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Are we elderly or middleaged.

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dorsetpennt Wed 28-Dec-11 11:11:16

At 67 years old with 2 grandchildren I consider myself middleaged. I still work 2 afternoons a week and lead a healthy busy life. I have a lot more energy then people younger then me. My son and his wife say I'm elderly and treat me as if I'm a doddering old fool. I've learned a lot of new skills since I turned 60, travel solo on buses and trains. Yet if I go out with them,they almost instruct me onto how to put one foot in front of another. I almost feel as as if I don't count for much .My daughter however, doesn't treat me like this at all thank goodness and finds their actions really annoying.

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 14:44:15

Ah! Now I've got it..........
The placard should say:

'What do YOU need? Wise Women!
When do you need it? NOW!

and on the other side....

'Stand back and watch US sort the Budget out!'

With the Gransnet logo, of course!

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 14:52:35

Brilliant. Right carol, now make one for every member before the rally on ------?

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 15:18:17

Right on it jeni. Here's a dozen to be going on with......

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 16:01:15

Here are the rest of the placards. I have to go and help with baby granddaughters now as daddy has gone on a jaunt work trip to London and is staying overnight (he wants a good night's sleep - we have rumbled him, haven't we girls?).

If the march starts whilst I am gone, please make sure a few strategic custard pies hit the spot, especially for Clegg, Cameron, Osborn and any passing bankers.

Here's my handcuffs in case anyone manages to get as far as the Downing Street railings. I'll be cheering you on from afar! grin

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 17:35:56

The chariot can fly, too - just like the tardis - as all horses are descendants of Pegasus..........

Hot Soup available, and yes please super - any champagne welcome. Hope bagitha's around to open one............. now? The sun has departed.....!

I shall be rallying for government funding for Jess's National Feminist Organisation.grin

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 17:39:49

I am a member of - [www.thegodmothers.org.uk] - who hassle the UN for money to promote Womens' Rights across the world.

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 17:40:54

www.thegodmothers.org.uk

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 17:53:05

Medusa, Pegasus, by Jove, the wonders of classical educations!

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 17:59:56

No classics at my dismal Secondary Modern - I just read a lot! grin

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 18:18:57

Right Baggie when are we-rioting-- marching for freedom?
Just heard it'd going tobe parky this weekend. Marching will keep us warm,and help the weight loss!

bagitha Thu 02-Feb-12 19:45:41

Are we having champagne first to warm us up? I've got my tea towel ready – to catch the cork if it's a bit energetic; wouldn't do to blind someone before we get going.

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 20:34:44

Tomorrow then . Start at 7pm.
Chariots ready, blades sharpened! Champagne corks ready to pop,aimed at any bankers or politicians within range!
White dresses over thermals.
Insulated handcuffs and chains (kinky?)
Baggy in plaits
Jing in ? Purple butterflies?
Oh! Presumably on green foliage, so that's ok.
Tardis armed with custard pies
Ladies! Are we all ready to march for (what was it carol? Having a senior moment. ) oh yes.
Free money for all oaps.
March. March. Etc!

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 20:37:05

Ps. Don't forget the champagne (and vodka ) for the riot party in Hyde park.

glassortwo Thu 02-Feb-12 21:54:41

I nearly missed it.................. Will you call around by Newcastle butter with the chariot to collect me, I have to drop OG off for a black tie do (cheek of it been away all week and goes out without me grin )

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 21:57:37

Here's another batch of placards:

'Children and grandparents unite - sound your horn if you agree!'

That should liven things up!

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 22:19:49

Beep beep beep!
Spread the word on all threads!
GNs march on Downing Street tomorrow 7pm!
Grannies of the world unite!!!!
You have nothing to lose bit your------.

glassortwo Thu 02-Feb-12 22:22:52

how about I take a vuvuzela, that should wake them all up grin

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 22:37:50

Oh YES!
Every one, visit other threads!
Tell them,
Join the MARCH
Campaign for what YOU think needs saying!
Tomorrow! 7pm
geraldine take note.
This could be fun!
Any donations of bubbly from GN? We would make do with veuve cliquot?

glammanana Thu 02-Feb-12 23:01:04

Well girls I hope you all enjoy your day out marching and flying all over the Country in your flying machines,I am staying home as I have decided that I am going to hibinate until the spring,but I will open a bottle of Champgane anytime and raise a glass.Its a wee bit drafty on my broomstick even though it is a suped up 4 x 4 2012 GT model.

Butternut Fri 03-Feb-12 08:15:40

I'll definitely pick you up, glass - along with your vuvuzela - perfect for rallying other grans from my bronzed chariot!grin

gracesmum Fri 03-Feb-12 09:01:06

I am reminded -and not insulted because it made me smile- of a Matt cartoon a couple of years ago about a Pensioners' Protest, where the placards read:

"Why are we here?"
"What do we want?"
"When do we want it?"

Oldgreymare Fri 03-Feb-12 09:02:39

Oh! I've found it! Can I come too, please. Please send the tardis round my way, too cold to hitch a lift on a broomstick.
I'll bring a flask with hot toddy in to warm us up.

Carol Fri 03-Feb-12 09:22:52

I would like a lift in the tardis, please? I've got the last batch of placards, another pair of handcuffs and a bike chain, and a flask of my home made soup. I'm going to put on extra thermals and socks, as it's rather parky out there today. I'm bringing my dog if you don't mind - I've been warming my hands up on her this morning, and she'll come in very handy if anyone starts feeling the cold tonight.

jeni Fri 03-Feb-12 11:11:21

Look forward to seeing you all. Now make sure you've all been to the toilet and washed your hands before you come. The facilities on tardis are limited and you all know the effect the cold has on your bladders!grin

bagitha Fri 03-Feb-12 11:30:21

I'll bring my Kelly Kettle and then we can have hot drinks whenever we want.