Most irritating attitudes towards seniors?

nwlady said:
Some seniors, like myself, start feeling useless in ways, forgetting things more easily, heard someone mention feeling invisible, definitely being passed over for jobs (and that one tics me because I know there are jobs I can run circles around other folks on).

That was mean of those kids to say to your dad, and when they are old, I hope they remember doing it. What goes around comes around. I remember making fun of my mom, with the rest of the family, big laugh, because she was back-firing walking across the floor at christmas. My mom laughed, like I do now, about that stuff, but at the same time, it hurts to know that you are not young anymore and not as good at all you were. I said some people for those here that have no problems growing old, or otherwise, well good for you I say! That would be really nice. Sort of like "oh, I never had any trouble with hotflashes" good on ya, I spend half my day peeling off clothes and putting them back on.
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The arrogance of youth I call it. But they will arrive one day themselves.
 
A few years back, when our newspaper had an online forum, a young man was complaining that us older, retired folks should stay off the roads and out of the grocery stores, on weekends, in order to let the working class do their shopping without all the congestion.
I was surprised that many people agreed with him but all in all, I think it was about 50% for, 50% against. Actually, I prefer to do our shopping during the weekdays as it is not so busy. Do you think he has a point or is he being a arrogant so and so?
 
Pappy said:
A few years back, when our newspaper had an online forum, a young man was complaining that us older, retired folks should stay off the roads and out of the grocery stores, on weekends, in order to let the working class do their shopping without all the congestion.
I was surprised that many people agreed with him but all in all, I think it was about 50% for, 50% against. Actually, I prefer to do our shopping during the weekdays as it is not so busy. Do you think he has a point or is he being a arrogant so and so?
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On the roads things, my bet is he would be the worse driver. No matter the age, some folks should not be driving, but that is for DMV, family, or the person to decide. In grocery store, he's a total jerk. People are in too big a hurry, some of them are allowing the "all might buck" be their God, and anyone or anything getting in their way has got to go, in their opinion.

One of my fave things when going to the grocery store, is meeting people, even helping them if I can. Customer Service is almost a thing of the past in our area. So especially meeting the elderly, is so much fun! I love conversations with them because they are funny, smart, and have such wonderful things to share. A grocery store without the elderly?? I think I'd change stores. Even when I was working and going to school full-time, I loved meeting folks in the grocery store.

No pappy, I'm sure there are as many folks out there that would think just the opposite of that guy;) hugs, Denise
 
Here's one that busts me up:lofl:and no, it's not just seniors or youth, but where you are driving some two-lane highway (we have a few twisti ones in my area, most go to the coast, or central Oregon) and you're being tailgated, I usually pull over and let them by if it won't endanger me or anyone else (wide spot etc) and they go wizzing by 20 over the speed limit. Ok, fine, they might be in a hurry to die, who knows. So then you turn a couple corners and there's some road-construction and you just happen to pull up behind them, :lofl: I'm rotten but it is hilarious to me. What's not hilarious is how many times I've seen a guy or gal like that pass where there really isn't room, and endanger lives:(
 
Pappy said:
A few years back, when our newspaper had an online forum, a young man was complaining that us older, retired folks should stay off the roads and out of the grocery stores, on weekends, in order to let the working class do their shopping without all the congestion.
I was surprised that many people agreed with him but all in all, I think it was about 50% for, 50% against. Actually, I prefer to do our shopping during the weekdays as it is not so busy. Do you think he has a point or is he being a arrogant so and so?
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That reminds me of a cartoon years ago. These ladies dressed in their Easter finery trying to find a parking spot in church Parking lot. One says to the other, "You'd think people who go to church every Sunday could stay home at least one Sunday of the years to make it easier for us."
 
What really ticks me off, is I am being my usual charming self talking to a pretty gal and she calls me "SIR".
 
Sid said:
That reminds me of a cartoon years ago. These ladies dressed in their Easter finery trying to find a parking spot in church Parking lot. One says to the other, "You'd think people who go to church every Sunday could stay home at least one Sunday of the years to make it easier for us."
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LOLLLLLLLL!! Oh that's good;)
 
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