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Threads you didn't start - a low-stress, no drama discussion

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 23/12/2018 22:42

I loved the last one of these and thought some of us could do with another.

So, what are some threads you didn't start this week?

I had a woman ask me if my twins were IVF. I could've got all offended and asked if she meant to be so rude but instead I just said no, spontaneous, and then she told me a lovely story about her six failed rounds of ivf and how she finally got her miracle baby for Christmas last year.

I saw a man and woman park in a PnC space yesterday. It was a bit annoying but I found a space that was fine to get the babies out with, so I didn't say anything.

Any other mini dramas avoided this week? Xmas Smile

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BendydickCuminsnatch · 24/12/2018 07:54

screaming that’s so funny 😄 and for some reason now I really want a spare integrated fridge.

PersisFord · 24/12/2018 07:56

This is a good thread!

DH has just started a new job and is stressed and knackered. I have organised everything for Christmas including presents for his side of the family. It was a bit stressful but I started early and did it bit by bit.

EssentialHummus · 24/12/2018 08:01

I was going to post about my downstairs neighbour - she’s wonderful, considerate (generally), loves DD, if we’re ill she’ll bring up a meal or go to the shop... but her dog is forever shitting in our shared garden and she doesn’t pick it up nearly frequently enough. But it’s December, I’m not going to be out there till March, so I’ll leave it for now.

gladheart · 24/12/2018 08:02

A man at the supermarket pushed his trolley hard in the direction of the trolley park. I had to wait for his trolley to 'land' and inwardly whispered "forfucksake". His trolley slid beautifully into the nest of trolleys. He said to me "did you see that?!" I said "bullseye!" He grinned manically and we both went away happy. He gave me a cheery wave when we passed in our cars.

NationalShiteDay · 24/12/2018 08:05

I think IWBU to have eaten a whole panettone in two days Blush

Weirdlookingbricks · 24/12/2018 08:10

My life is full of drama at the moment. The last thing I'd do is post on MN about it.

Been on here way too long and I know exactly what the responses would be

Or I could start one about my car being scraped in a car park and the lady who did it coming to find me and give me her details.

SisterMortificado · 24/12/2018 08:45

I could have started a thread about the bloke behind the deli counter. He's lovely. Always smiling, always happy, have good chats while he measures out my weekly kilo of bacon and 200g of shaved ham. Very occasionally there's some very gentle flirting.
Today he was clearly having a bad day.

I did not speak to his manager. I told him I hoped his day improved, came home and had some water and messaged a friend instead.

Theoryofmould · 24/12/2018 09:11

My husband refused toget a turkey yesterday stating there'd be loads today. There's none so we have no turkey. I debated starting a thread about what a massive twat he is but decided a nice cup of tea would make it better.

Joysandsorrows · 24/12/2018 09:28

My sis is mysteriously ignoring me after a full 12 months of a close relationship. I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong so have decided to just carry on regardless and have a good Christmas. Hopefully she will be back to herself in time.Thankfully she is living a distance away. Normally I would be upset but I just can’t be arsed . The joys of middle age Smile

Sethos · 24/12/2018 10:06

I think this is a lovely idea for a thread, but is it really wrong that I'm reading done of these and itching to say 'no no no... you should've done x,y,z...'! Blush Grin

itsboiledeggsagain · 24/12/2018 10:14

My one child turned into 3 and dh and I got lucky too. I am really considering a thread as the telly is not currently working.

Theweasleytwins · 24/12/2018 10:20

In asda looking at the lack of brie yesterday with my 4 week old dd and twins.
Man asked how old littlest is so i tell him. He then says we should have stopped at 2?? Should have asked him if he meant to be so rude but just nervous laughed and walked off

Ive been asked if my twins were ivf (well she said 'natural') by a complete stranger. Just one of the normal list of invasive questions asked of twin parents

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 24/12/2018 10:22

Sethos yes, wrong!
Make like Elsa and let it goooooo Grin

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Sethos · 24/12/2018 10:28

I'm trying, I'm trying! Grin

florentina1 · 24/12/2018 10:33

We had our Christmas yesterday and I should have raged about the fact that the turkey wrapper said to cook for 3 hours and it was far too long. A very dry turkey which shrunk was the result. Instead I am being philosophical and thinking about turkey curry and turkey casserole and the fact that no turkey sandwiches means my waistline won’t explode

MiraculousMarinette · 24/12/2018 10:39

I have toyed with the idea of posting on AIBU to ask if I would be U to tell my ex there'll be no daytime drinking in my house when he comes on Christmas morning to watch out child open the presents. Then I realised it really is a no-brainer. My house, my rules, so nothing to discuss really 😁 plus I didn't want all the grief of being accused of being a party pooper by all those who'll be drinking bucks fizz for breakfast!

