What happenned to TACT in our Elders? - Page 4

cashman · 11-05-2005, 12:13

just bin into town tried to get one for you on kingstreet fireman,but he was too quick for me lol

Tinkerbelle · 11-05-2005, 12:15

I wonder why they are so malcontent in their twilight years I hope I never end up that way

pendy · 11-05-2005, 13:11

It may well be that some people have been rude all their lives, they didn't just get that way with age. I have been told "I fought a war for you" - the answer is "No, you didn't, you fought it for yourselves". Not disrespectful, just true.

HOWEVER - I have my cunning plans laid. I am going to buy myself a Harley Davidson, and a black leather jacket with SOD across the back in rivets, and I'm going to be a Hell's Granny! When I get past that (falling off bike, etc) I shall have an ebony cane with a silver top which I shall bang on the floor to demand attention. I can hardly wait ....

I have had an old lady push in front of me at the Post Office because she wanted to get her pension. I told her that I had to get to work to earn it for her, so she could wait her turn. One other oldish dear pushed in front in our local shop and said "You don't mind, do you. I only want a tin of cat food". So of course I replied "Do go ahead, if you're that hungry".

Perhaps it's fun to be rude and get away with it? That might be why they do it.

Margaret Pilkington · 11-05-2005, 13:22

Personally I find that pain makes people grouchy and due to various assorted ailments elderly people do tend to suffer more aches and pains. Perhaps that accounts for some of it.[/QUOTE]

Just because you have a pain doesn't mean you can BE a pain!

Margaret Pilkington · 11-05-2005, 13:28

Fireman.......maybe you should explain to your ma-in-law that her manner is sometimes a bit.......how shall we say .....? Curt. Maybe she doesn't realise.

And as for your break next week......just tell her you are going...ask if there is anything she needs getting before you go away.......and tell her you know just how resourceful she is......after all she lived through the war without your assistance.

Enjoy your break and don't feel guilty......!

Billcat · 11-05-2005, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendy

HOWEVER - I have my cunning plans laid. I am going to buy myself a Harley Davidson, and a black leather jacket with SOD across the back in rivets, and I'm going to be a Hell's Granny!

Going to let David ride with you? Will he have leathers of his own (and what will the rivets on his spell out)?

Now that is something I'd pay good money to see!

fireman · 11-05-2005, 15:27

Thanks Margaret we already did that she was told that we also need a break and that we have put in place everything that it is possible to put in place. She has a remote control for everything even the curtains and careres going in 4 times a day . Heaven help them.

fireman · 11-05-2005, 17:45

hERE i AM TALKING ABOUT OUR ELDERS AND i FIND MYSELF IN THE MIRE, WHY IMISSED WASHING A PAN AFTER DINNER,. nO LES NOT THE GRILL PAN . SO THE WIFES GRUMPY AND SHES YOUNGER THAN ME i DESPAIR..............

lettie · 11-05-2005, 18:52

I can't wait to be cantankerous and demanding..... Ok more cantankerous and demanding than I already am.

Billcat · 11-05-2005, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman

SO THE WIFES GRUMPY AND SHES YOUNGER THAN ME i DESPAIR..............

I thinkg that most of us have been in more or less the same situation, fireman! I'm sure you will find some way to make amends. Missing a pan when washing up is hardly a major crime - unless it has become a specialty of yours, that is!

WillowTheWhisp · 11-05-2005, 19:19

He's famous for his unwashed grillpan Billcat!

Billcat · 11-05-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

He's famous for his unwashed grillpan Billcat!

Perhaps his wife should have it bronzed?

West Ender · 11-05-2005, 19:47

I believe that rude old people were once rude young people but they do it louder because they're a bit mutton-jeff and they do it in public because they're not hidden away at work any more.

I don't think personalities change very much with advancing years. If they do, I'm not looking forward to what some of my middle-aged aquaintances are going to become. I know one or two pretty obnoxious 40 and 50 year olds who will make foul 80 year olds.

grego · 11-05-2005, 19:54

Dont feel guilty about your break or the grill pan Fireman, you deserve to get away for a while it sounds like your putting the hours in with you Mum in law, have a good time.

Billcat · 11-05-2005, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by West Ender

I don't think personalities change very much with advancing years. If they do, I'm not looking forward to what some of my middle-aged aquaintances are going to become. I know one or two pretty obnoxious 40 and 50 year olds who will make foul 80 year olds.

I have no doubt you are right, if they are allowed to live that long. I think that the lack of tact is pretty much endemic to our society. Take a look at this fellow Bolton that President Bush has nominated as ambassador to the United Nations. One would think that a diplomat would usually display more tact than most, but not this one!