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My barber used to suggest pensioner rates to me, when I used to go in there at various times through the day.   I used to ask him if he was having a laugh - I'd retired at the age of 50!    I just used to tender the same amount as usual, telling him to keep the change........ as usual!  

And a merry Xmas to you too, @ptlike  and all our readers.    

Hi well i go to my local fish and chip restaurant quite often and i get seniors rate. I am not a senior citizen and have never asked for, i was taking the price deduction as a nice gesture until someone said you obviously look old enough to qualify ha. My ex mother inlaw when offered senior rate for swimming 20 years ago complained ha. Would you be offended?   merry christmas, Peter    

Haha John I wonder.   Merry xmas all Peter

An interesting point Shirl,   Voting for your local MP should be a matter of what they can do for their constituents, rather than looking at party politics. I've just moved and my own MP now, is a pretty impressive hard working man, taking local issues as his priority.  I shall vote on the person rather than the party, when the next round of elections come along. Anyway I've been following 'Dead Ringers' on Radio 4, a must if you want to get away from any serious thoughts on politics.    Hope the dental appointment goes OK Shirl,   Nick 

Fab! I read @Stumbler's reply in my mail inbox, followed the link to it, scrolled up, much relieved to discover the thread is about our PM, not a deceased Saint. You've made me smile on a day when a dental appointment is my no1 priority.   Re MPs and their workload, don't forget their proven record of fallibility - expenses scandal, extra-marital affairs, etc. They are  a microcosm of society at large. I have hope for the future in my local MP. Totally approachable, reliable and hard-working. He's just become Minister for Universities (and other departments in the BEIS umbrella). He is an author in his 'spare time', very much a rising star. When we focus on persons who are MPs, it's easier to appreciate their commitment. And yes/no, I wouldn't want to be in May's famous shoes.

I wonder what Mother Teresa's monthly overtime bill looks like?   

Great Post Peter, What amazes me is the stamina that Politicians need to endure to face the extreme stresses of high office. Who indeed would want to be in Mr's Mays shoes right now?  Churchill once said,  'Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others', and that is the situation in Parliament right now where you are seeing a massive dilemma being played out in democratic fashion.  It's all chaotic, but that's life, give it some time and I'm sure it will all work out.  I don't follow , I'm a celebrity,  But my monies on William & Harry and their fab (Royal) families.    Nick