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to not want to drive 1 1/2 hours tomorrow in rush hour traffic to drop off DH

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sunnydelight · 14/10/2010 08:59

DH is going away on a boys weekend tomorrow until Sunday. That's fine, he rarely does that kind of thing and I'm glad he's going to have a fun weekend. BUT, he phoned earlier and mentioned casually "will you be able to drop me at X for 5pm tomorrow?". He's going camping so I appreciate he'll have a reasonable amount of stuff, but nothing he can't carry.

The only problem really is that traffic is awful here on a Friday night, there is no option but to take the main highway which is like a carpark past 4pm so it will probably be an hour and a half round trip. The kids will have to come too as it's too long to leave them - they will basically get off the school bus then into the car for the journey. DH and his friends will all then drive back in this direction within ten minutes of our house. I texted him earlier to ask "is there any chance of them picking you up" but I haven't had a response which suggests he might be miffed. AIBU to not want to do the drive?

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rubyslippers · 14/10/2010 09:00

YANBU

Fridya afternoon traffic is vile

DeadPoncy · 14/10/2010 09:03

He has to think of the children; it's nothing tpo do with you! Wink

If they are driving back your way, of course they can pick him up; it would be silly and mean for them not to!

BitOfFunderthepatio · 14/10/2010 09:04

Put your foot down. Or invent somewhere you need to be.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 14/10/2010 09:04

YANBU. Could he get a lift with another of the 'boys'. Alternatively, could he drop his stuff off tonight so he doesn't need to carry it tomorrow?

melikalikimaka · 14/10/2010 09:11

YANBU, can't you turn the emotional screw, like our kids will be cooped up in the car, and they have got homework, it's a dangerous road, ballet, football etc. He is taking the p*!

sunnydelight · 14/10/2010 09:19

Yes, think I'll just pull the "unfair on the kids" thing! He knows the only place I need to be is at home drinking wine with my friend who is coming round for a girlie night, but seeing as I'm on my own with the kids for the weekend that's only reasonable, isn't it Grin

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