BadlyAgedMemes · 24/12/2018 12:01

I could be starting a "Help! It's Christmas Eve and my oven's just packed it in!" thread right about now... Sad

I was making some lovely bread, but opening the oven just produced a mass of very stinky smoke and no heat. DH has stepped in to give it a good clean and a fiddle, and to air the kitchen. He thinks I might have just accidentally turned on the grill, which is never used, and that's what's gone wrong. I'm hopefull (please be the grill!) and indignant (I know how to use the oven!) at the same time.

Anyway. If it's the oven, it'll be slow cooker "roast", mashed potatoes and other replacement stuff tomorrow. I'm not hosting. It'll be grand. Might open the booze, though...

Safeandwarm · 24/12/2018 12:05

Also wouldn’t start a thread about this but I have one sister who didn’t reply to a group WhatsApp with my scan picture, healthy baby and gender. Everyone else in the family responded friends at work (separate WhatsApp groups) were phoning me because they were so excited.

To add insult to injury every time my other sister sends pictures, even of her food, she immediately replies. The 2 of them bicker a lot face to face and sis 2 speaks to sis 1 with utter contempt a lot of the time. But on WhatsApp they are all over each other Hmm.

I always try and reply to the (very often inane) things sis 1 sends and am nice to her in person. I just moaned to my partner and was nice to her when I saw her.🤷‍♀️
I remain confused, but my family can be confusing.

CigarsofthePharoahs · 24/12/2018 12:15

I could have started a thread about my turkey.
It wasn't in my big Christmas food order when it arrived. The driver checked my receipt, phoned the distribution centre and turkey was found pretty quickly.
Turkey arrived that evening. No drama, no fuss. Yay!
Thanks to all the bloody hard working people at Sainsbury's (and other supermarket) delivery centres who really bust a gut to get all the grocery orders out. You're all stars!

misscockerspaniel · 24/12/2018 12:51

Shhhh...I've just been on the John Lewis website - and their sale has started!

ScreamingBadSanta · 24/12/2018 16:37

Some of these are hilarious!

Bendydick It's actually very handy (apart from when it's got a mouldy potato in it). I had set my heart on having a fridge at eye level (on top of a freezer) and this is the first kitchen I've ever had with room for one of those, which is why we don't use the old integrated one.

ManicLoki · 24/12/2018 17:09

Oh fab I came on here to start a thread to share problems that don't warrant a whole thread of their own...

Because...

Our downstairs consists of a living room, dining room and largish kitchen. The dining room is a shithole used as a playroom/kids snug as the kitchen is big enough to put a table in and has a manky old sofa in there. DCs brought in the rabbits to play with grandma and grandad when they arrived for Christmas earlier. The rabbits are not supposed to go on the furniture, floor only, but of course DD decides its Christmas and bunny needs to be comfy. The bunny promptly pissed on the sofa.

All cleaned up, no drama but the only place to sit in the shithole kids room is now the two spare kitchen chairs. Again, no drama, we can all sit in the naice comfy living room right? Wrong. Apparently the in-laws would rather sit on the uncomfortable wooden chairs instead of in here with me. DH is perched on the arm of the rabbit wee sofa. I hope he doesn't topple off into the puddle Wink.

They have form for this weirdery and usually it irritates me, but today, zero fucks given. I've opened the Baileys and I've got the whole living room, including the TV to myself.

Stephisaur · 24/12/2018 17:16

I did not start a thread about my DH refusing to buy me pâté for tomorrow as I’m no longer pregnant and can enjoy it (“you never eat pâté at home”)

Instead, I told my mum and she bought it for me ;)

I deserve it after the labour I had!

BobbinThreadbare123 · 24/12/2018 17:22

DH spent the nicest part of a cold, frosty, sunshiny day today sulk-ironing (yes, it's now a thing) for no apparent reason. I have no idea what's flown up his arse and I haven't started a thread about it. I'm going to have a sherry.

Gizlotsmum · 24/12/2018 17:46

Have forgotten Christmas cards for the kids, their cards for grandparents haven’t arrived despite being ordered last week for 1st class delivery and my arm still hurts.. but we had an amazing holiday in Lapland and missed all the Gatwick chaos by a matter of hours...