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Embracing Old Age

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gracesmum Mon 30-Sep-13 15:03:16

I am not enjoying looking into the mirror and seeing this baggy, wrinkly saggy-jowled creature peering back at me, I am not enjoying the fact that walking Grace this morning the following all hurt - in no particular order -my left hip, my left knee , my wrists and both feet (and I was overtaken by just about everybody) I am not enjoying seeing DH age (I think prematurely)and because his hearing is going, conversation is becoming non-existent, I am not enjoying the fact that my life seems flat dull and boring and the highlight of my day is Escape to the Country, I am not enjoying hearing of friends who are ill/have died/lost partners, I am not enjoying getting a name wrong when replying to an email because I hadnt got my glasses on and I am not enjoying juggling the budget because while the pension stays the same, the weekly shop buys less and less. I am not enjoying feeling fat, bumpy and lumpy and no matter what I wear I look like a cross between a Russian baboushka and a bag lady.
OK I know that the alternative to growing older is even less appealing but I think I am off to eat worms.sad
Rant over - sorry chaps, I just had to get it off my chest, normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. Tentative smile

thatbags Sun 06-Oct-13 12:50:11

On its way, galen. This is the page you need to go to

thatbags Sun 06-Oct-13 12:29:04

Have got it ready cut and pasted.... smile

thatbags Sun 06-Oct-13 12:26:40

I'll try to send it to you by email if you pm me your email addy.

Galen Sun 06-Oct-13 12:20:46

Does anybody know how to cut and paste my record to Heathrow? I don't and I can't face typing it all again.

harrigran Sun 06-Oct-13 12:09:23

Newcastle weren't too bad when my sister had to have wheelchair assistance but I felt I had to stay with her right until they took her through security, wasn't sure whether they would disappear if she needed toilet.
Galen big (((hugs))) it must have been most distressing flowers

whenim64 Sun 06-Oct-13 12:01:56

That's a start! Galen you should let them know that thousands of Gransnetters are watching to see how they respond.

Elegran Sun 06-Oct-13 11:56:27

They say "Could you please let us know about your experience here, and we will certainly address the issue" so Galen should get in touch with them pronto.

Nelliemoser Sun 06-Oct-13 11:55:50

Oh Galen that is dreadful, what away to have your holiday spoilt. (((hugs)))

whenim64 Sun 06-Oct-13 11:52:02

Ooh, what did they say? I don't know how to find her on Twitter.

Hebs Sun 06-Oct-13 11:34:46

I have shared this on FB and Twitter.

Lona Sun 06-Oct-13 11:32:06

I see that Heathrow have replied to bags's tweet.

janeainsworth Sun 06-Oct-13 11:18:57

Shared on FB

Elegran Sun 06-Oct-13 09:36:47

Have shared that, Galen

At Edinburgh the system is much better. If you book assistance in advance, you are met at the wheelchair point and someone is assigned to help you. They may go away for a while if there is a wait, or other people to help, but they come back at intervals to check. Bristol was good too.

whenim64 Sun 06-Oct-13 09:21:48

Galen I don't know how you endured that terrible treatment, and wonder why they didn't assign someone to see you through the process from start to finish. They should be ashamed of themselves!

glassortwo Sun 06-Oct-13 09:09:48

I have replied to bags tweet, can all you other tweeters join on or send your own tweet.

j08 Sun 06-Oct-13 08:56:49

Were you all on your own when you did this Galen? After your driver left.

Oldgreymare Sun 06-Oct-13 08:55:34

Gosh Galen how awful, please don't let it put you off venturing to Exeter!

thatbags Sun 06-Oct-13 06:18:46

galen, have posted complaint on Twitter @HeathrowAirport with link to your post at 23:04 last night.

Followers of mine could retweet or send their own.

glassortwo Sat 05-Oct-13 23:37:11

grin jingle that kindle wink

Ana Sat 05-Oct-13 23:34:37

OMG jingl, your Kindle really is an idiot, isn't it...? grin

Sleep well, Galen.

j08 Sat 05-Oct-13 23:34:33

moon

j08 Sat 05-Oct-13 23:33:57

I am glad you are back safe and sound. flowers

j08 Sat 05-Oct-13 23:33:03

"Eventually I was boarded with the use of the high lift".

#respect

j08 Sat 05-Oct-13 23:31:00

That should have read 'gadding'. (shock)

j08 Sat 05-Oct-13 23:29:07

shock I think you ought to stay at home now Galen. No more gassing. Sorry.