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to think it's really cheeky to invite someone to a BBQ then expect them to bring...

533 replies

dotdashdashdash · 11/04/2021 16:35

...The BBQ!?

We were invited last week to a friends today for a BBQ. They called this morning asking to borrow our BBQ, we assumed there's had broken or the one they ordered hadn't arrived etc - but no. They don't have one. So we suggested they come to ours and bring some of the stuff they'd bought as our BBQ is very heavy and large (won't fit in the car without removing the child seats and lying all seats flat) but it turns out, that not only did they want us to bring our BBQ, they wanted us to leave it at theirs as they are having other friends this evening.

Was IBU to say no? That I didn't want to take our large BBQ and gas bottle to their house and leave it with them?

OP posts:
LincolnshireYellowBelly · 13/04/2021 21:54

Who’s the 1% who says that you’re unreasonable?! 😂😂 your bbq borrowing friend?!
You are definitely not unreasonable!

BuyYourOwnBBQGlenda · 13/04/2021 21:53

Thanks Glenda I needed a NC

AdultierAdult · 13/04/2021 21:52

Is OPs name Sam? Is Glenda the CF friend who refuses to buy her own BBQ/scuba diving equipment/Hoover/shoes then has the balls to tell OP she ruined their BBQ?

I can't stop refreshing.

happinessischocolate · 13/04/2021 21:47

@Hidinginstaircupboard

Steal your diving equipment too, not dining - doh!
I thought hang on have I missed them borrowing the dining table and chairs too 😁
ivfbabymomma1 · 13/04/2021 21:27

@SunsetBeetch how can we shorten it 😂😂

Standrewsschool · 13/04/2021 21:22

@HeyDemonsItsYaGirl

Venison can be deer - Depends how much doe you have.
Groan!
SunsetBeetch · 13/04/2021 21:15

@ivfbabymomma1

"The Walter Mitty attention bbq scuba 🤿 diver keyboard warrior"

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

Shame it's too long for a username.
ivfbabymomma1 · 13/04/2021 20:15

"The Walter Mitty attention bbq scuba 🤿 diver keyboard warrior"

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

ivfbabymomma1 · 13/04/2021 20:06

@FlyingBurrito as long as no one throws any wine!!!

PyjamaFan · 13/04/2021 19:58

@3babylady

Grin
3babylady · 13/04/2021 19:55

How can you ruin the bbq of someone who doesn't own a bbq?

Hidinginstaircupboard · 13/04/2021 19:54

Sorry about typos I type too fast in mobile and it auto incorrects like crazy!

Hidinginstaircupboard · 13/04/2021 19:52

Steal your diving equipment too, not dining - doh!

Hidinginstaircupboard · 13/04/2021 19:52

Well done @dotdashdashdash

Kudos to DH for standing his ground in the CF attempts to steal your dining equipment They did the whole "we aren't sure where it is" thing but DH held strong (it's a fucking gas cylinder, it's not easy to lose). Grin

And quickly surprise on the tDH said they were very prickly and rude when he collected it but at least it's all back now. They said we'd ruined their BBQs.
GrinGrinGrinHmm

Good glad there CF stealing has been curtailed. I expect you've watched the Glenda posts and reactions with laughter. Has got to be a t-r-o.... won't say it. But if she's not the Glenda is a prime example of lack of guil and self awareness of how choosy beggar and cheeky fuckers behave without any apologies or insight into how truly awful they are

  • "put other people out- check!
Steal from others - check... behave like a selfish a hole- check! Lose good friends because CB and CFs - check! Show yourself up as deeply unpleasant- check!"

At least dotdashdashdash you have been saved future money and stress in the long term (meh cheap price of a few £10s-100s) because how much more of your stuff would CF have stolen borrowed and never returned over the years otherwise hiding their selfishness- because they prefer to use other peoples money effort and time rather than their own and to Lord it over everyone...

You DH and MNers have their measure now and you n DH have take evasive measure - hopefully to cut them off

Can't imagine your CF friends will have many friends other than grabby ones like them, for long.

PyjamaFan · 13/04/2021 19:43

I don't really understand what Glenda is ranting about.

piefacedClique · 13/04/2021 19:42

Christ OP.... beware! Glenda needs to borrow knickers next!

FlyingBurrito · 13/04/2021 19:38

@GlendaPickle

Sam it so only fur coat and no knickers when you husband is alone at a bbq xx
Who is Sam? Confused

Is anyone else waiting for Sharon to make an appearance?

SheldonesqueHasGotTheWeevils · 13/04/2021 19:38

She has a chill from not wearing drawers with that fur coat of hers.

PanamaPattie · 13/04/2021 19:23

What is wrong with Glenda?

osbertthesyrianhamster · 13/04/2021 19:07

Dot, The Patron Saint of BBQs.

Beautiful3 · 13/04/2021 19:01

They said that, " you'd ruined their bbq?! " But they didn't even have a bbq?!Confused

britnay · 13/04/2021 18:55

This thread just keeps giving :D

NotAgain77 · 13/04/2021 18:51

@happinessischocolate Grin

happinessischocolate · 13/04/2021 18:45

They said we'd ruined their BBQs.

What did your DH say to that?

"But you don't have a BBQ?" 😂

SchadenfreudePersonified · 13/04/2021 18:26

@MangosteenSoda

Glenda is a comedy genius. Every thread needs a Glenda.
Glenda is the new Karen.
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