Passing Time Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 6:30 PM, HiVibes said: Calm down grandpa, I live a few minutes from a bus route, like most, it was part of the choices you make when buying a house, when I get older I may move further in to town if that's more practical. If you live somewhere not practical perhaps move Saddle Mews might be a good call or try Ramsey old people love it there mainly on the flat. no intention of stopping work as I love it. Bit sexist with the 'boy racer' thing, but young people are sharper with faster reactions, driving like a prat is a problem that needs to be addressed in all ages with GPS tagging, but an old codger in charge of a few tonnes of steel on a public road with real lives at risk, nah. except they haven't have they? The number of overturned cars on the island demonstrate that quite magnificently. How many overturned cars have you seen that have been driven by the older generations... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Passing Time said: except they haven't have they? The number of overturned cars on the island demonstrate that quite magnificently. How many overturned cars have you seen that have been driven by the older generations... Errrrr?......none? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 25 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Errrrr?......none? An old duffer had a heart attack and flipped on vicarage road . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, HiVibes said: An old duffer had a heart attack and flipped on vicarage road . Is there no end to your stupidity? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, HiVibes said: An old duffer had a heart attack and flipped on vicarage road . Could happen at any age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, forestboy said: Could happen at any age. Nah, you not too bright on the medical stuff, and you call me a moron you cheeky old prat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 7 hours ago, HiVibes said: Nah, you not too bright on the medical stuff, and you call me a moron you cheeky old prat. It could happen at any age though. It's a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 8 hours ago, HiVibes said: An old duffer It should be the intention of us all to be old duffers ! The alternative isn't good ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, asitis said: It should be the intention of us all to be old duffers ! The alternative isn't good ! Perhaps if we did not have so many. But this lot are crippling the islands infrastructure and holding us back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Seems the old duffers are the safest group in the states. https://www.autoinsurance.org/age-groups-fatal-crashes/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 hours ago, HiVibes said: Perhaps if we did not have so many. But this lot are crippling the islands infrastructure and holding us back. Still on your ridiculous crusade I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, forestboy said: Still on your ridiculous crusade I see. Stating facts you find uncomfortable, is not a crusade, we need more vibrant energetic young people and less miserable elderly, how do you propose we solve this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, HiVibes said: Stating facts you find uncomfortable, is not a crusade, we need more vibrant energetic young people and less miserable elderly, how do you propose we solve this problem? Presume you would solve it by having a cull of all over 60s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 57 minutes ago, HiVibes said: more vibrant energetic young people and less miserable elderly Miserable? I thought your issue was with driving ability, not demeanour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiVibes Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, forestboy said: Presume you would solve it by having a cull of all over 60s So you accept there is a problem, tell us your solution to it. A cull would be without doubt socially unacceptable but unless something is done now that sort of option becomes increasingly the only logical solution which is why I mention it, a huge amount of resources are spent on the over 70's but for what purpose, we all die in the end why needlessly extend for greatly diminished returns? We certainly need to stop wasting resources on people who have willfully destroyed their health, if you chose to smoke and be a fat lazy arse and arrive in your 60's a complete mess with a litany of self induced conditions then really tough shit, don't expect the working young to bale you out. If you are still fit enough to work you should work and pay full taxes, and any state benefits should be 100% means tested but also generous. Back on topic active travel is a key part of this, your generation have allowed this island to become car centric and have chosen to live unsustainably without consequence and as such have put in place very bad habits for society. Active travel breaks those poor habits and takes us back to a more people centric society. the sort of place you lot all pine for but don't seem to realise you created all the problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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