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AIBU that DH and I are too sick to eat McDonalds ?

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Meganmeccano · 07/04/2024 11:27

DH and I are driving 6 hours to spend a week with his parents to help them with the house, medical appointments, etc. We were too sick to travel yesterday but have to go today as we have the plumber coming (to his parents') first thing tomorrow.

Typically when we do this trip without the DC* we stop for a McDonald's when we wee and change drivers. It's like a little treat before we spend a week of DIY, cleaning, etc. DH loves McDonald's, but otherwise we eat home cooked food.

AIBU to be a bit sad that we are both too ill to eat today, esp. as the drive will be a bit of a struggle / more tiring given that we're both feeling a bit crap?

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OolongTeaDrinker · 07/04/2024 13:38

PrincessFionaCharming · 07/04/2024 13:29

Ah you are going to get piled on because people are hysterical (and unrealistic) about crossing the door when sick these days.

But I’m always sad when I don’t have McDonalds so yanbu for me.

It’s not really hysterical pointing out if someone is too ill to even eat, they probably shouldn’t be doing a long drive or visiting elderly relatives who are presumably vulnerable heath-wise. I’m assuming that is the case because of the level of support that is needed, eg. They are not able to deal with a plumber’s visit themselves 🤷🏻‍♀️

IdealHomeExhibition · 07/04/2024 13:30

Yabu that you are driving that distance and visiting elderly people if you are too sick for a,mcdonalds

PrincessFionaCharming · 07/04/2024 13:29

Ah you are going to get piled on because people are hysterical (and unrealistic) about crossing the door when sick these days.

But I’m always sad when I don’t have McDonalds so yanbu for me.

fieldsofbutterflies · 07/04/2024 13:27

If you're that unwell, surely you shouldn't risk getting his elderly parents sick?

OolongTeaDrinker · 07/04/2024 13:25

If you are both too ill to eat, you really shouldn’t be doing a long drive anyway. Lack of food could make the driver feel faint, and aren’t you worried about passing it on to your in-laws and the plumber?

Hoglet70 · 07/04/2024 11:29

No, we have travelling food, stop off rituals and I would be sad if I was too ill to do mine. I look forward to it, it's part of the trip.

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Meganmeccano · 07/04/2024 11:29

*DC don't really like McDo and get hungry about 90 minutes into the journey then fall asleep so we bring a picnic instead (we are not secretly eating fast food and depriving them.)

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