Senior Citizens

....I've been doing most of my posting over in the Politics section and it's not been good for my disposition or my blood pressure. I pomise I won't be mean, hateful, disrespectful, insulting or anything else that was necessary to maintain a presence on that board. Honest injun (Ooops).

2007-12-12 11:58:46 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

We run a plumbing business out of our home & sometimes my children (ages 15 & 12) answer, as trained, obviously.

I get comments on how great my children's phone manners are. Should I be so surprised to hear this from them?
I EXPECT certain levels of manners. Which I realize is a GOOD thing, but... What a shame that it is not that way 'across the board'.

So, another question is this:
What manners really impress you in the younger generation ?
And please specify what ages you expect this behavior.
Thank you in advance.

2007-12-12 11:52:05 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6

Does anyone else ever get sentimental when they see other people... I have a soft spot especially for senior citizens (I'm 35). It started a few years ago.. I have been an emergency (911) dispatcher for over 7years, so maybe that is why. I saw a couple today in Coscto. The man was blind and he had a seeing-eye dog. He was with (his wife I presume) and they were getting the samples at the carts. It brought tears to my eyes when I watched her hand him a taste of something.. I could just see the true love and companionship that I don't often see in young people. I often get misty-eyed in public.

2007-12-12 10:41:31 · 21 answers · asked by pea_nut_26 6

BERLIN - A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing two pints of vodka at an airport security check instead of handing it over to comply with new rules about carrying liquids aboard a plane, police said Wednesday.

I used to love my martinis - but isn't this going a bit too far? Have you ever done something equally stupid?

[He's in hospital as we speak]

2007-12-12 10:40:33 · 14 answers · asked by sage seeker 7

A woman was thinking about finding a pet to help keep her company at home. She decided she would like to find a beautiful parrot. It wouldn't be as much work as a dog, and it would be fun to hear it speak. She went to a pet shop and immediately spotted a large beautiful parrot. She went to the owner of the store and asked how much the bird cost.
The owner said it was $50.

Delighted that such a rare looking and beautiful bird wasn't more expensive, she agreed to buy it.

The owner looked at her and said, "Look, I should tell you first that this bird used to live in a whorehouse and sometimes it says some pretty vulgar stuff."

The woman thought about this, but decided she had to have the bird. She told the owner that she still wanted the bird. The pet shop owner sold her the bird and she took it home. She hung the bird's cage up in her living room and waited for it to say something. The bird looked around the room, then at her, and said, "New house, new madam."

The woman was a bit shocked at the implication, but then thought "that's not so bad,"

A couple hours later, the woman's two teenage daughters returned from school. When they inspected the bird, it looked at them and said, "New house, new madam, new whores." The girls and the woman were a bit offended at first, but then began to laugh about the situation.

A couple of hours later, the woman's husband, came home from work. The bird looked at him and said, "New house, new madam, new whores... ...same old faces. Hi Ray."

2007-12-12 10:15:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

And your heels are at the back of your feet, how can you kick up your heels? Wouldn't you have to break your legs first, then turn one around to kick at least one heel? Then it would kicking a heel, wouldn't it?

2007-12-12 10:13:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

shopping?

2007-12-12 09:57:14 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 09:51:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

All I've ever seen is dirt or trees or grass, no pot of gold anywhere?

2007-12-12 09:43:16 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 09:40:19 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

What doctors say, and what they're really thinking:

"This should be taken care of right away."
I'd planned a trip to Hawaii next month but this is so easy and profitable that I want to fix it before it cures itself.

"Welllllll, what have we here...?"
He has no idea and is hoping you'll give him a clue.

"Let me check your medical history."
I want to see if you've paid your last bill before spending any more time with you.

"Why don't we make another appointment later in the week."
I'm playing golf this afternoon, and this a waste of time.
--or--
I need the bucks, so I'm charging you for another office visit.

"We have some good news and some bad news."
The good news is, I'm going to buy that new BMW. The bad news is, you're going to pay for it.

"Let's see how it develops."
Maybe in a few days it will grow into something that can be cured.

"Let me schedule you for some tests."
I have a forty percent interest in the lab.

"I'd like to have my associate look at you."
He's going through a messy divorce and owes me a bundle.

"I'd like to prescribe a new drug."
I'm writing a paper and would like to use you for a guinea pig.

"If it doesn't clear up in a week, give me a call."
I don't know what it is. Maybe it will go away by itself.

