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Post by anthony on Jan 27, 2009 23:32:13 GMT
I went to asda yesterday to do food shopping, walked over to get a trolley and as i reached out i was pushed away buy a GENTLEMAN of about68ish, i couldnt believe it. He turned the trolley into me and just pushed past. I said you didnt need to push you could have had the trolley. He just grunted and walked away. manners!!!! i have always been taught to respect my elders but sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 28, 2009 0:11:34 GMT
Oooooh! Couple of months ago I was in Tesco's, just unloading a trolley full of shopping, onto the conveyor belt, when an old guy in one of those HUGE invalid scooters, never spoke, just beeped his hooter at me! Several times! My trolley was right against the counter so there was loads of room for him to get round me, but he just sat there bipping! I just ignored him, I thought if you haven't got the courtesy to say 'excuse me please' then I haven't got the courtesy to respond to you!
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Post by thecremellosociety on Jan 28, 2009 8:43:41 GMT
I always respect my elders BUTTTTTTT how rude can some be !!!! Need to take a leaf out of their own books and learn some manners !!
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Post by pigsear on Jan 28, 2009 11:39:58 GMT
Now I know what you all mean with this as it too has happened to me in the supermarket. But working for social services for the past nine years I dont know that "biddys" is a good word to be descibing an older person!!! I'm sure some would be offended if I called a younger person a "prat"  Not getting at anyone as I truely know what you mean!  |
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Post by boots & saddles on Jan 28, 2009 16:43:35 GMT
oap also known as coffin dodgers and before you have a go at me we are all in gods waiting room and they seem to have a extended holiday.
bless them.
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 28, 2009 16:50:43 GMT
Well I don't want to turn this into full blown Oldie Bashing, but where I used to have my horses was on a main road that led to Matlock Bath, so a summer sunday was a nightmare - but not in the way you would expect. Loads of bikers use that road, never once had a problem with bikers, the rudest drivers were taxi drivers and the OAP's in the rover out for a sunday drive. Mind you, I used to hack out with a lady who was heading towards the 'blue rinse' age group, and she didn't half give them a run for their money! Usually a 'one fingered salute' accompanied by the cry of 'Swivel on that!'.
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Post by shelleyj on Jan 28, 2009 19:13:52 GMT
Hells Grannies!
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Post by nikki on Jan 28, 2009 20:12:14 GMT
I was in Tesco yesterday and I think it must have been OAP day...... Why do they have too stand in the isles and have a chat with each other........I was in full trolley rage by the time I got to the checkout.  I think that's a bit harsh - not just OAPs who stand in aisles and chat and some of them are maybe very lonely and perhaps it is their only chance of the day to have a conversation other than with themselves. |
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Post by franekins on Jan 28, 2009 21:49:13 GMT
oap also known as coffin dodgers and before you have a go at me we are all in gods waiting room and they seem to have a extended holiday. bless them. extended holiday haha never heard that one before, put a chuckle to my little face haha ;D |
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 28, 2009 22:16:06 GMT
I was in Tesco yesterday and I think it must have been OAP day...... Why do they have too stand in the isles and have a chat with each other........I was in full trolley rage by the time I got to the checkout. I think that's a bit harsh - not just OAPs who stand in aisles and chat and some of them are maybe very lonely and perhaps it is their only chance of the day to have a conversation other than with themselves. Agree it's not just OAP's that stand in the aisles chatting, but for some people a trip to tesco's is the most exciting thing they'll do all week. I don't begrudge them a chat if they bump into a friend, but I do find it incredibly frustrating when I've got half an hour until it's time to do the school run/go to work or whatever, and I can't get round for people stood about! I also seem to manage to always get behind someone with the exact same shopping list as me - whenever I stop to look at something the same person has their trolley in front of what I'm looking at, all the way round the shop! |
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Post by overatdaknee on Jan 28, 2009 22:25:59 GMT
Personally I think we are the next generation of OAP's from hell except we will be in our lorries travelling at 5mph and will wipe out several parked cars en route.................
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Post by juliem on Jan 28, 2009 23:33:54 GMT
I love the ones that push in front of me in queues as if I am not even standing there and the ones that pull out in front of me at roundabaouts without even casting a glance in my direction. OMG don't get me started on this subject - I could be here all night moaning.
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Post by chloesmum on Jan 29, 2009 9:48:21 GMT
Has made me laugh - especially as I head towards this stage!!
