Silver Alert

[Chatbrat]

On our online newspaper there is mention of a 75 year old villager who has gone missing.

It also states that he has dementia. How come he is still allowed to drive?

Anyone want to bet who is more impaired a person who has dementia or person with .08 blood alcohol level.

We took care of my wife's mom for 7 months, she almost killed my wife driving the block.

[graciegirl]

On our online newspaper there is mention of a 75 year old villager who has gone missing.

It also states that he has dementia. How come he is still allowed to drive?

Anyone want to bet who is more impaired a person who has dementia or person with .08 blood alcohol level.

We took care of my wife's mom for 7 months, she almost killed my wife driving the block.



Good morning Chatbrat.


It also states they argued before he left. The Dementia may just have shown signs. You can choose to be drunk, you are stuck with Dementia.


Did your wife's mom have a Mercedes too?

[outlaw]

On our online newspaper there is mention of a 75 year old villager who has gone missing.

It also states that he has dementia. How come he is still allowed to drive?

Anyone want to bet who is more impaired a person who has dementia or person with .08 blood alcohol level.

We took care of my wife's mom for 7 months, she almost killed my wife driving the block.

A person texting...

[gomoho]

Please don't be so harsh - I'm sure the caregivers are beside themselves. This is a terrible disease that affects the entire family and it really is time for compassion not hate.

[graciegirl]

Please don't be so harsh - I'm sure the caregivers are beside themselves. This is a terrible disease that affects the entire family and it really is time for compassion not hate.



That is what I was tryin' to say.

[Taltarzac725]

On our online newspaper there is mention of a 75 year old villager who has gone missing.

It also states that he has dementia. How come he is still allowed to drive?

Anyone want to bet who is more impaired a person who has dementia or person with .08 blood alcohol level.

We took care of my wife's mom for 7 months, she almost killed my wife driving the block.

If you look at the Comments on the Online site it looks like someone located him yesterday evening or thereabouts.

Dementia has levels. Some people could still drive even if they forget what they had for breakfast or repeat things that they just asked.

That other site has some rather dense reporters who should learn some discretion as to what they put in these descriptions.

[Taltarzac725]

If you look at the Comments on the Online site it looks like someone located him yesterday evening or thereabouts.

Dementia has levels. Some people could still drive even if they forget what they had for breakfast or repeat things that they just asked.

That other site has some rather dense reporters who should learn some discretion as to what they put in these descriptions.

The Comment was supposedly incorrect. The man is still out there. I got a Facebook update from the site that must not be named.

[villagetinker]

Looked at the other site this morning (Sunday), in red lettering it states, he has NOT been located.
There seems to be significant confusion, the article does not state he is licensed, just that he took the keys and the car. Please remember this person is suffering from dementia and probably does not realize what he is doing. Hope he is found OK.

[Diver]

The car should have OnStar since it is a GM product, I think it could be located using that.

[Chatbrat]

My wife's mom had a Buick, typical old person's car @ the time. We only buy Mercedes because of the safety features comfort and the amount of boron high strength steel used.

Ms Smith said her Mercedes saved her life when she was broadsided.

[Barefoot]

Please don't be so harsh - I'm sure the caregivers are beside themselves. This is a terrible disease that affects the entire family and it really is time for compassion not hate.
:agree: I think the online newspaper is to be applauded for publishing this silver alert with identifying information.

[outlaw]

My wife's mom had a Buick, typical old person's car @ the time. We only buy Mercedes because of the safety features comfort and the amount of boron high strength steel used.

Ms Smith said her Mercedes saved her life when she was broadsided.

I buy them for the star.

[Polar Bear]

Hohum.

[Walt.]

When I saw the title of this thread my first thought was... "Oh no! It's that damn William Devane again!"

[looneycat]

My wife's mom had a Buick, typical old person's car @ the time. We only buy Mercedes because of the safety features comfort and the amount of boron high strength steel used.

Ms Smith said her Mercedes saved her life when she was broadsided.

and yet Subarus seem to have the best crash rating :sigh:

[RickeyD]

and yet Subarus seem to have the best crash rating :sigh:

Subaru use multiple layers of high strength steel. Boron steel is a problem because of the difficultly with extraction if necessary.

