My son and I paid a visit to Barnhill Cemetery, Broughty Ferry, to my parents’ grave on October 8.
We then drove slowly down to the newer section to my uncle’s grave when my son was cut up by a female driving a red Ford Ka.
We were both shocked at her disrespect for where she was, as she was driving at speed.
She then drove into the new section at such a rate, she had disappeared out the other gate just as we entered the new section.
It seemed clear to me she had used the cemetery as a short cut as she had not stopped on the way through.
It is unbelievable that she would do this in such a sacred place. I was there on the anniversary of my mother’s death, so you can imagine it upset us even more.
I’m totally ashamed that one of my gender could have such little respect for the dead.
How dare she behave in such a way and desecrate the final resting place of my much-loved and missed parents and all the other bereaved people? She looked around the age of my son who is 29, but still goes to his nana and grandad’s grave.
She should look seriously at what she did and hang her head in shame. — Disgusted.
Nightmare for Post Office staff
Stress-inducing: The main post office.
I recently spent a stressful half-hour queuing at the main post office in Dundee. The queue was to the door, and slow moving, although either three of four people were serving.
However, this was the least of my worries. In the queue were several people who I believe were drug addicts who constantly tried to jump the queue.
Several more stood outside. Two males, although separated by people standing in between them, were discussing their habit quite openly.
The undercover drug squad would do well to stand in this queue.
When one couple eventually did jump the queue, the teller refused to serve them.
A girl became abusive, and threatened a male in the queue who she thought had complained, saying they would be waiting for him outside.
This is totally unacceptable behaviour.
The Post Office personnel do a good job, but every day must be a nightmare. I think the situation has been made worse by the closure of four post offices in Dundee. — Appalled.
Dog owner speaks out
I refer to Dog Lovers’ letter. I am the owner of the dog in question.
First and foremost my dog can be lying outside the Nine Maidens at various times during the day, after being walked in various locations, e.g. Templeton Woods, Clatto, Backmuir Wood, Birkhill and the Sidlaws.
While he is at the Nine Maidens he is entertained and entertains the patrons, which to my mind, is far better than leaving him in the house on his own, with no diversion. — Ron Anderson.
Tough breed
I write in response to Dog Lovers’ concerns about the collie dog outside the Nine Maidens pub in Dundee.
I too own a border collie and it is always his preference to be outdoors rather than indoors come rain, hail or shine.
They are a tough, hardy breed, used to all weathers and in a working environment rarely live inside with their owners, sleeping instead in makeshift kennels or outbuildings.
The letter writer should be more worried about the dogs that are never seen beyond the confines of their owner’s gardens. — Jock’s Boss.
Loves his dog
I reply to dog lover’s comments about the collie who sits outside the Nine Maidens. I am a neighbour of the dog owner and can tell everyone he is a very good person who loves his dog.
He takes him absolutely everywhere with him. Can he not go to the pub for a few?
Should the dog be left in the house on his own while he is out? — Good Neighbour.
Dog’s preference
I am not the owner of the abandoned dog, but I am a neighbour of the people concerned.
A more loved and cared for dog you could not find in Dundee.
Yes, the owner frequents the Nine Maidens, which is done as part of the dog’s daily exercise.
The dog concerned is known by all who visit the pub and although it is taken in by its owner, who only stays in the establishment for an hour, the dog actually prefers to sit outside, where it is petted by all passers-by. — Concerned Neighbour.
Poor old dog
I too have seen the poor old collie dog outside the Nine Maidens pub. This has gone on for years.
I don’t know why the dog wardens don’t do something about this. — Reader.
Wise to protect British interests
Gordon Brown has come in for some criticism for freezing Icelandic assets in the UK.
Over £8bn belonging to British companies, charities, local councils and individuals is at risk.
History will show he was wise to act to protect the interests of British nationals.
It is the responsibility of the Icelandic government to make sure these investors get their money back. —Politico.
Unable to claim allowance
I read with dismay the letter from Westender, Dundee, regarding the pressure unemployed people claiming Jobseekers Allowance are under, receiving £60 per week.
How would they like to be my husband who, after 45 years working and never claiming anything, was not allowed to claim Jobseekers Allowance following the closure of his business because he has been self-employed?
He had paid his National Insurance for 45 years. — Grin and Bear It.
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