Janty Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I was reading a thread in 'chickens' about pumpkin seeds being a natural wormer for chickens and it reminded me that cherries are reportedly a natural headache remedy. Although I know nothing about gardening, I was told that the cherry tree was related to the same tree (willow) we get aspirin (salacylic acid) from. Does anybody else have any 'pearls of wisdom' to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Brown Rice is very high in B Vitamins, so is great for PMT and is a natural anti depressant. Chilli is also a great natural anti depressant. So if you are feeling hormonal or down, then a curry with brown rice is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Brown Rice is very high in B Vitamins, so is great for PMT and is a natural anti depressant. Chilli is also a great natural anti depressant. So if you are feeling hormonal or down, then a curry with brown rice is the way to go Your post made me smile because it reminds me of that sketch in Armstrong and Miller when several people in suits are walking down a corridor barking facts at the one in charge I love chilli. No pearls of wisdom though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Your post made me smile because it reminds me of that sketch in Armstrong and Miller when several people in suits are walking down a corridor barking facts at the one in charge I suppose it does I love Armstrong and Miller though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Your post made me smile because it reminds me of that sketch in Armstrong and Miller when several people in suits are walking down a corridor barking facts at the one in charge :lol: I suppose it does I love Armstrong and Miller though I love them, too Sorry, I don't actually have a pearl of wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My Nan always said to me "Out of debt, out of danger". It has stood me in good stead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My mum used to say there is more than one way to skin a cat Particularly relevant with petty neighbours though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 An old lady that we used to live next door to when I was tiny used to say "look after the pennies, and the pounds look after themselves". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Praise in public, but criticise in private. If you have to apologise, make it as public as the offence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Ooh Major, you are so profound. We have a saying up north which is 'Nowt so queer as folk'. Once you realise the rest of the world is barking, suddenly your own life starts to make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 OOOooo! Also just remembered someone once reminded me about life 'This isn't the dress rehearsal, this is the final performance' So live every day as if it were your last, and if there is something you have always wanted to do, or say to someone, then JUST DO IT! No time like the present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Major you are so enlightening Ahh...I like that CN There is only one thing that I really wanted to do today and it was to send someone a text message .. but I have no credit Teenage life is so important To be fair though, I have done some worthwhile things...and I plan on doing some more. Wow...I like it when the talk gets all philosophical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 From Buddha There is no fire like greed, No crime like hatred, No sorrow like separation, No sickness like hunger of heart, And no joy like the joy of freedom. Health, contentment and trust Are your greatest possessions, And freedom your greatest joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 From Terry pratchett- 'Miss Tick sniffed. "You could say this advice is priceless," she said. "Are you listening?" "Yes," said Tiffany. "Good. Now...if you trust in yourself..." "Yes?" "...and believe in your dreams..." "Yes?" "...and follow your star..." Miss Tick went on. "Yes?" "...you'll still get beaten by people who spent their their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy. Good-bye."' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 - I love that one by TP My favourite is "Life is too short" - I use it all the time. I find it calming - and it helps me deal with things which aren't really important in the grand scheme of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm another one who says 'Life's too short' a lot! It is true, though - is it really worth getting worked up about the man who cut you up at the traffic lights or the shop assistant who was rude? There are more important things in life. I love that one from the Buddha, OSH - I might copy that out and stick it up somewhere to read when I am feeling stressed. Another favourite of mine 'it's not the things you do that you regret, it's the things you didn't do'. Phone a friend when you think of them, go and visit someone you haven't seen for ages, go for a walk when the sun is shining even though there are chores to do, or tell someone you love them. You never know when there will be another opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 My mother's favourite was "there's many a good looking now't about" (but I like to think my OH is very good looking anyway and certainly isn't a nowt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 My nan used to say " There's two things you don't do - run after buses and run after men -there'll be another one along in a minute!" I've used that several times...... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 " There's two things you don't do - run after buses and run after men -there'll be another one along in a minute!" ...even assuming you're in that much of a hurry to catch something regularly used by all and sundry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Now I'm off a certain age the old saying 'youth is wasted on the young' rings true with me Also, especially in my line of work (driving) I like; 'Rather an hour late in this life, than a minute early in the next!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Also, especially in my line of work (driving) I like; 'Rather an hour late in this life, than a minute early in the next!' My driving instructor always used it say that (well he used to say better late in this life, than early in the next - didn't set timeframes ), and even though I have been driving 18 years now, I still use it myself. Another one from my Nanna was "Buy cheap, buy twice", she always thought it was best to go for quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My Dad always used to say 'they don't put pockets in shrouds' if anyone was dithering about a significant purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My Dad always used to say 'they don't put pockets in shrouds' if anyone was dithering about a significant purchase. My Mum used to say the exact same thing added to you might as well spend it while youv'e got it they dont have pockets in a shroud I wonder if they are/were in the same age range or is it a northern thing scots in my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My Dad was born in 1917 (came late to parenthood!) and a Mancunian to the core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My Mum was a scots lass born 1933 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
