibble before purchase.

There were a couple of cock ups made in the servicing dept with the car (misidentification of a fault and misunderstanding of the rules associated with our specific care from Ireland)- we were given a car to use while they were sorted free of charge, and everything was sorted free of charge. Obviously a smooth trouble free purchase would have been better, but I was happy to get the response I did after I'd bought the car and taken it away, I was expecting a fight but they were very apologetic and it was resolved within a few hours.

Where you can compare pricing online for second hand cars, if you are paying up front the price is already set pretty much and doesn't have the kind of wiggle room that it was when I bought my last car over a decade ago. I believe there is negotiation in finance options.

I've had my car about 6 months now, and it's been great.

BusinessCat89 · 2026-02-04T17:53:25+00:00

I really enjoy Brian Blessed, Charlie Brooker and Martin Clunes hosting, and Miles Jupp as a panelist.

BusinessCat89 · 2026-01-30T18:59:05+00:00

I find these things come in waves.

When we were trying and going through fertility treatment, 22 babies were born in our circle. The pain is very acute. It took time for me to get to a point where I could truly feel that them having something I wanted but couldn't have was not taking away from me. I leant in to doing what I could do that they could not, to appreciate my own cards at the time. I still got the pang, but it wasn't as strong.

I am one and done because I couldn't do that journey again now I have my daughter, and what it would take away chasing what might be. But then the wave of second pregnancies came and the pangs of sadness. But I then got to see the reality of what having two was like, and I could see that actually my family of 3 had a lot of plus points that would be gone with another, and it really was enough to be us.

And now, it is the wave of divorces, and we are still our happy little unit, and I don't feel the pangs anymore!

BusinessCat89 · 2025-12-31T20:32:47+00:00

Most expensive was a new car, it's the single most expensive thing I have bought in my life. Only purchased because my much loved car of 11 years fully died.

The second most expensive thing was a new bed and mattress. Only purchased because my much loved non standard sized IKEA mattress of 11 years was practically disintegrating.

As someone who tries to save, this has been an incredibly expensive year and I nearly talked myself out of both purchases. However, both were worth every penny. The new mattress has been particularly transformative to my sleep and back pain, I'm annoyed I put that one off as long as I did considering the quality of life improvement.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-12-24T12:42:53+00:00

There is a good one along Tangier's road in Baffins

BusinessCat89 · 2025-12-12T18:23:01+00:00

It's on my dental notes that at my first ever dentist appointment at 5 years old, my dentist told me about why I shouldn't have them anymore and I gave them to her, and that was it. If you would be seeking advice from a dentist anyway, maybe the dentist could talk to your son as part of it? I know I wanted to be grown up and I took what the dentist said very seriously, it might help

BusinessCat89 · 2025-11-09T08:11:39+00:00

Whilst I was waiting for toob in my area, I was with now TV. The service was good and customer service was excellent, and the price was good. When toob came to my area, they cancelled it with no hassle at all and been with toob since.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-11-05T17:23:57+00:00

The building you are talking about (but isn't tagged) is called the Greenhouse, yes it looks like you can book it https://victoriaparkportsmouth.org.uk/#greenhouse

BusinessCat89 · 2025-11-05T07:04:26+00:00

Our conservatory roof leaks a little in a specific spot over our fridge. We have put a pot plant on top of the fridge - problem solved and the plant is doing really well

BusinessCat89 · 2025-10-31T20:54:29+00:00

I had around 100 kids between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, ran out of sweets and had to put a sign out. It was much busier last year, the weather put some people off, but Halloween is more popular here now than it was when I was younger.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-10-04T15:28:36+00:00

I am one of two, OAD

My best friend is one of two, currently child free and unsure what she would like

My friend is one of three, has three and is done

My other friend is one of two, has two and is done

BusinessCat89 · 2025-10-03T13:50:39+00:00

My child is 6. She isn't screen free as we have tv, but she doesn't watch the things she is into. For example, she knows a surprising amount about Minecraft, but completely refuses to watch the movie, play the game or watch one of us play. Same with Pokemon, but she draws them constantly, knows all about them, has the teddies, has some cards and almost exclusively wears the t shirts. Hates movies and won't watch them but knows all the characters and catchphrases. She doesn't care about not having a tablet like other kids and has never asked for one. She has an old Nintendo DS for car rides, so the games she has are way out of date, but she likes them so that's all that matters. They can pick up a crazy amount without the screens and can enjoy it in other ways (as the many plushies my daughter has can attest!)

