Nice people thread part 3- Nice as pie

lostinrates

Oh, and I'm going to go and look at that table again today. If its still there and I still love it it may come home with me. I like to think on things. But it often back fires. I still regret not buying an alabaster panel I saw at only about £200 in about 1999, and a porter's chair I saw at the same place In retrospect things either diminish in attraction...the ones you buy...or grow...the ones you didn't

lemonjelly

PasturesNew wrote: »

Apart from that, I spent the day beachcombing, until the pink sunset cast an eerie light over the beach, then I came home and had chips.

...with gravy?;)

lemonjelly

Davesnave wrote: »

Me, I just accept what I'm given and say, "Yes, they're fine...." when I mean "Urgh! These are odd, but I suppose it's just me.":o Consequently, on my first trip out with some new specs, I had a few problems driving. A reluctant return visit to the shop revealed they'd been fitted wrongly, so it was difficult for me not to look through the reading part.

Great point davesnave.

My first eyetest/glasses, I really didn't know what I was doing or letting myself in for, so didn't really know what I was saying yes and no to. My first glasses weren't quite right.

Second glasses were superb, until the coating broke down. I wouldn't be changing otherwise.

Methinks I need to be checking out asda & tesco opticians!:eek:

tomterm8

LydiaJ wrote: »

The fascinating thing is that all the other passers-by are doing absolutely nothing about it until she starts having a go, and then suddenly everyone else joins in and helps catch one of them. Nobody wants to go out on a limb, but if one person will set an example, then most people will follow it.

I wouldn't have intervened (other than to call the cops), before the old lady got involved, because any of the robbers might have had a gun or knife. Once the old lady got involved, it was a life or death issue, so you would have to intervene.

It's not about responsibility, not intervening other than calling the police is in this situation is the best response.

PasturesNew

lemonjelly wrote: »

...with gravy?;)

No, Aunt Bessie's frozen oven chips.

SingleSue

Just back from doctors with eldest.....after his ECG and because of other issues he has been experiencing, he has been prescribed beta blockers.
Pretty surreal experience to be honest, we got talking about legal age for adulthood and medical permission which led onto a discussion about tattoos, before we know it we are talking rock bands and the doctor is on You Tube and is recommending bands for eldest to check out whilst doing further checks on his health!

I personally think it was a ploy to relax eldest after being given the bad news....if it was, it worked an absolute treat.

GDB2222

Lots of people are on beta blockers. Whilst the diagnosis is not good news, surely the fact it's being treated is positive?

SingleSue

Oh yes I agree.....I was more posting about the surreal nature of our appointment, despite the news, it was the most enjoyable (and weird) one we have had!

But being 17 and being told you need to have them is a bit of a blow, he still hasn't accepted his EDS diagnosis, so this news was initially a bit eek for him....until the doctor put you tube on that is :rotfl:

vivatifosi

tomterm8 wrote: »

I wouldn't have intervened (other than to call the cops), before the old lady got involved, because any of the robbers might have had a gun or knife. Once the old lady got involved, it was a life or death issue, so you would have to intervene.

It's not about responsibility, not intervening other than calling the police is in this situation is the best response.

I've only once intervened, to stop an old lady having her bag stolen. I had to do it because she was in danger from the people and another passer by intervened with me.

I'd never intervene in a crime against property. No human life is at risk, just a bunch of expensive watches. Nobody's life should be put at risk for that. It's still a spectacular video though. Never underestimate the power of a woman's handbag!

vivatifosi

He sounds a really cool doc Sue, hopefully your son will look forward to going to see him. Clever strategy on his behalf I think.