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Well I worked at Tesco today and it wasn't too bad. We had EVERY checkout open! :0)

Hi, I have turned into my 50s and also a grumpy old woman. If you can choose your shopping day, Monday afternoon is usually quiet but the best is having Tesco deliver it, order it on line at your leisure and have a nice helpful person bring it to your door. (Tried to get my dad to order his through my computer but he was having none of it!!) Chris

I used to take over 70's shopping on a Saturday in the Access Bus because they lived too far away from a supermarket(Morrisons 5 MILES AWAY and no buses). That was the only time they could go because the Access bue was booked. We found that the worst culprits for carrying on were the kids who would run round the store and bump into the OAP'S. I am in my late 50's. The worst culprits for me is our own age group because they stand in the aisles chatting for ages but if you ask them to move especially when I pushed a wheelchair with my OAP in they would give dirty looks, My answer to the looks was ''Wait til you get to this ladies age'' One of my ladies was in her late 90's. Sue

Chris, It is as you say. I was not being rude or intolerant, just telling it as it is. My wife and I often talk about this. We hope to be able to retire in the next five years or so, and we have avowed that we will only go shopping on the quietest of days, and never on a Saturday morning, provided of course that the shelves are full and there is fresh produce out there. Whether we will or not remains to be seen....! It is scary, since we are turned 50 and we both have started doing the grumpy old man / woman thingy....!

ok next year I'm coming to yours lol

Just got back from Morrison's and can't believe how quiet it was. No fighting in the aisle's, no queue's. Gem:)))

Leave him in the car or the cafe if they have one lol I used to leave my ex in the car with the kids when they were little :0)))))

Me and mine had a ding dong about shopping trolleys. He has no patience whatsoever. Wish I could leave him at home, but I can't drive. Granny

Not saying that, but perhaps an eensy weensy bit of tolerance on their part wouldn't go amiss. Just checked with 'grumpy old woman' 53 year old wife and she says that the over 70's behaviour this morning in our local Morrisons was exemplory. We had mil with us and she did not put a foot wrong.

Over 70's not allowed to buy fresh produce when they wish Peter? I'm not over 70 either, but I certainly wouldn't like to dictate where and when folk should do their shopping!! I spent a good hour in our local Morrisons this morning and everyone was in a lovely festive mood. Merry Christmas everyone Mau xx

Ann, You have no idea how tolerant I am, it is just that at 55 there is only 15 more years to go so might as well start to make the most of it. It was actually my wife who made the comment about the over 70's not shopping on a Saturday morning, and come, on you know as well as we do, that most of then have all week to do it when the shops are quiet. We both have mothers in their 80's so speak from first hand experience when they get to that age they become increasingly oblivious to the rest of the world. My mum often chooses to shop in the afternoon and then complains that there are too many school kids on the bus when she is coming home. We did suggest that this is 'their hour' and perhaps she should steer clear, but she thinks otherwise.

I know you haven't Lindy, my remark was aimed at Peter who was less than tolerant. Ann Glos

Thought you meant Maddness the band were in Morrisons. Oh dear not to worry lol

I don't want anyone to think I have anything against the over 70s I thought it was so funny. xxhugxx

I am dreading going to Supermarket... waiting for my daughter and she is taking me... thats my lot then... all the deckies up, baking done, prezzies wrapped and under the tree. Got more work to do Xmas day... family party at mine... lots of food and drink, ... Hope everyone has a great time this Christmas... I know I will. Best wishes to all, Anne :)))

just been to asda with my son to get the light stuff as (i cant carry it all up the hill),bedlam or what! and to top it all off only 10 tills out of 28 were open!!!!! i spent more time queueing than i did shopping lol. not looking forward to going tonight with hubby to finish it off:( susie

Been there myself this morning and it was horrendous! no fights broke out amonst the 70s but a few flustered looking people queueing at the mile long checkouts. Asda was busy, but the checkouts seemed a lot less hassle than Morrisons. Marie

Very busy but got there and back in about 90 mins instead of an hour. No problems with the over 70's today but then it is still only Friday.

Been in Morrisons this morning and it was absolute bedlam, I walked back out. Will try later tonite, when hopefully, it may be a bit quieter! Gem:))))

I went to Tesco at 7-30,,,,got everything I went for,,,no trouble,,no arguing,, Last year I did see a woman scream in temper and throw a christmas cake on the floor in Marks and Spencer,,lol...she made the local paper anyway,,