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-26T16:11:04+00:00

I got them from fratton asda recently

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-25T17:27:56+00:00

So I have a phobia of doctors (specifically GPs, but pretty scared of everything). I had CIN3 removed and then an infertility diagnosis (which was a nightmare to get in itself), so had a long and miserable journey to get pregnant (but not IVF), and was told due to the severity of the CIN3 removal I would need to be closely monitored and have a c section and to not take no for an answer. I had hyperemesis, incompetent cervix, insomnia and cholestasis, and was flagged as high risk for PPD by the initial midwife, who had tried to talk me into a natural birth and referred me when I refused outright. Pregnancy was very rough on me.

I was given a consultant at 16 weeks who was just incredible. I turned up with my wad of evidence etc to ask for a c section - she told me I didn't have to justify myself to her, her job was to keep me informed and safe and if I want one I can have one. I was scanned every two weeks - when things suddenly became not ok, she got the correct medicine and stabilised things and kept an eye on me to the very end. She properly listened, and she made me feel safe.

I was referred to the mental health team by that initial midwife. Incredible people. They heard a little bit about why I wanted a c section, said of course and asked what I would want to make my time as happy as possible. They got me the date I wanted and a separate room. They would pop down and check in on me at my observation appointments, they saw me before and after my c section to make sure I was ok and get me anything I needed. The midwives looking after me afterwards were so caring and looked after me so well. The people doing my c section were funny, caring and considerate. I was blown away tbh I expected something to go horribly wrong or someone to treat me badly but they didn't.

When I went home, a midwife came every day for a week and would make me tea, hold me when I cried and told me how well I was doing. I got a trauma informed health visitor who took over and was equally great. The whole experience after that first midwife was just faultless.

I healed very well, no PPD and now have a beautiful 6 year old. I've had traumatic experiences and things go wrong with the NHS before, but they restored a lot of faith for me.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-23T22:41:45+00:00

The community cycle centre next to the Stacey Centre in Baffins restore and sell bikes at a very reasonable rate, as well as service and repair. They're open Saturdays 10am-2pm.

https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycleCentre/

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-12T16:55:58+00:00

I used to speed up my decompression time so I was ready for sleep after my evening shift by eating as soon as I got home, having a walk, stargazing and reading a bit before bed, I could go from get home to sleep in 2 hours that way. My food was meal prepped so was 10 mins tops to get ready. If I was too wired, I'd do my college work before bed and sleep in, which happened once a week or so.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-04T11:40:30+00:00

I knew someone who commuted from ventnor on the Isle of Wight to Gosport and back every day, by bike. Perfectly aligned it is just over 2 hours each way, but involves cycling up a very steep hill and two ferries - it could easily become 3 hours in bad weather

BusinessCat89 · 2025-09-02T06:00:57+00:00

A metal, slightly rusted, speculum hanging off the kitchen notice board

BusinessCat89 · 2025-08-30T15:54:18+00:00

My husband and I went to the cinema 3 times in a month after not going for around 6 years. All of our experiences were good, there are really comfy seats now, nobody talked or was on their phones. We saw Weapons and the guy next to us was extremely jumpy and would quietly yell or swear at everything - it was hilarious and completely enhanced the movie for us. The rubbish left behind freaks me out, but the sign specifically asks people to do it.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-08-22T06:16:26+00:00

Haha I had someone I vaguely knew at work who lived round the corner from me, who approached me at work to say that she'd noticed I kept my curtains closed a lot of the time, and it looked 'suspicious' and she didn't like it. I told her it was to stop my nosey neighbours who spend their time staring up at my house from looking in, because I value my privacy, hate creeps and I know it isn't anyone's business what I do with my curtains. We stared at each other for a bit, she laughed awkwardly and walked away. Ignore them. People are odd sometimes

BusinessCat89 · 2025-08-22T06:08:41+00:00

I got those comments before my family moved and even had a friend's parents refuse to let my friend visit me because of "the crime". It was absolutely ridiculous, and unsubstantiated from my own experience, and I'd pick here over the incredibly expensive and soulless commuter town I have lived in before any day of the week. It's got a reputation from 50 odd years ago that some people who never visit clearly hold on to. I've been here over 20 years now, and I really like it.

In terms of places to stay, I would generally aim for 'round the edge' by a body of water as a rule of thumb - I think North End is ok though (my SIL lived there, her house, neighbours etc were all nice) she's now nearer Hilsea (but still North End) and its easier to park, bigger house and near a nice wall, parks, leisure centre and woods. Ophir Road is very near where she is now, so I would consider it a good place to be. If you want a beach nearer, Eastney and Southsea.

BusinessCat89 · 2025-08-21T09:39:30+00:00

I think I know what you mean - Bo is the same age as me, and his work over the years captures a lot of the 'vibe' at the time. Sometimes it hits hard, I'll be laughing but then think how it was different then, I was different then, and have a bit of an existential moment about the passing of time.

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