Feeling out of step?

Well done Theodbird Keep up the good work.

I have always been out of step. Even my own mother has said that I have been eccentric since the day I was born! I love Seasalt but have never worn Joules because their designs tend to be very boxy and don’t suit my (very) pear shaped body. They look great on others, though. I still have some Hotter shoes but like my vintage Red or Dead Wizzy shoes best.

Theoddbird

I am unique and proud of it....an ancient hippy who lives peacefully and quietly on my narrow boat home with my two cats. I don't have central heating and my clothes are mostly preloved. I forage for logs that I cut and split. My diet is mainly plant based...not eaten fish or meat since my late 20s. I talk to my friends...the geese, ducks and swans daily...and yes they answer back...hahaha I read posts from gransnet that are emailed to me....they amuse me.

Brilliant!
Yes you certainly are unique 👍

I've often thought there are lots of generalisations on here but then I suppose that's normal. For instance -

What was your first car? I've never had one.
When did you learn to drive? I didn't.

More that don't spring to mind.

All the posts about hair in the pandemic. I have none. Yes I know I'm in a minority.

What I meant was the GN " majority" who so often seem to chip in with agreement whether it's Joules, or M&S or Strictly or carols in supermarkets, or advent calendars with beauty products whatever- I just wanted to beg to differ!

biglouis

I gave up celebrating christmas in 1979.

I never wanted any children - could not see the point of them. A computer is more use to me than a child hanging on my skirts. It doesnt argue back and I dont have to change its shitty nappy.

Flipping eck what a misery!
Were you never a child yourself?
Good luck with your computer - who says they don't answer back anyway?

I gave up celebrating christmas in 1979.

I never wanted any children - could not see the point of them. A computer is more use to me than a child hanging on my skirts. It doesnt argue back and I dont have to change its shitty nappy.

MrsKen33

Who are we supposed to be in step with anyway? Who is the arbiter of taste that we all should aspire too?

Ha, ha - indeed!!

Better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction

I stopped liking Christmas when it started in July/August (back to back Christmas films on the 'Christmas' channel) and when your worth as a friend or sibling is dependant on the amount you spend or number of presents you provide. By the time the real day dawns I'm well and truly over it. There should be a law that anything Christmassy is banned until the 2nd week in December. Bah humbug!

I am unique and proud of it....an ancient hippy who lives peacefully and quietly on my narrow boat home with my two cats. I don't have central heating and my clothes are mostly preloved. I forage for logs that I cut and split. My diet is mainly plant based...not eaten fish or meat since my late 20s. I talk to my friends...the geese, ducks and swans daily...and yes they answer back...hahaha I read posts from gransnet that are emailed to me....they amuse me.

This is such an uplifting post 😀 made me smile and gave me comfort as I am exactly like this 😀 life is so precious. It took me over 60 years to stop wanting to please others and prove how good I was in work, home, family etc. I love now just breathing in the air and saying “what would I truly like to do today” 😀 and so I shall 😀

Who are we supposed to be in step with anyway? Who is the arbiter of taste that we all should aspire too?

I have never been in step and never want to be.

Can feel a hashtag coming on….Me too! Although can I add I loathe Skechers.

But it can’t be feasible for us all to ‘be in step”? We’d all be wearing the same clothes / sporting the same hairdo / putting up our identical decorations at precisely the same time…..

I love Gino, Mary Berry, Nigella, Rachel Roddy ( for pasta dishes) River Cottage, Nigel Slater., Jamie for simplicity. I use Bisto. We had bangers and mash last Christmas and it was wonderful.
I shop at M& S, Next, white Stuff, moda e pelle, Phase Eight in the sale, Sea Salt in the sale, my local little village clothes shop has a few goodies and I am 72 still living life to the full. If I got frumpy my daughter would put me in my place.

There's always the possibility that the rest of the world is out of step with you!

I've got to an age where I don't care whether I'm out of step or not. I like what I like. Know what I dislike. I've worked hard and lived an honest life. Raised a family. Like most folks, have had a few bumps in the road. Tried to be a decent, caring human being. And there are only a few people whose opinions I value and trust. Though, I do have to admit I can be a little judgemental myself on occasion.

Utterly with Maw on decorations. Won't get our tree till the week before either. Ditto Tesco, which is too loud and brash for me. I make my own gravy.

Cookery writers I consult are Jamie, Ottolenghi, Bosh, Leon, Green Roasting Tin, Claudia Roden, Dharamjit Singh, and of course Elizabeth David.

I have several Seasalt dresses and a favourite top. I don't think I am frumpy. DH says not but maybe he wouldn't know!

Try a shop which sells British products, AussieGran.

www.britishcornerstore.com.au/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&q=Bisto

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A kind person gave me a card years ago which says "The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else"...
It was so comforting, I put it in a frame and hung it on the wall...:-)

I am definitely out of step but who cares,

M0nica

Bisto is only claggy and sticks to your mouth if you use to much and make the gravy to thick. Just added to a tasty and delicious thin gravy, just to thicken it a bit, it is unnoticeable.

The powder is fine.

It's the granules and someone has said they contain palm oil, perhaps that's why they tasted claggy to me years ago.
I admit I haven't tried them since, they may have improved.