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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:
DrElizabethPlimpton · 08/10/2014 10:12

OP. Now that your DC is 18 and one minute old you should be charging them them to live with you. £200 pw seems fair to me.

andsmile · 08/10/2014 09:47

Just what I thought another benefit bashing thread

RonaldMcDonald · 07/10/2014 22:45

It really is a simple case of calories in v calories burned
Science fgs

TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 07/10/2014 22:27

Has he been checked for tongue tie?

Shockers · 07/10/2014 22:27

I don't have a sweet tooth either. On occasion, if the only mixer in the house is DH's coke, I have been known to stick one of the DC's cartons of juicy waters in with my posh gin.

Roseformeplease · 07/10/2014 22:06

If my first child is Misogynist Love Tramp, what is my second child called.

RedRoom · 07/10/2014 21:54

At least you haven't got a neighbour's cat fucking shitting in your garden like I have.

OodneedsanOod · 06/10/2014 12:27

I think you really should consider private schooling if your one month old is that advanced.

andsmile · 06/10/2014 10:05

OP are you T-Rex-ing at your keyboard

DinoSnores · 06/10/2014 10:03

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OodneedsanOod · 06/10/2014 07:41

Benedict Cumberbatch/David Tennant/Steve Blackshall/Tom Hiddleston naked

oaksettle · 06/10/2014 00:53

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

TiffanyToothache · 06/10/2014 00:30

We have no reason to think the OP is not genuine.

TiffanyToothache · 06/10/2014 00:29

AHEM

Peace and Love everyone!

We would just like to draw your attention to our Talk Guidelines. Troll Hunting posts will be deleted

sherlocksteacup · 05/10/2014 23:46

I'm sorry - I just don't understand what you are getting at OP. Confused

Shockers · 05/10/2014 22:39

I think it was Martin Clunes.

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LuisSuarezTeeth · 05/10/2014 22:18

Wait till I tell Sharon. The wine's gonna hit the wall.

OodneedsanOod · 03/10/2014 22:38

Have you tried this?

Delphiniumsblue · 03/10/2014 07:18

I haven't had time to read the whole thread, so apologies if it has been done, but has anyone suggested retiring to Spain?

Shockers · 02/10/2014 21:17

Still snotty and have gone off the idea of a swim.

Thanks you lot... where were you when I needed advice?

Jill2015 · 02/10/2014 21:04

Are you on glue Wink

ManAliveThisThingsFantastic · 02/10/2014 17:45

Don't forget to offer the workman copious amounts of tea and coffee while he works on your extension 8 hours a day.

But don't DARE let him use the toilet!! Would you really want him upstairs? In YOUR bathroom?! He can wait till he gets home fgs!

andsmile · 02/10/2014 16:41

Does she have a goat?

Shockers · 02/10/2014 16:39

Will your friend be downsizing when she retires OP?

How many bedrooms does she currently have and is she within commuting distance of Knott-End-on-Sea?

Delphiniumsblue · 02/10/2014 15:59

How many children do you have OP?