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AIBU to think that comprehension just isn't a strong point with some people.

559 replies

AngelsOnHigh · 29/09/2014 08:12

I've noticed this quite a lot over the time I have on MN.

Referring to a recent thread re early retirement. The poster quite clearly stated that DH wanted to retire in 14 months (when mortgage paid) and wanted her to retire at the same time. She is 10 years his junior and works part time.

OK, first answer was "So he wants you both to retire in early forties"

Second response "Can you change to part time work"

I can understand this if we were 10 pages into the thread because we don't all have time to read all responses, but come on, the first two responses?

OP posts:
ithoughtofitfirst · 29/09/2014 16:25

I haven't RTFT but has anyone suggested tea tree oil?

EmpressOfJurisfiction · 29/09/2014 16:19

Not cobras. Vipers.

And TSSDNCOP.

Vintagejazz · 29/09/2014 16:18

So anyway DP said to DF that if DGP are coming then maybe NDN and DS1 could arrive a bit later; however DSIL is not pleased with that as she wants DN to be included, so I told DS3's teacher that maybe DF's DS1 could wait for DS3..................

laundryelf · 29/09/2014 16:16

You have a vegetarian coming round for tea? just give them fish or chicken.

GilesGirl · 29/09/2014 16:15

I've laughed so hard on this thread I woke the baby 20 houses away and scared the neighbour's puppy.

Thebodyloveschocolateandwine · 29/09/2014 16:13

I parked in the P&C space today and had a sleep

My youngst is 15.

My cat blinds toddlers by shitting in their sandpits and although I havnt had an alcoholic drink since 1989 in martydom of mummyhood incase I need to drive to casualty with any of my children

Hexu2 · 29/09/2014 16:12

There was a thread exactly like this last week - are you hoping for different answers this time OP?

andsmile · 29/09/2014 16:09

Try meal planning

ninetynineonehundred · 29/09/2014 16:03

I find that limiting screen times for the retired folk around this way helps them to sleep.
Or you could try controlled crying.

SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit · 29/09/2014 16:03

I can't believe you don't like bacon.

7Days · 29/09/2014 15:59

Just pop along to your local sling meet, OP

iMacHunt · 29/09/2014 15:59

Here, have my first ever biscuit OP Biscuit

whitsernam · 29/09/2014 15:45

lol pmsl reading this!!! Thank you MN!!!

Vintagejazz · 29/09/2014 15:41

Is that all you have to worry about OP? Here, have a grip.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 15:40

So you name changed just to talk about when you had diarrhea at the PTA meeting?! Hmm trip trap I hear hairy feet

GahLinDah · 29/09/2014 15:39

I think Lundy Bancroft has written a book that would help you...or is it Shirley Glass??

trulybadlydeeply · 29/09/2014 15:38

If you're going to get a dog then get a rescue dog. Don't encourage unnecessary breeding.

Or get a hedgehog.

happygirl87 · 29/09/2014 15:33

You could of approached it differently

You need a cleaner
A cleaner is a waste of money

You sound entitled, you are so lucky to have a mortgage and not rent
You sound entitled, you are so lucky to have a landlord who will take care of things and not have a mortgage

The real problem is not your MIL who tried to kill you and your children, it's that your DH is obviously not on your side! LTB

Has no one considered SN?
How dare you suggest SN, you cant just stereotype like that

Get a mooncup

Downamongtherednecks · 29/09/2014 15:24

I met someone on a bus 10 years ago who had reading comprehension problems, so you have upset me OP.
Hiding the thread now.

JustAShopGirl · 29/09/2014 15:23

stupid phone/ipad

(how come it always spells that correctly)

HazleNutt · 29/09/2014 15:22

If you want to retire early, retire early, I don't see a problem here.

iMacHunt · 29/09/2014 15:14

.

Thumbwitch · 29/09/2014 15:05

You know, when I opened this thread I was fully prepared to agree with the OP and say "YANBU", especially as I've just seen a prime example of this on another thread and decided (unusually for me) to not bother C&P'ing the bit of the op where this comment is completely refuted - but I'm not sure I can do that now!

Except that I just have.

I'll get me coat...

ninetynineonehundred · 29/09/2014 15:01

I love everyone here
Am having a crap year day and this thread has really cheered me up.
Flowers and Cake for all. x

magpiegin · 29/09/2014 14:58

Did you put a catchy poem in the invite asking for money?