Just Katie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I think what is sad about this is the fact that some people cannot accept their age. If it makes her happy so be it but is she deep down happy when she feels she needs to dress in this manner? My grandmother looks beautiful on the beach in her floral frocks and shiny grey hair under a parasol. She accepts her 86 years, is still very youthful and laps up the respect she gets from others for being a lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 She might like to have the sun on her bum. Should she be allowed to ?Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 No Hoddy, we would never allow our grandma to burn her bum. We keep her firmly under the parasol with the picnic basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Margot Fonteyn said that we owe it to others to always look our best.........somethings are best done in private............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Katie we posted at the same time. I was talking about the woman in the original photograph not your grandmmother. Come to think of it though, if your grandmother wanted to feel sunshine on her bottom would you stop her ?Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Gotcha Hoddy................ Hook, line and sinker [:-))][6]Oh the subject of my grandmother, she is from a convent and thinks like a nun so I know I would not have that problem. Now, my mother is a different kettle of fish. Although she would never wear anything like a thong, if I do not like something she wears I will advise her it is not her style etc. She will then take another look and think about it and usually she agrees with me. I also like a little whisper in my ear from her or a friend should I get it wrong..... which isnt often[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I'm sorry, Katie, I don't understand. What am I missing ?Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Hoddy, I was teasing you. I knew you meant the lady in the thong, not my grandmother but I pretended to act dumb for a laugh. There I.ve gone and spoilt it all now havnt I?[geek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocents Abroad Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I think the lady in the photo (and I can only assume it's a lady because of the bra strap - though heaven only knows what it's covering up [:-))]) has clearly been on the 'Two Large Glasses of Wine' Diet:Drink two large glasses of wine as quickly as you can - and instantly become a supermodel! [;-)]Lynda M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/beach_heidi.jpg[/IMG] Now, is that better.................................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 Hmmmmmmm ...........Slightly better, not a lot. The lady in the towel in front of her has a better idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I can't believe this thread. Has anyone got any pictures of handicapped children that some of you could rip the p**S out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I was trying to make the same point in a different way, Dick. At what age/degree of decripitude does it become unacceptable to show one's bottom ?Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"]I can't believe this thread. Has anyone got any pictures of handicapped children that some of you could rip the p**S out of?[/quote]A person does not choose to be handicapped, whereas this person has chosen to wear this outfit in public...Edit: personally, I find all thongs (worn in private or in public) in bad taste and repulsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanguedocGal Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"]I can't believe this thread. Has anyone got any pictures of handicapped children that some of you could rip the p**S out of? [/quote]Dick, I'm personally mocking the obsessive body beautiful mentality of those dressed like the woman in the photo. In my backpacking in the south of France days -(an attempt to avoid tedious lectures at Aix Uni[:)]), there were many many women (of all ages) who were quite proud to display themselves topless on the beaches of the Cote D'Azur 'convinced' they were the bees knees. This is not about a disadvantaged member of society. People can dress as they wish but do you really think that those who dress like this on beaches want to fade into the background and their bodies ignored? Sorry, but I think the comparison to handicapped children is an insult to handicapped children. This woman is a fashion and body beautiful victim and the fact that she is more senior doesn't make it less ridiculous.Gary, thanks for your consideration [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 This IS supposed to be a diet thread.The picture sparked off a lot of criticism and ridicule (and I am guilty of that too), but the lady in the picture is obviously oblivious and comfortable with the way she is. I have seen many people of all shapes and sizes on beaches (particularly the nudist beach in Lanzarote) and they are not ashamed of the way they look or dress. Personally, I am not that outgoing and would not want my body exposed. I do have serious "issues" about my weight and have had for many years. But as LanguedocGal says, it is truly wrong to compare this lady with handicapped children - or even handicapped people for that matter. I love to sit in a cafe and "people watch" - I think we are all guilty of that one, but I think maybe it is time to stop this thread before it gets completely out of hand and go back to the original reason for this thread.Maybe I'll just start a new one and only those who are serious about joining a "support" thread for dieting should contribute to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy1 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Suninfrance- please count me in! I am also serious about wanting to loose a bit of weight in 2007! Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 [quote user="Suninfrance"] This IS supposed to be a diet thread.Maybe I'll just start a new one and only those who are serious about joining a "support" thread for dieting should contribute to it.[/quote]No need, I've removed the picture that has, apparently upset a couple of people, it was only meant to be FUNNY.I've replaced it with a frontal view.........................[:D][:D]You can get back to your regime now...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 It was just a laugh Dick, nothing more nothing less, it's a little sad when folks sense of humour get walloped by the heavyweights on this forum and they feel the need to retreat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Maybe we could start a "Get a sence of humour thred"as well and support those who are lacking?[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Who would you help DT?[6] [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 They outnumber us Dirty Tom and they hide, the thread would consist of the lighthearted taking the pee out of ourselves...whilst the more serious scowled at us[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 [quote user="Dirty Tom"]Maybe we could start a "Get a sence of humour thred"as well and support those who are lacking?[Www][/quote]Maybe you could get just a little bit of good taste and sensitivity, eh?Or is anything fair game as long as you two think it's funny?Now, what do we call people who behave like that... let me see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Good taste is unquantifiable and sense of humour covers many spectrums, we're all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/cake-1.jpg[/IMG] Some Good Taste then.............................................[Www]...............................[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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