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nanapug Sat 12-Oct-13 21:17:01

THE SENSITIVITY OF SENIORS
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principal's office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors. An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank you.

This story is a credit to all humankind. Forward this to anyone you know who might need a lift today...

Dear Lions Bay School:
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon.
I am 89 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged.
All of my family has passed away so I am all alone.

I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady.
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio. She would never let me listen to it.
She said it belonged to her long dead husband, and understandably, wanted to keep it safe.

The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces.
It was awful and she was in tears.
Later, she asked if she could listen to mine, and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fuck off.

Thank you for that wonderful opportunity.
God bless you all.

Sincerely,
Margaret.

Aka Tue 22-Oct-13 08:03:16

Ah, the mist is lifting.

Iam64 Tue 22-Oct-13 07:44:06

Good toast granny23 - definitely a Gransnet Great

Granny23 Tue 22-Oct-13 07:35:58

I will also greatly miss Greatnan, who having led (still leading!) an interesting and varied life was able to make worthwhile contributions on many topics. I have learnt a lot from her posts and come to admire her.

Greatnan - truly one of the Gransnet 'Greats' wine

kittylester Tue 22-Oct-13 07:12:40

Did greatnan say she was going - why and how did I miss that? I've notice the lack of posts but thought I must have missed her saying she was going on holiday. thlsad

absent Mon 21-Oct-13 23:18:15

If not moths, then bindweed – creeps everywhere.

Flowerofthewest Mon 21-Oct-13 23:05:33

All the best to Greatnan, will miss her.sad

Ana Mon 21-Oct-13 22:55:01

I don't particularly want to rid the threads of anyone, absent.

absent Mon 21-Oct-13 22:49:50

Ubiquitous is a clue. smile

Ana Mon 21-Oct-13 22:48:32

Which one? confused

absent Mon 21-Oct-13 22:46:22

Ana So what would be the virtual equivalent of mothballs to rid the threads of this ubiquitous ex-member?

Mishap Mon 21-Oct-13 22:43:22

Galen - please do pass on my good wishes to Greatnan. I know that her posts on the denied contact thread will have helped many people; and she has given me good advice in her time.

Ana Mon 21-Oct-13 22:43:03

Mothballs....

absent Mon 21-Oct-13 22:41:30

It's like having moths. Once there's one of them, they're absolutely everywhere.

Ana Mon 21-Oct-13 22:40:18

I'm not at all sure jingl will come back this time.

NfkDumpling Mon 21-Oct-13 22:38:39

Just called in to see what's what and read that Greatnan has left! Galen please pass on my best wishes and hope that she'll do a J0 and come back to us.

Galen Mon 21-Oct-13 22:34:42

Gretnan all who wanted messages passed on. It's done!
I am now definitely to bed. Vim looking after DGD tomorrow while DD has arest! ( unless she's produced by then!)
Night all!

annodomini Mon 21-Oct-13 22:21:48

Now you're talking, Nellie. It was such a bit loss to comedy that Dermot Morgan died before his time. My GC are all hooked on The Simpsons which is one of the few shows that can appeal to all ages on different levels. Brilliant and satirical.

Nelliemoser Mon 21-Oct-13 22:14:07

Why different people like different types of humour is weird. I fall about laughing at Father Ted. South Park and such like, just don't really do it for me.

Agus Mon 21-Oct-13 21:54:49

I am so sorry to hear that Greatnan has left. A strong, sensible, caring lady whose posts I will miss.

nightowl Mon 21-Oct-13 21:43:20

Sorry to add to your long list Galen but please pass on my love to Greatnan. She has been very supportive to me in the past as well and I will miss her.

dustyangel Mon 21-Oct-13 21:31:45

Please send her my love as well*Galen*, I was hoping to meet her if her travels ever brought her to Portugal.

bikergran Mon 21-Oct-13 21:10:25

was laughing at nanapugs post.....not at greatnan....just thought I would make that clear .

Galen Mon 21-Oct-13 21:07:33

Done!

Galen Mon 21-Oct-13 21:04:54

Tegan will do

bikergran Mon 21-Oct-13 21:03:49

lol LOL lol....