Would you still get on?

[Heckler]

Jesus. I'd check the fella was ok. He may have had a stroke, or be otherwise unwell.

Edit: Didn't read all the thread or see the above post before replying, but exactly that. I'd definitely presume medical problems before drink.

Man walks in to my restaurant when we first opened, he was staggering and incoherent. I refused to serve him and asked him to leave. Turned out he was joining his daughter and grandkids and was recovering from a stroke!
They werent happy!
Stu

 

[Seajet]

I have a friend - a very intelligent & highly qualified guy - who suffered very severe head injuries in a road accident, leaving him a touch slow with an awkward gait and slurred speech.

It causes a lot of embarassment all around, but it's a natural assumption that he'd be trollied; short of hanging a sign around his neck, he just has to try to behave carefully. Very sad.

 

[Boomshanka]

I have a friend - a very intelligent & highly qualified guy - who suffered very severe head injuries in a road accident, leaving him a touch slow with an awkward gait and slurred speech.

It causes a lot of embarassment all around, but it's a natural assumption that he'd be trollied; short of hanging a sign around his neck, he just has to try to behave carefully. Very sad.

I know someone exactly the same... (MW by any chance?). The guy I know is a true gent and as you say, best not to jump to conclusions!

 

[jhr]

I have a friend - a very intelligent & highly qualified guy - who suffered very severe head injuries in a road accident, leaving him a touch slow with an awkward gait and slurred speech.

It causes a lot of embarassment all around, but it's a natural assumption that he'd be trollied; short of hanging a sign around his neck, he just has to try to behave carefully. Very sad.

One of my best mates had an operation to remove a benign brain tumour 18 months ago, which has left him in a similar state. He and I have lunch in his local about once a month and, although the staff are well aware of his problems, we get some funny looks from other patrons from time to time. They usually have the grace to look embarrassed when he gets up and reaches for his walking frame......

He, too, is a very bright guy (until he became ill he was a senior partner in a medium sized firm of accountants, advising household name people about their tax and investment affairs) - it's beyond sad

 

[jimi]

Despite all that, I'm still convinced I would not jump on a bus if I suspected the driver's ability was impaired through having a brain haemhorrage, stroke,epileptic fit, drunk or out his skull on skunk.

Can't be diabetes though as a insulin dependant diabetic can't get a PSV licence.

 

[mrtreeboy222]

LOL, go for it. might be a laugh, also if it does crash then theres compensation after it, more parts for the boat!

 

[Davy_S]

It would depend on the weather.

 

[awol]

Pay for a bus? What a strange concept for anyone over 60.

 

[SailorBill]

Pay for a bus? What a strange concept for anyone over 60.

Get on a bus? What a strange concept

 

[Appleyard]

The original scenario sounds like a typical Friday night in downtown Govan.

 

[Lakesailor]

What is a bus?

 

[capnsensible]

Clip on, go for the ride of your life and shout to the world 'Do You Want To Live Forever'!!!

Have it!!!

 

[martyn78]

Clip on, go for the ride of your life and shout to the world 'Do You Want To Live Forever'!!!

Have it!!!

Anyone been on the old buses in Malta? - Sadly now all gone,thank the EU.