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Surprise but what could it be?

173 replies

RockSocks · 27/04/2023 14:29

Dm has decided in her infinite wisdom I am in need of a surprise

Her last surprise was to refloor my kitchen and bathroom

While I did agree to the flooring being replaced I was told it would be a surprise with the type and I trusted her she is usually very good with decoration ect

I came home to laminate (I have nothing against laminate) that looks like wood but it's blue, dark blue.

I have a 200+ yo cottage it matches absolutely nothing but I smiled and said thank you and internally curse her every time I mop it

Tomorrow she has arranged another surprise but won't tell me what it is only that I have to be out of the house for 2 preferably 3 hours so I can't be home between 2.30 though preferably 1.30 and 4.30 and whoever is doing it is a she.

I have found out it will be done in my dining room only because she asked me how far our puppy cam covered and this room is a black spot.

It can't be more flooring as there is a marine tank in there and can't be moved.
We are in the process of finishing the garden but it can't be to do with that as it would be outside not inside.
I have only just finished painting so can't be that.

I'm driving myself mad trying to think what it could be!
Any guesses are welcome

OP posts:
trisfreya · 27/04/2023 15:16

RockSocks · 27/04/2023 14:51

Can't be redoing the kitchen in that time frame I don't think
We had "new" cupboards last year when Dps family ripped out their old ones

The floor in the dining room is terrible but again can't be that as they havent asked about moving the tank
There is an open fire in there otherwise just a table and Dps pc in the corner
It also happens to be puppys 6 month "birthday" but don't think it's to do with her as she has to be out as well

Is the dining room a red herring and it's just where something will be made up?
Argh!!!!
Pic of floor just because we arnt that bothered by it really juts makes a fun story

how in hells name is that "but it's blue, dark blue." ?

Eggseggseverywhere · 27/04/2023 15:16

Op I just saw your dm in Adsa buying you all Coronation duvet sets..
She is coming to put them all on...

JustFuckingTired · 27/04/2023 15:18

Your mum sounds absolutely insane. I'm a little bit in love with her.

@Allthegoodnamesarechosen I fucking love that room.

Here to find out the surprise tomorrow. Good luck, OP.

flexigirl · 27/04/2023 15:22

Overly invested in the surprise. Your mum sounds as crazy as me , here for hints and tips

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RockSocks · 27/04/2023 15:24

To those saying the floor is grey agree to disagree it's blue

I could do with some new bedding 😁

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GalileoHumpkins · 27/04/2023 15:26

She's going to paint your kitchen cupboards banana yellow to perfectly complement the floor.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 27/04/2023 15:27

Oh the very thought of this just gives me creepy feelings!
But that's probably because over my dead body would anyone (even my wonderful daughters, who have excellent taste) be doing something unapproved to my little cottage!

StaySpicy · 27/04/2023 15:29

New curtains?

hugefanofcheese · 27/04/2023 15:31

No wisdom or sensible guesses to add, just here for the updates

Bluesheep8 · 27/04/2023 15:37

came home to laminate (I have nothing against laminate) that looks like wood but it's blue, dark blue.

It looks grey in the photo

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RockSocks · 27/04/2023 15:38

@GalileoHumpkins id love that!

Dps family's all have big spotless houses with nothing on the counters to ruin pics matching everything

Our cottage is a hodgepodge of charity shop finds, cheapest options and nothing matches apart form the dog and one cat who have very similar markings

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PinkCast · 27/04/2023 16:08

As you said there's no window maybe she's going to knock out a bit of wall and make one????

You're very brave! I couldn't cope with the unknown 😬

BrieAndChilli · 27/04/2023 16:21

did she ask about the dog cam before or after she arranged the surprise - if before then she may have then planned to do something to the dining rooom but if after then it is probably just somewhere to set up/sort out and then the actual thing may be going elsewhere!

SorePaw · 27/04/2023 16:22

RockSocks · 27/04/2023 15:24

To those saying the floor is grey agree to disagree it's blue

I could do with some new bedding 😁

You can disagree all you like, but do so after your opticians visit (ask them to check for colour blindness). That is grey, light grey st that.

Wallabyone · 27/04/2023 20:41

I need to know what it was! Come back and tell us OP!

FreezyWater · 27/04/2023 20:56

I'm very intrigued 😂 (the floor is 100% grey. It's quite nice!)

Sparkletastic · 27/04/2023 20:57

That's a grey floor and I can't express how much I'd hate someone else doing things to my home.

HumourReplacementTherapy · 27/04/2023 21:22

Glitter. It's going to involve glitter
I know your mum and she gave me a clue. 🕵🏻‍♀️

Doidontimmm · 27/04/2023 21:27

Could you be colour blind op as you mention being bad at colours & that floor is absolutely not blue!

violetscarlet · 27/04/2023 21:59

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 27/04/2023 14:38

Dark blue? Do you think she meant it?
perhaps you could get her to buy you a new kitchen to match the floor ( I’m thinking white , oak fittings, chinoiserie theme….

I love that photograph.

LiliLil · 27/04/2023 22:03

Can I have your mum?

ThreeRingCircus · 27/04/2023 22:10

Sparkletastic · 27/04/2023 20:57

That's a grey floor and I can't express how much I'd hate someone else doing things to my home.

Oh God me too. Someone coming round and making changes to my house without my involvement would send me over the edge 😂.

Partyandbullshit · 27/04/2023 22:14

A small mural? A photo gallery? New light fixtures? A new table and chairs? The three hour window probably leaves time for a late arrival!

Hillrunning · 27/04/2023 22:15

Nothing blue about that floor. Do yoy often disagree with others about what a colour is?

Yout mum sounds grand

RandomMess · 27/04/2023 22:20

Have you reminded your Mum
that the tank cannot be touched...

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