Xmas for those who live alone

[kayos]

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!

I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really be hard for those who live alone.

[onefortheroad]

im out fishing xmas day once the 3 ghosts have gone , weather permitting , its all humbug anyways.

if someone who'd ignored me all the year round suddenly asked if I was ok because its xmas , id tell them to go to hell .

[g.ordon]

im out fishing xmas day once the 3 ghosts have gone , weather permitting , its all humbug anyways.

if someone who'd ignored me all the year round suddenly asked if I was ok because its xmas , id tell them to go to hell .

weather looks ok mate, 4deg, no rain, 12mph ssw, have an enjoyable day and hope yer catch

[easyfish1]

I was thinking along the same lines as you mark,

I know a gentleman, who is getting on in years, probably hasn't got many friends, he tends to hang about the Marina, chatting to those who are lucky enough to own a boat, telling them all how he used to go out on his boat catching fish with his friend....
I also know he spends a lot of time on the internet chatting to people on some fishing forum ....

I was thinking of doing the charitable thing and possibly bringing some festive cheer over the Christmas period into his life....

But I'm sure the Jester has better things to do....

[kayos]

I was thinking along the same lines as you mark,

I know a gentleman, who is getting on in years, probably hasn't got many friends, he tends to hang about the Marina, chatting to those who are lucky enough to own a boat, telling them all how he used to go out on his boat catching fish with his friend....
I also know he spends a lot of time on the internet chatting to people on some fishing forum ....

I was thinking of doing the charitable thing and possibly bringing some festive cheer over the Christmas period into his life....

But I'm sure the Jester has better things to do....

Ooh cruel Rob, cruel!

[The Jester]

I was thinking along the same lines as you mark,

I know a gentleman, who is getting on in years, probably hasn't got many friends, he tends to hang about the Marina, chatting to those who are lucky enough to own a boat, telling them all how he used to go out on his boat catching fish with his friend....
I also know he spends a lot of time on the internet chatting to people on some fishing forum ....

I was thinking of doing the charitable thing and possibly bringing some festive cheer over the Christmas period into his life....

But I'm sure the Jester has better things to do....

Firstly..Well done Mark, a kind gesture.....

Secondly......Everthing you have said Rob is correct, except for not having many friends....... but i do have one less now.....

Hope Santa brings me a boat....

[easyfish1]

...merry Xmas mate.....

[The Jester]

...merry Xmas mate.....

Bah Humbug....

[mark]

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!

I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really hard for those who live alone.

This is greatest post On NESA this year IMHO, if not ever.

[easyfish1]

If anyone has ideas about duplicating marks generous offer,

my mother in law is available.....

I'll even drop her off....

[g.ordon]

If anyone has ideas about duplicating marks generous offer,

my mother in law is available.....

I'll even drop her off....

class

[fishingmark]

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!

I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really be hard for those who live alone.

I just think you're being smug!











Only joking
I couldn't believe that bloke calling you smug. I've always found you to be quite the opposite and quite self deprecating.
This gesture just shows what thoroughly decent people you and Lynn are.
Hope you are rewarded with a fantastic Christmas.
Mark.

[regpude]

big welldone

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!

I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really be hard for those who live alone.

very good of yous,hopefully will make your neighbour 1 happy penshion,GOOD ON YOUS.

[g.ordon]

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!

I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really be hard for those who live alone.

Hey, kayos, yer might be in mate if she's got an estate, hehehe. only joshin like

[codonly]

Being someone who lost his parents early and spent a fair few Christmas days on my own, I have always understood that the festive season can be a pretty dismal time for those on their own. That was brought home to me when Lynn and I were shopping today and we overheard and old lady in M&S asking if they did "meals for one" Christmas deals. She was so disappointed when she was told they didn't, it broke my heart it really did. Lynn was even more upset.

We went home, still upset and decided to pop downstairs to an old lady who we know lives alone and never seems to have many visitors. As someone who knows how that feels, I am ashamed of myself that I have never visited her before now. She seemed delighted to see us and invited us in for a cup of tea and a chat. We were wary of asking her up for Christmas day, because people have their pride. I remember I used to lie to friends, when they asked me over for Christmas, as I didn't want to feel like a charity case, or to intrude on another family's Christmas, so I used to say I was going elsewhere. Anyway we did ask and after a little persuasion, she agreed to come up on Wednesday for her Christmas dinner. She seemed really pleased.............. mind you she hasn't met Lynn's 83 year old Mother yet!


I am not suggesting you all invite strangers over for Christmas dinner, but perhaps if you know someone who lives alone, especially an older person, maybe think about popping in to say hello over the festive season. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and could maybe give a lonely person a wee boost at a time of year that can really be hard for those who live alone.

Thats lovely thing for you and lynn to do,all the best to both of you