Dulwich Park Shocker

[dulwichmum]

I have just returned from walking my doglet around Dulwich Park and I must say, I have been traumatised by what I have witnessed there (sob).

Instead of the outdoor exercise machines being used by fit and perky people, going about their daily exercise routines in close fitting lycra, the various pieces of apparatus have commandeered by troups of elderly folk, who park their mobility scooters next to the various appliances and tentatively transfer on! They looked like some sort of Val Doonican flash mob.

Dulwich Park will be a laughing stock: a middle class, elderly version of Muscle Beach, all M&S golf jumpers, react-to-light reading glasses and plastic rain scarfs.

We simply must put a stop to this (stomps foot), or at least install a couple of those red string pull alarms so that they can call an ambulance if they break a hip.

Couldn't we put special mesh on the grass around these machines to burst their tyres? It is all so undignified.

http://www.linngroveiowa.org/MuscleBeach.jpg

[thexwinglessxbird]

Whilst I laugh at the situation & agree, I think it is lovely that old folk are managing to & want to look after themselves. I think it is essential for old people to be getting some exercise.... still, I haven't actually seen this for my own eyes.

[dulwichmum]

I know what you are saying thewinglessbird sweetie, but I had hoped for a little eye candy!

[firstchoicegary]

good luck to them i wouldnt use it and im 30!

[dulwichmum]

stone or years?

[woofmarkthedog]

Willy...

W**F

[monica]

Can we get the British Military fitness guys with the tight buns and pecs to do a photo shoot on the exercise equipment, in thier shorts, then post the pics in Dulwich to entice the young and the fit?

[Mick Mac]

Has it been a while, Monica.

[woofmarkthedog]

Just for you Monica...

Though this lot have had their hands "removed" for some reason

http://www.britmilfit.com/images/headers/0023_13.jpg

probably not working hard enough..

"You at the back there, pick up the pace.."

Hup....

W**F

[omniprescient]

In the interest of balance....

[Narnia]

Is that Dulwich Mum?

[omniprescient]

Dont think so...I'm sure I would recognise that bike...

[dulwichmum]

*Glares at Omniprescient*

I must say that I saw the BMF people in Dulwich Park this morning and it was a joy to watch! I love to sit on a park bench, sipping my coffee, observing while the fine ladies of Dulwich are beasted and forced to do press ups where my dog has just rolled in fox poo!

I am physically perfect (naturally) and do not require exercise of any sort (sigh).

[omniprescient]

DM - did you go to the park via Starbucks for one of your favourite vente lattes??

[peckhamboy]

Is that her lunch she's walking?

[dulwichmum]

omniprescient Wrote:

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> DM - did you go to the park via Starbucks for one

> of your favourite vente lattes??

Yes sweetie! Well I sent my housekeeper actuallement, but you remembered (wipes tear from eye!)

[omniprescient]

Of course that explains it - you would never have left the house without donning your "Dulwichmum" personally emroidered red velvet Alice band would you??..

[Narnia]

So that wasn't you with the bike then DM. Just how physically perfect can one be?