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KatyK Sun 17-Jul-16 14:32:40

Last night when DH and I were out for a meal, DH was at the bar ordering when a man aged around 40, came over to my table and asked 'Are you dining alone?' I said 'no'. He said 'that's a pity' and gave me a lovely smile. I was very flattered and full of myself for the rest of the evening. Then this morning one of my neighbours, knowing it is my birthday soon asked, 'Is it your 70th?' I said 'no it bloody well isn't. I'm 66' shock grin

Dandibelle Tue 19-Jul-16 20:37:51

KatyK I could do with a new hair system. I have RA and medications have played havoc with it.
Any recommendations gratefully received please ?

JackyB Tue 19-Jul-16 12:17:03

The doctor's receptionist queried (i.e. couldn't work out) my mother's date of birth when she had to fill in a form for emergency treatment - it is 1919. She still has a very firm voice and distinct copperplate handwriting. We had a little giggle about that.

rubylady Tue 19-Jul-16 06:29:58

Bez I can second that, I had my heart operations in Liverpool. It put me on my path of nursing, wonderful. [heart emoji]

rubylady Tue 19-Jul-16 06:27:58

A friend turned up earlier who I told it was my birthday this week. He told me it was his soon and I asked how old he was (new friend so not got all his details yet, he's not filled the form in! grin). He said he was 42 and I said I was 52, but added that I don't look my age. wink He took one look at me and said "yeah you do!" shock Exit one new friend. grin

Bez1989 Tue 19-Jul-16 02:02:28

I too was called for pre exam by the nurse at Liverpool Eye Hospital and she went back into her colleague saying I was the wrong person because I didnt look my age. A real confidence booster and we all had a good laugh. Liverpudllian nurses....
Very warm and friendly. sunshine

Blinko Mon 18-Jul-16 19:12:20

If it happened to me, that is.

Blinko Mon 18-Jul-16 19:11:57

My OH would have said, 'Did he have his white stick with him?'

hulahoop Mon 18-Jul-16 17:48:54

What a boost my neighbour has no tact either

Teetime Mon 18-Jul-16 17:24:25

To coin a totally new phrase - 'life's a rollacoasta babe'. grin Sorry I just got back from Essex - yes I am an Essex girl- it was babe everything!!

Kateykrunch Mon 18-Jul-16 17:23:28

I was once called in by the consultant and I went in with my hubby, consultant really queried he had got the right patient as he really didn't believe my age. As it was a 'delicate' examination he was about to do (bum), he asked if I would prefer hubby to leave the room, I did!, but I did tell my hubby and all my friends and you lot, that the consultant thought I was so you g that hubby must have been my Dad!! Lol...well I think its funny.

Kateykrunch Mon 18-Jul-16 17:19:59

Just click on forums at the top and it will open up the list of forums and then choose your topic and click start a new discussion. Good luck

grannylyn65 Mon 18-Jul-16 16:11:41

envy

Sheilasue Mon 18-Jul-16 14:49:47

Probably a cougar

KatyK Mon 18-Jul-16 14:32:20

Click on the title of the thread, ie 'Chat' 'Relationships' or whatever amd directly underneath the heading you will see 'start a new discussion'. Click on that and away you go.

Thrillednanny Mon 18-Jul-16 14:26:14

I've wanted to know that too Helena, can only see how to add to an existing one!

helena1945 Mon 18-Jul-16 14:16:16

Sorry to hijack you oust but can anyone tell me how to post a new discussion in the forum. Thank you.... Helena

Thrillednanny Mon 18-Jul-16 14:07:33

Was the neighbour female? Def bit of jealousy going on there if it was.
Anyway good for you, we all need a boost now & then & that was definitely a boost. Enjoy the feeling.

KatyK Mon 18-Jul-16 13:50:20

Nannyjay Yes it is a bit of a confidence boost. I have very low self esteem so every little helps! flowers for you. Stansgran I have always relied on Oil of Ulay too!!

NannaJay Mon 18-Jul-16 13:39:23

Oh KatyK, how lovely for you, I wish a nice man would speak to me. I sometimes end up dining alone and my confidence could do with a boost x

WilmaKnickersfit Mon 18-Jul-16 13:24:43

KatyK bet he was secretly chuffed! grin

Stansgran Mon 18-Jul-16 13:14:16

She relied on oil of Ulay

Stansgran Mon 18-Jul-16 13:13:56

Handsome is as handsome does so lovely bloke and ugly neighbour. grin
My mother used to chat through the fence to the next door neighbour as people did in those days and came in pink and laughing. The neighbour had told her she must have been pretty once! She was very pretty at 70.

KatyK Mon 18-Jul-16 13:13:40

Yes - but he was joking (I think/hope) grin

WilmaKnickersfit Mon 18-Jul-16 13:07:21

No! He didn't did he? shock

KatyK Mon 18-Jul-16 12:57:23

DH said 'He's probably one of those granny chasers' grin