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Go knock on a neighbour!

Posted Dec 17, 2009

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Philfreeeuk
PhilfreeeukOriginal Poster
Dec 17, 2009
Winter is beginning to take a grip, in many places around the world. Every year, literally hundreds of elderly people die from hypothermia, in their own homes! simply because they think, that they cannot afford to turn on the fire.   So, take a few minutes to remember any elderly people in your vicinity, and go and give them a knock. Just say, "Hi, I just wanted to check that you are ok, and are warm enough in this terrible cold weather." You WILL have a spare duvet, somewhere, take it with you (you can replace it in one of the cheaper supermarkets for less than £10, inc cover) A lot of elderly people will not have seen one before, and not know the insulating properties of them.   Tell them to lay on one side of it, and pull the other half over and tuck it in. Or, put it on a chair and wrap it around themselves. Many of them will be very proud and reluctant to accept what they see as charity, so you may need to be assertive. You can say that they're just borrowing it until the weather improves.   DO IT NOW!, ... you, ... yes even YOU! ...   can SAVE a life.   Thanks.  It'll make you feel good!  :)   Phil.
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    Thomas
    Thomas
    Dec 17, 2009

    It might be better to go knock on a neighbor's door.  LOL

    Seriously, this is a good suggestion, just what is a duevet?  Supermarkets here don't carrry them.

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  • PH
    Philfreeeuk
    PhilfreeeukOriginal Poster
    Dec 17, 2009
    [quote]A duvet is a comforter. In the US, supermarkets (other than those 100,000 square foot megamarkets)  most likely won't have them, but WallyWorld, Amazon, Overstock.com, and other retailers carry them. [quote]A duvet (RP IPA: {ˈduːveɪ}, GenAm IPA: {duˈveɪ}, from the French duvet "down", IPA: {dyˈvɛ}) (or continental quilt or doona) is a type of bedding — a soft flat bag traditionally filled with down or feathers, or a combination of both, and used on a bed as a blanket. Duvets originated in rural Europe and were made from the down feathers of the eider duck, known for its usefulness as an insulator.[/quote]DuvetIt's a wonderful thought in keeing with meaning of Christmas.[/quote] OK NudIn! ..... So you can type faster than ME!But I've started so I'll finnish!   Haha! .... Ooops! It's a French word for a big, thick, soft, quilt type of blanket, originally filled with down (Soft Duck feathers) but now days there are all kinds of synthetic fillings. (very efficient) Over the last 20 or so years, everyone in the UK uses them. They are rated with a "tog" rating, I reckon 15 tog is about the minimum you want, though it might be a bit much for the summer (you can always throw it off) You put it in cover like a big pillow case, saves a lot of washing and time making the bed too!
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  • ME
    Member
    Dec 17, 2009

    Thank you, Phil, for an excellent suggestion!

    J

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  • PH
    Philfreeeuk
    PhilfreeeukOriginal Poster
    Dec 17, 2009
    [quote]It's very telling that those tribal cultures where the people revere and honor the elders are the ones that we "civilized" humans call primitive.[/quote]  So true!
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  • PH
    Philfreeeuk
    PhilfreeeukOriginal Poster
    Dec 17, 2009
    [quote]Phil, In reading many of your posts on TN I have sometimes disagreed with your point of view on certain specific topics related to nudism ( what those topics are hardly matter right now ). But I have to say that I am very, very touched by this message that you have sent out to all of us. It is wonderful that even though this is a forum related to nudism, our interests do indeed go way beyond issues of sunblock, body hair and somebody giving us a funny eye at the beach.  You are the BEST for reminding us, in the best spirit of the holidays, that there are always others our there who have less than we and could use our kindness and humanity. And up above I think that you just helped an angel earn his/her wings. Here is wishing YOU a wonderful holiday.[/quote]  Thank you.
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  • ME
    Member
    Dec 17, 2009

    Beautiful, Phil.
    Now all this world need is about 500,000 more like you.
    Just Beautiful!

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    Thomas
    Thomas
    Dec 18, 2009
    [quote][quote]She died 2 weeks ago, not of the cold i think but of loneliness. Now i wonder if she would still be alive if i visited her more often. [/quote]  Don't think that.  You should wonder if she would have died sooner if you hadn't been helping her.  You did what you could, and more than a lot of people would.[/quote] Very well said and so very true Freedomrider.
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    catbird
    catbird
    Dec 18, 2009
    [quote][quote]She died 2 weeks ago, not of the cold i think but of loneliness. Now i wonder if she would still be alive if i visited her more often. [/quote]  Don't think that.  You should wonder if she would have died sooner if you hadn't been helping her.  You did what you could, and more than a lot of people would.[/quote] You don't know that.  Don't carry that weight on your shoulder -- it's not good for you.
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  • PH
    Philfreeeuk
    PhilfreeeukOriginal Poster
    Dec 20, 2009
    [quote][quote][quote][/quote]   You don't know that.  Don't carry that weight on your shoulder -- it's not good for you.[/quote] How do you do that, not carrying that weight? Followed your advice Phillfreeeuk, yesterday i bought some duvet's, so i went to my neighbours living below me. They all told me i was crazy before they accepted the duvetOne neighbour actually gave me money for it...[/quote] How do you not carry that weight? ... Believe us when we tell you that you obviously made her last days MUCH happier than they would otherwise have been. You should be feeling proud of yourself. Not many people will have the satisfaction of knowing that they made such a difference to someone's life.    And well done with those duvets, didn't mean for you to go and buy them, but thanks, the world would be a much better place if there were a few more like you around!
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    catbird
    catbird
    Dec 21, 2009
    [quote][quote][/quote] You don't know that.  Don't carry that weight on your shoulder -- it's not good for you.  How do you do that, not carrying that weight? [/quote] I did not mean that literally.  Phil and FreedomRider have answered your question.
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    macnude
    macnude
    Dec 3, 2010

    Thanks Phil,.....
    .......for reminding us of the spirit of giving. Regardless of our personal situations, there are always those less fortunate than we.  While this is the season of giving, year round contributions to the local food banks are always in order. Now that winter is upon us in this part of the globe, gifts of warmth and food are more important than ever. Since I have no immediate neighbors in need, I use this time of year to contribute to the Salvation Army and others, which can distribute funds to the most needy.
    A favorite charity of mine has always been the USMC Reserve “ Toys for Tots” campaign. Each year when I contribute a toy to this program, I can almost visualize the joy in a poor child's eyes as they open a toy on Christmas morning. A toy which their parents could not buy because they needed the money to put food on the table.
    If the day ever comes where we have a world of happy, well fed children, we may actually have “ Peace on Earth"

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    westheathen
    westheathen
    Dec 4, 2010

    Again Phil a very good posting.

    TXAG: You mentioned that someone called the duvet by it's Czech name; as a matter of interest what was that?

    Wolfboy:Have you put your Wolf on steroids?

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