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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 19, 2006 14:32:51 GMT
Ive done everything housewifey, dinner washing etc while waiting for OH to take me to the lottie, and hes disappeared off the face of the earth!
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Post by isabella on Nov 19, 2006 14:53:25 GMT
I hope you find him soon sweetleaf - before it gets dark!  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 19, 2006 14:56:16 GMT
Hes probably chatting somewhere,  I wish he would answer his phone! |
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Post by isabella on Nov 19, 2006 15:04:06 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Nov 19, 2006 16:21:19 GMT
You're going to have to put one of those bleeper things on him Sweetleaf - you know those things you put on your keys? You whistle if they are lost then they beep at you so you can find them!!!
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 19, 2006 21:07:40 GMT
He was around the corner chatting with a neighbour about how to clean a clock mechanism for 4 hours! His phone was in the car so he didnt hear it. Fruit bushes are in the shed instad of planted and I havent been to the lottie for ten days now!  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 19, 2006 21:25:20 GMT
I would get yourself one of those, no two very occasional Vodka and cokes sweatleaf  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 19, 2006 21:34:14 GMT
Unfortunately theres nothing in the house but some home brew wine that turned into something resembling brandy, so I think Ill settle for that then. ;D  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 19, 2006 22:21:03 GMT
I once got home from work soooooo stressed and needed a drink I drank red wine that had been opened and re corked and put aside for cooking, it was about 3 weeks old, i didn't care it was alcohol ;D ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 19, 2006 22:39:00 GMT
 It must have been a bad day then!I cant drink much red wine without getting a banging headache unfotunately............ 
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 20, 2006 7:29:59 GMT
I dunno why but it's one of those unacknowledged facts of life that men can do whatever they fancy at the weekend while women do everything else! My veggie garden is a pico second's walk away from the back door (I walk quickly) but if I want to go and work in it I have to book up some child sitting time well in advance and do trillions of things from the crack of dawn onwards so all OH has to do is.....um, sit in front of the TV with daughter or something equally demanding. I triple GGGRRRRR every weekend these days!
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 8:52:17 GMT
I know what you mean, 4P I have to book my "free time" well ahead too!
I get back from the lottie tired, and the house is a complete mess because they are all waiting for me to commence picking up after them.
They wont even wash a cup.
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 20, 2006 9:22:24 GMT
Hey you 2, I know it's not easy to do this but STOP running around after them . Stop doing all the picking up after them, it'll drive you mad but don't look at the mess, they'll hopefully soon catch on and see exactly how much you do for them. Bit of re training on their part is needed. Don't let it end up in a big row though, stay cool calm and collected. BTW may OH ain't perfect ;D but he's ok Come to that neither am I  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 9:41:19 GMT
Good Idea BB ..........hey 4P do you fancy setting up a Housewives Union? Free membership??? I could do with going on strike about the 23rd/ 24th December, until about January 2008!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 9:47:55 GMT
Hey you 2, I know it's not easy to do this but STOP running around after them . Stop doing all the picking up after them, it'll drive you mad but don't look at the mess, they'll hopefully soon catch on and see exactly how much you do for them. Bit of re training on their part is needed. Don't let it end up in a big row though, stay cool calm and collected. Hear, hear!! Buy yourself a car sweetleaf - or just take his to the lottie |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 10:00:10 GMT
I only have a licence for motorbikes and my bike is mortally injured at the mo, OH was hit by a Pizza van on it  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 20, 2006 10:40:10 GMT
OMG, I don't drive at all and was thinking about maybe getting a little moped or scooter nxt year. I get poo pooed by everyone about it though, it would be handy to nip to my sisters and some mates who live only 4 miles away, i would stick to the back roads though. It's got to be better and safer than cycle power which takes me about 40 mins.
