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Old 02-08-2011, 05:01 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Gotta love those old women wielding purses!

Elderly Woman Attacks Robbers With Purse - ABC News
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Old 02-08-2011, 05:12 PM
 
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Granny ran across the street to confront the would be thieves! She moved faster than the bobbie shown at the end of the video.

Go granny!
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Old 02-08-2011, 05:24 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Granny ran across the street to confront the would be thieves! She moved faster than the bobbie shown at the end of the video.

Go granny!
And all she wanted was a cup of tea afterward!
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Old 02-08-2011, 05:32 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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I would hope the jewerly store offers her something nice for what she did.
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Old 02-08-2011, 05:35 PM
 
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I have newfound respect for the British. And older ladies in general. More gumption than we have in our men here in the states.

Well done, lady!
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:46 PM
 
Location: FL
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Wow, they weren't even robbing her and she took on six. Way to go.
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:49 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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What I found astounding is they didnt try to defend themselves at all, they just got the heck outta there.
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:52 PM
 
Location: FL
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What I found astounding is they didnt try to defend themselves at all, they just got the heck outta there.
Must have been some heavy purse.
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Old 02-08-2011, 06:55 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Must have been some heavy purse.
The clip said she had groceries in it, one can only hope that some canned goods connected with the noggins of the crooks!
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Awesome! I hope I'm that tough when I'm her age!
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