Buckets and Bouquets

BUCKETS to a motorbike moron who attempted to fly on a Portarlington street. Show some real guts and take up skydiving – then you’ll only kill yourself.
Grow A Brain, Portarlington

BUCKETS to Geelong’s council for hitting retirees who rent in retirement villages with rates. Landlords are responsible for rates, not renters.
Not Happy, Lara

BUCKETS to a Waurn Ponds venue for failing to even consider honouring a recently-expired meal voucher. We had extenuating circumstances for not using it in time. The venue was happy to take a sizeable chunk of hard-earned money from my friend while giving nothing in return.
Warren, Bannockburn

BOUQUETS to The Shell Club for great service and food, which made a 60th birthday very enjoyable.
Nick and Jenny, Corio

BOUQUETS to the Geelong West Neighbourhood House organisers of WestFEST, the best community festival ever, with great food, music, stalls and children’s activities. The event had lots of happy faces and unique community spirit.
Grateful Westie, Geelong West

BOUQUETS to The Good Guys for being such good guys. Another bouquet to Adrian, a real credit to the business, for delivering such awesome service. We love our new TV.
40-Inch Samsung, Grovedale

BOUQUETS to the staff at Telstra Corio, especially Suzi for explaining and helping me with my new phone and contract. Bouquets also to Chris for my wi-fi. I was so impressed with the service from all the friendly, happy staff.
Judy, Corio

BOUQUETS to new animal rescue group Adopt Me Inc, especially Cass for balancing a job, family and the rescues. Cass has come so far and all of us volunteers are so happy to work alongside her to help save lives.
Taylah, Herne Hill

BUCKETS to a driver who reversed into my utility at Market Square Shopping Centre on 2 April. A mobile phone number minus one digit was all you left. The repair will cost over $500. Name and address, please. I bestow all things dreadful upon you.
Rohan, Ocean Grove

BUCKETS to the driver of a mobility scooter who drives fast and dangerously around a shopping centre. Cars and pedestrians have to be careful to avoid being hit. The driver might be disabled but that doesn’t mean others want to be as well.
Watchful Pedestrian, Grovedale

BOUQUETS to a lovely gentleman who phoned to assure me his new car was undamaged after my runaway trolley collided with it while I was chasing a naughty toddler. His call was much appreciated.
Stressed-Out Mum, East Geelong

BUCKETS to a man for breaking my 19-year-old son’s side mirror while looking for a park at Deakin University Waurn Ponds. He gave my son a phone number that we discovered wasn’t his. We now have to foot the bill.
Disappointed Honest Parent, Hamlyn Heights

BOUQUETS to Aberdeen Street Veterinary Clinic’s Dr Jon O’Connor for accepting three kittens for which I was unable to find homes. He gave them an opportunity in his clinic.
Pet Lover, Corio

BUCKETS to Aged Person (Buckets & Bouquets, 4 April). The word ‘illiterate’ is both a noun and an adjective, according to the Oxford Dictionary. Bouquets to David (Buckets & Bouquets 27 February).
Get It Right, Newtown