tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post6281668968159345563..comments2023-10-30T00:51:36.361-11:00Comments on Diary of a Desperate Exmoor Woman: Feeding Size Zero Mother (with no help whatsoever from Nigella Lawson)Exmoorjanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-22571498926718327922007-10-08T23:24:00.000-11:002007-10-08T23:24:00.000-11:00Coming far too late to this - you make what is rea...Coming far too late to this - you make what is really a dreadful situation sound amusing. Hellish for you all.x@themillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644636690850127781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-19098924740029428402007-10-05T02:51:00.000-11:002007-10-05T02:51:00.000-11:00Do tell me more about Geoff when she sees him. I a...Do tell me more about Geoff when she sees him. I am a GP counsellor and am always eager to dispel the myths that suround us poor be-tank topped and flowery bloused workers. In fact most coming into see me have a visible look of shock on their faces - its the boots and pentacles that do it. Its great work, I love it.<BR/><BR/>Caring is exhausting and its no wonder you are feeling low. Your list - fab! Connect to your unique inner energy and nothing and noone can get you.<BR/><BR/>PS I sooooo love your blog!Queen Vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362210631858652847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-35699949911704830872007-09-29T18:41:00.000-11:002007-09-29T18:41:00.000-11:00Hi! I feel your frustration and that isnt somethi...Hi! I feel your frustration and that isnt something I usualy experience! Why doesnt your mom cook for herself? Does she have undiagnosed Aspergers? These and a zillion other questions need answering now! The bit about the visit to the GP was hilarious!DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-7289346862187124902007-09-29T09:17:00.000-11:002007-09-29T09:17:00.000-11:00mothers...trouble is jane we are they of the futur...mothers...trouble is jane we are they of the future...am I going to lead my offspring a dance?...i should say no ...but hell there's no fun in that is there?snailbeachshepherdesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397158758052413758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-83797978326474405102007-09-29T00:39:00.000-11:002007-09-29T00:39:00.000-11:00Uh-oh! Have MiL with her Inherited Digestive Cond...Uh-oh! Have MiL with her Inherited Digestive Condition next week so this has set off all the alarm bells. Not quite so amusing when it's your own mother you're having to coax into eating though.<BR/><BR/>PS I'm mindful of your rewrite advice, thank you, very easy to get bogged down running around after other people - as you know. Best wishes.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-87200041593115100892007-09-28T12:10:00.000-11:002007-09-28T12:10:00.000-11:00Mothers!! aren't they great mine is just a tinsy b...Mothers!! aren't they great mine is just a tinsy bit(well a lot) overweight, but is panicking because she thinks food will be expensive and wants to buy a new freezer, she could last out until Christmas on what she has frozen already, not to mention her tinned food store (war baby syndrome)Milkmaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716345769421948237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-74629948835994591462007-09-28T06:30:00.000-11:002007-09-28T06:30:00.000-11:00Blimey, you need a medal for coping! I watched Nig...Blimey, you need a medal for coping! I watched Nigella for the first time a few weeks ago. I haven't watched it again! Good book does it for me. Or spending some money that I haven't got!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-77195721876545523362007-09-27T20:35:00.000-11:002007-09-27T20:35:00.000-11:00No wonder you feel a bit flat Jane; she would try ...No wonder you feel a bit flat Jane; she would try the patience of a saint! Like you aren't busy enough and bloody Nigella thrown in to boot. I love your list of mood boosters and share most of them with you - massages are my ultimate and I am very lucky as Dave is brilliant at them (he also often treats me to a 'real' one at a wonderful place near here, spoilt girl that I am. Trouble is I always want them to last all day! xxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-36839991109087502682007-09-27T10:22:00.000-11:002007-09-27T10:22:00.000-11:00Your mum may drive you round the bend..... but bet...Your mum may drive you round the bend..... but better to have one to moan about than not.I still miss mine so much even after 21 years!<BR/><BR/>Love the list, except for the baking sounds like mine, especially the tarot cards, when I'm not good they come out to help re direct me to a hopefully easier place than where my head was.