Why?? >:( They have all week to do their shopping but decide to do it on the busiest shopping day of the year! Clogging up public transport and slowing everyone down in the streets.
One gave me a funny look for not giving up my seat on the bus. I didn't care, go shopping in the week you old mare.
They should restrict the free bus passes to weekdays only!
Wow, so much hatred at a time of peace and joy?? they are as entitled to be shopping today as you are, you will be one of them one day if you are lucky( or unlucky as you see it )
How do you know they've got all week to do their shopping and aren't caring for a husband/wife at home, or visiting them in a care home during certain times in the week? How do you know what money they have available at certain times?
You don't own the shops, the high street or public transport.
I don't see the logic in you assuming they have nothing else to do throughout the week and shouldn't be allowed out in public causing a nuisance to the likes of you at weekends .........
They may well have a job or do courses/ voluntary work during the week. The seniors I know might be retired but their lives are often busier than when they were working!
Give me an elderly person over the buggy and badly behaved brat brigade any day. And why pick on the elderly, stay at home mum's have all week as well.
You dont know if the week end is the only time they might be able to do their shopping, you would be surprised how many are caring for aloved one and even looking after grandchildren in the week while the childrens parents go to work, i know a couple who do this because of childcare costs,
Punch them in the face 'cos that'll learn 'em not to waste your time plus they're so crumbly even the ones who fought in three world wars will break a bone if they hit back. Grow a pair, stop posting on here and go sort out Tescos now.
Why?? >:( They have all week to do their shopping but decide to do it on the busiest shopping day of the year! Clogging up public transport and slowing everyone down in the streets.
One gave me a funny look for not giving up my seat on the bus. I didn't care, go shopping in the week you old mare.
They should restrict the free bus passes to weekdays only!
This is bizarre because I had exactly the same thought this morning, why if you can't get around well would you goto town on the last Saturday before Christmas.
This is bizarre because I had exactly the same thought this morning, why if you can't get around well would you goto town on the last Saturday before Christmas.
Thank you! We're talking proper fragile OAP's here I'm not a betting man but I'm pretty sure their weekday lives would involve drinking tea and watching doctors.
If I was a fragile OAP I wouldn't want to go shopping in those crazy crowds.
Why?? >:( They have all week to do their shopping but decide to do it on the busiest shopping day of the year! Clogging up public transport and slowing everyone down in the streets.
One gave me a funny look for not giving up my seat on the bus. I didn't care, go shopping in the week you old mare.
They should restrict the free bus passes to weekdays only!
Thank you! We're talking proper fragile OAP's here I'm not a betting man but I'm pretty sure their weekday lives would involve drinking tea and watching doctors.
If I was a fragile OAP I wouldn't want to go shopping in those crazy crowds.
Because thier entitled to have a good laugh and joke like the rest of us, watching other peoples faces go red with rage and frustaion because they are not in a rush and other people are. You dont get many laughs at thier age, and at least you have shown today they had the last laugh on you. Trust me people like you are easy to spot and they will make a bee line for you,
Why?? >:( They have all week to do their shopping but decide to do it on the busiest shopping day of the year! Clogging up public transport and slowing everyone down in the streets.
One gave me a funny look for not giving up my seat on the bus. I didn't care, go shopping in the week you old mare.
They should restrict the free bus passes to weekdays only!
I too would rather have an elderly person than family with two parents and four loud kids clogging up the aisles in the shops.
^^ this!
I used to get the bus to work in the mid-90's at about 7:30 a.m. Every day a lady I would describe as an OAP used to get the same bus and travel to the town centre. I used to wonder why - the shops didn't open till 9. It's only now, many years later I realise she was probably doing the same as me and going to work!
Why?? >:( They have all week to do their shopping but decide to do it on the busiest shopping day of the year! Clogging up public transport and slowing everyone down in the streets.
One gave me a funny look for not giving up my seat on the bus. I didn't care, go shopping in the week you old mare.
They should restrict the free bus passes to weekdays only!
Is this supposed to cause me outrage? Failed miserably I'm afraid.
