I Lost my Sense of Humour at 16.26.

dreamdaisy

So, 'im indoors went off to the footy at 14.15 hours (1st game of the season, as if anyone with an ounce of reason gives a you-know-what) and I booked a taxi to ferry me to The Dove so we could meet up for a post-match beer or two. That was booked for 16.25 and it arrived on time. I duly Clattered out, noted the comparative youth of my'chauffeur' and was ready to collapse my chariot but he seized it, did the necessary and stowed it in his boot. I thanked him to which he said:

'That's OK, I'm used to picking up pensioners.'

I'm 53. I knew what he meant but I couldn't laugh, let alone giggle. DD

SheilaD

Oh DD, The cheeky little monkey. It makes me really cross that people 'label' us. I don't know how you kept yourself calm with a comment like that. Hope you enjoyed your post match drink or two.

Love n hugs
SheilaD xx

mig

oops did you put him straight? Mig

applerose

Think he needs some training in people skills. Hope you had a good afternoon after that.

stickywicket

mig wrote:

oops did you put him straight? Mig

Straight? I hope she left him extremely crooked. Although I do remember a time when I thought everyone over 30 was ancient. Did you tip him, DD? Or did you tell him you couldn't afford it on your pension?

hileena111

Ouch!!!!!
Although I can see both points in a way.......at one time anyone over 21 was ancient to me {I started work at 15.}
From your angle yes I can see it and sympathise. I remember when I was 60 and went to get my free prescription and she said Oh its OK dear.....I dont need any ID......I could have thumped her {I thought I looked much younger } OK so I WAS a pensioner but that wasnt the point.
Hope you are feeling better now and that Mr DD's team won so he was in a good mood and you enjoyed your drink

Love
Hileena

Numptydumpty

I'm surprised you let him get away with that DD. Or were you just gobsmacked. I bet you can think of loads of come backs now. :roll:

Helenbothknees

He could have meant, "I'm used to picking up pensioners, so I know how to deal with these things and all types of people". That's how I took it at first reading anyway. Are you sure you're not all being over-sensitive?

jillyb1

Once when hubby and I stopped for tea at a sea front cafe , young lad behind counter said ; " bet your mum's enjoying her trip to the beach , " I'm 56 and hubby is 62 ! Not over sensitive at all , just shocked ! Jillyb

stickywicket

Not that DD needs me to defend her but, as anyone who regularly reads her posts will know, she has had a very rough time of it recently, not only with the usual knees, ankles and sacro-iliacs but also the dual carpal tunnels, the damaged ribs and the heels, asthma and hay fever. All this is on top of the general yukkiness that both auto-immune versions of arthritis and their meds induce in us.

So, yes, I guess she's probably being a bit over-sensitive and who wouldn't be once they'd 'walked a mile in her moccasins'?

Some days - most days - we can laugh at stuff but then comes that camel's back breaking straw.

Helenbothknees

Fair enough, stickywicket, but what I actually meant (and should have said) was, "Are you sure you weren't misunderstanding what he meant?"

marrianne

I think he was just generalising to DD ,I think my eyes would have pricked a little though ,maybe you could have said .........Oh dear looks like I am having a senior moment ...must have forgotten my purse ,Hope your feeling better this morning and the little cretin didnt spoil your evening .Marrianne

dreamdaisy

Helen, I knew exactly what he meant, he meant that he is used to dealing with the wonderfully rich, varied and colourful world of walking aids and naturally enough he associates them with those of an older generation. I am usually good-humoured about the general mess of my life but due to extreme heat, some pain, being tired (woke at 3am and didn't drop off again) that comment stung. I'm 53 and need a rollator. I don't know how old you are or whether you've ever had to use one to help you get about but if you have then you'll be aware of how awkward and complicated the lives that some of us on here have to lead can be. It sounds as though you are escaping all that with your new knees and that's a very good thing.

On the plus side I found a knight in shining armour. Having Clattered through the back gate of the pub and bagged a table for everyone else who was due to turn up I then realised that, although I could get into the pub to buy a drink I wouldn't be able to Clatterate back to the table one-handed (the other of course being used to cradle a glass of loveliness, namely orange juice and lemonade as it was sooooooo hot). So, being a resourceful 'pensioner' I asked a bloke at a neighbouring table if he would be so kind, equipped him with the necessary moolah and he duly returned with a lovely, foaming and cooling glass of burp-a-licious drink. Everyone else duly arrived, then after a while 'im indoors and me Clattered home (three rests required as it's a quite a trek) and ordered pizza. Bliss. DD

suzygirl

Oh 'ouch' I can imagine the sting only too well. Glad you had a nice afternoon after all though. Must admit I had 1 or 2 glasses of loveliness myself yesterday and it was not orange & lemonade

julie47

Oh DD whn you are not feeling great that was a wrong comment made by the taxi driver but I guess he just didn't think :?

The other day in the coop a young assistant asked me as she was packing my goods for me "how are you?"
"not bad thankyou, just rather a little wet as it is throwing it down outside"
Oh never mind" she said "at least you dont have to walk in it and have a nice comfy seat to sit on"
(not so comfy when the bum is wet) :roll:

Luckily DD I was in a ok mood otherwise I am sure I would have bit her head off or just burst into tears outside.
I just laughed and told her I would rather walk because atleast then I would probably be able to run out of the wet

I hope you enjoyed the time with your friends in the pub and the pizza afterwards and that maybe in a few days you can see the lighter side of the silly comment made.
(he obviously needs a trip to specsavers)

Love Juliepf x

tillytop

No wonder you lost your sense of humour for a minute or two there DD!

It's not only younger people who associate walking aids with "the older generation". My friend, on seeing me struggling to manage my crutches while sporting my newly acquired leg cast, told me I needed "one of those indoor frame things - you know, the ones used by old people". She's 60 something and I'm "only" 45. Mind you, I think she could have hit on a good idea there. Hey ho.

Well done for finding a "knight in shining armour" though - and hopefully that helped to redeem the situation and restore your sense of humour.

Tillyxxx

dachshund

Hello DD
how are you today you are a hard working lady who has a lot of pain you dont need that.
take care i hope you are treated better on your next journey.
joan xx

tkachev

Helenbothknees wrote:

Fair enough, stickywicket, but what I actually meant (and should have said) was, "Are you sure you weren't misunderstanding what he meant?"

I read it the same as you Helen.

Elizabeth

diamond

I'm sure we all at times lose our humour DD depending on how our day is going with health problems.I can certainly empathise with the heels and ankles.Just the other day a workman asked me is that your daughter in law,i said no she is my younger sister.She is only 4years younger and i had been talking about what daughter in law i would be annoying that day to use there shower as i am getting work done.He only got a quick glimpse of her so i gave him the benefit of the doubt.When i gave him his cup of tea it did cross my mind to add a little extra ingredient(only kidding)but i did laugh,he got me on a good day.

valval

well i would forgive him at least he cared enough to help some do not but not sure i would have added a tip to the fare hope today better val

dreamdaisy

Of course I tipped him, I also smiled and chatted and duly looked at photos of his grandchildren, politely agreeing that they were utterly cute and wonderful. The remark stung because it acted as a very pert reminder that I am not living my life as I thought I would. DD