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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:
MakesMeFeelSad · 27/04/2023 22:21

I would hate this

DoctorMartin · 27/04/2023 22:25

Woodburner stove fitted?

NOTANUM · 27/04/2023 22:28

DoctorMartin · 27/04/2023 22:25

Woodburner stove fitted?

This is a good guess!

coronafiona · 28/04/2023 07:52

It sounds lovely! She's welcome to surprise me anytime Grin

AspidistraFlying · 28/04/2023 08:17

I see someone got there before me, but I’d echo asking if you might be colourblind, OP, if you can’t tell the flooring is grey not ‘dark blue’, and are notorious for picking awful paint colours for walls?

Cinderellasfeatherduster · 28/04/2023 08:20

Hopping on for update later.

quietnightmare · 28/04/2023 08:25

Just as curious as you are now

PuttingDownRoots · 28/04/2023 08:25

I feel a bit grateful that my DMs idea of a surprise is a delivery from John Lewis ir M&S.

New dining table maybe?

Mmmmpavlova · 28/04/2023 08:29

Was also wondering re colour blindness! Best of luck with the surprise OP. Might be worth mentioning to your mum that the fish tank is not movable... just in case

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 28/04/2023 08:44

You need o be out for 2-3 hours....?

SHE'S MOVING IN WITH YOU Grin

LemonjeIIo · 28/04/2023 08:49

SorePaw · 27/04/2023 16:22

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.

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@RockSocks
You need to put something that we know is blue next to the floor to prove the naysayers 😂😂😂

Phos · 28/04/2023 08:56

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 28/04/2023 08:44

You need o be out for 2-3 hours....?

SHE'S MOVING IN WITH YOU Grin

That’s it! And she’s turning the dining room into her bedroom!

SittingOnTheChair · 28/04/2023 09:18

I'd love to have your slightly batty mum !

Luredbyapomegranate · 28/04/2023 09:20

You two sound like you have a delightful relationship, but I think a bit of work on boundaries…

readingismycardio · 28/04/2023 09:45

Can't wait to find out what the surprise wasBlush

SorePaw · 28/04/2023 13:24

Just a wee bump so other can enjoy the madness!

Emmalb2619 · 28/04/2023 13:34

i can’t seem to find the update! This has made a horribly stressful day marginally more bearable but now having spent 5 minutes reading it all I NEED TO KNOW the outcome

AtLeastThreeDrinks · 28/04/2023 13:37

Emmalb2619 · 28/04/2023 13:34

i can’t seem to find the update! This has made a horribly stressful day marginally more bearable but now having spent 5 minutes reading it all I NEED TO KNOW the outcome

The surprise is happening as we type!

I’d love someone (with good taste) to do a surprise in our house.

The floor looks grey to me too, but I know colours don’t always show properly on-screen. Is it like that blue/black/white/gold/whatever dress that went viral a few years back?!

eloquent · 28/04/2023 13:45

Placemark!

Your mum seems wonderfully bonkers! I hope it's something you like this time!

Tillow4ever · 28/04/2023 14:08

OP I have no idea what your mum is planning, but she sounds awesome! Hope you’re happy with the end result!

Rasputinsbeard · 28/04/2023 14:19

Roll on 4.30, can't wait to see what it is!

SundaeLove · 28/04/2023 14:23

HowDoYouDoWhatYouDoToMeIWishIKnew · 27/04/2023 14:31

I have no idea, but your Mum sounds pleasantly bonkers 🤣

Good luck with whatever it is.

Ha yes she does ! 😂

SundaeLove · 28/04/2023 14:24

GalileoHumpkins · 27/04/2023 15:26

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

😂

GallopingGreen · 28/04/2023 14:28

I absolutely love the sound of your Mum! Also placemarking Wink

IncyWincyGrownUp · 28/04/2023 14:31

I am entirely intrigued. I hope it’s something fun.

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