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A little perspective on this (Charlton) Life

edited November 2008 in General Charlton
I was on here earlier on today keeping tabs on the match and quite pleased that we went in at half time winning 2-1. I've just come back to find that we ended up losing 3-2, but by most accounts played well and can consider ourselves a bit unlucky. But on here it's the usual blame culture - Pardew, Weaver, half time team talks, they're all to blame apparently. Well quite frankly I don't really give a shit. You see it really doesn't matter, it's not worth winding yourselves up about.

At about the same time Birmingham were scoring today, a garden wall collapsed on my son. He's 5 years old. How he has managed to get away with no broken bones and just some scrapes, cuts and bruises is an absolute miracle. It happened right there in front of my eyes and there wasn't a damn thing I could do about it other than get to him as quickly as I could and free him from the rubble. We then had to endure over three hours sat in casualty with the absolute arse end of humanity staggering around us, drunk, spoiling for fights, shouting and acting like general c**ts - and this is early evening, not after chucking out time.

So, listen to me and listen good. All of these petty squabbles, agendas and the like don't mean shit. By all means people should discuss things - it's what this site is all about - but please realise that life is a precious thing that can be taken away in an instant. Surely we've all got better things to be doing than wasting time slagging others off?

Anyway, listen to me, don't listen to me - frankly I don't really care. I've got a beer on the go and I'm just happy that my family are all still in one piece.

Football? I like it. Charlton? They are my team. What does it mean? Nothing really, nothing at all.

Comments

  • Well said Off_it, nice bit of perspective. Hope your son is OK, glad to hear nothing's broken - they are pretty tough at that age.
  • hope he is ok offy how did it just fall? Your right things do need to be put in pespective,the missus is away this weekend and im spending quality time with the kids had a couple of beers whilst listening yesterday but didn't get too worked up.
  • Fecking 'ell - hope your son's okay, Off_It.
  • Offy - hope everything is ok with your boy. Kids are a lot tougher than we think...

    You're perfectly right in what you say. I've given-up getting angry about the situation - I just let it pass me by & feel a bit disappointed instead. I had a VERY near death thing a few years ago - it gives you a different outlook on life.

    Anyway, getting to my actual point....if anything like this happens again (God forbid) and you're not sure of any possible internal injuries (a gashed leg etc. is pretty obvious), always call an ambulance. Your boy will get a high level of care straight away & will be triaged as soon as he gets to hospital. I know, amongst sensible people, there's a bit of a reluctance to call an ambulance for what seems like a non-emergency, but this is the sort of thing they're there for. If in doubt, call 'em out!
  • glad he's ok mate, and ur right we do all sometimes take these discussions a bit too seriously.
  • Offy, as Stig said, this puts some of the things that go on in this forum into perspective.

    Glad the boy is OK.
  • Nice one Off_it. Glad to hear the little fella came through it all right.

    Just like Charlton eh? Although things go wrong and we pick up a few scrapes and bruises along the way, the club will carry on. Every once and a while we need a bit of grand perspective.
  • My God off it I am very glad that your son is ok. Surprised that you can even think about football after that has happened.
  • Glad your son is ok Off-It. You're right it makes all this seem so stupid doesn't it?
  • Glad your little 'un is ok(same age as my little cherub) and that there are more important things i life than footy
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  • He'll be telling that story in the playground tomorrow and that wall will be twice as big! Gotta love little boys. Glad he's ok Off_it and thanks for putting watching Charlton into perspective.
  • Puts everything into perspective mate. Glad he's OK.
  • Your right sometimes we do need to put things into perspective, glad your son is alright.
  • Cheers all. The little fella had me up Woolies today as a treat for being brave in the hospital last night and I bought him a light sabre.

    The little treasure has been whacking me with it all afternoon, and I wouldn't want it any other way!
    :-)
  • And so it should be, Offy.

    Glad to hear he's chirpy again ...... now he's feeling better he'll milk it for all it's worth.
    And so he should!
  • glad he is alright Dave, very touching post.
  • Offy that must have been a frightening experience.

    Glad all is ok and yes it does put football in perspective.
  • Yes it does put things into perspective, life to short not to enjoy and footballs just a game (sorry Shanks). Glad the the little one's ok.
  • Perspective, its a word i have been using now for a whole month for obvious reasons, Offy i am very glad that your littlun is ok and is bashing you with the lightsaber, rock on him man. ;-)
  • Yes mate, things like that make you realise what really is important, and what isnt. Glad everything turned out ok in the end. Nothing is more important than your kids.
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  • Have just heard of the death of a 13 year old schoolboy on a canoeing school trip who had signed for Reading, football doesn't seem important.
  • [cite]Posted By: w/sladeaddick[/cite]Have just heard of the death of a 13 year old schoolboy on a canoeing school trip who had signed for Reading, football doesn't seem important.

    In the greater scheme of things it isn't mate.
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