Bouquets to the kind person who handed in my handbag at Coles Ocean Grove intact with all the cards and bits and pieces, the loss of which would take ages to deal with. A few dollars were inside, too. I hope the person responsible reads this.
Carol, Barwon Heads
Bouquets to the couple who helped me after a stumble and fall in Pakington St. I have no one to blame other than myself for failing to watch where I was going. My minor injuries are healing well. I’m sorry I did not get your names.
Embarrassed Oldie, Geelong West
Buckets to a man who breathed loudly and firmly down the back of my neck at Torquay’s Anzac dawn service. The crowd wasn’t so thick that you had to stand so close. My minute of silence was more like 60 seconds of disgust.
Suffered In Silence, Grovedale
Buckets to children seen climbing a cenotaph and picking at wreaths on Sunday morning. The lack of respect, especially so close to Anzac Day, was abysmal. Too bad you were gone by the time I got there – you would have been given the telling-off of a lifetime.
Disgusted, Ocean Grove
Bouquets to Noel Murphy for his story on Japanese wartime activities over our shores and congratulations to the Independent’s editor for its publishing it (Independent, 25 April). The story supplied clues about the surveillance of Melbourne that, to this point, many of our contemporaries have not accepted.
Clive Dennis, Belmont
Buckets to Good Neighbour (Buckets & Bouquets, 25 April). I’ve got a good idea who you’re talking about and, let me assure you, I pick up after my dog. You should be looking closer to home, like possibly next door. You can stop the nasty looks now.
Responsible Pet Owner, Newtown
Bouquets to the gentleman who flashed and waved me down when I lost part of my load on Anakie Rd. You possibly prevented an accident, which I would have been mortified to cause. Buckets to a business whose workers failed to secure the item properly.
Lucky Driver, Bell Post Hill
Buckets to a store in another suburb where I was treated with appalling disrespect. Asking for a discount on an old item isn’t making your “life hard”, it’s just seeking a bargain. You should keep your opinions to yourself, not share them with everybody in earshot.
Won’t Return, Waurn Ponds
Bouquets to the honest, caring person who handed in my handbag to security at Westfield Geelong on Monday. My handbag contained my purse, phone, glasses and lots of other things. Your kindness was much-appreciated.
Thank You, Drumcondra
Bouquets to St Jude for prayers answered. Sometimes even a hopeless case catches a break. I am forever grateful.
Thankful, Corio
