Made My Day

[Deleted account rno]

and maybe even my Festive Period...

I salted the pavement outside my own house at lunchtime and then watched an old, fairly stooped man, struggling up the parts that weren't salted, carrying bags of messsages. I got talking to him and guessed that he was in his mid 80's. I nearly fell myself when he told me that he's 103! He lives near me (I've seen him going about) but looks at least 20 years younger than his real age. He lives alone and has no carers but his family "keep an eye on him when they can". His only son is 78 and lives in England.

FFS what a man. Sharp as a tack and unbelievably fit. Really made my day meeting him. Just goes to show who lives around you and you're too wrapped up in your own life to really notice. If I hadn't talked to him today to ensure he was OK on the ice, I'd have been the loser.

 

[Packer]

Did you carry his bags for him?

More likely he declined your kind offer, I bet he's independant to the point of being bloody minded

 

[Taff]

... I bet he's independant to the point of being bloody minded

Hope so.

If I make it to 103 I want to be independent and bloody minded too.

... His only son is 78 and lives in England.

And I bet he still calls his son and his mates "the youngsters".

 

[Northern jock]

Brilliant! At least he has a young family to look after him
Like to hear his views on the nanny state, political correctness, human rights for bombers etc etc
Sounds fitter and more on the ball than half of us, has he got a bike?
Worth offering him a wee dram next time :jeiger

 

[Deleted account rno]

Worth offering him a wee dram next time :jeiger

I'm going to try and find out exactly where he lives and hand in bottle of Red Label that I have in the house. He struck me as if he'd enjoy the odd dram.

 

[Deleted account rno]

Did you carry his bags for him?

More likely he declined your kind offer, I bet he's independant to the point of being bloody minded

I offered him a lift but he declined. He also told me that he grudges paying three quid for taxis from the High Street so he'd rather walk and get the exercise

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Born in 1906, a year in which......

British labour Party was formed.

Rolls Royce was formed.

Wright brothers granted a patent on their "flying machine".

Vauxhall bridge, london opened.

The first public radio program is broadcast.

San Fransisco Earthquake. 300,000 left homeless.

Wow

 

[DrFarkoff]

Nice one Ronno Fair makes ye feel better for a wee yarn and now ya know he's there ya can drop by and ask how he's doin!

Good On Yer!

 

[Deleted account rno]

Born in 1906, a year in which......

British labour Party was formed.

Rolls Royce was formed.

Wright brothers granted a patent on their "flying machine".

Vauxhall bridge, london opened.

The first public radio program is broadcast.

San Fransisco Earthquake. 300,000 left homeless.

Wow

It would be admirable enough it this man stayed in a Residential Home but he has his council flat and looks after himself.

 

[Aidan1150]

Should be an interesting man to get to know and as likely as not a good companion to share a wee dram or two with Ronnie.

Prost.

 

[roddy]

I've got a coule of old dears that stay in nearby house's still very independant one was my wife's primary school teacher, another my wife's known all her days, they consistantly crack me up with some of the things they come out with and out and about in all weathers always on the go.

so good on the old boy for still be independant at that age, though knowing some old folks he's probably pulling yir chain, he'll be 102 yrs young

 

[chad]

nice one Ronno, its cool when peeps stop and pass the day you find out some great stuff about the people around you

society is becoming so insular these days

 

[Mutley]

Born in 1906, a year in which......

British labour Party was formed.

Rolls Royce was formed.

Wright brothers granted a patent on their "flying machine".

Vauxhall bridge, london opened.

The first public radio program is broadcast.

San Fransisco Earthquake. 300,000 left homeless.

Wow

 

[Northern jock]

I'm going to try and find out exactly where he lives and hand in bottle of Red Label that I have in the house. He struck me as if he'd enjoy the odd dram.

Nice one


Just ask the postie, they'll know him well enough

 

[Packer]

I offered him a lift but he declined. He also told me that he grudges paying three quid for taxis from the High Street so he'd rather walk and get the exercise

 

[Raggitash]

Well done Ronno its nice to be nice
I bet he got as much of a kick out of your reaction to his age, as you did hearing it.
Warms the cockles of yer heart so it does, the Red Label will for sure.

Raggi

 

[Deleted account rno]

Nice one


Just ask the postie, they'll know him well enough

Got the info from the wee shop across from me. He has his papers delivered by them

 

[Ogmios]

Got the info from the wee shop across from me. He has his papers delivered by them

rizlas?
hope i can still roll-me-own at that age
Fair play to him.


Great Thread by the way

 

[boatman]

ye ken something ronno efter a the bits o trouble making n sh@te there wis on here a wee while back i really enjoyed reading this thread

 

[DrFarkoff]

ye ken something ronno efter a the bits o trouble making n sh@te there wis on here a wee while back i really enjoyed reading this thread

Boatman Now Ye can say Shit or shite or bollocks even Fuck and ****!

But I'm a guid boy and wouldnae do that !

I still prefer Fcuk, Cnut, Bollox, and Schite Much Nicer form of profanity don;t ya think ????