Makes me think of my lovely mum who is 80 this year - she still drives her Merc everywhere (keeps telling me she is swopping it in for a convertible!!) moans about other road users all the time - particularly this old ladies who can't park!! Walks her staffy round the park and tells me about the poor old folk she meets who are losing their marbles!! The fact that her hearing is not what it used to be is beside the point!
When I do take her shopping she is always moaning about ' the old folks who get in her way'!
I love her to bits - she doesn't think she is old and included in these behaviours!!
She has now decided she wants to have her 80th birthday party in Dubai as it would be fun!!
I just hope she makes it.
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Post by Milliesmum on Jan 29, 2009 11:23:08 GMT
I hope she makes it too chloesmum - and I fully intend to grow old disgracefully when my time comes!
Just to add, have just followed an older chap round sainsbury's, I'm sure he had tourettes or similar, but it took the form of very loud mucky songs! Most diverting! I think every supermarket should have one!
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Post by halfpass on Jan 29, 2009 14:48:02 GMT
I'm afraid to say I'm heading toward the blue rinse brigade at the gallop, I shall grow old disgracefully just as my grandmother did, she was still out there going to nightclubs with me well into her 80's. we did have to stop her driving not that she couldn't drive but she kept getting done for speeding, loved burning up the kids at the traffic lights. She always told me your as old as the man you are feeling.  |
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Post by franekins on Jan 29, 2009 17:34:36 GMT
I'm afraid to say I'm heading toward the blue rinse brigade at the gallop, I shall grow old disgracefully just as my grandmother did, she was still out there going to nightclubs with me well into her 80's. we did have to stop her driving not that she couldn't drive but she kept getting done for speeding, loved burning up the kids at the traffic lights. She always told me your as old as the man you are feeling. that is the funniest thing ive heard all year...... go grandma go go go haha |
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Post by halfpass on Jan 29, 2009 21:03:09 GMT
She was great like that franekins, I can remember when I was in my late teens and was getting very serious about a lad, I was summoned to see her, were I got the lecture on how I was to young to tie my self to one person, as I was getting up to leave her parting shot was, "why buy a book when you can join the library" can't remember what else she said just that, and boy did I get that library card stamp ;D
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Post by franekins on Jan 29, 2009 21:19:57 GMT
hahahaha half pass your nan sounds great, my nan (R.I.P bless her) was amazing, she wouldnt bother you at all unles you bothered her... ichanged a light bulb for her and she gave me a 5er  iwouldnt take it but she use to get upset if i didnt take it, and when i use to go in and check on her if my dad wasnt hear to do it shed give me a 10er she was very kind like that  she use to come out with some right corking stuff haha, god making me remeber now and well up :$ lol |
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Post by myhorselizzie on Feb 4, 2009 21:28:36 GMT
I always respect my elders. But if they are rude I tell em old age is no excuse for ill manners. This usually shuts em up!
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Post by mistymum on Feb 4, 2009 22:22:01 GMT
At the age of 88 my father in law bought himself a yearling Fell pony so he would have a quiet horse to drive when he got old!!
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Post by thecremellosociety on Feb 5, 2009 7:14:40 GMT
Trolley rage round asda mid week, so rude ramming through, was really annoyed with one, enarly said something !!! No need for it !
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Post by wendbarry1 on Feb 5, 2009 11:53:00 GMT
TRy going to Tesco's today, full of OAP's buying up all food because of snow or is it because they think there's a war comming?
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Post by nikki on Feb 5, 2009 12:45:02 GMT
Oh please - stop this 'granny bashing' thread - I hate it. I am sure OAPs are not the only ones stock-piling and I sure most of you are big enough to stand up for yourselves in a case of trolley rage. When my granny was alive, she lived in a very remote part of Scotland and when she had visitors the first thing she did was to take them to the nearest town (over 15 miles away) so that she could bulk buy. Perhaps we should have slagged her off as well. A lot of OAPs live on their own and yes they do worry in case they get snowed in - is that such a crime? Come on, let's turn our attention to issues such as the local councils (Camden for one) closing parks on the snowiest day (Monday) due to health and safety grounds. If I lived in Camden I would certainly moan about that...
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Post by Milliesmum on Feb 5, 2009 13:16:54 GMT
I think the whole point is, we should all demonstrate good manners and consideration for others WHATEVER our age.
