tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post5556774888440004349..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Mayoral (and other) patronage of the elderlyFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-90776497678303127662012-12-21T19:08:29.782+00:002012-12-21T19:08:29.782+00:00I think it's the being gathered together for t...I think it's the being gathered together for the grand presentation that's part of it, Patsy. Yesterday apparently they has excruciating carol singers!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-26370201935993738522012-12-21T19:06:55.541+00:002012-12-21T19:06:55.541+00:00Ah. But gin's expensive!Ah. But gin's expensive!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-17552011675410888002012-12-21T19:06:13.189+00:002012-12-21T19:06:13.189+00:00Where have you been, Mr.V? Happy Christmas to you,...Where have you been, Mr.V? Happy Christmas to you, too. And less of the "elderly" if you don't mind.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-79892087722421756622012-12-21T19:02:27.042+00:002012-12-21T19:02:27.042+00:00Not sure I could manage a skateboard, though...Not sure I could manage a skateboard, though...Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-44867293280247579552012-12-21T19:01:33.566+00:002012-12-21T19:01:33.566+00:00There are some people who just never are old, aren...There are some people who just never are old, aren't there?Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-17926531889261670852012-12-20T15:47:26.330+00:002012-12-20T15:47:26.330+00:00It does seem a bit patronising, but I imagine thes...It does seem a bit patronising, but I imagine these visits do more good than harm. Sometimes elderly and disabled people can get lonely (as can anyone of course) and a visit from the mayoress or whatever might be better than not getting any visitors at all.<br /><br />My Granny used to get a charity food parcel every year once she was over 80. She didn't really need it (and gave most of it away) but she enjoyed getting it and sharing a cup of tea and a chat with the delivery person.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-86902211176893528512012-12-20T15:01:21.169+00:002012-12-20T15:01:21.169+00:00Nobody likes to be patronized. Perhaps a more grow...Nobody likes to be patronized. Perhaps a more grown up present would have been better received? A bottle of gin maybe.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-19016199173231938892012-12-20T14:47:48.753+00:002012-12-20T14:47:48.753+00:00Howdy Miss Frances. Thought I'd stop by and vi...Howdy Miss Frances. Thought I'd stop by and visit the elderly. *wink* Happy Christmas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-38879236359059429822012-12-20T05:31:31.511+00:002012-12-20T05:31:31.511+00:00HA! I like the way you think. Who wants a rocking ...HA! I like the way you think. Who wants a rocking chair when you can still ride on a skateboard?Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-86348441196761110122012-12-19T19:49:09.204+00:002012-12-19T19:49:09.204+00:00I don't see my mother as being old... She beha...I don't see my mother as being old... She behaves as she has always has, my sister always says it's her illness as though being old is an illness. My mother can no longer walk or use her hands and has to have 24 hour care, but she will speak her mind loudly and very clearly. Bless her.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.com