Is there anyone out there who

[brenda]

will chop my onion?
Since I broke my wrist 2 weeks ago , have managed to do most things ok. But was getting a bit fed up on the cooking front , so decided to do a casserole for tomorrow.
Had some veg prepped in the freezer and chicken bits. Only needed an onion-- well what a game to peel and chop.Have chased this onion round the kitchen for at least 15 mins--no luck
So took it to my neighbour, he is 89, very very deaf, so you can imagine the performance on his doorstep as I tried to explain.I think he thought I was offering him an aphrodisiac of some kind and kept inviting me into sit on the settee and have a cuppa.!!!!!
Eventually another neighbour taking her dog out came down the street, and hearing my loud conversation , intervened and did it for me.
Realised that the old boy was probably lonely, and that I had left the cooker on , invited both back to mine for tea and biscuits.
Had a good time with lots of laughs and they have only just .
Total time to chop an onion about 2 hrs and her dog has gone home without a walk as well.
Next time I get a bright idea, I think it has got to be a take away.for me.

[Sandy-Wroe]

Can't you buy pre-chopped onions?

[theonlyone]

That was nice of you Brenda , it probably made thier day .

[sara3]

awhh, it's kind of a nice story! your neighbours will love you anyway.

hope your wrist is better very soon x

PS - if you're really struggling your local social services may be able to lend you some kitchen aids that are meant for disabled people.

[Riss]

Aww,thats kind inviting them both to tea.I would have chopped your onion, perhaps next time nail it to the work surface then hit it with a hammer :)

[sara3]

lol at NK ;o)

[pericat]

Lol at sara(h) .... And runs

[sara3]

I hope you can run fast, lady!

[pericat]

See that dot in the distance - that's me

[brenda]

Thanks all ,esp sara 3 ,will get on to social services tomorrow.Never gave them a thought.

[sara3]

brenda, my ex had a stroke may years ago and can only use one hand. the occupational therapist got him all sorts of kitchen gadgets that are very helpful. you could buy them in a disability type shop but as it's short term, see if you can get them on loan.

[karenmac60]

Iceland do big bags of prechopped, frozen onions for a quid. I always make sure I have some in the freezer cos they come in so handy for all sorts of things.

[brenda]

Thanks again both, will do.