<BR/><BR/>And yes as i drove past the turnings for Exmoor this morning I did think about how far Dulverton might me.I'll be back there in January now.<BR/>pxxFire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-72385673954752401002007-09-27T08:21:00.000-11:002007-09-27T08:21:00.000-11:00Friend of mine been going through similar things w...Friend of mine been going through similar things with her Mum although for slightly different reasons. It struck me that is must be hard going from the looked after child to the one doing the looking after. Not something I will ever go through . . .<BR/><BR/>I can empathise with your list . . .all of it.<BR/><BR/>And no I won't hug you, or put up a picture . . .or anything . . ok? I can join you in a drink . .or poke you in the eye if you get maudlin . . deal?Westerwitch/Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956764463959607416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-69689418050976296512007-09-27T01:34:00.000-11:002007-09-27T01:34:00.000-11:00Didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this. I am...Didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this. I am sure this is massively evil but I would be very inclined to lie - can you tell when it's cooked whether you have used leeks or onions? - disguise difference by using a food processor for all veg so it is all identical tiny bits. She's lucky to have you. Sounds like you need some fun.<BR/>great moodbuster list too!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-38596129838606273782007-09-27T01:19:00.000-11:002007-09-27T01:19:00.000-11:00At least you must get some "release" writing about...At least you must get some "release" writing about your mother - I love it!! Though can imagine it pretty much a massive PITA. And sorry CM but I've made lots of gorgeous Nigella things, although I don't watch cooks on TV - can't bear them ooing and aahing, brings out the irritable yob in me.Millahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-42709708000066079942007-09-27T00:34:00.000-11:002007-09-27T00:34:00.000-11:00And I thought I had problems trying to please all ...And I thought I had problems trying to please all of the kids at meal times, well done you, did enjoy reading about your size zero mum...your frustrations are captured beautifully on paper! Alcohol, a good cry and a good movie...what could be better, eek must get on and do my homework too...Posiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844732200803572416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-26485207105083941412007-09-26T23:59:00.000-11:002007-09-26T23:59:00.000-11:00Mothers hey? Who'd have 'em? Suspect you've rung...Mothers hey? Who'd have 'em? Suspect you've rung bells all over the world!Mopsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912659592484055741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-43445283888926786052007-09-26T22:57:00.000-11:002007-09-26T22:57:00.000-11:00How lucky your mother is to have you and your seem...How lucky your mother is to have you and your seemingly vast rerves of patience. <BR/><BR/>I wonder can you disguise some of the banned ingredients in the same way as you might when feeding a stroppy toddler?mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-55073293453616584292007-09-26T20:38:00.000-11:002007-09-26T20:38:00.000-11:00Hi! I was so interested to read your post, that N...Hi! I was so interested to read your post, that Nigella has a lot to answer for. Don't forget - Nigella usually pulls up at Waitrose, jumps out of a taxi, whizzes round for two minutes with a basket and then taxi's home to cook it. Simple. I could do that. <BR/><BR/>What I can't do is combine that with all the rest, that's the problem. Superwoman? Bah, humbug.<BR/><BR/>And that simpering, finger-licking, lip-pouting to camera? We could do that too, couldn't we? <BR/><BR/>Shame Delia's not on the telly so much any more - that would make your life SO much easier! <BR/><BR/>You are doing such a good job. I wish I'd had your patience.Swearing Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277450057243928790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-44593759734170405572007-09-26T14:07:00.000-11:002007-09-26T14:07:00.000-11:00Good evening Jane.How I do wish that I could send ...Good evening Jane.<BR/><BR/>How I do wish that I could send my brother, you know the one that I mean, right over to take care of your mom. His effect on our mom is to make her say, stay out of my kitchen; let me take of it myself. But that is my mom, and a complicated tale.<BR/><BR/>How kind of you to give to us, when you are feeling less than 95%.<BR/><BR/>The mood arrangers and the marvelous trio question over in the common room, have obviously struck a chord deep within all on the site. <BR/><BR/>Just look at the response.