Goodliz

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I ended up getting an iPhone in the end. I have a macBook so thought I would be able to sync them etc. It is going to take some getting used to. I must admit - I don't really like it - eek!

My youngest had a wooden one. The eldest had a regular bike with pedals and chain taken off. They were both fine.

Just remembered something else my eldest said in one of our many death conversations:

'Mummy, when you die we will just get another mummy.'

My kids are always asking about death and I just try and answer them honestly with as much detail as they ask for as they are not very sentimental at this age.

My brother died when I was young and my son is always asking my mum about him. I asked my mum if it upset her and she said it is nice because she would rather my brother was remembered and talked about than forgotten and not talked about.

My Dad also died an my son asks about him loads too. He refers to him as Jim. He died of emphacemia (not sure of spelling) as he smoked so much.

My eldest was asking me about being cremated and buried. I said if you are cremated you have your ashes scattered somewhere you loved.

In reply he said: 'Did Jim have his ashes put in the cigarette shop?"

Just found tereasa's website

tereasas-cakes.webs.com

Tereasa 07794021470 give her a call. she has a website but can't remember address and need to dash now. very nice cakes and she is local.

Yes, it is for age 5 and above - although I sneaked in 3 yr old sibling with the 6 yr old.

It is great. I would defo recommend a visit to it. We went for the first time last week.

Lots of older kids there too and very friendly staff.

Thanks for all the help everyone. Unfortunately I still cannot decide and now people have mentioned androids and HTC HD phones. Oh God, I have no idea.

I really am an old fogey never mind a nerd or a geek.

I'll see what I can get a free upgrade to.

Like the idea of using the fitness apps on the iphone as they would be helpful for work I am sure.

The search continues.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

It is time to upgrade my phone and these are my shortlist. Anyone tried both?

I have a Nokia touchscreen one at the moment and hate texting on it so think the BBerry may be better.

Thanks, Liz

I gave up about 10 years ago and now and then still fancy one - especially when I have been drinking or feel a bit nervous about something. I gave up smoking when I took up running.

I got my son one for his 2nd birthday. Took him a little while to get the hang of it - even though he had seen loads of other kids on them - but after a few weeks or so he was off. Go for it!

Just make sure you can keep up with him when he is on it!

You could also get him to wear a cycle helmet when he is on it for extra safety. we did that.

Thanks for all the advice on this thread and PMs. I will be much more careful with my next bike when I get one.

Cheers, Liz

Thanks for the advice. Had not thought about the scrap option. Just like Bubbles on 'The Wire' :))

It is this one. Thanks ianr

http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/barracuda/BAR038t.jpg

Thanks DJKillaQueen. It is not difficult to overtake as it is so heavy!

If you happen to see my bike lying around abandoned please let me know.

It got stolen from outside my house on Goodrich Road around 4.30/ 5am this morning. My husband heard someone this morning taking it (in his slumber thought it was me going off to work!). Only when he looked out the window did he see it being ridden down towards Barry Rd.

I know I was asking for it as it was locked outside the house - on our side of the wall - but it was not a fancy bike at all. I did not think it would be attractive to theives as it is a ladies frame and big and heavy. Plus it is rusty.

Anyway it is sort of purple and brown colour frame and is Barracuda brand.

It is a ladies frame and has a rack on the back.

It was my trusty work bike.

As I say, I know I was pretty much asking for it so I am in no way going to have a rant about bike thieves. Just thought I would take opportunity to post incase someone does happen to see it lying around. They went from our bit of Goodrich Road towards Barry Rd in the direction of Lordship Lane.

Thanks.

I agree too. Peckham Rye is really beautiful. The gardeners work so hard all year round. Feel so lucky to have this park so nearby.

No it is not just you. It is all of us. Sometimes I feel like waking the kids up in the night to say I'll try and be a better mum tomorrow.

Along with lots of bad parenting things I also shout far too much. They just ignore me now!

x

Claire29 Wrote:

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> Depending on their age I would normally take the

> toy in question off the kids if they can't share

> or play with it nicely taking turns. Or if you

> know that a particular toy is a fave with your

> little un, and is also likely to be popular with

> other kids i would put it out of sight while other

> kids are around, that way no one get's upset. It's

> hard trying to explain sharing to really little

> ones but they do learn, eventually!

I agree. Out of sight - out of mind!

If things really kick off distracting with a story often helps too.

New Look

Ligaturiosity, i think you are messing about and winding us up! :-)

Wilderness, you will be pleased to know that the Horniman is still a very popular destination for people of all ages. Kids and adults love it. There is an aquarium there now in the basement too.

East Dulwich is a lovely place to live. I hope you have many happy memories - it sounds like you do. I also hope you find some of your old friends.

Well done Molly. You are welcome. I am sure you did a good stretch afterwards. Those sessions require a bit more stretching than normal. By the way hold stretches for 30-40 seconds each. Glad you enjoyed it.

snowboarder Wrote:

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> Right am going to stop reading this thread is all

> making me feel even worse about current

> situation....

Please don't say that. I just came on to give some general advice and also to say that getting started is often the hardest part. When you feel good afterwards it is really worth it. I hope I have not made you feel bad snowboarder.

Molly, just once a week (or even every other week to begin with) and then you can do your other usual stuff twice. This means you are also getting some variety.

duchessofdulwich - you can take it at your own pace. I can honestly say you get all fitness levels. Some people did not do exercise before pregnancy even and some are mega fit and really push themselves. it really suits all levels. We also finish off with relaxation and pelvic floor.