I would like to dispel some of the misguided beliefs that a lot of people and all government departments, councils and various other authorititive bodies hold about someone who has retired.
1. My brains did NOT fall out the day I retired, they are still functioning perfectly well and I can complete crosswords and other mind tasks with no problems at all.
2. There is nothing wrong with my hearing even at ten good paces so don't talk about me as if I am not there.
3. My eyesight is 20/20 with my contact lenses in. I bought up two children so I also have eyes in the back of my head and therefore can see the faces and gestures you make behind my back.
4. I have every right to walk at my own pace when crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing and while the pips are going don't you dare toot at me.
5. Shopping trolleys are not a nuisance, they're quite trendy.
6. Wait until you have arthritis in your hands, then you too will hold up the queue in the supermarket (even young people can have it).
7. My generation was properly brought up and educated so we find conversations peppered with 'f' words totally unnecessary and not nice to hear.
8. We also know how to use 'please' and 'thankyou'. These words don't hurt and cost nothing.
9. I will catnap whenever I want to.
10. I don't need anyone to feed me, blow my nose or wipe my bum thankyou. I can still manage the same as you.
I hope that's clear!
You tell'em grandma! There's a worldwide lack of social graces these days. It's a shame too.
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