<BR/><BR/>xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-51634095142505607652007-09-26T13:27:00.000-11:002007-09-26T13:27:00.000-11:00My 80+ mother has also developed food sensitivitie...My 80+ mother has also developed food sensitivities - but she still does all her own cooking and loves to do so - thank god!!!!<BR/>Loved your list - especially the crying - had forgotten how right that can be.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-41639922867409227542007-09-26T10:25:00.000-11:002007-09-26T10:25:00.000-11:00Dear Jane, I can understand how you must be feelin...Dear Jane, I can understand how you must be feeling about your Mother (really I do), but it must be difficult with so many intolerances to certain foods. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear you are feeling a tad down at the moment Jane,glass of something alcholic does it for me, so go and pour yourself one, and clink,clink, those glasses. Great list Jane, and as ever wonderful writing.<BR/><BR/>Camilla.xxx P.S. Lovely pic of Asbo Jack with those soulfall eyes.!!CAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-65251895297939653722007-09-26T08:06:00.000-11:002007-09-26T08:06:00.000-11:00Hugs anyway from me.Your mother sounds a bit of a ...Hugs anyway from me.<BR/>Your mother sounds a bit of a nightmare but I think all parents turn into a nightmare one way or another - as children do at different times.<BR/>Good list - I always do the divination thing too, or pray, or both.Faith https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672728248961388984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-63669605320632931452007-09-26T07:40:00.000-11:002007-09-26T07:40:00.000-11:00What is it about our mothers suddenly becoming "al...What is it about our mothers suddenly becoming "allergic" when they're in their 80s? My mother is driving me mad too. I tell her to go to the doctor because she's had a pain in her side for months now. Finally she goes. And she forgets to tell him. And she can't remember what he said. <BR/><BR/>Has your size zero mother noticed that Nigella is about the opposite to size zero? (And why is she only filmed from the bust up? Don't answer, I know why)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, your list sounds good, and if all else fails, blog about it. You'll feel better.wakeupandsmellthecoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-38735968127280646792007-09-26T07:32:00.000-11:002007-09-26T07:32:00.000-11:00Oh dear - your Mother likes Nigella (as has been s...Oh dear - your Mother likes Nigella (as has been said before, full of cholestoral and no veg - but there we go!)...so I guess it's a feast of leeks, chicken, fish and rice then. Actually, I had a wheat and dairy allergy after I stopped working on a diary/arable farm (seems to be quite a common problem), but I could eat pasta (thank God as I could live off it)...You must be having a nightmare; although you could try my detox diet of 4 weeks - chicken, peas, rice and plums (quick check back - yes, OK with plums occasionally!) <BR/>Keep up the good work - it will be worth it not to have a Size Zero Mother! Interesting mood lifter: the tarot...never tried it myself, but sounds interesting. So interesting, that I ventured into your professional website - all those books; very inmpressive - must be full of de-stress information....chin up, me darlin'. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-38376169823072905212007-09-26T07:13:00.000-11:002007-09-26T07:13:00.000-11:00patience of a saint, a really good read which has ...patience of a saint, a really good read which has given me the giggles!muddybootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117980616235810426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-26104449119540326622007-09-26T07:11:00.000-11:002007-09-26T07:11:00.000-11:00How patient you are with your Mam and you write so...How patient you are with your Mam and you write so brilliantly about it. <BR/>I have never seen Into the West, guess I should if it's about Ireland, Tir nan Og etc., tales I was brought up on!bradanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950997156844412011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677133322409652783.post-25995034710012220942007-09-26T07:02:00.000-11:002007-09-26T07:02:00.000-11:00So your mother likes Nigella then! It must very fr...So your mother likes Nigella then! It must very frustrating for you having to make sure your mum is okay while trying hard not to offend her. I sound as though you're doing a great job.<BR/><BR/>Loved the list of mood boosters. Watching a film is a great way to lose oneself. I think more so than reading a good book.<BR/><BR/>Crystal xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com