I have an auld friend
Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 9:26 am
Who has expressed an interest in an Irish Sea cruise from Fleetwood in early June.
Knowing that his sailing days are becoming numbered as infirmity creeps on, I am minded to make the days not overly long but there is no avoiding the 9 hours or so across to the IOM.
As the Blackpool and Fleetwood area has a fairly high population of elderly retired gentlefolk, there is a good choice of mobility shops and specialist outlets for aids and devices to counter some of the physical restrictions and disadvantages that can come as a result of advancing years.
I've noticed a device for collecting urine which appears to involve attaching a frenchie with a tube and bag to the willie and this allows any bladder emptying to take place without mishap and damp trousers.
I am keen to purchase such a device but have a number of issues that I need to resolve, namely:
I don't know how big (or small) the auld skinflints willie is and am not sure how I could find out. I would rather not adopt the direct approach and ask his wife as she may get the wrong idea.
Do I just say - "if you are sailing with me, you have to wear this" or is there a more subtle way of communicating this vital message. - it will stop him getting jammed in the heads and potentially could reduce the risk of the silly old sod falling overboard although I remember he does seem to delight in flashing at passing seagulls so may feel that I am restricting his fun.
All help and advice gratefully received as ever....
Knowing that his sailing days are becoming numbered as infirmity creeps on, I am minded to make the days not overly long but there is no avoiding the 9 hours or so across to the IOM.
As the Blackpool and Fleetwood area has a fairly high population of elderly retired gentlefolk, there is a good choice of mobility shops and specialist outlets for aids and devices to counter some of the physical restrictions and disadvantages that can come as a result of advancing years.
I've noticed a device for collecting urine which appears to involve attaching a frenchie with a tube and bag to the willie and this allows any bladder emptying to take place without mishap and damp trousers.
I am keen to purchase such a device but have a number of issues that I need to resolve, namely:
I don't know how big (or small) the auld skinflints willie is and am not sure how I could find out. I would rather not adopt the direct approach and ask his wife as she may get the wrong idea.
Do I just say - "if you are sailing with me, you have to wear this" or is there a more subtle way of communicating this vital message. - it will stop him getting jammed in the heads and potentially could reduce the risk of the silly old sod falling overboard although I remember he does seem to delight in flashing at passing seagulls so may feel that I am restricting his fun.
All help and advice gratefully received as ever....