Janet Porthouse
@flossytwitter.bsky.social
Retired NHS Nurse/Midwife. Believe in Social equity. Cumbrian born and bred. Rather talkative. 🤦♀️
It’s free in Scotland. My 12 year old uses his a lot and no he’s not got an ASBO. I think it’s a great way to develop independence.
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
It’s free in Scotland. My 12 year old uses his a lot and no he’s not got an ASBO. I think it’s a great way to develop independence.
Definitely not Tories and definitely, definitely not Reform.
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Definitely not Tories and definitely, definitely not Reform.
I’m a pensioner… don’t tar us all with the same brush. I have grandchildren to grow up in this world. My parents grew up during the depression. They both were in the forces in WW2. I grew up in poverty, dad working 3 jobs. I won’t forget the toll poverty and poor environment takes. Ever.
January 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM
I’m a pensioner… don’t tar us all with the same brush. I have grandchildren to grow up in this world. My parents grew up during the depression. They both were in the forces in WW2. I grew up in poverty, dad working 3 jobs. I won’t forget the toll poverty and poor environment takes. Ever.
Carers and cleaners have always been undervalued. They are, however, the salt of the earth. If we entrust our loved ones to their care the least we can do is pay them properly.
January 14, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Carers and cleaners have always been undervalued. They are, however, the salt of the earth. If we entrust our loved ones to their care the least we can do is pay them properly.
As a communion steward we have home baked bread and non alcoholic wine. Members of our church take the crusts of bread for their chickens. All Gods creatures got a place in the choir.
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM
As a communion steward we have home baked bread and non alcoholic wine. Members of our church take the crusts of bread for their chickens. All Gods creatures got a place in the choir.
That’s the way it should be.
December 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
That’s the way it should be.
Many of our local roads have had their limit reduced. Unfortunately the drivers don’t always stick to it. Yes, I am a driver.
November 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Many of our local roads have had their limit reduced. Unfortunately the drivers don’t always stick to it. Yes, I am a driver.
Safety is my concern. Cycle paths are few. Rural areas have none.
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Safety is my concern. Cycle paths are few. Rural areas have none.
I will pray for you. All are entitled to Gods help. And I’ll keep you in my thoughts. x
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I will pray for you. All are entitled to Gods help. And I’ll keep you in my thoughts. x
My pensioner neighbour can afford to run his most of the time. Just live in one room. He’s not a wealthy pensioner by any stretch, but canny with money. He’s 89.
November 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
My pensioner neighbour can afford to run his most of the time. Just live in one room. He’s not a wealthy pensioner by any stretch, but canny with money. He’s 89.
I’ve an SUV. I’ve bad arthritis and getting in any other type of vehicle is very difficult…getting out is even worse, but even bus steps are hard to negotiate. I’d much rather have a smaller car, but can’t.
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’ve an SUV. I’ve bad arthritis and getting in any other type of vehicle is very difficult…getting out is even worse, but even bus steps are hard to negotiate. I’d much rather have a smaller car, but can’t.
‘Twas ever thus.
October 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
‘Twas ever thus.
Since when did God need saving??
He saves us…if we let him.
He saves us…if we let him.
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Since when did God need saving??
He saves us…if we let him.
He saves us…if we let him.
Absolutely agree. We know nothing really about the incident. And at the end of the day he had family who will be grieving.
September 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Absolutely agree. We know nothing really about the incident. And at the end of the day he had family who will be grieving.
I’ve just booked my next flu and Covid vaccines. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
September 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I’ve just booked my next flu and Covid vaccines. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I think one of the problems is that few decent bungalows are built. I want to die rooms not downsize the size of the rooms. More bungalows would facilitate the movement of older people from bigger houses. Perfect for families.
August 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I think one of the problems is that few decent bungalows are built. I want to die rooms not downsize the size of the rooms. More bungalows would facilitate the movement of older people from bigger houses. Perfect for families.
I believe I am. The whole town is. He really is brilliant.
August 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I believe I am. The whole town is. He really is brilliant.
We have an amazing Evri delivery guy. Prompt, friendly and just a little bit cheeky. We’ve never had a problem with Evri.
August 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We have an amazing Evri delivery guy. Prompt, friendly and just a little bit cheeky. We’ve never had a problem with Evri.