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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.

bagitha Thu 02-Feb-12 13:13:29

Plenty of room on butty's chariot. It's a virtual one and works just like the tardis.

bagitha Thu 02-Feb-12 13:12:24

Leave the manure for the gardeners and allotment keepers. The sensible ones will be following us with their buckets and shovels.

supernana Thu 02-Feb-12 13:12:11

baggy and butter Is there room for me in one of the chariots? I adore champagne. Have a few bottles waiting for a party with friends this weekend. Maybe I could hide a couple of bottles under my cape and edge past hubs with a wicked grin on my face. What time will you call for me? Do I need to wear my thermals? I have a wee plastic saltire [well, Rory does - on his apartment] I could stick that into my deerstalker hat and look real cooel. By the way, my rallying cry will be... 'Where was I going? Why am I here? What do I want?' wink

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 13:04:48

Just how many chariots are we expecting? Also how many horses?
Just so that I can organise stabling and forage.just a thought, how many men shovels and buckets for after?

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 12:20:10

My chariot will have to be on auto-pilot this afternoon, unless anyone can take over the reins - the horses are very well trained! Just make sure there is at least a crate of champagne left for when I get back - I'll need it after this afternoon is over and done with.
Fly the flag and onwards.......

bagitha Thu 02-Feb-12 12:06:36

I'll have you know I'm very good at handling champagne!! The cheek!! Expert champagne bottle opener, me, and drinker. Mind you, it gets all confused once I've drunk it.

jeni, you can play your recorders so long as it won't frighten the horses. Just tie an old cloth bagpuss onto them somehow, and no-one will know the difference.

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 11:43:33

No bagpipes bur I've got 3 recorders! We're protesting against everything that's wrong with society whether we beleive in it or notgrin
Just organise any protest and everyone will join in. Perhaps even the bankers.
I am sure that several virtual 7x7 would confuse anyone let Cameron.
Folks, just keep baggy away from the champagne reception in Hyde park after. You know she can't handle it.
Anno, you will notice I put Anno dominA not dominI
That is lady Anno.

Seventimesfive Thu 02-Feb-12 11:20:43

Oh dear! I've got to catch the train to Brighton lunchtime and won't be back until tomorrow. I know, I'll send a virtual ME, maybe even a few of them, that'll confuse Cameron! And if you all do the same, led by the bagpipes.... Have fun and keep your skirts tucked into your Uggs!

bagitha Thu 02-Feb-12 10:28:26

I was just shoved to the front because of my snakes plaits! I don't mind being in front if I can ride in Boudicca's chariot. Who's playing the skirls on the bagpipes?

whatisamashedupphrase Thu 02-Feb-12 10:22:42

Tell me again what we're demonstrating about.

whatisamashedupphrase Thu 02-Feb-12 10:21:58

What have I got to do?!!!

What have I got to say?!!!!

Flustered now!!!!

Where have I got to put the purple butterfly?! They won't see it there!!
Will they???? shock (It's a bit chilly today}

flowerfriend Thu 02-Feb-12 10:17:48

My SIL is 74 and she takes care of her mother who is just about to be 101. My MIL is definitely elderly but surely not my SIL. This sort of situation is not so out of the norm these days.

GoldenGran Thu 02-Feb-12 10:16:18

I'll be free from about 4, I have some Ugglie boots and spare thermals for those who don't have any.

Butternut Thu 02-Feb-12 10:16:11

I've been a bit of a warrior in my time, so I'll come as Boudicca in my chariot, armed against the hordes, with streaming flags of purple and green

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 09:56:43

Did someone say tardis???? Hmmm.....I might be available later (where's those handcuffs?)

jeni Thu 02-Feb-12 09:49:12

Baggy's the leader. She should organise. Do we take inflatables and tardis or just broomsticks?

Carol Thu 02-Feb-12 09:34:19

I can't come - I've got Ocado dropping my shopping off! (it's blinkin' freezin' out there!) x

Seventimesfive Thu 02-Feb-12 09:31:54

Love it jeni! As long as we wear our long johns (or should it be jennies?) under our white dresses and our Ugg boots we'll be fine! When shall we start?

Annobel Thu 02-Feb-12 08:52:38

Oh, I like that, jeni. I may have to do a jingl and change my name...grin

jeni Wed 01-Feb-12 23:37:53

Shame on you Anno domina
Where's your spirit of comradeship?grin

Annobel Wed 01-Feb-12 22:30:11

Not in this weather, jeni. grin

jeni Wed 01-Feb-12 22:19:24

Greatsunshine jingle can talk for any one.
I see us as modern suffragettes in some way. Can you see us all in white dresses with purple and green sashes ,marching down Downing street and chaining ourselves to the railings?
Oh and don't forget the lovely big white hats!

bagitha Wed 01-Feb-12 22:09:12

jeni smile

OK, I'll do the staring and looking scary. Other people can do the talking.

JessM Wed 01-Feb-12 21:49:03

yes it is a great tune J

jeni Wed 01-Feb-12 21:23:32

Imagine all of us advancing on parliament !
Baggy to the fore with medusa hair
"united we stand, shoulder to shoulder
All we want we cry, is for you to be fair
To the old, to the young,disabled and able bodied
Give each to each an equal share!

March, march. Etc(the suffragette song. Great tune!)