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 11:43:48 GMT
You would have to do the CBT at a local centre before you were let on the road, so whats their problem? Its not like it used to be, where you bought a bike of any size, although youve never driven before,  and drove out of the shop on it to your doom. I say go for it, but even on a moped proper gear is essential for your health, as even a slight tumble can scar you for life, if improperly dressed. |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 20, 2006 11:59:35 GMT
OMG thats what one of my nephews has been on about a CBT, I hadn't a clue so thank SL. He's got his the day after his 16th BD. Not like it used to be at all then, you could have upto a 125cc , good old days ay. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 12:10:16 GMT
It was worse than that BB you could ride out of the shop on a 250 with no experience, on a provisional in the 80`s I agree with the new legislation, it will save a lot of lives.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 15:17:34 GMT
I only have a licence for motorbikes and my bike is mortally injured at the mo, OH was hit by a Pizza van on it How about driving lessons as a Christmas present from your OH then?  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 15:22:23 GMT
Maybe next year Rita, we agreed the trip to Amsterdam was our present to each other this year, so cant renege on it! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 20, 2006 21:42:05 GMT
Well, I have tried NOT doing housework but my OH REALLY doesn't care so it didn't work. My OH is a genuine 110% slob!
We could try a "Free FATBAGS for Christmas" lightning strike on 24th Dec if you like. Or start a campaign: FATBAGS supports Weekend Gardeners. In our manifesto it states categorically that our members MUST have access to fertile garden soil for a minimum of 5 hours every weekend, a warm shed with a kettle, stove and fully equipped biscuit tin and slap up meal every Sunday evening with no washing up afterwards. A hot bath, half a pint of Baileys on ice and 2 hours reading in bed is strongly recommended for morale purposes. Be kind to FATBAGS and you will have a loving, loyal companion for life. (And lots of Brussells Sprouts).
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 21:44:59 GMT
Now, thats a manifesto I can stand behind! It would definitely avert this..  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 20, 2006 21:47:08 GMT
It's sooooo simple isn't it? WHY can't the average OH work it out............?
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 20, 2006 22:00:13 GMT
Busy Bee its not too late to learn, I only passed my driving test 5 years ago. Sweetleaf & 4P, the more you do for them the more they expect, You need to plan an escape day and leave your OH's, children and teenagers to it. You may come back to chaos but it will be worth it - we all deserve a bit of time to ourselves every now and then  Well done and good for you jlottie, I had thought of learning once I had left work, but to be honest the cost would far out way the times I would use a car. In the last 6 months I can honestly say there have only been a couple of occasions when I wished I could drive, if money was no object I do it. Sweetleaf & 4P you need to start small, like don't clear up after them, if dirty washings not in the basket, don't do it, if shirt sleeves are roll up or socks are in a roll wash them like it. It's bloody annoying but if it helps them see exactly how much you do then it's worth it. Get the idea |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 21, 2006 8:13:39 GMT
Morning! Do you know, when I went up to Leicester for CPB's birthday, was the first time I'd been anywhere (apart from the weekly food shopping, obviously) on my own for 25 years..........! I had a lovely time but when I came back OH hadn't done ANY housework AT ALL for the whole weekend. The kitchen and downstairs was a TIP, there were toys, clothes, muddy boots etc everywhere. He'd lost a kitchen knife, rechargable torch and although he had cooked meals for himself and youngest daughter he'd only done essential washing up (like the coffee pot so could make another pot). Unbelievable! I doubt very much if he's going to change at this juncture in his life.....the only thing he does regularly is put his work jeans in the wash - I have no idea why as he leaves me to do everything else!
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 21, 2006 11:52:31 GMT
My OH is a man who doesnt see the details that go into having clean sheets, clothes, regular food, as far as he`s concerned it just happens, he is happy surrounded by mess and once when I went away for 6 weeks to look after my sister,(I took the children) he glued the tablecloth to the table with cup rings, both were ruined and had to be replaced!... I considered myself lucky it only took a week or so to clean the house on my return.
There wasnt a clean cup or plate in the house, even though we have always had a dishwasher.
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 21, 2006 12:56:07 GMT
Oi, we're not all that bad! Help me men!
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Post by sleepysunday on Nov 21, 2006 12:57:55 GMT
I can't Mick - I am that bad.
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I wish he would answer his phone!
and drove out of the shop on it to your doom.
