The lighter side

Wonderful!

Lovely - good for her!

Wonderful!

So funny! Hope the 4x4 driver has learnt his lesson!

Good for her! and you, Aka.

She sounds like a real character, Aka!

Aka Power to her elbow!

Fabulous.

Wonderful!

Aka - fantastic - what a riot that must have been.

aka there's a fabulous French film with subtitles (it's quite new) entitled "The Intouchables" www.imdb.com/title/tt1675434/?ref_=sr_1 - "The film begins at night in Paris. Driss (Sy) is driving Philippe's (Cluzet) Maserati Quattroporte at high speed. They are soon chased by the police: when they are caught, Driss, unfazed, doubles his bet with Philippe, convinced they can get an escort. In order to get away with his speeding, Driss claims the quadriplegic Philippe must be urgently driven to the emergency room; Philippe pretends to have a stroke and the fooled police officers eventually escort them to the hospital. As the police leave them at the hospital, Philippe asks what will they do now, to which Driss answers: "Now let me take care of it." as they drive off.

The story of the two men is then told as a flashback, which takes up almost the rest of the film."

It's one of the best, entertaining and most uplifting films I've seen in a while.

I just copied and pasted that and realise it may not make sense re your OP - to make it more clear: the two main characters, the quadriplegic and his carer, have a lot of fun! That's just one example above.

Thanks GN it does make sense.
Now altogether
'Always look on the bright side of life (whistle)
Always look on the light side of life (whistle)
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.....'

How right you are, Aka!

Yes; it's a brilliant film Grannyknot. And they're both living happy lives and are still friends which makes it even nicer [or so it said at the end of the film].

Noticed a new, slighter leaner, more toned me in the mirror this morning and thought I'd share with you my new hobby.....wheelchair pushing.

Apart from a good pair of walking shoes, you will need a wheelchair obviously but these can be hired, borrowed or bought second hand if on a budget. Some even come with the occupant supplied. I'd suggest starting with a lighter model (occupant I mean) as while a larger person may burn more calories you can reach greater speeds with the former, especially downhill. This is fun.
Do check the brakes work though and watch up for uneven pavements on you may catapult said occupant out. Not to be recommended.

You can combine shopping with this form of exercise if the occupant is willing to hold a wire basket on his/her lap. My favourite occupant is not adverse to stopping at a local hostelry for a sweet sherry (note to self..must check for side effects re medication). In the interest of Health & Safety use lap-strap on sleeping occupant on homeward journey.

Aka

Last time I went to see my mum she was standing at her window stark naked - waving to anyone who passed. Laughing is the only way we cope

So good for her Aka.

(for you)

Aka and kittylester I am full of admiration that you can see a funny side to life and stgill raise a and I'cheers to mum and MIL - what a star!!

Wonderful stories

MiL just now

'Can we have fish and chips for tea?' 'OK'

'Can we have fish and chips from the fish and chip shop for tea?' 'OK'

'Can we have fish and chips from Rick Stein's chip shop in Padstow for tea?' 'Not OK'

(We live in the West Midlands!)

Full marks for being aspirational.