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To think she's gearing up to cancel?

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SunflowerMabel · 03/08/2024 08:02

Last year the mum of my DC's friend kindly offered for her to join them on a mini break they had planned this year. I paid for her share of the accommodation and food (around £300)

Getting together has been a bit more tricky since they started (different) schools but we generally met up once a month or so.

So, they are due to go on on this mini break on Monday and I haven't heard back from mum. I text last weekend suggesting we meet up for lunch/an activity and asked for confirmation RE what time they'd be leaving to get to the destination etc and I haven't heard anything back at all.

She has been active on social media. I don't want to pester her but I'm getting a bit concerned that there's a cancellation coming. Surely there would be some contact by now if it was going ahead?

AIBU/WWYD?

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FloordrobeIsGoingToGetME · 03/08/2024 08:13

I'm pretty sure I've never actually phoned most of the friends made in the last few years either, OP!!!

Usually WhatsApp to make arrangements arrangements, then talk in real life.

Needs must though. If there are problems, she should have let you know,

Greytulips · 03/08/2024 08:09

You get more out of a phone call. Pick up the phone to ask the arrangements.

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SunflowerMabel · 03/08/2024 08:09

Phoning is the logical thing to do yes 🤣

I don't think we've ever called one another in the entire time we've known each other. Only text and WhatsApp. I must have some form of social anxiety as the idea of calling somebody uninvited fills me with dread, unless its a Gen Z thing!

I'll give my head a wobble.

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Scarydinosaurs · 03/08/2024 08:09

What was your last interaction? Have the girls fallen out? What does your daughter say about it?

It’s very strange behaviour and agree with PP that a phone call is needed.

FloordrobeIsGoingToGetME · 03/08/2024 08:07

Oh god, that's stressful.

Yes, phone her.

Are the DC's still good friends? Do they message each other (if old enough?)

Civilservant · 03/08/2024 08:07

Yes, phone her. That’d be shit of her to cancel, disappointing for DC. assume she’d pay the money back.

sonofrageandlove · 03/08/2024 08:05

Pick up the phone

AGodawfulsmallaffair · 03/08/2024 08:04

Just phone her.

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