[Miles42]

How did this get that far off track?

[Bogie Shooter]

The car should have OnStar since it is a GM product, I think it could be located using that.

Only if it has been activated.

[bagboy]

How did this get that far off track?

I know right!!! A fellow Villager is missing and most likely in danger and... well read some of the posts.

[graciegirl]

I know right!!! A fellow Villager is missing and most likely in danger and... well read some of the posts.



I am very glad we have Amber and Silver alerts. At least we the people have passed laws to help us do kind things, even if some of us act like we are "raised with wolves".


It doesn't take a house to fall on you to know that the people who love this man are VERY worried. I hope someone finds him or he finds his way home. I don't know what would happen to either of us if we were told to do something like stop driving and still feel like we could handle it. There are all kinds of very sad situations, getting older. We have all worked so hard and always faced tough things and are stubborn, most of us. I hope he will be found before the sun goes down tonight and I pray that if or when it happens to me or Sweetie that we will be saved from something so awful.

[Taltarzac725]

I get Amber alerts on my phone but no silver alerts. How can we fix this??

My late grandmother Helen had Alzheimers pretty bad the last 99th year but seemed OK before her 97th or so.

Looks like he is still missing according to the other news site.

[CFrance]

My wife's mom had a Buick, typical old person's car @ the time. We only buy Mercedes because of the safety features comfort and the amount of boron high strength steel used.

Ms Smith said her Mercedes saved her life when she was broadsided.
And the bragging rights.

Audis are just as strong.

They said he took off in the car after an argument; they did not say whether or not he is allowed to drive.

[Shimpy]

I don't know what would happen to either of us if we were told to do something like stop driving and still feel like we could handle it.

He is probably still able to safely drive but not remember how to find his way such as the way home. I don't let my wife drive for the same reason since her dementia has slowly gotten worse. Trying to show her how to use the gps would be like talking to her in chinese........I'd like to know the difference between "Amber and Silver" alert. One must be a higher priority.

[CFrance]

He is probably still able to safely drive but not remember how to find his way such as the way home. I don't let my wife drive for the same reason since her dementia has slowly gotten worse. Trying to show her how to use the gps would be like talking to her in chinese........I'd like to know the difference between "Amber and Silver" alert. One must be a higher priority.
Amber is for children. Silver is for seniors. Prayers/best wishes for your wife's health, Shimpy.

[bagboy]

I am very glad we have Amber and Silver alerts. At least we the people have passed laws to help us do kind things, even if some of us act like we are "raised with wolves".


It doesn't take a house to fall on you to know that the people who love this man are VERY worried. I hope someone finds him or he finds his way home. I don't know what would happen to either of us if we were told to do something like stop driving and still feel like we could handle it. There are all kinds of very sad situations, getting older. We have all worked so hard and always faced tough things and are stubborn, most of us. I hope he will be found before the sun goes down tonight and I pray that if or when it happens to me or Sweetie that we will be saved from something so awful.

Thank you, I couldn't agree more.

[patfla06]

I wish they didn't list him wearing a Rolex - attract the wrong person looking for him.

Praying he is okay.

[VILLAGERBB]

I hope he is found and returned home safely.

[Taltarzac725]

At 4:30 p.m. Monday, ****** drove himself to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Village Annex and told deputies that he had heard he was being sought.

“Mr. ******* was in good condition and was removed as a missing/endangered adult,” the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. This is from the site that must not be named.

The man is safe.

[bagboy]

This is from the site that must not be named.

The man is safe.

I read the great news. Many times situations like this do not end well. I don't know if it's a happy ending at their residence, but it is a safe one.

[graciegirl]

I read the great news. Many times situations like this do not end well. I don't know if it's a happy ending at their residence, but it is a safe one.



Amen.

[Chatbrat]

I guess no has seen the video of a Benz flipping on its roof @ 140mph on the Autobahn and sliding on its roof for a quarter mile, the driver gets out and scratches his head

Best crash test ever--made me a customer for life

[VILLAGERBB]

Great news! I'm glad he is OK.

[graciegirl]

He is home. Thank GOODNESS. Nuff said. But not for us, no not for us.

[Barefoot]

He is home.
Excellent news.

