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Ageing disgracefully

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GabriellaG54 Thu 06-Jun-19 15:58:51

Reading about one or two of the vets at the memorial gatherings I was disappointed and yes, disgusted to read that one nudged HM the Queen and made inappropriate remarks to Melanie Trump.
Now I know they are oldies but for heaven's sake, does that mean such behaviour can be overlooked or thought of as acceptable? I think not.
It's just grubby behaviour not chuckleworthy or nudge-nudge wink-wink.
My dad would never have crossed the line thinking his age would make it ok.
It isn't.

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NotSpaghetti Mon 10-Jun-19 00:32:00

Yes Gonegirl - and he said “ oh, I’m sure you’ve still got it in you!”
shock

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GabriellaG54 Mon 10-Jun-19 11:40:56

Milking it for all it's worth...how cringy. Piers and Susannah interviewing him and his daughter.
Apparently he gave Susannah a hug and a kiss on being introduced.
Why people want to kiss strangers I have no idea. He'll probably dine out on it for years.
Would it be ok for a 30yr old?
I doubt it.
Age, in either direction, is no excuse.
I certainly wouldn't have wanted to be mauled by an oldie.

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Niobe Mon 10-Jun-19 12:28:17

' I certainly wouldn't have wanted to be mauled by an oldie'
Luckily your 22-year -younger boyfriend doesn't feel the same GG54 ! (grin)

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Niobe Mon 10-Jun-19 12:29:12

That should be grin !

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janeainsworth Mon 10-Jun-19 12:42:22

Niobe shockgrin grin

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 12:44:11

Niobe grin

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GabriellaG54 Mon 10-Jun-19 14:28:20

???
He's the one who makes the moves. I call the tune.

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sodapop Mon 10-Jun-19 16:14:14

Good job you don't live in France then GabriellaG54 as its customary to kiss on greeting people.
I do find your references to 'oldies' quite rude and patronising.

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GabriellaG54 Mon 10-Jun-19 16:22:47

sodapop
I'm poking gentle fun at myself sodapop as I'm an oldie too at 74.

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Elvive Mon 10-Jun-19 17:08:12

Is he really 22?

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 17:26:08

22 years younger I think, Elvive

So not 94.

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 17:27:17

sorry, 96 if Gabriella is 74.
I was thinking of the veteran who wished he was younger!

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Elvive Mon 10-Jun-19 17:46:52

LOL, my mental image is all over the place.

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 17:48:18

Could I be bothered with a gauche, young 52 year old?
Probably not grin

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Elvive Mon 10-Jun-19 17:50:12

er Yes. George Clooney

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GrannyGravy13 Mon 10-Jun-19 18:18:25

Elvive sorry I have still got George Clooney tied up in the cellar of “The Argy” and he is all mine!!!!

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Elvive Mon 10-Jun-19 18:20:23

Oh, you naughty old fruit GG.

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 18:23:48

I've just realised that Hugh Jackman is only 50 - he'll do grin

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 18:24:19

Will we be in trouble for inappropriate remarks?

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Elvive Mon 10-Jun-19 19:09:04

Kim Bodnia........tubby, sweaty, Scandi.....all good. (54)

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Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 20:18:54

Mmm, yes
A bit old though.

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