patsylabrador Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I cook for a Monday lunch club for over 60s, and most weeks I get it right. We have no funding, just the £2 that the members members pay each session. I had a lot of carrots, so on a whim this morning I made 2 big pots of wholesome vegetable soup. It honestly was very nice, & as we can usually only afford economy supermarket soup, I thought it would be a treat. I was so wrong, they were very nasty, some wouldn't even try it & one lady gave me a lecture on how horrible it was. I was close to tears, thank goodness one of my sons was helping me because I think I would have walked out. He kept me sane. My thoughts on 'big society' aren't very positive at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 That's not a stupid reason If someone was that ungreatful to me I would feel the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 That is so ungrateful! Ask them for suggestions next time anyone criticises the dishes! What a cheek! Ask them to show you how it should be done in future? Also that you would like them to help in the kitchen to improve the dishes(if they can do better)! Dont worry..perhaps thats why they attend the club as no one else would have them round for dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 ooh patsy, how horrid for you! Don't feel bad though, you did your best - and I bet your soup was lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not stupidly upset at all, justifiably upset, I'd say. Good your son was with you, I bet you wished you'd thrown the soup over the ungrateful so-and-sos. Is there someone in charge you could speak to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 and we tell our kids to eat carrots..... what an example these "toddlers " are setting . Miserable old bats. I thought 60 was the new 30 anyway... why aren't they still out to work, like our esteemed leadre wants us all to be I'd have let it be dripping off his/her crimplene top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not stupid to be upset by that at all...what appalling manners some people have! Whoever said old people are toddlers with attitude was right!! I'd serve it up every week now, and make them sit there until they've eaten it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 oh patsy, that's horrible, how ungrateful! and how rude! I'd have chucked it over them, which wouldnt have been at all constructive, but potentially satisfying in the short term. please dont let it put you off though, maybe you could find a nicer group where they might appreciate your efforts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 That is absolutely horrible. No wonder you were upset. I think that anyone would have been. Ungrateful so and sos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 how tactless of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 You are producing a tasty and wholesome meal on a meagre budget; surely they remember the days after the war when you used your imagination to feed the family. If they want Tesco finest then give them that, but it'll be a meagre meal spread over 10 people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Horrible young people grow into horrible old people, not all nice little old ladies. Rise above it, you know you tried to improve things and I think you are great taking that trouble. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Flippin' heck - they'd hate me, because I eat lots of homemade soup from my vitamix! I bet it was absolutely gorgeous Patsy. I would have lost my patience & walked out - I don't like people who are ungrateful. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 wow and they say some teenagers are horrible... I dont know how i would have responded... maybe asking them to make a better soup next time, or wait until they all get there next week and leave them a pile of veg and a pot - let them make it themselves you dont deserve that rubbish, you obviously work very hard...ungrateful so-and-so's ((hugs)) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 wow and they say some teenagers are horrible... I dont know how i would have responded... maybe asking them to make a better soup next time, or wait until they all get there next week and leave them a pile of veg and a pot - let them make it themselves you dont deserve that rubbish, you obviously work very hard...ungrateful so-and-so's ((hugs)) cathy x It is not an age thing, horrible people are simply that. Young horrible people turn into old horrible people, thankfully the opposite is also true, and there are exceptions in both cases. (no I don't mean that old horrible people turn into young horrible people) Patsy, they really should hang their heads in shame for treating you so badly. Anyway, chin up, and load up on chillies for next time Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would be tempted to tell them to stuff it and get someone else to cook for them in future - I am sure your talents could be used where they are appreciated. I found some old folk and not all I hasten to add before I am lynched rude and very impolite. Big hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thank you for all your support, it means a lot to me. Am tempted to cut loose & do some other kind of voluntary work that might be more fun. Canal clearance or the small local museum. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 How rude They were lucky not to be wearing the soup with comments like that Were any of them nice about it or did the minority spoil it? It is was a minority I would continue for the sake of the majority. If they were all the same I would walk and find someone more worthy of your hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 That's just awful! I can imagine the same people would moan like anything about having tinned soup (or about anything you might give them). I would suggest that if they don't think they're getting their £2 worth they should beetle off and try to get a better deal elsewhere. Sending you hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd serve it up every week now, and make them sit there until they've eaten it all Too right - no pudding until they've finished all of their tasty wholesome soup! Honestly, some people can be so rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd put Cream of Senokot on the menu bless 'em. It's hard but rise above it and give them all your best beaming smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I would go in and tell them that as their standards must be much higher than you can achieve they need to find another mug to cook for them and promptly walk out. Leave them hungry. There are plenty of other voluntary projects out there. What about battery hen rescue. The girls may not appear to appreiciate you but they wont talk back. They would hate me as I would only cook vegeterian food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 How horrible for you, no wonder you're upset. I think with some old people, they live very lonely lives and have no-one to moan at so you probably were just a 'handy' person for them to whinge at. They're probably set in their ways too so doing something 'different' might have given them a bit of a wobble. You would think though that they would have appreciated a proper 'home cooked' meal. Sending you a big (((hug))) for being a kind and caring person who volunteers. You deserve a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 What a bunch of ungrateful ratbags (with due apologies to any that were actually pleasant and appreciative). Wish someone'd come along and cook me proper veg soup with real veg in it for £2! I'd say give it another go and, if you're still not happy, find a voluntary project where your energies are supported and appreciated. Ne illegitium carborundum (I'm bearing in mind this is a family site ) What about battery hen rescue. The girls may not appear to appreciate you but they wont talk back. :lol: They certainly do talk back and loudly too, but they're gorgeous little bundles of feathery mischief that live life to the full - maybe give them a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'd volunteer elsewhere. If someone that actually cares gets that sort of treatment, then stuff 'em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
