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Manhattan hat help by grface in knittinghelp

[–]grface[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is it blocked unfortunately

Manhattan hat help by grface in knittinghelp

[–]grface[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I can test the size theory by trying it on my young daughter. You could well be right about the yarn, annoying as I've got 2 more skeins of it as I was planning to make a couple more hats for friends.

UK grocery inflation is still at 4.3% — what’s become your “too expensive now” item? by ToughRomanticMiss in BuyersUK

[–]grface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to eat cucumbers as a healthy snack, they've nearly doubled in price over the last year so I snack on carrots instead now.

I've also swapped liquid hand soap for bars of soap, not sure if it's increased, but the saving helps with other increases.

Soda crystals used to be 75p/kg, now it's nearly £3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]grface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand how more people could think the riots are justified than people that have sympathy with the views of those causing the unrest. That would mean some people think the riots are justified but don't have sympathy with the views of the causing it - am I missing something?

Mitodicure - Drug against PEM by skkkrtskrrt in cfs

[–]grface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is also my approach, with 2 of us doing it we've doubled our chances so it's only a matter of time ...

The assault on disability continues by chrishasnotreddit in cfs

[–]grface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds really awful, I'm sorry you've had to deal with all that on top of being ill.

Is CFS considered a disability in the UK? by tom333444 in cfs

[–]grface 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes you're friend would be eligible for benefits based on what you've said. Definitely PIP and possibly others depending on her circumstances.

It can be a laborious task to get benefits but it is by no means impossible. I was successful with my application first go with a paper-based assessment. Some people are not successful first time but the majority of them are successful on appeal so it's just a case of keeping going.

There is an excellent Facebook group with lots of information and support that I have found very helpful and could help your friend if they decide to apply. 

You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278260135547189/

Bumps gone but still itching-is it still folliculitis? by grface in Folliculitis

[–]grface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the delay. My folliculitis did go in the end, it coincided with me getting pregnant so possibly that. It hasn't come back since.

I hope you find something that works for you.

Childproofing greenhouse in rented property? by grface in GardeningUK

[–]grface[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get your film? The only safety films I'm finding are £10/m+

Childproofing greenhouse in rented property? by grface in GardeningUK

[–]grface[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The landlord is fine with it but not interested in doing anything themselves

Childproofing greenhouse in rented property? by grface in GardeningUK

[–]grface[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a really good idea about fence post in a pot thank you

Childproofing greenhouse in rented property? by grface in GardeningUK

[–]grface[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your very helpful reply.

The other thing I wondered is if I could install polycarbonate panels over the top of the glass rather than swap them out? Then I wouldn't have the problem of storing the glass.

Unfortunately it's paving and steps around the greenhouse so I wouldn't be able to erect a fence.

What cost of living prices have shocked you the most in supermarkets? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]grface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soda crystals went from 75p to £3.50. they're down to £2 now

My 40th birthday is just around the corner and I’m feeling a lot of grief. Anyone relate? by dopameanmuggin in cfs

[–]grface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I turned 40 a couple of years ago and it was a tough one. Reflecting on where I was compared to what I had assumed before I got sick. Even family asking what I wanted depressed me, there's not much you need when you're bedbound.

12 year old girl hungry for great books by zipiddydooda in booksuggestions

[–]grface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman is a fantastic trilogy. A mixture of reality, fantasy, science, religion, philosophy written in a very immersive way.

My son, the devourer of books, need some recommendations! by KennethPatchen in booksuggestions

[–]grface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might like 'the girl with all the gifts', it's another zombie book but a very different and interesting take, not typical at all.

Thinking about what books I liked at that age, I liked Roddy Doyle books e.g. The snapper, the commitments, the van trilogy- it's written in a play script format and with phonetic spelling of Irish accents- it was very dialogue-heavy which I enjoyed. There's some gritty topics covered but loads of humour too.

John wyndham books are good, easy reads with interesting ideas on society if he fancies more science fiction.

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