"That's quite a nasty looking wound."
I think I'm going to throw up.

"This may smart a little."
Last week two patients bit off their tongues.

"Well, we're not feeling so well today, are we...?"
I'm stalling for time. Who are you and why are you here?

"This should fix you up."
The drug company slipped me some big bucks to prescribe this stuff.

"Everything seems to be normal."
Rats! I guess I can't buy that new beach condo after all.

"I'd like to run some more tests."
I can't figure out what's wrong. Maybe the kid in the lab can solve this one.

"Do you suppose all this stress could be affecting your nerves?"
You're crazier'n an outhouse rat. Now, if I can only find a shrink who'll split fees with me ...

"There is a lot of that going around."
My God, that's the third one this week. I'd better learn something about this.

"If those symptoms persist, call for an appointment."
I've never heard of anything so disgusting. Thank God I'm off next week.

2007-12-12 09:39:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 09:39:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been browsing here, in the Senior Citizen category & was wondering if I would be rejected because I am 35. :}
I LOVE ALL of your questions!!!
Thanks for posting such clean, fun questions that I can read & have a good time with!

2007-12-12 09:14:56 · 31 answers · asked by ? 6

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,316612,00.html

2007-12-12 09:13:46 · 60 answers · asked by Dan Bueno 4

Aren't there any pen pal sites that are just that? Don't want one for dating, I am semi retired, and bored out of my mind. I just want to find a few people my age, simular interests, etc. just to write to. Do you other seniors remember writing (and) recieving letters. Wasn't that fun?

2007-12-12 08:38:30 · 11 answers · asked by stormy 4

A man has a new job as a zookeeper. The head zookeeper tells him that if an animal dies round here then you will have to pay for them.
His first stop is a bird house and he finds 200 finches dead. The zookeeper looks on the chart on the cage which reads $1 a bird. The zookeeper cant afford that so he throws all the dead finches into the lions cage for the lion to eat.
His next stop is the ape house and he finds 10 chimps dead. He looks on the chart on the cage which reads $10 per chimp. He cant afford so much money so he throws them in the lion cage for the lion to eat.
His final stop is the bee hives. He finds 1000 bees dead. He looks on the chart and it reads a dime per bee. Knowing he cant afford such money, he mashes all the bees into a ball and throws them in the lion cage for the lion to eat.
The next day a new lion comes into the cage.
''whats the food like'' He asks
''Its not bad'' Says the lion ''Yesterday we had finch, chimps and mushy bees!''

2007-12-12 08:30:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got this obsession with the Vietnam War so I thought it'd be awesome if I could hang out with a Vietnam War vet.

2007-12-12 08:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please note*** I am not asking who you are voting for.
I found an interesting article in USA TODAY. You answer 11 questions as to your expectations, and you are matched with the candidates, who are supposidly interested in the same issues.
Candidate Match Game
Who is most like you?
USA TODAY INTERACTIVE QUIZ >
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-12-11-health-care-election_N.htm?csp=34

2007-12-12 08:01:33 · 25 answers · asked by kayboff 7

2007-12-12 07:52:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Read an article on it at the Nat'l Geographic website. Interesting in the extreme.

2007-12-12 07:51:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a bit of a shock today.
I was cooking in the kitchen and the windows got steamed up
so i opened the back door to let the steam out. I was also making a cup of tea and had the boiling kettle in my hand.
A kid of about 17 walked straight into my kitchen, stopped when he saw me holding the kettle. I shouted at him what the hell did he think he wanted. He turned and ran out.
I think I would have thrown the boiling water over him if he had
come any closer. I suppose then he could have sued me for assault. I didn't ring the police and am wondering if I should have. Was it my fault for not having the kitchen door locked. I am feeling very unsettled by this.

2007-12-12 07:50:51 · 26 answers · asked by Mrs. P. 6

And when you got there it sucked big time?

2007-12-12 07:48:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Italian and Irish, what are..... you, parents or grandparents??

2007-12-12 07:48:07 · 35 answers · asked by Eve 5

has happened to this site? where is the fun the the inteligence that once abounded where is the fun now it is endless repeat or inane questions has the music died?

2007-12-12 07:41:48 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean you ever see someone riding one with a saddle going yipee and rounding up strays?

2007-12-12 07:31:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 07:28:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 07:25:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Old songs, new songs, whatever?

2007-12-12 07:17:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 07:16:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 07:13:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous