Popcorn Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well, surely , that would be a compliment MD. If he'd gone through all that and you didn't realise, I'd say it was a success! (I think successful gender changes are few and far between really!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well, surely , that would be a compliment MD. If he'd gone through all that and you didn't realise, I'd say it was a success! (I think successful gender changes are few and far between really!) true Gina , trouble is once you know something like that it's very hard not to look at someone with different eyes, you'd really never have known though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Nurse Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 One of the hospitals I work at performs Gender Reassignment Surgery.... I once dealt with an irate telephone complainant who spent a good 10 minutes berating me about the state of the hospital, the NHS in general etc etc - a real rant, and all delivered in a rich, fruity baritone..... I tried to placate said caller, but just made things worse as I kept saying 'sir' as I was speaking.... Which prompted a second complaint, in writing this time (and mainly about incompetent senior nurses...), as the patient had indeed been gender reassigned some months previously........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 A GP at my surgey is now living life as a woman. The surgery have been wonderful in the way they have handled this. They have backed her 100%. I found it difficult to get my head around at first because I used to work in the chemists years ago and he used to come in and wind me up by saying the women shouldn't be allowed to work as their place was in the home. Trying to get used to the change in attitude was more difficult than the gender difference which I have to admit I don't see as a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 I don't see it as a big deal either, CoaM. I think most people would rather someone was happy, even if it meant a gender change, than unhappy andpossibly self-harming or worse. Live and let live (apart from old grannies who park in the 'parent and toddler space at the supermarket... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Live and let live (apart from old grannies who park in the 'parent and toddler space at the supermarket... ) Oh are those are the same ones who take a ticket at the deli counter and then wander off, in Waitrose they actually go looking for them and you end up waiting hours for someone to buy their cat some smoked salmon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Is this turning into another 'grumpy old women' thread? If it is, I'll just stay here and complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sorry, I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Live and let live (apart from old grannies who park in the 'parent and toddler space at the supermarket... ) Oh are those are the same ones who take a ticket at the deli counter and then wander off, in Waitrose they actually go looking for them and you end up waiting hours for someone to buy their cat some smoked salmon The very same! At least in Tesco they barely bother to use they queue system - its normally just 'elbows out!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Old people shouldn't be allowed out when the shops are busy - they're a menace. They should only be able to shop between the hours of 9am and 9:30am on a Monday morning... Phil (the tolerant) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 What's worse is when you get some lovely old dear on the till who can't use it and is explaining how it is complex while queue builds up There was the classic OH puts card in chip and pin. Assistant takes it out, turns round machine, puts it back in herself before transaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 They should be caned... Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 They often have canes to defend themselves already though sorry, I like most old people really, just little fustrated occasionally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 ...or perhaps we're all in too much of a self imposed hurry? I have some sympathy as I was so frustrated when working all hours & trying to do the essentials shopping in a short lunchbreak, always finding myself behind the person counting out their change whilst the long queue notched up high blood pressure. Why couldn't they avoid lunchtime? But, maybe it took them all morning to manage to get there, & they'll need the afternoon to get back? Good for them, getting there at all. As for sweeping generalisations such as "old grannies" and "old people". I've only just managed to persuade Dan (well nearly ) to stop lumping stereotypical groups together in a rant. The behaviour could be age, but it could equally be someone with an illness, something else on their mind, tragedy, disability, or just a bit slow! Rants against the old...it'll be you one day! Or me. Youth of today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Don't know they're born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I'm only ranting about old people in shops (err. and buses!) - not in general - they're a menace.. list of society's menaces in descending order... CatsOld People in shopsParents who boast about their childrenPeople who own mobile phonesCatsVicarsCatsPeople who claim to need a 4x4 when they plainly don'tOld People on buses before 9amCats Don't get too steamed up Shelia - my tongue's in my cheek! I have just spent 2 hours with a 92yr old woman whose family refuses to talk with her about funeral arrangements because they think it's morbid. She's had cancer of the roof of the mouth - and beaten it - and has been an inspiration to many people. But now she's had enough and is ready to go - she just wants to have her affairs in order while she's still able. I was glad to spend much of the afternoon with her... (but... I still maintain that the elderly are much ruder and more inconsiderate - and I mean that - than the young people in Upminster - and they're much more likely to be racist too...) Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I nearly said I hope I don't get old earlier! It is inevitable though. I'm equally discriminate against young people who do the same things that make me I nearly said... What's worse is when you get some lovely old dear (OR YOUNG PERSON) on the till who can't use it and is explaining how it is complex Shocked while queue builds up I love my 92 year old Gran to bits I am a very impatient person though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylana Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I used to work taking claims for Income Support from pensioners. I thought they were the menace of the earth. I had pensioners screaming at me down the phone, calling me names, telling me I shouldn't be at work cos I'm a woman and all sorts. Then was moved to another department dealing with working age people and now I get shouted at, called names and told I don't know what I'm talking about. The moral of the story is that people in general suck and I need a new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Well, I rest my case! Went to Tesco this morning and couldnt find a mother and Toddler space so parked in the far corner (where there were loads of spaces) only to watch and old dear pull in to a toddler space as it became vacant. I challenged her and she said, and I quote, 'well, I drove around looking for a space and couldnt find one, so I thought I'd use this.' I said ' thats exactly the attitude that means I have had to carry the baby from the corner of the car park. Theres loads of spaces there'. She said 'oh, thats much to far away. What are you worried about? You got a space in the end, didnt you?' AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! She's the type who would tut if I parked in a disabled space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 She said 'oh, thats much to far away. What are you worried about? You got a space in the end, didnt you?' That's like my Mum's logic. You don't kow if she's agreeing or diasagreeing with you as she's said both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Well, I rest my case! Went to Tesco this morning and couldnt find a mother and Toddler space so parked in the far corner (where there were loads of spaces) only to watch and old dear pull in to a toddler space as it became vacant. I challenged her and she said, and I quote, 'well, I drove around looking for a space and couldnt find one, so I thought I'd use this.' I said ' thats exactly the attitude that means I have had to carry the baby from the corner of the car park. Theres loads of spaces there'. She said 'oh, thats much to far away. What are you worried about? You got a space in the end, didnt you?' AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! She's the type who would tut if I parked in a disabled space! That is so annoying isn't it , mind you my youngest is 4 now so I guess I can't really use mother and toddler spaces either, don't know , what is the oldest that a child can still count as a toddler do you think anyway where I park is now dictated by where there is shade rather than any other convenience, my life is ruled by that dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 list of society's menaces in descending order... CatsOld People in shopsParents who boast about their childrenPeople who own mobile phonesCatsVicarsCatsPeople who claim to need a 4x4 when they plainly don'tOld People on buses before 9amCats Don't get too steamed up Shelia - I see from your list that we agree about most things then Phil Nothing steamed up here though, except the kettle. I was having a bit of a serious moment there, because I think language is important. I'm just a bit hot on challenging lumping people in categories, but don't worry, I'll get back to being flippant soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 what is the oldest that a child can still count as a toddler do you think If they still "toddle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Pre-schoolers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Great debates are what make the world go round! and the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
