Scully Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I go to M&S every lunch, usually with it being busy I find myself holding the door open for some ignoranus/self important idiot who walks through with not a thanks or any acknowledgement, not that I do it for that but it's general manners in my opinion and takes no effort. Held the door open for a little old lady a couple weeks back who was making a b-line for the door, it felt like a lifetime as she wasn't incredibly steady on her feet walking stick in one hand, bag for life in the other but I had nowhere to be but work so I was in no rush. She passes through the door, pauses and says thank you before asking if she could take my arm to guide her down the 4 or 5 steps from the doors into the store to which i obliged. Before letting go of my arm she asked my name and if she may repay the favour by having a drink in the cafe upstairs so she didn't have to drink alone. I thought why not it's 15-20mins of my lunch break that i'd end up wasting staring at a computer screen anyway. I couldn't let her buy me a drink so asked what she'd like as she sat down at the table, had a drink and couldn't get a word in edge ways as she nattered away happy as larry with a beaming smile before jokingly proclaiming to one of the staff that I was her new toyboy. She reminded me very much of my own grandparents who I don't see anywhere near enough of. A few things she said made me click as to how lonely (my own grandmas could be losing their long term partners and dearest friends the same as this lovely woman. It made me realise I need to see my grandparents more whilst I still have the chance, not to take them for granted and to give them company that I imagine they would very much appreciate. Before leaving I asked if she visited often, 'every Thursday lunch' she replied. I was off work last Thursday but will be swinging by the cafe to check if she is around tomorrow and have a cuppa with her if she is Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I won the lottery yesterday. All of £5.70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I had an early start this morning..... my lab thought it was the 1st September and went nuts 😄 Just over a week to go now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I go to M&S every lunch, usually with it being busy I find myself holding the door open for some ignoranus/self important idiot who walks through with not a thanks or any acknowledgement, not that I do it for that but it's general manners in my opinion and takes no effort. Held the door open for a little old lady a couple weeks back who was making a b-line for the door, it felt like a lifetime as she wasn't incredibly steady on her feet walking stick in one hand, bag for life in the other but I had nowhere to be but work so I was in no rush. She passes through the door, pauses and says thank you before asking if she could take my arm to guide her down the 4 or 5 steps from the doors into the store to which i obliged. Before letting go of my arm she asked my name and if she may repay the favour by having a drink in the cafe upstairs so she didn't have to drink alone. I thought why not it's 15-20mins of my lunch break that i'd end up wasting staring at a computer screen anyway. I couldn't let her buy me a drink so asked what she'd like as she sat down at the table, had a drink and couldn't get a word in edge ways as she nattered away happy as larry with a beaming smile before jokingly proclaiming to one of the staff that I was her new toyboy. She reminded me very much of my own grandparents who I don't see anywhere near enough of. A few things she said made me click as to how lonely (my own grandmas could be losing their long term partners and dearest friends the same as this lovely woman. It made me realise I need to see my grandparents more whilst I still have the chance, not to take them for granted and to give them company that I imagine they would very much appreciate. Before leaving I asked if she visited often, 'every Thursday lunch' she replied. I was off work last Thursday but will be swinging by the cafe to check if she is around tomorrow and have a cuppa with her if she is Good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I use cbd oil for my arthritis. Its made a big difference to that. Not so much pain and swelling and I can sleep at night. Get mine from cbdbrothers. It doesn't look as though there is going to be a supply problem at the moment. They just arn,t allowed to make any medicinal claims for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general grievous Posted August 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Mike, thanks for posting your reply, it's fascinating and scary at the same time, especially for people like me who have no experience of the issues you described. That's one hell of a journey your family is on and I wish you the best for the future. Best regards GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I go to M&S every lunch, usually with it being busy I find myself holding the door open for some ignoranus/self important idiot who walks through with not a thanks or any acknowledgement, not that I do it for that but it's general manners in my opinion and takes no effort. Held the door open for a little old lady a couple weeks back who was making a b-line for the door, it felt like a lifetime as she wasn't incredibly steady on her feet walking stick in one hand, bag for life in the other but I had nowhere to be but work so I was in no rush. She passes through the door, pauses and says thank you before asking if she could take my arm to guide her down the 4 or 5 steps from the doors into the store to which i obliged. Before letting go of my arm she asked my name and if she may repay the favour by having a drink in the cafe upstairs so she didn't have to drink alone. I thought why not it's 15-20mins of my lunch break that i'd end up wasting staring at a computer screen anyway. I couldn't let her buy me a drink so asked what she'd like as she sat down at the table, had a drink and couldn't get a word in edge ways as she nattered away happy as larry with a beaming smile before jokingly proclaiming to one of the staff that I was her new toyboy. She reminded me very much of my own grandparents who I don't see anywhere near enough of. A few things she said made me click as to how lonely (my own grandmas could be losing their long term partners and dearest friends the same as this lovely woman. It made me realise I need to see my grandparents more whilst I still have the chance, not to take them for granted and to give them company that I imagine they would very much appreciate. Before leaving I asked if she visited often, 'every Thursday lunch' she replied. I was off work last Thursday but will be swinging by the cafe to check if she is around tomorrow and have a cuppa with her if she is Its a shame that more people don't give some time for the elderly, loneliness must be terrible for some of these people when they lose a life long partner. Some months back the wife went away for a long weekend with some work colleagues (4 days), I was amazed at how lonely I felt, especially at night and getting up in the mornings with no one to talk to. So well done to you for taking the time to make this elderly lady feel wanted again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I had an early start this morning..... my lab thought it was the 1st September and went nuts 😄 Just over a week to go now!! I brought a new gun home the other day, dog figured it was a fowling gun and barked at me 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I go to M&S every lunch, usually with it being busy I find myself holding the door open for some ignoranus/self important idiot who walks through with not a thanks or any acknowledgement, not that I do it for that but it's general manners in my opinion and takes no effort. Held the door open for a little old lady a couple weeks back who was making a b-line for the door, it felt like a lifetime as she wasn't incredibly steady on her feet walking stick in one hand, bag for life in the other but I had nowhere to be but work so I was in no rush. She passes through the door, pauses and says thank you before asking if she could take my arm to guide her down the 4 or 5 steps from the doors into the store to which i obliged. Before letting go of my arm she asked my name and if she may repay the favour by having a drink in the cafe upstairs so she didn't have to drink alone. I thought why not it's 15-20mins of my lunch break that i'd end up wasting staring at a computer screen anyway. I couldn't let her buy me a drink so asked what she'd like as she sat down at the table, had a drink and couldn't get a word in edge ways as she nattered away happy as larry with a beaming smile before jokingly proclaiming to one of the staff that I was her new toyboy. She reminded me very much of my own grandparents who I don't see anywhere near enough of. A few things she said made me click as to how lonely (my own grandmas could be losing their long term partners and dearest friends the same as this lovely woman. It made me realise I need to see my grandparents more whilst I still have the chance, not to take them for granted and to give them company that I imagine they would very much appreciate. Before leaving I asked if she visited often, 'every Thursday lunch' she replied. I was off work last Thursday but will be swinging by the cafe to check if she is around tomorrow and have a cuppa with her if she is That's very nice. Sounds a bit of a 'cougar' though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 You've pulled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellbert Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 first day free of a catheter for 10 days ,bruised battered but happy little man downstairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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