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Galen Mon 25-Nov-13 18:41:41

Because this morning on my way into work I was involved in a car incident, when a young woman sped out of a side road without looking and my taxi had to take avoiding action. We ended up in the hedge and she blithely carried on her uncaring way!
We caught up with her in the golf car park where my driver remonstrated with her, stating that he had an ELDERLY passenger who had been shaken by her carelessness!
ELDERLY! It put me in a bad mood all day!

feetlebaum Tue 26-Nov-13 13:00:23

I know how your mother felt - I have contemplated a stick, but am reluctant to give in to the inevitable signalling of my decrepitude - and I'm only a lad of 76. Good for Mama, Bellasnana!

Bellasnana Tue 26-Nov-13 12:55:05

This reminds me of my mother who refused to use a walking stick because " it would make me look like an old lady". She was 90yrs old at the time!

annodomini Tue 26-Nov-13 12:53:46

When does 'elderly' become 'old'?

thatbags Tue 26-Nov-13 12:41:37

Well, why not embrace it? Being called elderly is really quite trifling. Yes, I know it's all a bit of a joke but...

Galen Tue 26-Nov-13 12:39:01

I'm not embracing age, I've had it thrust on me!

thatbags Tue 26-Nov-13 12:37:23

Young(er) man comes and speaks to one twice and one's invisible. How clever of him. If that's being invisible, give me invisibility.

#embraceage

Charleygirl Tue 26-Nov-13 12:31:35

Galen you were so lucky that you did not have whiplash injuries this morning. At least it is only your pride that has taken a severe beating. The word "elderly" should be removed from the dictionary.

Galen Tue 26-Nov-13 12:26:37

I'm fine this morning thanks. Just still irritated at being elderly!

Mishap Tue 26-Nov-13 12:21:09

He was just laying it on thick to make the lass feel bad! I am sure that he did not really think you were elderly!

Galen Tue 26-Nov-13 12:16:11

Was he your grandson? You know how forgetful us ELDERLY tottery old things aire!

goldengirl Tue 26-Nov-13 12:12:03

That's a double whammy Galen - being involved in an accident although thankfully you weren't hurt and being called elderly. Mind you it comes in handy occasionally I would venture to suggest.

This last week I've been using a stick as I've had an accident with a vacuum cleaner and damaged a nerve in my leg and as a consequence I've become INVISIBLE!!! I've discovered how uneven pavements are - some with slopes, and that people don't see you and sometimes come right up and expect you to move first! In addition there was one young man who walked along side me and said I was coping quite well with a stick. I told him I'd whack him with it if he didn't go away. When I crossed the road he appeared again and admitted his rudeness. I agreed he was a rude young man and he apologised and kept hovering until I told him to buzz off. Is that a pick up, would you say? The funny thing was that I recognised him from somewhere but can't for the life of me think where.

baubles Tue 26-Nov-13 07:23:54

The cheek of the man! However I'm sure he was only saying it for the effect it would have had on the other driver.

Hope your bruised pride is a little better this morning.

Lona Tue 26-Nov-13 07:22:09

I would have described you as a 'Grande Dame' wink
Hope you don't get any more aches and pains as a result flowers

kittylester Tue 26-Nov-13 07:17:41

He could have said elderly and pregnant for more impact. grin

Hope you are ok thus morning Galen brew

moomin Mon 25-Nov-13 23:03:01

Horrifying Galen to be described as elderly, what was he thinking of? But, so pleased you were physcally unscathed even though mentally scarred.

Yes, wear many layers of woollies together with your furry boots, it's blooming perishing up here (and that's not even Edinburgh!!)

Flowerofthewest Mon 25-Nov-13 23:00:16

Bet that stung Galen. My GP was dictating a letter to my consultant in front of me so that I could correct him if needed (his words) He started by saying 'Hi Jim, I have this 64 year old woman who.......'
I looked around for the 64 year old woman and guess what? Yep it was me.

Galen Mon 25-Nov-13 22:55:59

Quite!
I'm to bed now to nurse my wounded dignity.
Sleep well all! moon

annodomini Mon 25-Nov-13 22:48:20

My son used me as an excuse to ask parking attendants at a NT property if he could get parked closer to the house. They said yes! So embarrassing. I could have throttled him!

hummingbird Mon 25-Nov-13 22:39:27

Very glad to hear it! smile

Aka Mon 25-Nov-13 22:39:19

Words fail me Galen this has shocked me to the core

Galen Mon 25-Nov-13 22:37:54

I'm not hurt. I knocked my right knee slightly but it's fine!

hummingbird Mon 25-Nov-13 22:33:18

Never mind the shock, bruises, aches and pains etc - ELDERLY! No wonder you're upset! Hugs, and sympathy, Galen!

Galen Mon 25-Nov-13 22:32:42

He's one year younger than me!

thatbags Mon 25-Nov-13 22:25:58

Is the taxi driver youngerly?

LizG Mon 25-Nov-13 22:25:07

I panicked when I read the heading but was most relieved to read further. YOU elderly? no way!!!!! Thank goodness you weren't hurt though. HE was obviously shocked and used you as his excuse to give chase.