[Nucky]

I guess no has seen the video of a Benz flipping on its roof @ 140mph on the Autobahn and sliding on its roof for a quarter mile, the driver gets out and scratches his head

Best crash test ever--made me a customer for life

Respectfully may I inquire what the fixation on THE BENZ is all about? From my point of view a person could pocket $50 to $100 K and still drive a new vehicle that is equally safe. I can't remember what year it was but I sold my 420 SEL the week after Princess Diana succumbed to the injuries she sustained while being a passenger in a large model Mercedes. I don't have that kind of scratch anymore but if I did I would rather look at the nice balance in the market than pay that much for a car. Am I allowed to move into The Villages if I don't own a German Car? We drive Ford because they are American and they didn't ask for a bailout. Thank God this man got home to his family safely, he was on our mind.

[golfing eagles]

Respectfully may I inquire what the fixation on THE BENZ is all about? From my point of view a person could pocket $50 to $100 K and still drive a new vehicle that is equally safe. I can't remember what year it was but I sold my 420 SEL the week after Princess Diana succumbed to the injuries she sustained while being a passenger in a large model Mercedes. I don't have that kind of scratch anymore but if I did I would rather look at the nice balance in the market than pay that much for a car. Am I allowed to move into The Villages if I don't own a German Car? We drive Ford because they are American and they didn't ask for a bailout. Thank God this man got home to his family safely, he was on our mind.

I'm with you. First, thank God he is OK. Second, I have a Buick and a Chrysler, made in the USA. Once, only once in the last 40 years did I own a foreign car, a Toyota Avalon. Gave it back after a year when it accelerated to 100 mph on it's own. Oh, my bad, I forgot. Toyota sent an engineer from New Jersey who told me that it never happened. I sent them a letter with the car asking if I was a fool or a liar. And their response--none.

[Nucky]

I'm with you. First, thank God he is OK. Second, I have a Buick and a Chrysler, made in the USA. Once, only once in the last 40 years did I own a foreign car, a Toyota Avalon. Gave it back after a year when it accelerated to 100 mph on it's own. Oh, my bad, I forgot. Toyota sent an engineer from New Jersey who told me that it never happened. I sent them a letter with the car asking if I was a fool or a liar. And their response--none.


Thank God I don't have to do the German car thing. I'm a German myself but I don't think the MORON steel is worth the $$$$$$. Maybe I'll compromise & purchase a Benz Golf Cart with airbags?????

[golfing eagles]

Thank God I don't have to do the German car thing. I'm a German myself but I don't think the MORON steel is worth the $$$$$$.

Sprechen sie Deutsch? Meine grossmutter ist aus Deutcshland. Auf Wiedersehn fur heute.

[Diver]

Glad to hear he was OK, probably just needed to cool off. One another post, you can afford to buy a Mercedes Benz but can't buy a roll of tape?

[Nucky]

Sprechen sie Deutsch? Meine grossmutter ist aus Deutcshland. Auf Wiedersehn fur heute.

Nope just a little Spaglish! German is a beautiful language to listen to. My father spoke it loudly sometimes and even though I didn't know what he was saying I surely knew what he wanted to do. Great memory.
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

Glad to hear he was OK, probably just needed to cool off. One another post, you can afford to buy a Mercedes Benz but can't buy a roll of tape?

I think you may have confused Nucky with another poster. The tape guy was unhappy about being charged $0.83 to tape a package at a local UPS store; Nucky doesn't live here yet, but hopefully soon!

[dbussone]

I think you may have confused Nucky with another poster. The tape guy was unhappy about being charged $0.83 to tape a package at a local UPS store; Nucky doesn't live here yet, but hopefully soon!

And we all know he is moving here for the lobster. He just won't admit it yet.

[golfing eagles]

And we all know he is moving here for the lobster. He just won't admit it yet.

Isn't that why we all moved here?? Possible exception: BF:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Nucky]

I think you may have confused Nucky with another poster. The tape guy was unhappy about being charged $0.83 to tape a package at a local UPS store; Nucky doesn't live here yet, but hopefully soon!

