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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

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AtChoService · 28/04/2023 15:13

I tink the dinig room IS a red herring, I think its where something is being set up/done/created as its not on camera.

Imagine if its someone creating a painting of or for you 🙈

FlamingoQueen · 28/04/2023 15:15

Am waiting for the update…. (hope it’s okay, whatever it is!)

JustFrustrated · 28/04/2023 15:23

100% place marking now.

I really needed this levity today.

SpringIntoChaos · 28/04/2023 15:28

She's turning the dining room into a Puppy Pleasure Palace and when you get home it will resemble an Andrex Toilet Roll Puppy audition 🐶🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐾💓

jackstini · 28/04/2023 16:08

There are far too many of us invested in this now OP - tell your Mum she's a MN celebrity! 🤣

SorePaw · 28/04/2023 16:49

Taps paw...

not blessed with much patience!! 🐶

Amandasummers · 28/04/2023 17:02

I'm so invested in this

HowDoYouDoWhatYouDoToMeIWishIKnew · 28/04/2023 17:04

Op probably hasn't updated because she is currently oiling up a stripper in her dining room 🤣🤣

Original poster
RockSocks · 28/04/2023 17:27

She turfed my garden! The dining room was a red herring
I'll be honest it's not great but it's alot better than it was as we had just had a conservatory built and the garden was collateral damage as we had the drains done at the same timeand all the rubble was piled high for several months

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Original poster
RockSocks · 28/04/2023 17:28

By not great I mean the garden, it's not level and bad light plus the cats use the bcak corner as a litter tray

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mrsblueskyeye · 28/04/2023 17:29

30 minute makeover. 😂😂😂

jackstini · 28/04/2023 17:48

Ah, so that is a good surprise! ☺️

Beachbreak2411 · 28/04/2023 17:48

How wonderful is your mum?

my parents have a huge construction firm. Millionaires.. I live in a shitty council house and they won’t ever help me with anything. I needed shelves putting up and I didn’t have the drills etc (and they wouldn’t lend me them) so had to pay loss of money to get someone to do it for me.

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 28/04/2023 17:59

@RockSocks get yourself to B&Q tonight and change the bloody locks! Shock

Can't she waste her money "improve" her own home? 🙏🏻

ShoesoftheWorld · 28/04/2023 18:08

Another one wondering how on earth you can think that floor is dark blue! It's light grey.

CoolShoeshine · 28/04/2023 18:20

Does your mum pay for all these surprises?
She’s very generous if so. I’s spend the next few months subtly hinting about other home improvements you need to sway her next decision.

Cherrysoup · 28/04/2023 18:24

Funny time of year to turf the garden, but nice treat!

RobinaHood · 28/04/2023 18:27

Your DM sounds lovely. Her surprises are great.

GallopingGreen · 28/04/2023 18:29

That's a great surprise!! Your Mum is great!!!

Wonnle · 28/04/2023 18:33

If it was me i'd make sure i was in during those hours then change the bloody locks !

butterpuffed · 28/04/2023 18:34

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 28/04/2023 17:59

@RockSocks get yourself to B&Q tonight and change the bloody locks! Shock

Can't she waste her money "improve" her own home? 🙏🏻

OP said her DM's house is amazing and her business depends on how it looks .

I think she sounds fantastic !

HowDoYouDoWhatYouDoToMeIWishIKnew · 28/04/2023 18:35

Your mum sounds lovely.

Christmas and birthdays must be a blast if this is the kind of stuff she does randomly.

Modda · 28/04/2023 18:41

She sounds nice. I would need the garden levelling first if it was me but it's a nice thought.

SorePaw · 28/04/2023 18:45

Photos???

would hiring a roller help?

MumToBeOf2 · 28/04/2023 18:46

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 28/04/2023 17:59

@RockSocks get yourself to B&Q tonight and change the bloody locks! Shock

Can't she waste her money "improve" her own home? 🙏🏻

Her mum sounds lovely. It's a nice thoughtful thing to do for someone who doesn't have the time/skillset to do