Give me an elderly person over the buggy and badly behaved brat brigade any day. And why pick on the elderly, stay at home mum's have all week as well.
I agree ! They were everywhere today, blocking the aisles In shops. It doesn't make life easier for the parents, and the kids obviously don't enjoy it. Why do they bother ?
I stick to Internet shopping at Xmas nowadays so it's a while since I've visited our local high street for shopping at this time of year. However, could anyone enlighten me when it it became law for OAPs to have their age branded on their foreheads (sort of like the Mark of the Beast) so that indignant DS forum posters could tell whether or not they should have been chained to their beds?
I'm surprised there isn't a poll. Who do people find worse when out shopping..
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around.
Any others ?
I'm surprised there isn't a poll. Who do people find worse when out shopping..
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around.
Any others ?
I'm surprised there isn't a poll. Who do people find worse when out shopping..
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around.
Any others ?
what about fat people ?
waddling around, blocking the doughnut and cake aisle at the supermarket, getting stuck in the space between the tills.......etc
I'm surprised there isn't a poll. Who do people find worse when out shopping..
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around.
Any others ?
People who stare in shop windows with their mouths open then walk off still staring in the window and walk in front.
People who are waiting for people outside shops and idle around into the path.
People who see friends and they all stand in a group in the aisle of the shop having a great laugh while no one can get past.
Wait till the OP is in his 80's, then we can laugh at him.
I won't be around then, so if it's all right I'll laugh now. Suppose I could have my coffin put in his/her favourite shopping street as an obstruction.:D
I'm surprised there isn't a poll. Who do people find worse when out shopping..
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around. Any others ?
Yes.
Sulking, huffing young people who should be dossing in their beds all day instead of clogging up shopping centres with all their arses hanging out of their trousers.
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This is bizarre because I had exactly the same thought this morning, why if you can't get around well would you goto town on the last Saturday before Christmas.
I get your drift but I don't think the OPs mean spirited prejudices should be concealed so easily.
Thank you! We're talking proper fragile OAP's here I'm not a betting man but I'm pretty sure their weekday lives would involve drinking tea and watching doctors.
If I was a fragile OAP I wouldn't want to go shopping in those crazy crowds.
Shouldn't that be Baa Baa
Because thier entitled to have a good laugh and joke like the rest of us, watching other peoples faces go red with rage and frustaion because they are not in a rush and other people are. You dont get many laughs at thier age, and at least you have shown today they had the last laugh on you. Trust me people like you are easy to spot and they will make a bee line for you,
I recognise this rant. Who were you before?
^^ this!
I used to get the bus to work in the mid-90's at about 7:30 a.m. Every day a lady I would describe as an OAP used to get the same bus and travel to the town centre. I used to wonder why - the shops didn't open till 9. It's only now, many years later I realise she was probably doing the same as me and going to work!
Sorry I don't, many old people live a loney live has it is, trying to restrict their movenments on certain days doesn't help.
Is this supposed to cause me outrage? Failed miserably I'm afraid.
I agree ! They were everywhere today, blocking the aisles In shops. It doesn't make life easier for the parents, and the kids obviously don't enjoy it. Why do they bother ?
Now that's a slightly creepy hobby!
A. Old people who tend to be slow.
B. Parents with buggies, particulary those huge double one's.
C. Foreign tourists who obviously don't know their way around.
Any others ?
what about fat people ?
waddling around, blocking the doughnut and cake aisle at the supermarket, getting stuck in the space between the tills.......etc
People who stare in shop windows with their mouths open then walk off still staring in the window and walk in front.
People who are waiting for people outside shops and idle around into the path.
People who see friends and they all stand in a group in the aisle of the shop having a great laugh while no one can get past.
I won't be around then, so if it's all right I'll laugh now. Suppose I could have my coffin put in his/her favourite shopping street as an obstruction.:D
Yes.
Sulking, huffing young people who should be dossing in their beds all day instead of clogging up shopping centres with all their arses hanging out of their trousers.
There all in Gregg's shop queuing up for a hot pie