NO it wasn't me grousing about $0.83. I would never go to a package delivery service without my package being taped and prepared otherwise they may see the content's and be tempted. I remember getting a chuckle out of that silly post. I'm an easy going guy if I forgot to prepare the package I would pay the charge with a smile because in a small business it's not easy to keep the lights on everybody wants but nobody wants to pay.

When we are fortunate enough to join you lucky people I will do my best to be patient, courteous, friendly, helpful & try not to cry over details that seem to drive everyone nuts. Please remind me if I ever shed a teardrop.:sing:

[dbussone]

NO it wasn't me grousing about $0.83. I would never go to a package delivery service without my package being taped and prepared otherwise they may see the content's and be tempted. I remember getting a chuckle out of that silly post. I'm an easy going guy if I forgot to prepare the package I would pay the charge with a smile because in a small business it's not easy to keep the lights on everybody wants but nobody wants to pay.

When we are fortunate enough to join you lucky people I will do my best to be patient, courteous, friendly, helpful & try not to cry over details that seem to drive everyone nuts. Please remind me if I ever shed a teardrop.:sing:

. You've just made me so sad Nucky. Now get down here before there is another blizzard in NJ, and GE and BF get in another tiff.

[Barefoot]

Isn't that why we all moved here?? Possible exception: BF BF loves lobster. And she will be enjoying some very soon when Eagle pays his bet.

And Nucky, you are so right. Sometimes we get too focused on very small irritants; and we forget to smell the roses and enjoy this incredible lifestyle.

[Diver]

My comment wasn't for Nucky, I am sure we all know who I was referring to. Nucky get you butt down here, Florida lobster is better than that northern lobster!

[dbussone]

My comment wasn't for Nucky, I am sure we all know who I was referring to. Nucky get you butt down here, Florida lobster is better than that northern lobster!


I know you mean to be nice to Nucky. - we all want him down here. BUT to say that FL lobster is better than lobster from Maine or Mass is sheer blasphemy. When Nucky gets here we will have a lobster blowout so you can educate yourself on one of the finer things in life. ;)

[graciegirl]

I know you mean to be nice to Nucky. - we all want him down here. BUT to say that FL lobster is better than lobster from Maine or Mass is sheer blasphemy. When Nucky gets here we will have a lobster blowout so you can educate yourself on one of the finer things in life. ;)





I have one word for lobster. Anaphylactic shock. Oh that's two.

[CFrance]

I know you mean to be nice to Nucky. - we all want him down here. BUT to say that FL lobster is better than lobster from Maine or Mass is sheer blasphemy. When Nucky gets here we will have a lobster blowout so you can educate yourself on one of the finer things in life. ;)
I don't know much about this Nucky person--although I wish him well--but I do know this: No WAY FL lobster beats New England lobster!

and clam chowder should be white...

[golfing eagles]

I have one word for lobster. Anaphylactic shock. Oh that's two.

I'll pre-medicate you with 100 mg of IV diphenhydramine and 300 mg of IV solucortef----you'll be fine. (I hope):1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Nucky]

I know you mean to be nice to Nucky. - we all want him down here. BUT to say that FL lobster is better than lobster from Maine or Mass is sheer blasphemy. When Nucky gets here we will have a lobster blowout so you can educate yourself on one of the finer things in life. ;)

I must have been sleep typing if I said Florida Lobster is better than Maine Lobster. I hate to admit it but I only eat Lobster Tail's and we will have a blind test upon TV arrival, it will be a blast. The biggest seafood thing I have a hard time understanding is the high regard you all have for Aldi's supermarket. Mr. tomwed sent me pictures of seafood from there and I believe everyone that the place is great but you have to believe me that you need a bodyguard to shop at the ones in NJ and buying seafood shouldn't be done by price in my opinion. Check out Hunts Point Market in da Bronx...now there is the place to get seafood....Ahhhhhh. Hope to see you all soon...but still no dice!

[Barefoot]

I don't know much about this Nucky person--although I wish him well--but I do know this: No WAY FL lobster beats New England lobster! and clam chowder should be white...
We sincerely want Nucky and Miss Priscilla to sell their house and join us!
No way Florida lobster beats Canadian lobster from PEI and Nova Scotia! :mmmm:
And of course clam chowder should be white! :icon_hungry:
Where is that Eagle with my lobster? :p

Talk about a thread going fishy!