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Discriminating against the Elderly!
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JoyLouise | Report | 15 Sep 2017 19:24 |
An old un but a gold un, Dermie. :-D |
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Dermot | Report | 15 Sep 2017 19:19 |
Swinging 60s maybe (I remember them!) but not swinging cats surely? An unusual practice in many parts. :-S |
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JoyLouise | Report | 15 Sep 2017 19:11 |
A lot of people park with two wheels on the footpath around here and if they didn't do so on some of the roads, even a car would have difficulty getting through. |
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Bobtanian | Report | 15 Sep 2017 17:09 |
I dunno................you park part on the pavement so that you don't block the road traffic, and pedestrians complain..!! |
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JoyLouise | Report | 15 Sep 2017 13:18 |
I agree with you. A 20 mph speed limit on all side roads would definitely be a good step in saving lives, Rollo. |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 15 Sep 2017 12:18 |
A 20mph speed limit for all side roads would do more good, save more lives and injuries, save the nhs loadsa money than any other single measure. Old people / young people welded to iphones, kids, especially would benefit. A few UK cities have implemented the measure. Why not the rest? |
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Rambling | Report | 15 Sep 2017 11:28 |
A speed limit is not enough, the speed limit in a built up area is NOT enough warning that there might be old people ( or children) crossing. That is why a kid got thrown into the air here while going to school a few months ago. I assume he was crossing the road at probably double the speed I do. Am I offended by any sign that might save my life or someone else's? No of course not. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 15 Sep 2017 11:12 |
The sign close to the cemetery appeals to my sense of humour, the same as being held up by a bin lorry emptying a dustbin full of ashes. This was at the entrance to the crematorium. (It was my Dads funeral - he'd have chuckled as well :-D) |
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BrendafromWales | Report | 15 Sep 2017 10:48 |
I am 82 but it doesn't really bother me.I know a lot of folk who are my age are like that .I have a neighbour same age as me who is the image of that sign. |
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David | Report | 15 Sep 2017 08:49 |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 15 Sep 2017 07:39 |
Grey hair means nothing now - Grey is the new blonde :-D :-D |
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RockyMountainShy | Report | 15 Sep 2017 07:09 |
my 90 year old father just started used a stick and although he doesn't walk bent over he is starting too, because he is using his stick :-( |
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Florence61 | Report | 14 Sep 2017 22:49 |
Thanks for your replies..Sorry if I offended anyone...certainly didn't intent to do that. Thanks Maggie..i had not heard about the site so paid it a visit. Yes some of the new signs would be better.... |
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AnninGlos | Report | 14 Sep 2017 22:12 |
The signs don't bother me really, even though they are not representative of probably the majority of older people today. However they are instantly recognisable for what they are. Do they slow people down? I doubt it, even 20 mph signs don't do that sadly. |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 14 Sep 2017 22:04 |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 14 Sep 2017 20:54 |
They are a bit old fashioned aren't they, and it appears the 'Spring Chicken' website agrees with Florence! |
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Dermot | Report | 14 Sep 2017 20:52 |
We have become a nation of Victor Meldrew worriers. |
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Sue In Yorkshire. | Report | 14 Sep 2017 20:07 |
Personally I think they are very old fashioned as they have been on the sides of the roads for yonks. |
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SylviaInCanada | Report | 14 Sep 2017 19:28 |
it doesn't worry me ............... |
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Rambling | Report | 14 Sep 2017 19:16 |
These signs are usually in the 'right' places? ie by homes, hospitals, or bungalows specifically for senior citizens. It's a recogniseable symbol for drivers. |
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