Example: Monday, deep snow and ice where we are, my disabled dad (heart trouble), decided not to get the car out but to try and walk into town for his newspaper and milk. Encountered a lady lying on the pavement who had fallen, my dad offered to help her up but it soon became plain she wasn't able to get up and an ambulance was called. My dad (who was 71 on tuesday), knelt on the ground in the snow and ice, so this lady could lean against him for some warmth, and stayed with her until the ambulance came, when he got home he was absolutely freezing and couldn't stop shaking, but no way would he have left that lady on her own in that state.
I think what I'm trying to say is there is good and bad in all age groups and hopefully we should encourage the good and not descend to the same level as the bad!
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Post by nikki on Feb 5, 2009 14:23:13 GMT
Take your point Milliesmum but what is bad manners in buying extra food in case of being house-bound? Should we also moan about those who fill their trollies with all processed and fatty foods? No, because it is a free world and as long as what you are doing is not harmful to anyone else then leave them alone.
On another point your dad sounds like a good sort.
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Post by Milliesmum on Feb 5, 2009 16:26:58 GMT
Well I appreciate that OAP's may need to stock up with food if the weather forecast is bad - a fall is often a lot more serious for an older person and they may not feel confident to get out in icy conditions. There will always be those that take it to the extreme though - I always find it ridiculous the amount of food in people's trolleys at christmas when the shops are closed for 24 hours.
PS, My Dad's a GREAT sort, I'm so proud of him - wouldn't tell him that though or I'd never hear the last of it!!!
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Post by myhorselizzie on Feb 5, 2009 19:29:23 GMT
I have grandparents who are superb and a good sort. But at the end of the day, there is no need for rudeness.
In actual fact.. if im rude no matter how old I am i hope i am told... not left because im an OAP etc.
As ive said..
Old age is not an excuse for rudeness and ill manners.
However im sure we all understand most are lovely.
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2009 22:05:02 GMT
This thread wasnt started to slag! opa off, it was just to remark that its not only chil;dren who have rude manners. My mum is 94 yrs of age, still sane and sensible, but if i was the slightest bit rude, she would clonk me round the ear, not that i ever would be rude to her as i respect my elders. so dont get into knocking the old folk and please dont get to uptight about people mentioning what has happend this site is for discussion.
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Post by ShowPonies&Shetlands on Mar 17, 2009 7:47:37 GMT
my 80yrold grandad was one day putting a pound into a trolley, and as he was pulling it out, another OAP just pulled it away from him and walked into the shop with HIS trolley and HIS pound! when grandma went to get the pound back, he was all huffy with her, as if she was asking him to give her all his shopping! it was the only pound coin they had, as they were going to use a credit card to do the shopping, and when he finally gave them their money back he gave it in 5p's!! some people eh !!
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Post by lottieloo on Mar 17, 2009 11:42:09 GMT
Okay I have one! I go and fill my lorry up at Morrisons as it has really good access for a larger vehicle. This particular day in question was very busy. The pump I would normally use is situated on the end, I use this one so that I don't cause too much of a jam in the middle, that day this pump had been turned off, so I had to go and use a middle pump.
Well, there was a small nissan micra parked at least 6 foot away from the pump on the left, there was enough room for cars to get to the pump and still have enough to put fuel in. I could also get to the pump, but it was obvious that the car driver wouldn't be able to get in his car with my lorry parked on top of his driver's door.
Anyway, I waited for the driver to come back for about 5 mins, we watched all the people paying and 'our' driver wasn't in the shop, so after a few people beeping at me I pulled onto the pump. Needless to say that the driver then came back to his car. I was in the middle of filling up but he came up to me and started to wave his walking stick at me along with a load of abuse.
The driver in the 4x4 behind me got out and tried to speak to the man and told him he would get into his car from the passenger side and pull it forward for him so that he could get in. As you can imagine he also had a load of abuse thrown at him. One of the staff then came out and also offered to move the car forward, but he also was told 'where to go' By now I had finished filling so I pulled forward and parked the lorry out of the way. Well the man then got into his car and tried to run me down and just missed the back of my lorry.
It transpires that this guy does this every week, he leaves his car on the pump and walks across to the main store to have a coffee and then returns about 20 mins later. The staff have had a real problem with him.
So what can I say, I hope to god my parents don't act like this when they are out on their own!!!
Weren't we taught at school 'manners cost nothing'
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iwouldnt take it but she use to get upset if i didnt take it, and when i use to go in and check on her if my dad wasnt hear to do it shed give me a 10er she was very kind like that 
she use to come out with some right corking stuff haha, god making me remeber now and well up :$ lol 
