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brenda | 18:20 Sun 07th Mar 2010 | ChatterBank
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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.
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Can't you buy pre-chopped onions?
That was nice of you Brenda , it probably made thier day .
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.
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 :)
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I hope you can run fast, lady!
See that dot in the distance - that's me
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Thanks all ,esp sara 3 ,will get on to social services tomorrow.Never gave them a thought.
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.
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.
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Thanks again both, will do.

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